Benelli M4?

[demarpaint]

TIA- Simple question, does anyone here own a Benelli M4 w/o the pistol grip stock? I'm familiar with the clones, I'm specifically asking about the Benelli M4. A buddy of mine is kicking the idea of buying one around and get me interested as well. Understood they aren't cheap and are pretty much a Military/HD shotgun. I'm interested in learning more about them here.

 

[BobsArmory]

Good shotgun, reliable. Some people think it's a little heavy. I would say the closest competition is the Beretta 1301 family.

I've shoth both M4 & 1301. The 1301 fits and shoots better for me so I went with the 1301 but the M4 might fit him best.

 

[SShooterZ]

The 1301 fits and shoots better for me so I went with the 1301 but the M4 might fit him best.

This is the key with shotguns. If it doesn't fit you, you'll struggle to shoot it well. Good gun, just make sure it's a good fit too.

 

[BISCUT]

Benelli M4 is an excellent shotgun. If for HD it is heavy and not conducive to CQB but a heck of a choice if you are wise enough to post up with cover in a room and await the bad guy coming to you. All around one of the best, most reliable shotguns out there. I have a collapsible stock but prefer Mesa Tactical pistol grip over OE Benelli which is an inch LOP longer. They shoot heavy slugs and Buck to lightweight birdshot without a flinch. Be prepared to open the purse for extras....

I have a Gen2 and 2.5 1301. Overall, reliability is every bit of the M4. Lighter and easier to maneuver around with by far. Generally, I recommend the 1301 over the M4 for most people, but really can't go wrong with either. Also dependent upon the end use.

Add: I've shot many thousands of rounds down all 3 of the shotguns mentioned above. LE Instructor for over 20 years. The reliability of the M4 as well as 1301 is superb.

 

[demarpaint]

Benelli M4 is an excellent shotgun. If for HD it is heavy and not conducive to CQB but a heck of a choice if you are wise enough to post up with cover in a room and await the bad guy coming to you. All around one of the best, most reliable shotguns out there. I have a collapsible stock but prefer Mesa Tactical pistol grip over OE Benelli which is an inch LOP longer. They shoot heavy slugs and Buck to lightweight birdshot without a flinch. Be prepared to open the purse for extras....

I have a Gen2 and 2.5 1301. Overall, reliability is every bit of the M4. Lighter and easier to maneuver around with by far. Generally, I recommend the 1301 over the M4 for most people, but really can't go wrong with either. Also dependent upon the end use.

Add: I've shot many thousands of rounds down all 3 of the shotguns mentioned above. LE Instructor for over 20 years. The reliability of the M4 as well as 1301 is superb.

Thanks! The 1301 is a runner up for sure. From what I read you either have to have the M4 barrel threaded or get a replacement barrel to swap choke tubes. I saw a Black River Mfg barrel for under $300, which is threaded for choke tubes, but the reviews left a lot to the imagination. I'm not sure if being able to swap choke tubes matters much with this type of shotgun, but it was a concern of my friend.

 

[RamFan]

I have a Benelli Nova Tactical and love it. If their entry level shotgun shoots and feels as good as that does, I can only imagine how nice the M4 must be.

 

[shortyb]

My 2001 M4 Tactical 18.5 was an oldie but a goodie with thousands of rounds downrange. Had the pistol grip, but solid buttstock instead of the sought after collapsible one. For a gas shotgun, it was deadnuts reliable. The system is "self cleaning" and it did work as advertised since there was always a minimum of carbon build-up. Price wasn't a lot cheaper 25 years ago than it is today, showing the value has held well, and it was worth it. Should have never sold it .