Thanks for the prompt reply and the welcome. I don't have the manual (yet); the SG came lightly used with one spare choke and the choke wrench. I need to call Benelli on Monday to get a manual and to check the serial number for date of importation.
As far as removing the buttpad, there are two very small holes in the pad under which I will assume the screws lie. Since I won't be able to see them, how about some insight as to what size of philips driver?
Finally, am I correct in assuming that Benelli is the only source for the standard buttstock?