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I still prefer the OG C-Stock, M1014. Call me old school...

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This is my favorite, mostly a bare weapon with minimal added bells and whistles. Such as an oversize charging handle and magazine release, heat shield, seven round mag tube and all related 922r compliant parts. I believe the simplicity of this weapon is the essence of what a shotgun was meant to be. alpha33 out……….

Sometimes insomnia pays off.

Home General Discussion Benelli Understanding Light Strikes Cause & Effect Understanding Light Strikes Cause & Effect Over the past several years I have found many more Benelli with bolt heads that are full of debries - causing light strikes. This is one of many causes of the issue. Here is a series of photo's that documents the issue fairly well and how to eliminate this as a cause of light strikes. This could lead to better insights when deep cleaning your Benelli at the end of the year as well.

I got my suppressor refinished from a business called Alabama Cerakote and laser. I just got my AR bolt carrier done and it's pretty awesome. Just wanted to let you guys know about this new coating and if you want it done it's $75 and I'll put a link to Alabama Cerakote and laser below. You can look at Google reviews he does quality work as a great rating as a really honorable person. I'll also put a picture below of the AR bolt carrier. Alabama Cerakote & Laser | Cerakote & Laser Service https://alabamacerakote.com/ https://imgur.com/gallery/taotxeo Here's a little bit of info about the actual coating itself. Description: Cerakote® Dry Film Lubricant is a first-to-market, PFAS-free, ceramic-based coating engineered for extreme durability and low-friction performance in high-wear environments. Formulated with advanced solid lubricants, it delivers superior efficiency, abrasion resistance, and REACH/RoHS compliance without relying on fluoropolymers.

I almost spit my coffee out laughing as I can relate with my own M1014 (and other things around the house) suddenly feeling a lot heavier than they used to. In my case, it's due to age/health issues, but I know what you are saying. I used to be a really strong guy, but not any more. I just had some cancer removed from my forearm that left a good-sized hole there that is finally healing, thank you Jesus. Age/health issues are truly the great equalizers. Anyway, it's such a great gun that my advice is to just deal with it. Or at least that is what I have decided to do. Best wishes. 🙂

Hi There folks, I am fairly new to the Benelli line up. I recently won a Vinci 12 gauge at a wildlife fundraiser and am curious what I can shoot through this puppy. I have minimal experience hunting with a 12 gauge as I normally just use a 410 for grouse and higher powered riffles for big game. I have tried skeet shooting and love it as well. My question is, the gun states 3" does that mean I can use anything up too and including 3" length shells? Second, it came with 5 chokes. I am familiar with choke technology but I'm stuck on what chokes to use for upland game bird. I hear folks go with Carlesons Turkey chokes for turkey as appossed to the factory chokes, however for upland game bird im a complete newbie. Obviously need to handle steel shot but that's where my limited knowledge ends. I need help with choke, shot size and shell size. Any help anyone can provide, I would truely appreciate it. P.s. I am located west of Edmonton Alberta Canada, so not familiar with American ammo here. I don't even know if it varies between countries. Does it? P.s.s. no hating on me for winning this, I give a lot to that charity and I've more then paid for the gun...trust me...lol. all for a great cause.

Limited editions do appreciate sometimes, but unless they remain unfired and in pristine condition, they rarely increase enough to outweigh years of ownership and the memories that come with passing them down.

So I finally finished converting and SBS'ing my M4 Field Stock to an M4 Entry. Since the M4 Entry comes with a fixed choke 14" barrel I sourced a factory Benelli 14" barrel that was threaded for chokes/suppressors. Then I was lucky enough to find someone willing to sell me their factory Benelli M4 T PRO OEM handguard rail from their M4 PRO. The gentleman who sold me the barrel later reached out with an offering of the oversized bolt release and charging handle and I was on my way. Last part was the 5-position tube and european stock...spent the afternoon with my pops, a blow torch, a big vice, and a huge wrench and we got er' done. Took me about 3 years and probly spent double but I enjoyed the journey and am finally happy to have it done.

To my knowledge they don't exist. The M4 was derived from the M1014 which was designed to comply with the gas operated requirement of the USMC shotgun contest. That gas operated design utilized Benelli's ARGO which, in a different form, was also used in their short lived auto loading rifles. If memory serves, were around the time of HK imports. Welcome to the site. As far as the M4, I am fairly sure you'll have to settle for a much younger brother to your M1. However, in spite of some of us like myself being partial to the Benelli Inertia action, the M4's do fit into the collection nicely. If you are looking for a rare HK variant for your collection, consider an M3, it's a semi-auto/pump combo gun. They re-released it recently too though the original has a rare folding stock version that I am partial to. If you decide you want a rare M4, the NP3 model 11711 is likely the rarest of that model. M3T Folders:

Saw this police trade in NOS M2 Entry on Gunbroker at a great deal. The new 0$ tax stamp made it even more attractive. One week dealer to dealer transfer, then three week wait on the tax stamp. Took off the pistol grip stock, installed compact comfortech stock, GG&G picatinny mount & sling swivel socket, and then Grovtech hollow stock swivel socket. Just need to purchase a weapon light now.

This comment lived rent free in my mind for awhile, I would also like to say that it had a part to play inspiring me to make a QD side saddle that solved the bulk issue with the current detachable rigid side saddles on the market. Well I finally came up with a novel patent pending design for a QD Side Saddle Shell Carrier that I am able to offer at a lower price, and give a much lower profile on the side of the receiver when the carrier is removed, and also cut down on the weight substantially. Our design has been in development for over a year. Featuring 7075-T6 aluminum components, and high glass high performance polymer injection mould carrier body. We are slated to release the RX Arms QD Side Saddle Shell Carrier in the fall of 2026 finally! Compatible with probably all shotguns, but fitment tested on the Benelli M4, Beretta 1301 tactical, Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol, Mossberg 590/500/Mav88, Remington 870 etc.

Thank you for the suggestion. Here are updated photos with today’s date.

A few take off parts from my Benelli M4 available. 18.5" barrel with front sight and ARGO gass assembly, less than 50rds through it, the Field stock with 3-position tube, and an OEM handguard. Asking 450 for everything OBO plus shipping.

I was able to find ONE of these brand new. I am working to have a batch of these ejector plates machined to hopefully help others who have been looking. If anyone is needing one, you can PM me.

I found this article and video interesting and worthwhile though it doesn't exclusively feature the BENELLI M4. Take from it what you want and yes, I read AMMOLAND daily. https://www.ammoland.com/2025/11/manual-of-arms-for-serious-shotgun-defensive-use-video/

Please explain this to me like I'm stupid: 1) What are those springs? I presume to retain tension so it's not floppy? This tells me you can mount lights, but not lasers, correct? 2) I am presuming this strips by removing the barrel retention nut, then sliding the barrel out, pistons and all, no muss no fuss? 3) when installed, does the barrel touch the rail, or just the receiver/front barrel hanger? 4) Does this "drop in" for older models without modification, and if not, what needs changed?

Do i need a 3rd? https://www.bereli.com/11701/?utm_campaign=[BACK IN STOCK] Email Campaign 2025-08-05 (01K1W6ZZGY0E95DD8SV8BNEDHY)&utm_medium=email&utm_source=120 Day Engaged&_kx=hGkvfek-U7KZ9groQ-pqQAwubQqcY8cYbHp1VkR_JqE.PcfdLm

Rx Arms has titanium caps and is a member here. Rxarms.com

Just picked this up the other day (layaway is my friend). This is catalog #11732, and was purchased under Benelli's "Qualified Professionals" program. I was a little surprised to see that this came fully assembled (except for the charging handle), since other Benellis I've seen come with at least the barrel packed separately in the box. The box itself was a plain cardboard box instead of the familiar red and white Benelli colors. Paperwork inside the box said "M4 SUPER 90 XM1014" and listed two serial numbers - the one on the gun itself (Y236xxxx) and another one (TM152xxxx). Anyone know what the second number is supposed to represent? http://

So far I really like it.

I made a post about this new DFL coating about a week ago. I wanted to give an update on how it turned out and how it has been performing. I got my Daniel Defense V7 Pistol and Benelli M4 H20 bolt carriers coated in the DFL coating ( and the charging handle so it would match lol ). Also putting some pics of my AR and Benelli bolt below. Alabama Cerakote and Laser is charging $75 bucks to coat your bolt carrier in the new DFL coating. The owner is a super good guy that does quality work and the reviews speak for themself. If anyone interested in having your bolt done or questions i ll put their website info and email address below. Website: https://alabamacerakote.com/ Email: [email protected] link to see the pics: https://imgur.com/a/5BIRSYF

Hi all, I patterned an M4 at 7, 15, and 25 yards with different buckshot loads (estate, federal, hornady (8 pellet critical duty). Thought you might be interested. Also tried wolf and s and b but those exceeded the max upload. They aren't available now and performed poorly after 15 yards anyways. Note: each target has a hanger hole at 12 o'clock at the top, it isn't a pellet hole. This was with an 18.5" M4 with factory removable modified choke. Cliff notes: only the Federal LE 127-00 would put all 9 pellets on the paper at 25 yds (nice 6" ish groups). 20251223_233513126_iOS.heic 20251223_233603271_iOS.heic 20251223_233905148_iOS.heic 20251223_233626249_iOS.heic 20251223_233653264_iOS.heic 20251223_233717139_iOS.heic 20251223_233739853_iOS.heic 20251223_233811136_iOS.heic 20251223_233836970_iOS.heic

Try the Winchester Military 00 buckshot. With their new shotcup wad and buffering, they pattern very tightly with choke (tightest with IM choke from benellis)!

I fired some through this. Was pretty brutal lol

Can't beat an sbs.

I recommend to NEVER use a 'wet' oil in your magazine tube. I have made a decent amount of money over the years buying "jam-o-matics' that wouldn't feed after a quick look down the tube. I'd take them home, clean out all the dried chaff, dust, leaves, and everything else the environment kicks up that the wet oil will gladly stick to until it eventually traps so much of it that it gums up the works. I even sold some back to their original owners after they saw they shot flawlessly again. I'd purposely bring their old gun with me when I'd hunt with them just to show them it wasn't the gun. 😇 So, I started with dry lube in the magazine, then started using it elsewhere. Ultimately, I now run it everywhere else including in the bolt, though I do put a small drop of oil on the frame rails. I spread it nice and thin, wiping off any excess before putting my Super Black Eagle back together (my main hunting shotgun). I don't know if the gas operated M4 would need a different oil anywhere, but I've got a LOT of rounds, including a lot of 3.5" mags down my SBE and it still looks and runs like a champ inside and out. I use the cheap RemOil for non-moving parts as a rust-preventer for storage but after having a bolt literally freeze shut at 10 degrees F, I quit using it on moving parts. I put it on evenly, then wipe off the excess. I then put them in modified silicone gun socks so the Rifle Rods gun storage system rods would pass through and they give some limited protection against safe rash of guns bumping together.

A search brought up this comment thread: the correct thread pitch is: M8-1x60 I hope this helps!

I use 1/2 synthetic 10-30 motor oil and 1/2 transmission fluid which makes 1/2 gallon, enough for my lifetime. Those are made to lube parts that run far hotter and faster than my BENELLI M4 ever will. IMO those tiny bottles of "gun oil" are WAY overpriced. YMMV

Nice, I am definitely a Benelli fan boy this is one out of all the firearms I own I would never sell. My M4 is nothing crazy, I tried to keep it as stock from the factory possible other than a FFT trigger upgrade and a little stippling on the fore end.

Looking good. Only one person needs to be happy, you. I enhanced one of my M4's with a fixed stk. The "throw" of the stock to my shoulder is almost the same as the middle position on the adjustable stk., not too long not too short. Plus I like the pistol grip for control.

Looks better now in my opinion, I might have to look into putting a field stock on my M4 now...

SBS, no question. Plus if you have a factory 18.5 and a 2-shot extension, you have more options.

..........I see one is on the way. However they are easily sourced, a life time supply for $10-20! The coiled roll pins are supposed to be slightly chamfered on the leading edges to assist installation; they can be cleaned up in a few seconds by slow turning the roll pin in a cordless drill with some 100+ grit sand paper.

I like Taran Tactical charging handle and GG&G bolt release I have done the following upgrades on practically all of my m4's •A&S trigger guard •RX arms titanium mag tube cap •Taran Tactical - shell lifter , follower and charging handle •IWC - scout light mount •Mesa Tactical shell holder pic rail •Surefire light / Modlite •Dave metal work safety •gg&g bolt release •oem handguards stippled (which I stipple) •Limbsaver buttpad

My BENELLI M4 cleaning mat is in and I am very happy with it. It's 47 3/4" X 13 3/4" so it's nice and wide, I opted for tan as you see. I'm going to mount it on my wall so I won't be dirtying it up; it's worth the $40 + shipping IMO.

Nope Definitely M4. I bought direct from FFT. It fit, stayed in under reciprocation. The issue was when pulling the bolt back manually the detent divots at the end of the charging handle weren’t as good as the OEM combined with the diameter of the knob made it easy to spin the handle which made it eject. The RXarms as well as OEM have given zero issue. RXarms feels as strong of a detent as OEM but much more comfortable.

I just did a quick search and came up with this. I can't vouch for the quality, but the image is what I would be looking for if I was in the market for what you're describing. https://cerusgear.com/collections/gun-cleaning-mat/products/benelli-m4-schematic-gun-mat?variant=40770120614038

UPDATE: SEEING THIS CONDITION MORE FREQUENTLY WITH OTHER SHOTSHELL SIZES - CHECK YOUR AMMO

Ensure to inside of your bolt head is clean, more specifically where the firing pin travels through the bolt. Worked on many Benelli's with a lot of debris in tghis area which caused light strikes.

Looking to sell a M4 collapsible stock and pistol grip. I'm new here but have done a ton of selling on places like ebay, tacswap, and vaguntrader. Lookin to get $375 but I'm open to reasonable offers. Shipping on the house! Paypal F&F and I get out most products within a day. Feel free to reachout with any questions! -Josh

The factory M4 can be threaded, we have threaded several of them.

If it’s a confirmed genuine serial # 11711 NP3..then $5K is reasonable..particularly if truly new-in-box, I’d pay that price if I didn’t already own one. There were very few, less than a hundred or so that Benelli actually imported to U.S. dealers with the full-length mag tube and functioning collapsable stock..before the ATF hit the fire alarm & rushed in to invoke their typical oversight and disallow it. At this point in 2025, overall firearms sales have suffered significantly, nearly 10% down from a year ago..across pistols, shotguns & rifles..rifles being the highest at over 12% down. Point being, the current firearms market may/may not impact the value of a 11711 NP3-nib..depends on the interested buyer.

It's on! Shoots great

I like the field stock wayyyy more than the pg stock. Feels so much better and I think looks better

Lost the cool guy factor but feels MUCH better!

Just listed on gun broker, penny auction. No reserve. It’ll be interesting to see what a NIB unfired exampleis really worth.

Hey I can just put a cap on this cant i?