Zaxxon

I did think along those lines, since a lot of three gun guys favor the M2. I think I'll shake the bushes at the local shops before giving up. Some of those guys know where there are 'dormant' firearms and unused accessories.

Been a Benelli owner for 8 years, though haven't posted much. I've had an M1 Super 90 with a 26" field barrel at least that long. Great gun, in fact one of the best IMHO. I'm looking for a shorter 21" barrel for HD and turkey. I know full well these are like finding a pink unicorn. But if anyone has one for sale, or knows where I could look besides the regular places, please let me know. Thanks in advance.

Need to clean out a few things, and I have not even fired an M1 Super 90 I purchased about a year ago. 26" rib barrel, black "field" stocks. Never fired, all chokes. $900 delivered to your FFL. Please email me, as I am unable to log on during work hours (firewall and monitoring at my employer). chet (at )motorcityhotrod.com Thank you.

Thanks much. I'll be contacting them for a shorty barrel.

My bolt handle is wedged in pretty good. Just wondered if anyone had a good tip on how to remove it when it comes time to swab it out. Thanks.

+1 I need one as well, smooth bore, chrome with choke. What is Acme's contact information, and what is their price? Thanks for any info.

Will do. I'll get a post once I get back from some time with those heavy field loads. Thanks!

Yep. That's it. Now look just above the part that holds the bolt handle. The part with the words "Benelli Armi System" stamped on it. There's a gap between that sliding part and the barrel/receiver. In your pic, it looks as mine does. Wouldn't that have been better to have closer tolerances for dirt, etc.? Or would it potentially jam? Here's another shot http://www.pimaarms.com/longguns/6678-all.jpg All said, I can't argue with a proven design that's been in production this long, but I come from a family of machinists who live in .001 increments of an inch.

That was my first impression. Assembly seemed straightforward, and everything else seems to function as it should. Any guess on the "gaps"? (maybe there's a better description for it). I know it's not a 1911 with custom machined fits, just looking for input. I might have to leave work early tomorrow and see what I got myself into!

Just got a deal on a M1 Super 90 with a 26" rib. Pretty excited about it, since it's my first Benelli. Feels great in the shoulder and its much lighter than I thought it would be. I have a few questions, though. After assembling the barrel to the body, I noticed there is still about 1/4" of the chromed bolt face visible from the opening of the ejector port. Also, there's about a 1/4" gap between the side of the bolt and the upper edge (inner) of the barrel. Is this normal, and if so, why was it designed with such large gaps? Last thing, and it might be due to a new gun, is that the bolt face does not rotate unless it slams home into the chamber. However, the gun seems to cycle, rack, and operate well enough. I guess I'm just looking for some insight on what seems to be a great shotgun. Thank you in advance also for any tips for break in.

Let me know what you might want for it. I was going to look for a shorter barrel after the New Year.