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I've made a few of these tools available that's pretty useful if you swap out recoil springs often. https://dogedesign.squarespace.com/shop/p/driver16mm

I finally got an Enhanced Beretta 1301 Tactical to go with my Benelli M4 and Mossberg 590A1 SPX. I tried to set up the Beretta 1301 and Benelli M4 as similarly as possible. Although I am not new to Beretta 1301, owning it allows me to do more experiments. Here are my findings. Please take them with a grain of salt, since I am sure that I am biased. (1) Beretta 1301 is lighter. However, with 7+1 rounds in the tube, flashlight and even the side saddle, the weight difference between Beretta 1301 and Benelli M4 doesn't matter much to me. (2) It's easier to load Beretta 1301 for sure. I never had thumb bites with Benelli M4 as some people said. But, I got a few thumb bites while loading Beretta 1301. I am used to push hard while loading Benelli M4. I pushed too hard while loading Beretta 1301. My thumb got into the mag tube too deeply. It caused the thumb bites when I pulled out my thumb. So, this is my fault, not Beretta's. Why does Benelli make it so hard to load? Well, if you drop the shotgun from 5 feet above, no shell would come out of the mag tube and cause malfunction. It might be ok with Beretta 1301. But, I am not sure about Mossberg 590A1, which is way too easy to load. But, 590A1 is a pump shotgun. If a shell accidently comes out of the mag tube, you just lose a round and wouldn't have a big problem. (3) Benelli M4 loading port is longer than Beretta 1301 Tactical loading port. It's more like Beretta 1301 Comp Pro. That's why I didn't end up buying Beretta 1301 Comp Pro for its longer receiver. (4) The build quality of Benelli M4 is better than Beretta 1301, if not way better. Benelli M4 also uses a simpler "short-stroke" gas piston, compared to Beretta's complicated "long-stroke" gas piston. The general rule in Physics says that, the simpler and lighter the moving parts are, the more stable and reliable the system is. I will take both shotguns apart and post some photos later for you to compare. Don't get me wrong. I still like my Beretta 1301 a lot. It'd probably be my first choice for home defense. If I go to a real combat like John Wick, I will take Benelli M4. For the end of the world, well, Mossberg M590A1 is more appropriate, since you have to use whatever shells you can find and you don't want to fire rapidly to waste ammo. Besides, even if you break a part or two, Mossberg 5901A1 might still work! Happy Thanksgiving!

The Mossberg 500/590 lifter issue is pretty well documented. However as I keep my 590A1 in cruiser ready condition (fully loaded tube, empty chamber, safety off), I’m not worried. The disengaged safety keeps the pins from walking. I’ve dropped my 590A1 from 5ft high and never could replicate the problem. With the safety engaged - it is as you described. I like the idea of drilling/taping the pins. I’ll have to give that a go.

I installed the 3-pos tube and I think it’s better milled than OE. You do have to clean out the tube but that’s simple enough.

They are great tubes. The threads are like a work of art.

No relation, but heads up that if you are looking for a M4 field stock and dont want to pay Freedom Fighter Tacticals current inflated price of $325, there is a seller on Ebay listing showing the correct part number 81041 field stock. Shows 3 in stock after I went ahead and ordered one, so hopefully it will be as advertised. Figured for that price worth a shot, as I have been looking for the field stock at ‘normal’ prices for a while now . . . https://www.ebay.com/itm/125018242743?hash=item1d1baafeb7:g:5gYAAOSwqOdhnV7d

Genuine Benelli M4 adjustable stock and recoil tube set. As new, being sold as used take offs. Guaranteed to fit and function. $835 bucks delivered. NO paypal or any other electronically transferred plastic payments. Postal money orders, bank checks or personal checks only, Thanks Alpha33 out.......

Ever see a Benelli box like these?

I bought this tool more to support a forum member but I have to admit that this made disassembly REAL easy. The tool is very well machined. Maintenance is now going to be a breeze.

Hey everyone, just thought I'd share some pictures of our new 6 position prototype. If testing goes as planned, then they should be available soon!

full body shots of my first M1014,she was a good girl.