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Kinny, thanks for the comments. Just to be clear, a US-made extension is not just more available, it would be fully legal, right? Any confirmation on the adjustability of the telescoping stock?

I just assumed that the collapsible stock had a "middle" position based on Benelli's description: Can someone with an 11707 clarify the action of the stock? With regard to the extension tube, this option is a lower priority for me. Are you confirming what I read in the regs, namely that the aftermarket extensions (presumeably US-made) would be legal but the imports (Benelli's) are not? And my main question is can I own a collapsible stock 11707 and be fully law-abiding? I understand how unlikely it is that BATF or other LE will snoop around my safe or question me at the range. But remember I'm buying this for my wife, mostly . Can you imagine the grief I'm in for if she does get questioned about it and doesn't have the right answer? Or if she uses it as intended, shoots some idiot intruder and then has to explain to local LE how this fancy shotgun is mostly legal? I'm not looking for a divorce . Maybe this is just an obviously settled issue, after all, Benelli does sell the 11707 here (not enough apparently). But having read through the forums it seemed like back in 2004 the telestock made the M4 questionably legal, whereas in 2006 it seems to be a non-issue. Forgive the newbie question, but is this lack of controversy in the forums because something has changed and this configuration is now legal, or are people just tired of the issue and everyone sets up their M4 like this anyway? Can anyone here comment on this, please? If the answer is not clear-cut, knowing where the uncertainty lies would also be very useful. I'm happy to take email comments, too. jalyttle99 at yahoo dot com. Thanks in advance, Jim.

First off thanks for all the posts and the discussion on this forum; for a newbie like me it's been very educational. I have decided to buy a shotgun for home defense and to give my wife some peace of mind when I am away. BTW, my wife is ex-army and has more experience with tactical weapons than I do. She also wants to practice with it regularly when I go to the range. After some research and discussion with friends, I like the M4 for her for: 1) Semi-auto speed/simplicity 2) General build quality/reliability of Benelli 3) Adjustable telestock may offer a better fit with her reach 4) "Reduced" recoil of gas system, and 5) Overall Bad-Assness (OK, more for me) So my questions are: 1) Are my conclusions about the M4 incorrect? Is this shotgun a bad idea for my wife's use? 2) In Texas can I legally own a model 11707 with the factory telestock? Can I then legally install a 2+ extension (imported or US-made)? I've read hundreds of posts (here, AR-15.com forum, even GlockTalk) about 922® and the AWB and still have not seen a definitive (and current) YES/NO concerning an 11707 with telestock and 2+ extension. Seems almost everyone here has their M4 configured this way but is this strictly legal? 3) Any tips on how to make this count as an anniversary gift will be much appreciated. Just kidding. Not really. Thanks, Jim.