DT11 Sporting

The DT11 is Beretta’s flagship boxlock competition gun with an Olympic pedigree. These hand finished shotguns feature an exceptionally strong cross bolt locking mechanism and a removable trigger unit. The Steelium Pro barrels boast an internal profile created to diminish felt recoil, improve shot patterning and reduce muzzle rise, with no loss of ballistic performance. The gun has a striking look; a two tone, nickel based finish to the action is perfectly complimented by the blue Beretta logos and detailing.

You may not be surprised to learn that the ‘DT’ in DT11 stands for detachable trigger. In fact, the trigger unit is quickly and easily swapped giving the competition shooter peace of mind. The clever construction of the trigger unit also facilitates lighter trigger pulls by means of a strong V spring mechanism. This can be adjusted to give a very crisp, custom trigger feel.

At the core of the DT11 is an incredibly solid, steel receiver, CNC machined from a solid block of specially formulated steel. The action is wider and heavier than other Beretta models, not only for added strength, but also to put more weight between the hands.

Wide Receiver for Durability, Stability

Before rolling out the DT11, Beretta has consulted and worked with the world’s top professional clay shooters, to create a shotgun that will stay miles ahead of the second-best. The best-in-class DT10 action has therefore morphed into the even-better DT11 receiver. The overall 3mm increase in the width of the receiver went all to enhance wall thickness, so that the gun will not only be even more durable, but also offer dreamlike stability and balance to the competitive shooter.

Improved Grip and Operation

Thanks to its unequaled experience, Beretta knows that at the professional level every detail can make the difference between gold and silver. We have accordingly incorporated several tweaks to the design of the DT11 for a no-compromise quest for victory. The redesigned top lever improves the grip, reduces stress and provides more comfort for both right- and left-handed shooters. Also, the shape of the safety selector has been redesigned for a better grip and smoother operation, to keep the mind of the competitor where it matters without any fatigue or distraction.

Premium Barrels

The DT11’s Steelium Pro barrels are constructed of a proprietary steel engineered to offer extreme durability and superior ballistic performance. The long, 480mm forcing cone keeps shot patterns consistently accurate while minimizing recoil and muzzle rise. Also, the newly designed barrel bridges are internally hollowed, while the side ribs are windowed to improve barrel balance and help dissipate heat. No wonder that Beretta’s DT11 is considered today’s absolute best competition over-under shotgun. For the ultimate in hi-performance dedicated sporting shotguns, check out the SO5.

Barrel Profile and Forcing Cone

Beretta has continued to improve the bore and performance of its barrels on competition shotguns like DT-11 and 692. By lengthening the forcing cone on Steelium Plus and Steelium Pro barrels, the transition from chamber to bore diameter (also 18.6 mm) is extended with a gradual taper to increase patterning performance and reduce felt recoil.