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Wow very glad it didn't get any worse than that. Its times like that that make me glad to have my CCW and why I won't live in a state that doesn't allow it. I hope never to need it, but like the extra insurance just in case.

Hi everyone, I have been considering purchasing an M2 for a while. I actually started considering it when the M1 was still available. I am mostly a recreational/sport shooter. I am wanting a gun that will fill a multitude of roles. I am really wanting an M2 Tactical, but before I drop the $1100 I want to be sure I won't be regretting it later. I was wondering if the M2 field barrels will fit onto the M2 tactical? Is this even feasible, or would I be better served spending the money on a supernova for field use and trap use? Thanks for the advice and help. X

I checked into that while considering which benelli model to select. I wanted the tactical but also wanted flexibility. I was told by benelli that any m1 barrel will fit the m1 tactical. the reason is that if you look closely at the m1 tactical, feild, practical etc they ALL (later versions not the early versions with the Hk stamp) at the M1 super 90 receiver. The only difficulty you might find is that if you have Ghost ring sights on teh tactical then you will be getting a barel with a bead sight, unless you go with the 26" practical barrell. hope this helps

I'm not looking to "combine" shotguns. I am looking to see if the barrels for the m1 field, m1 slug will fit onto the M1 tactical so that if I decided to use the M1 Tactical for hunting I would have the flexibility by simply changing the barrel to the appropriate one for the need that day, without having to buy 3 shotguns. Again I prefer the feel of the pistol grip so I'm hoping to be able find a Benelli that with fit that. Now for home defense. Numerous experts, and guns and ammo has done numerous testing for the ideal home defense weapon and time and time again they come back to the 12 gauge shotgun with a short barrel as the best choice. Why? Because one thing you have to consider is that behind the intruder is often a wall that either has a family member whom you are trying to protect, or in many cases a neighbor. The 12 gauge loaded with #7 1/2 or #8 shot creates an ideal weapon with the stopping power needed, and yet has a low amount of penetration through walls when compared to pistols. If a shot were to miss using a shotgun increases the safety for those you are tryign to protect. Now like most people that have a weapon for home defense, I certainly pray that I never have to use it. However I want to have something reliable and trustworthy. I currently own an HK USP40 compact and have my CCWP. I also was a part of the tactical response team on the George Washington CVN 73 and we were a backup for the marines and received training on CQB and were armed with shotguns and 45's. Natually given the potential combat situation the loads we used were 00 Buckshot. Given that all walls were steel this was acceptable and we even trained how to shoot around corners to clear passageways by richocheting the shots off the steel walls. Naturally you cant do this at home, but numerous experts tend to agree that the 12 gauge with the 7 1/2 or #8 shot is still the best shoice. Thanks for the feedback so far.

I am about to purchase a shotgun for recreational use and I am trying to decide on the model with the most flexibility. I am looking to buy one shotgun and want one of the best around. The primary purpose will be for recreational trap and skeet and target shooting. However I also want to have a shotgun that will serve well as a home defense weapon. I am looking at purchasing a high quality firearm and thats why I am wanting a Benelli. I prefer a pistol grip shotgun and have found benelli's to be the most comfortable. I am also looking for the most flexibility and options in a gun to serve the variety of purposes. Its possible in the future I might get into hunting with the shotgun so I am wanting to keep that flexibility if possible. I am seriously considering the M1 tactical with the 18.5" barrel and the Ghost ring sights. I noticed that it appears the reciever is the same a the M1 field. Will this allow the rifled barrels to be installed or a longer 26" barrel? Thanks for the advice in helping me to select the shotgun.