The Beretta A400 Xcel is a semi-automatic shotgun designed for competitive shooting, particularly in clay pigeon sports. This line of shotguns is known for its advanced features, including the B-Link gas operating system, which offers a 36% faster cycle rate compared to other shotguns. The A400 Xcel also boasts a Kick-Off Plus recoil reduction system, which significantly minimizes felt recoil, enhancing shooter comfort and control. The shotgun features a unique blue receiver, oversized bolt handle and release for easy manipulation, and a cold hammer-forged barrel that ensures durability and superior shot patterns. The gun's balance is customizable with interchangeable weights in the balance cap. The A400 Xcel Sporting variant is specifically tailored for competitive clay shooting. It shares many features with the A400 Xcel but is optimized with enhancements such as an ergonomic forend, a ventilated rib, and a redesigned trigger group. The A400 Xcel Sporting also includes a MicroCore recoil pad, which provides a comfortable fit against the shooter's shoulder. The gun is equipped with Beretta’s Steelium barrels, known for their exceptional durability, and comes with extended black chokes that are easy to install and remove. The Beretta A400 Xcel Multitarget is a highly advanced competition shotgun featuring the B-Fast adjustable rib and stock, oversized controls, a Balance-Cap adjustment device, and is available with the Kick-Off recoil reduction system. It is one of the most technologically sophisticated semi-automatic shotguns ever produced by Beretta. The combination of these features makes the A400 Xcel a top choice for competitive shooters seeking a reliable and high-performing shotgun.