Shorter stock for Benelli M2? (Finished w/ pics!)

[021411]

Does anyone know if they make a shorter stock for the Benelli M2? While I love my M2 Tactical to death, the LOP is just too long with body armor on.
I've contacted a few individuals in the past about shortening the stock but either they couldn't do it or just were too busy.

Anyone know of any gunsmith that could shorten the stock? Any aftermarket stocks?

I'm REALLY thinking about switching back to the 870. Last resort would be finding an M1S90 based on the parts/support available. :mad:

[Falboy]

Do a little searching, I know awhile back somebody did a tutorial on shortening Benelli stock. I'm pretty sure it was Ned Christensen. I think it was even on this forum.

[Falboy]

Found one, not the one I was thinking of though.... https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=45866

[Falboy]

Found the one I was thinking of on page 14. I knew I saw it here, what a memory!LOL https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=13652

[021411]

Yep. I remember that thread. I actually got the hardware from flyfishdave. He offered me tips and such but I just don't have the tools or skills to do the work.
I just send noctis an email too to see what he can do. I really need this done.

[Shane1]

If you dont want to use/modify the Benelli stock, Speedfeed makes a replacement stock for the M1/M2. I use thier TAC IV-S model on my and the issue 870. I ended up cutting another 2" off the LOP to shorten it where I wanted. Cost effective alternative to modding the Benelli.

[021411]

As far as I know, Speedfeed only makes stuff for the M1S90. :mad: The M2 is totally different. Why they changed it? I have no idea.

[021411]

I found a gunsmith to do the stock modification while browsing another site. C-Rums, LLC is taking on the task. They do Benelli modifications so it's fitting that they can also reduce the LOP.
The stock is headed out Thursday evening. I'll let you guys know how it turns out.
This has been a 2 year hunt..

[Marty916]

If any of you are interested I have instructions for reducing the stock length 1.25" using the stock mounting locations and no additional components. All it takes is a bit of manual skills, band saw, dremel tool and belt sander. Email me at : marty91698@yahoo.com and I'll be happy to send them.

[021411]

Thanks Marty. I'll shoot you an email after lunch. Time is what I don't have.. Maybe next time I'll do it myself. I'd rather let a pro do it this go round.

[021411]

Just an update for those remotely interested in this venture. I got word last night that the stock has been shortened and ready to make it's way back to Texas. :cool:
I just need to call C-Rums up in the afternoon and make the payment.

I'm pretty excited. I'll take plenty of pictures once it arrives and I give it a thorough shake down.

ETA: Time frame has been 13 days since my stock made it to the 'smith.

[021411]

I got my stock back from C-Rums today. It's pretty freakin' sweet. The methodology is the same as what is currently done by others. Cut the stock, epoxy a wood block in, grind to fit the pad, and voila, you have shortened stock.

Sounds easier said than done for me. That's why I had to send it off.

Anyway the stock now has a length of pull of around 12" with the Limbsaver low profile pad installed. It's MUCH easier to handle with my vest and uniform on. Before hand, the M2 felt so front heavy because it was so far out.
He took it down as far as it would go without having to resort to cutting the threads on the recoil tube where the stock is bolted on. I wish is was a teeny tiny bit shorter but beggars can't be choosers.

Time to take her back to work.

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[Ned Christiansen]

That looks pretty good and is pretty much the way I was doing it, but I feel that the crosspins I was using are very necessary. You could

[Ned Christiansen]

That looks pretty good and is pretty much the way I was doing it, but I feel that the crosspins I was using are very necessary. To me the epoxy was just a space taker-upper and a way to hold things together for drilling the two crosspin holes. With all the hammering of a 12 gage I would not expect just the glude to do the job.... not saying it's impossible, just that a couple pins make it a sure thing.

[021411]

Thanks for your input Ned. Do you think 4 screws (2 along each side) would do a good job of keeping the block in? I don't have access to a drill press and it would be easier for me to add small screws in instead of drilling long holes width wise and driving a long roll pin in.

[Ned Christiansen]

Actually I think that's a very good solution. All the pins or screws haveto do is keep it from falling out to the back if the glue breaks loose.