Is reliability still a real issue

[RWK]

...someone should do a m4 torture test

The Marine Corps already did: the M1014 is an M4.

[Alaskapopo]

True, but I cant comment on the Benellis for I dont have much time with them, the Marines also used mossberg 500s when I was in 4 years ago today that doesn't qualify the mossberg to be the best , but I agree there are some fine autos fit for gun fighting. I personally feel more comfortable with the 870 , someone should do a m4 torture test

I am not saying the M4 is great because the marines use it just saying it did go through extensive military testing before they adopted it. I also like the 870 a lot more than the Mossberg.
Pat

[500grains]

Short stroking is a real problem.

More stress = more short stroking.

[Alaskapopo]

Short stroking is a real problem.

More stress = more short stroking.

True but its a training issue. I seldom to never see it with shooters familiar with their weapons. But those who practice little its a huge problem.
Pat

[MountainRaven]

True but its a training issue. I seldom to never see it with shooters familiar with their weapons. But those who practice little its a huge problem.
Pat

I seem to recall seeing one of the Magpul Dynamics instructors short-stroke in their DVD on shotguns. So even they do it.

[xjustintimex]

I hunt with an 1100 and after about half a day sometimes less it starts getting super unreliable.