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I'm in the exact same situation. MA here, not CT, but we have the same restrictions. For semi-auto, MA residents we aren't permitted "assault weapons", which (for semiautomatic shotguns) by MA law is defined as: A semiautomatic shotgun that has at least 2 of--" (i) a folding or telescoping stock; (ii) a pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon; (iii) a fixed magazine capacity in excess of 5 rounds; and (iv) an ability to accept a detachable magazine.'“ I chose option iii. Now I need to procure a fixed, pistol-grip-less "field" stock. I don't want to hijack the thread, so I created a new thread searching for one. Just wanted to add to the conversation here about another states laws.

Yes - all but confirmed that the screw was red loctited. If I did it again (thank god I don't have to), I would go about things differently, hopefully this helps: 1. Before starting - ask stranger and this forum, develop a plan. 2. Start with a heat gun or a torch to try to break down the thread locker (skip soldering iron, solvent). Remove the trigger group and butt pad and get that bastard really hot. 3. Use a wheeler fat wrench or similar torque wrench on a pretty low setting with high quality hex bit to try loosening the fastener without stripping it. 4. If it starts to strip, abandon hope of removing with a hex bit move straight to the screw extractor, make sure that the extractor is right sized (very small) for the job. 5. If all else fails, don't be afraid to mill it out. If done carefully, it can be accomplished without damaging the stock or tube. If going with the Mesa Urbino as replacement, spend the extra $30 and get the model with both the riser and limbsaver (this one: https://www.mesatactical.com/products/urbino-pistol-grip-stock-for-ben-m4-riser-limbsaver-12-ga-black.html). At a minimum, get the version with the riser (https://www.mesatactical.com/products/urbino-pistol-grip-stock-for-ben-m4-riser-standard-butt-12-ga-black.html), you are going to need it if your plan on aiming. Out of curiosity, I would be interested if anyone is able to confirm the source of the threadlocked screw. I suspect it was not done at the factory, the screw was a 5/64' SAE like RPC and Pinoy Power. Everything else on the gun appears to be metric. The guy I spoke to at Mesa thought that it was being done by the company importing the guns.