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I am not a big fan of half plastic guns outside of maybe a Glock pistol, of which I still prefer a 2011/1911/CZ p01-Shadow 2 any day of the week hence why I sold my cz bren 2 and fn scar 17. Beretta 1301's are really nice guns, but their not Benelli M4's, not by a long shot for many factors. When they were around the thousand dollar price point; they were worth the price of admission, since they became proud and started charging 2k, their crazy

Hi everyone. Long time lurker but just made an account. Have had my 1014 for a few years now and today picked up an NP3 H2O to add to the collection which I'm super stoked about. I think the 1014 will get the SBS treatment soon.

Welcome!!! Glad that you have joined us and have the love of Benelli as we do. Hope to hear more from you and pleaseeee post more pics of that H20 lol.

As another forum member so eloquently stated “The Benelli M4 is a durable combat grade shotgun. The Beretta 1301 is a hunting gun with black furniture.” And I can’t forget the quote by the owner of Battlefield Vegas “If I could only own one shotgun for the rest of my life, it would be the Benelli M4.” I have several M4’s. I fell victim to the Beretta 1301 hype a couple of years ago and bought one of the Langdon Tactical models. I have personally experienced the issue discussed in the following video, along with other significant issues. I would not trust a Beretta 1301 in a life or death situation. I would trust any of my Benelli M4’s without hesitation.

My m4

better is a matter of opinion. i use qd because of the option to go from 2-point to single point. plus the light mount i use has a qd mount. so i added qd mounts to the stock and receiver to match.

Nice collection. Can’t have too many M4s.

I didn’t shoot all that much, a little over a thousand rounds of very different ammo through my M4, but never heard a click. It shoots and cycles everything, including light bird loads. M4 was around long enough that I consider it to be the most reliable and soft shooting semi auto shotgun ever. And the sound and mechanical feedback of cycle is just pure orgasm. It’s a little on a heavy side but there are ways to lighten it up. Toni System forend and stock will decrease the weight significantly, yet make it front heavy. Titanium or carbon tube may balance it out.

WOW!!! What a beauty. Man that heat shield is really nice.

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.

That’s not something I want to worry about as I’m charging my HD shotgun when I need it right away. I’m glad your 1301 suits you and that you are happy with it. I stand by the comments and quotes I posted in the OP.

I've fired many thousands of shells, never had a rotating bolt head problem in my M4s.

The most current pics of this M3 SBS project: For those curious, it runs & shoots just as well as it's full-sized brother but has a bit more "kick" to it. Planning Vang Comp barrel work and loading port opening next...