NiteFlight

I believe the barrel is chrome-lined, and that what came out as pieces of shavings and flakes were part of the chrome. If this is indeed the case, perhaps no more slugs from now on... Does anybody know if slugs is OK to use with these Benelli M4?

I have found some shinny chrome shavings while cleaning the barrel. I know I have shot some slugs from this Benelli M4 but is this the reason? Does anybody else have similar experiences...? TIA NiteFlight [ 08-22-2005, 11:19 PM: Message edited by: NiteFlight ]

M1014, Thanks for your reply. I have never seen wear like this in any weapon in this price range.... Thanks for your suggestion about the firing pin retaining pin o-ring, I remember reading something about this but can't remember where... Bottom line..., it's truly a pleasure to shoot. Cheers, NiteFlight [ 05-13-2004, 09:27 PM: Message edited by: NiteFlight ]

Now...back on topic... I took apart the shotgun for a complete cleaning job sometime ago. I found that one of the gas-plugs has its o-ring completely broken (fyi, there are two gas-plugs in the system, located underneath the barrel at 4 and 8 o'clock). I received one replacement o-ring from Benelli (I really was hoping to get more o-rings just in case this one fails again). Here is a picture of the gas-plug with the new o-ring installed, to the left is the broken o-ring that came with the shotgun. I wonder whether this was the cause of the early wear-marks especially those in the bolt-link area. As you can see in the picture below, the wear has created deep and very sharp grooves on four sides of the link (towards the end of the link). Perhaps someone from Benelli can shine some lights in this direction. Thanks in advance. NiteFlight

Rescue14, Sorry...., I don't have a source for the collapsible stock. The knife is made by Strider Knives (http://www.striderknives.com/). I have good experience with their knives. They are super strong and practically indestructible. NiteFlight

1988RRC, Good eye! There are two flat spots, one runs from the fist to the last notch (as you indicated), and another from the second from last notch to the end of the tube. Cheers, NiteFlight

1988RRC, Here's a picture of the recoil spring tube: NiteFlight

Correct, I have mine rotated to the left side. NiteFlight

M1014, Just found out how to post a picture of the Benelli: NiteFlight

M1014, Thanks for your reply. I'd post a pic of my benelli but I do not have a place to host the picture... I can email it to you if you want. NiteFlight

Hi, My M1014 already shows considerable wear marks after only a couple hundreds of rounds. Exposed metals can be seen on the rails inside the receiver as well as the tip of the carrier-link. I can actually see bits of metal shavings. Perhaps other M1014 owners can help me with this situation? Thanks in advance. NiteFlight