Just stick with the M4. I have shot it and beat it up pretty good and have not had a single issue from day one. Also, he said shotguns are not drop safe, well I have tested this on my Benelli M4 and MINE is drop safe. After everything I have done with my M4, it still runs as if new and not a single hiccup. If I had these issues that people are having with the 1301 I would be very upset. 1301 is a range toy and the M4 is a serious tool.