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Aimpoint T1 or Trijicon RMR (I prefer the dual illumination versions)

Unless you REALLY know what you're doing, that's mostly a gunsmith job. The receiver will need to be drilled and tapped for the rear sight. Front sight on your barrel will need to be removed and new GR sight soldered on. If you really want one with GR sights, get one that is already so equipped. Any deal you make on the current gun will probably be offset by the cost of having new sights put on. My $.02 anyway.

Shoot it more. My performance suffers greatly when moving from gun to gun. My primary gun is my M1, 12 ga. I try and shoot clays with my M1(12), M1(20), Browning Citori, Remington 870. It always takes me a lot of practice with those others to come anywhere close to what I shoot with the M1. Unless you've got each gun set up exactly the same (lop, drop, cast, weight, sight radius, etc) different guns will shoot differently, especially if you're switching back and forth willy nilly. I've mostly quit doing that. One more thing. Make sure your stock is shimmed properly for you. I got a new M2 and couldn't hit the broad side of a barn with it. I'm a lefty but all my stocks are set up with neutral (no left or right bias). For some reason, this one came set up with a right side bias. As soon as I changed it to neutral I started getting my hits.

It's simple if you have the proper tools. It's held in the trigger guard by a small pin that holds the spring and plunger in place against the safety button. You pull the trigger mechanism out, press/punch the pin out (proper tools) to relieve spring tension (be careful not to loose the spring) and pull the spring and plunger out of the top of the hole. Push the safety button out and reverse it. Put the plunger and spring back in and very carefully, press/punch the pin back in. You'll need to keep pressure on the spring to hold it down while you put the pin back in, otherwise you can damage the spring. It's kind of tricky. Don't ask how I know this. If you don't have the proper tools, take it to a gunsmith. It's a 5 minute job, if that much.

Quite frankly, ANY shotgun that's suitable for hunting would make a decent SC gun. That's kind of what that game is all about, mimicking various hunting presentations. Heck, I shoot SC, Skeet, 5-stand, pheasants, quail, and ducks with my 21" M1. The semi will be more versatile than the O/U in a number of ways. At least 1 extra shell in the gun, depending on what you're hunting. I've found the O/U to be harder kicking than the semi since the semi action is taking up some of the recoil impulse. I hardly ever shoot my O/U's any more. And when I do, I'm reminded of why I don't shoot them that much. If I was ONLY shooting one game (skeet, trap, whatever) and shooting only one soft shooting target load, I might go with the O/U. Hence, MY reasoning on the versatility of the semi over the O/U and if I was limited to one gun that's the one I'd go with. I'm sure some will disagree. YMMV That's why they make different kinds.

Well, if you have a fixed choke, you can't.

"I feel like the Super Vinci will be more versatile then the Browning O/U. . . " And there's your answer right there.

You really should call Benelli. I bet they'll make it right.

Yep, you're missing an insert that has a lip that the pad snaps into. The whole thing must have popped out. I don't think that is a piece you can buy seperately. I would call benelli customer service, ask them to replace the stock, or maybe they can repair yours.

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I go old school. This tool works great. You can get it from Brownells. There's a video as well. http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/shotgun-tools/shotgun-specialty-tools/shotgun-magazine-corkscrew-prod8875.aspx?psize=96

It probably won't fit. M1 and SBE are cross compatible on the buttstock. M2 and SBE II are cross compatible. M1/SBE are not compatible with M2/SBE II.

Sorry, upon further inspection, the SL80 trigger/shell release interface is different from the later M1/M2/SBE, etc. I don't see an external shell release on the trigger housing so it looks like the functioning is somewhat different than what I'm familiar with. It looks like there's a mechanism on the bolt body that has more to do with releasing of a shell from the magazine when it cycles rather than the trigger releasing the shell latch. Hopefully, someone else here is more familiar with that version.

From another retired LEO, welcome. I too am a fan of the standard stock. Congratulations on getting out of NJ. Nice looking BMW F800GS as well. Only in my dreams.

Well, first, this is probably a 'smith problem that an owners manual isn't going to help you with. Obviously, upon pulling the trigger the shell release is supposed to activate and allow one out of the magazine onto the carrier. Apparently you have an interface problem between the trigger mechanism and the shell release. First thing I would do is pop the pin, pull the trigger mechanism out and make sure the trigger mechanism is cleaned and lubricated, then carefully reinstall it. When you put it back in, you'll need to push in the bolt release button so the shell release latch will be positioned properly. Look at the bolt release button when you push up on the bottom latch. It should pop out a little, indicating that the release has pivoted away from the magazine. Recock it then do the same by pulling the trigger. The same thing should happen. If not, there's a problem between the trigger mechanism and the release.

If you bought it used, anything's possible. *Take the spring out, put the extension back on and put the spring up against the mag tube. The spring should probably be about 12-14 inches longer than the tube. *Look at the spring. Are both ends wound and flat or does one end look like it has been cut off? If it's been cut it probably isn't original. Get an OEM spring from Brownells. *If someone put a Wollf spring in there without shortening it then it's probably waaay too long. Otherwise, I got nuthin either.

Have you taken the magazine tube extension off and inspected the spring and other components to make sure there isn't a plug installed (probably a 3-4 inch length of orange plastic)?

Call Benelli. They can put you in touch with one of their 'smiths that can tell you if they're threaded differently. Other options? Rifled choke. Another shotgun? (you can get a Remington 870 slug gun for less than you'll pay for a Benelli SBE receiver/barrel)

Suggest you do a little googling for "choke tubes" and you'll find all sorts of info about chokes. If you have benelli chokes, they will have markings on them. Sometimes they're real difficult to read. Put it under a bright light and look very carefully and you'll probably see them. From tightest to most open: Full=I =* IM =II =** (improved modified) M =III =*** (modified) IC =IIII =**** (Improved Cylinder) C=IIIII =***** (Cylinder) There are others in-between, depending on the manufacturer. Theoretically, a tighter choke will give a more dense pattern than a more open choke, at a given distance out of the same gun. Lots of other variables. Steel required for waterfowl and maybe other game, depending on the state. Look at tutorials at Briley Chokes, Trulock Chokes, and others. Too much information for one interweb response. Do a little homework on your own first. Here's one to get you started: http://www.thewomanhunter.com/hunting-articles/Chokes-For-Dummies.htm

Except for the M4, all the semiautos use basically the same action and operate in the same manner. If it was me, I would go with a M2. You could go with higher-end models but, IMO, there's really no need unless you just like spending more money.

Click on the right color box under stocks and it will change from pistol grip to standard. M4 stock isn't compatible with other Benelli guns, nor will any other Benelli stock fit the M4.

Several years back I ordered a 21" M1 Super 90 barrel from Numrich. What they sent was a 21" Montefeltro barrel. I sent it back.

I ordered mine directly from Benelli off their store website. http://store.benelliusa.com/m4-stocks

What makes you think it's too short? And if it is, big deal. Buy a 3-pack of Wolff springs from Brownell's. Cheap.

yes (what 10 letter minimum?)