Sukhoi_fan

If your M1014 is not threaded for chokes then indeed you would need to swap out to a barrel which does provide threads for changing out chokes if you wanted to use that screw in muzzle brake.

Benelli M4 muzzle break https://www.benelliparts.net/store/p3/Benelli_M4__Muzzle_Brake_W%2F_non_Choke_Adapter_.html

The first party I would check with is our own forum member here known for doing great mods at a reasonable price, that'd be Stranger Danger. If SD is not able to help you out there's C-Rums.

Just don't drop it when loaded. One shouldn't be screwing around with a loaded gun anyway as it ultimately always leads to a problem (speaking from personal first hand experience). If I pick up one of my stowed loaded semi-autos without intending to immediately use it the the very first thing I do is unload it...or put it back into a safely stowed position...which of course (should) eliminate the possibility of a negligent discharge.

One sold on feebay recently for a BIN price of $579 shipped. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Benelli-m4-Rare-Handguard-/223491148421?hash=item34091c4a85%3Ag%3AyOYAAOSwtLxcvfIP&nma=true&si=400m9YrQT3VNu3BrtuJRfgzu7Vc%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 feebay also shows one sold recently within 35 minutes of listing for $225 plus shipping - https://www.ebay.com/bfl/viewbids/223519227786?item=223519227786&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2565 It's clearly what the market will bear since they're no longer available. Like the two Geissele M4 hammers I've got available...no longer made, you want 'em I've got 'em. It's like the C-stocks, I had a like new C-stock available a few months ago and it took a while to sell at $265 shipped, now C-stocks sell on feebay for $450 and up.

Yes, and do not be applying ANY lube to the gas pistons, they are designed to run dry..

Just located two NIP never installed Geissele M4 hammers that I had misplaced temporarily. $375 each shipped.

Yeah, I failed to mention that it's possible to remedy that and you're the go to guy to get that done competently without ruining the receiver. Sorry 'bout that.

Those 'collapsible' stocks on the civilian M1014 are not collapsible, strictly for looks, it's essentially a fixed stock that appears collapsible. The recoil tube lacks the notches for it to telescope in and out.

Trigger frames count as a US made part??

The FN SLP comes with two gas pistons for good reason - to handle both light and heavy loads but not at the same time. The M4 was designed to fire take no prisoners/full power loads and not light loads, and therefore Benelli made no provision on the M4 for firing weaker loads. I'm sure the concept was "In general no one will be shooting clays or be bird hunting with this short barrel tactical shotgun." Just a thought.

I see, you have a recent production M1014, that explains it. Apparently all recently produced M4 and M1014 shotguns have the plastic trigger housing. I wasn't even aware Benelli was still making the M1014, somehow I was under the impression it was discontinued. Shows how much I keep up with current products. lol

The date code will be two capital letters in a square box stamped on the barrel. I just checked my M1014 - metal trigger housing.

What's the date code on the barrel?

Did you purchase your M1014 new or used?

I've gone with the Glock equipped Micro Roni Stab in 9mm with Glock 33 round mags for inside the abode. It sports a build-in flashlight, T2 and a Steiner green laser. IMO the AR is way too much for use inside. Would like to equip a tactical shotgun with an IR optic. I've owned several 121M1 Benellis, never experienced any failures to cycle to the best of my recollection. I'm thinking the light weight largely contributed to the heavy recoil. I sure do miss those 121M1s, pretty sweet shotguns in many respects, however I won't own anything that one is unable to get spare parts for.

I'm completely unfamiliar with the handling of the M2, therefore I'm posing this question since I just don't know. I'm hoping a RKI who has experience with both can give me some good input. We all want to be there for our loved ones should there be a serious threat but there may be times when they will be forced to defend themselves without our help. So which is more suitable for a mostly inexperienced smaller framed woman or teenager (like a 13 y.o. girl) to use in a stressfire situation, the M2 or the M4, considering they may not shoulder it solidly? In other words if they are holding it 'loosely'. Some semi-autos don't function well when fired without being held firmly...which would be the preferred choice in such a circumstance? TIA

Yeah, I should have thought of that. Be sure to swab out your magazine tube to remove drill shavings if you do that while still in place.

If no holes for snap ring pliers then you may need to replace the magazine spring retaining cap with one that has the two holes for snap ring pliers. I acquired one M4 which had no magazine spring retaining cap when I got it. It still doesn't have a magazine spring retaining cap. Maybe one day I will get a replacement but for now it's not a priority, just a minor inconvenience upon disassembly/reassembly.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=benelli+m1+super+90+manual&_sacat=0

Trust me, when in a **** storm all you care about is reliability and having more than enough ammo than called for. Cosmetics are meaningless in the real world. BTDT If Cerakoting any of my stuff burnt orange and purple would render it more reliable and effective I would do it without hesitation. I've even been considering making a Hello Kitty version of one of my EBRs that is carried in the automobile, THAT would likely make any bad guy hesitate and go, "WTF?!?!?"

I don't give a diddlely-squat how it looks, is it suitable for the application? Does it work with the platform without major issues? (I wouldn't let the magic underwear deter me, she'd still be hot) AKs and SKS rifles are ugly yet they work (even though the ergonomics do seriously suck on the 70+ y.o. AK).

The Benelli website shows the M4 Tactical H2O is available with either stock. https://www.benelliusa.com/shotguns

Unfired 21" Benelli M2 barrel with vented rib - $375 shipped Comfortech stock for M2, SBEII, and Super Nova removed from new Benelli M2, appears new - $180 shipped