Fenwick223

I shoot target loads all the time in my SS and have never had a problem. In fact, never had any problems at all. Try a little lubrication or run some heavier loads as suggested for break in (although I never did and have only cleaned mine once in over a year).

Seems to me I read somewhere that the constriction on the Benelli chokes are different (a little tighter?) than most other manufacturers. If it's true, then you may need to go one size up or down from what most experienced folks recommend.

Shot 150 rounds of 1 oz. loads from my Supersport 12 gauge today at the PG County Skeet and Trap Range in Maryland. Have probably shot 300-400 rounds to date, both 1 1/8 and 1 oz loads and haven't had any problems. I guess some people would consider this a "break in period" but I just go out and shoot. I may think about cleaning it soon but to be honest it looks as clean as the day I bought it. And that's one of the reasons I bought it was that it shoots so clean. Lube it? Not yet but I'll do that when I clean it.

Received the replacement forearm stock from Benelli yesterday. While I wish the situation didn't occur in the first place, I have to say Benelli provided me with excellent customer service.

Good suggestions. I really appreciate it. More importantly, this afternoon (a bright, beautiful sunny day with light winds and all the fall colors) I took my new toy out to the PG County Trap and Skeet Range in Maryland. I shot 3 rounds of trap and 2 rounds of skeet. I am very happy. The recoil is definitely less than my Beretta O/U. It is also "different" than an 391; a lot smoother and I don't feel/hear the cycling of the action. And, needless to say, after shooting 125 rounds the Benelli is still spotless!

The clear epoxy is a great suggestion. It wouldn't happen to come in a spray can, would it? I've become kinda lazy these days.

I called Benelli Customer Service this morning. I spoke to an extremely helpful representative and explained the situation. They actually offered to exchange the Supersport for another however I explained to them that the only problem I had was with the forearm finish. I said if they would send me a new one, I would return the defective one for their QA people to look at. Not a problem; they would send one out today via UPS. My initial disappointment has been greatly reduced by their responsive customer service. I believe they handled the situation very well.

Thanks for your prompt reponse. Like I said, I'm not obsessed with having it perfect, but I am concerned about what it will look like in a couple of years. I mean, is everyting that touches it e.g., wooden racks at the range, going to cause a chip or scratch? That kinda sucks. Calling the faux carbon fiber finish "delicate" is putting it mildly. I've already sent an email to customer service. Any other suggestions from forum members would be appreciated.

Now I'm not one that has to have their firearms in pristine condition however the "carbon fiber" finish on my brand new Benelli Supersport didn't make it one day without a small scratch appearing on the forearm. The so-called carbon fiber finish seems to be just painted on. I would like to stop the finish from pealing but it looks like it will just scrape off with light fingernail pressure. Is there any way to repair/stop this from getting worse? Thanks in advance for any advice.