What are the magazine capacities for each? I'm realizing that in 3-gun capacity is king.
What kind of aftermarket magazine extensions are available?
Can the M4 take a M2s non-pistol grip stock?
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What are the magazine capacities for each? I'm realizing that in 3-gun capacity is king.
What kind of aftermarket magazine extensions are available?
Can the M4 take a M2s non-pistol grip stock?
The m4 holds 7 in the mag 1 in the chamber and 1 on the shell carrier for 9 rounds which is the maximum for limited shotgun anyway. You can buy a non pistol grip stock.Quote:
Originally Posted by pstrauss
Pat
I have both the M1S90 and M4.The only thing I do not like about the M4 is the cost,it is double that of the M1S90.Is it double the shotgun,NO.The M4 does recoil less than the M1S90.Both are superbly accurate with slugs for a smooth bore and are excellent with buckshot,I really like the interchangeable choke system.
I wish the stocks were shorter on both models,both of mine are fixed stocks with pistol grip.With body armor or winter clothing I find the LOP too long.Both guns have been reliable with full power ammo.With wally stuff not 100%.I do have a low recoil spring for the M1S90 for shooting lower power ammo.The M4 is a heavier gun,the M1S90 is lighter and I find it "handles" faster.
If your really recoil sensitive spend the moola and get the M4.If shooting the 12 with slugs and buck isn't too much for you I would buy a M1S90 or the newer updated version,the M2.I have not shot a M2 so cannot say how well the comfor-tech stock works.
I see...Quote:
Originally Posted by Falboy
A serious 3-gun competition shotgun is not quite consistent with what I'd consider for a home defense gun.
This is what I'd spec out for a top end 3-gun shotty:
Benelli M2 Field
21" vent rib barrel, add a Hi-viz fiber optic front sight
Straight stock (with Benelli's recoil reducing system)
Nordic Components extended mag tube & clamp
Mods by a Benelli specialist (e.g. Rob Melhorn, Benny Hill) -- weld shell lifter, bevel & smooth opening, modify bolt to allow ghost loading/etc, sprinkle magic pixie dust, etc.
No side saddle!
If you want to watch your budget, you can start with a used M1 21" vent rib as the base gun instead and skip most of the gunsmithing except for welding the shell lifter (a must have for quick loading without succumbing to "Benelli thumb").
Good deal on modifying the carrier by mail:
http://www.c-rums.com/
For a home defense shotgun, I'd go for a shorter barrel, weapon mounted light, side saddle, etc.
I've got orangutang (sp) arms and am 6'4" so the Benelli pistol grip stock fits me perfectly. I'd use this gun for HD, with my police folder 870 becoming my trunk monkey/get home gun. I want to take some classes with the Benelli, just do 3-gun for fun and running the gun under stress, not real concerened about trophys(though that could change). I am seeing so many conflicting reports about these things, I'm starting to lean towards just SBSing one of the 870s and adding ghost rings to both...... I just wish our political environment wasn't such as it is. Then I could just wait for a nice used Benelli to fall into my lap. Thanks for all of the replies so far keep 'em coming!:)
Esskay,
thanks for your response. I didn't intend to hijack the thread and fly it into 3-gun land. After some additional googleing I found other posts from you on calguns and other forums that were also very informative. I'm still learning a lot about 3-gun. Shotgun should be the easiest gun for me to shoot but I struggle with my hacked up 870.
I sure like the operation of the M4 over the M1/2 and the price doesn't bother me either. I also like the rail on the M4 but I plan to stay in the limited class so its of limited use. In my short time I have seen some guns with 18" barrel have problems with steel plates. I am still not sure what I will do yet. I found an HK M1 on Gunbroker that I might not be able to resist.
My M4 has the standard stock and the Benelli factory mag tube extension...Quote:
Can the M4 take a M2s non-pistol grip stock?
I sold my M1S90 after the first time I shot my M4. It's a wonderful piece...
Pics......I never seen one with a standard stock.
As roadking mentions, there is a straight stock available for the M4 but it is not interchangeable with the M2.Quote:
Originally Posted by pstrauss
Here is a pic (not mine) that was posted on the benelli forums
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...Stock_USE1.jpg
I love my M1 Super 90. I would love to get an M4 but can't afford to... unless I sell my M1... no way! :eek: If price is not an issue buy the M4. If price is a concern a used M1 Super 90 will certainly cost less. If I could afford both I would have both. :cool: