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I was thinking about getting one of these after getting their HS407C X2 for my PSA Dagger pistol. I wanted something that was titanium, fully enclosed and didn't break the bank. I currently have a Mesa Tactical SureShell Carrier and Rail for Ben M4 (6-Shell, 12-GA, 5 1/2 in) (mesatactical.com) on the top of my M4. But I was torn between mounting it directly to that, using a Scalarworks Scalarworks SYNC/RMR - Trijicon RMR mount for Benelli Shotguns that I have or maybe one of those new Mesa Tactical SureShell® Aluminum Carrier With RMR® Mount for Benelli M4 (6-Shell, 12-GA) - Mesa Tactical that has the shell carrier and the RMR mount built in. What say yea? Thoughts, comments and suggestions welcomed. ?

You might want to try ebay as well. Fishing with Many hooks better than just 1

I stand by my opinion, as posted elsewhere on this forum, that the M4 is a markedly better built combat grade weapon, while the 1301T is “a hunting gun converted to a tactical model by the addition of black furniture”. The lightness of the 1301 models is due to the use of lower quality plastic parts than are on my M4 and don’t create a level of comfort for me that warrant the cost savings. I bought my M4’s because I’m willing to pay the price for the most durable combat grade weapon available for my needs (home defense, duty work, truck gun, etc). I couldn’t care less about the M4’s ability to shoot “light loads”; My M4 will only see buckshot and slugs that it was designed for and which it handles flawlessly. I know I sound like a broken record but another user posted a quote from the owner of Battlefield Vegas : “If I could only ever own just one shotgun in my life, it would be the Benelli M4.” That convinced me. I’m glad your 1301’s have been reliable for you and that you’re happy with them. I’m just not willing, and don’t need, to drop down in price / quality / reliability / durability for my shotguns and the roles they fill. PS - The more I read your message the more it comes across as a kinda pompous reply. Perhaps I’m misreading it or missing your true intent? I’m willing to listen if you have a legitimate argument and reason (other than “It’s lighter”) as to the superiority of the 1301 over the M4.

My M4 can be particular about lighter loads. I’m not sure it’s totally broken in yet. How many rounds does that take on average? Anyways, it is perfectly reliable with ammunition for which it was designed. God forbid I’ll ever have to actually use this gun in battle, but if I do, I won’t use the cheap Walmart target load if I can help it, lol. It stays cruiser ready with 00 buck in it. The 1301 has not failed once. I fully trust both of these shotguns. It’s great to own things that work.

These are both fantastic shotguns. One does not replace the other. I’m fortunate to have both. The Magpul stock is mounted with a GG&G adapter. It works nicely. I think the Aridus adapter looks cleaner, but I couldn’t find it in stock at the time.

I don’t want to rain on the 1301 parade but I’m still not convinced the 1301 holds a candle to the M4. Did anyone else pickup on the failure to eject in the video at 16:06 ?

Thanks. I highly recommend installing the Beretta 1301 pro lifter. The difference is it keeps the lifter up and out of the way. Makes reloading super easy.

I'm a fan of the velcro systems over the hard mounted ones. The velcro ones weigh less and crush flat when not in use. I didn't care for how stiff it was to pull the shells from the Mesa one either.