abuck_79

Time flies so without going back to find the manual, I would have to say it is probably 3-4 years old. I consider it a safety issue, but a Benelli C/Service rep. and a local Benelli dealer called it short stroking. I still don't agree that a firing pin should engage the firing pin if the chamber isn't locked. That was the reason for my note. I have heard of 1 other Nova with that problem, but didn't know if it was common. I believe he has a 26" camo barrel. Thanks for the reply.

Overall, my son was happy with his nova as well. I have taken it in to 2 different gunsmiths. I thought maybe it was a weak firing pin. Both told me they found nothing wrong, it was a short stroke issue. They stated not to be afraid to use force when pushing the forearm forward, after ejecting a shell. Yes, the pin does come in contact with the shell. In some cases there is a dent in the primer, but not enough to disharge. In one case the shell did discharge before it was locked into position. It ejected a flaming shell. It definitely got our attention.

My son has a Nova. He has a problem with the gun allowing the firing pin engaging the shell prior to the shell locking into position. Beneli customer service called it short stroking the action. We stopped shooting that gun. Last week I had someone else tell me that their gun did the same thing. It sounds like a safety defect to me. I have shot many other models and never heard of this type of problem. Is this a common problem in general, or just Beneli ?