Nala

Hey all. I have a tactical styled M1 with extended mag tube and it has a few scratches here and there. I’ve been thinking about getting it Cerakoted. I looked at color samples the other day and WOW, they have a LOT to pick from. Id like to get some suggestions from you all and maybe some pics of your Cerakoted Benelli. Id also consider designs and patterns like some have had done in their firearms. What do you all think would look great on the metal parts with the black “furniture”?? Pics if ya got any please.

Hey all. I have an M1 with a stock charging handle. I bought one from EBay but it is a bit too big. I was wondering what charging handle you all like and use on your M1 and M2? I have my M1 set up as a tactical type shotgun with a 21” barrel and +4 Nordic tube.

I just got finished stripping it down, even taking the trigger group out, using some newfangled spray that cleans, lubes and protects on all the metal I could see. I wiped off the excess. it’s nice and clean now. Gonna dig out my dummy rounds and see if I can duplicate the problem that I was having. thanks all.

If there’s some other pictures you want to see, I’ll try my best to get them. Just let me know.

I got it from my best friend. He didn’t like the recoil as he was a new shotgun shooter. It sat in his safe for several years until he traded it to me for some old stereo gear I wasn’t using. He and I both probably put no more than 150 rounds thru it. Since I’ve had it, I have put exactly 150 rounds thru her. I have never done a full, thorough cleaning on it. Just wipe down and if something looked like it needed lube, I’d give it a couple drops and spread it around. That brings us to now. The failures I experienced were the only failures it has ever had. It was brand new when my buddy bought it. I’m hoping it’s just a dirty part or it needs lube. thoughts??

Hey all. here is the pic. At the end of the bolt, where the shell is held and pushed into the chamber you’ll see a “hook” type part. This “hook” rotates counterclockwise as it is feeding the new shell. When I was having mis-feeds, this “hook” would stop rotating before the shell was completely seated and ready to fire. I wasn’t able to push it forward the rest of the way with my hand. I had to pull the bolt back all the way just like I was cocking it and then release it. It would then fully rotate and seat the shell and then fire. This happened probably 8-10 times. I know it hasn’t been oiled or thoroughly cleaned since changing it over to a Tactical styled shotgun. I fired 100 target rounds and then about 20 more target rounds 2 years later and then the feeding problems started.

Hey all. I just remembered I posted this. I will get a picture up today as soon as I can do you’ll know exactly what I’m needing help with. talk to you soon. larry

Hey all. How often should I take the bolt assembly out, take it apart, clean it and then lube it? I ask because I’ve been getting intermittent failures to fire. When releasing the bolt, the top part of the assembly that rotates after it pushes the shell into the chamber, doesn’t fully rotate and stops slightly before being completely seated. I would have to retract it by hand and release the charging handle and it would then fully rotate and seat the shell to fire. I don’t know the name of the part of the bolt I’m talking about. I can take a picture of it with an arrow if it’ll help with you being able to visualize what problem I’m describing. Just let me know. I’m wondering how often the bolt assembly and its internals should be wiped down, cleaned and lubed. Can you all give me some pointers on frequency of lubing and what kinds of oil is best to use? Aby other info you can give me will be appreciated. larry

Hey all. Let’s say you get really interested in trap shooting (or other Clay Target shooting game) and you need a shotgun to do it with. Which shotgun would you pick and why?

I made my own. just take some spent shells the length you want to use, make sure the shot and wadding are gone. Weigh a standard shell thats the size you are wanting to make. take the empty hulls and fill them with rice or whatever small material that will get you to the weight of the rounds you want to duplicate. I used rice. Leave a bit of room at the top and get a $10 hot glue gun from Walmart and fill the remaining space on top of the material you filled it with and let it harden. You can also put a dab of the hot glue on top of the fired primer to give you a bit of “cushion” for your firing pin. After they’re nice and dry they’ll be hard as a standard shell. You can trim the end to your wishes and you’ll end up with fairly nice practice rounds. I painted mine bright Orange so I’d never get them mixed up. I use mine to practice loading and unloading and basic operations in my M1. they serve the purpose for which I wanted them. It beats paying $12 for 2 snap caps to me. goid luck in your search.

Hey All, I really like Short Barrel Shotguns, the kinds that require a TAX stamp. I don't currently have one, but am looking to doing one via FORM 1. I just haven't decided what base gun tp use. How about you guys that do own an SBS or 2 post pics of your hardware so the rest of us can enjoy it too? I like all kinds, but especially the M$. It seems to be a difficult project to complete. Please post your M4 SBS. Any other Benelli or other brands would be great to see too. Post 'em if ya got 'em guys.....please. Thanks for your time.

Hey all. YES, it has sling attachment points on BOTH sides. I called Limbsaver Tech Support and explained what the problem I am having is. She told me the one I have the template for, #10810 AirTech was the proper one for my M1. I told her that I had seen comments saying this one would not fit and she put me on hold while she went to check with all the other techs. She assured me upon her return that the #10810 would fit and work fine. She said for me to order it and give it a try and if it didn't work, I could return it without any problems. I'll decide something by Monday. Thanks all for the help.

Hey all. I have a Benelli M1 Super 90 with the standard black straight stock. It’s the one that has a strap attachment built in the left side. My M1 is NOT an HK labeled model. I am starting a trap league and need something to lessen felt recoil. I was told the best pad to use is the Limbsaver AirTech. I looked up on their chart and they didn’t list my Specific M1, but almost all Benelli shotguns were listed as using the #10810. I got the template and cut it out. It doesn’t match exactly. One of the holes for the screws is about 1/8” or maybe a hair more short of being right on. I don’t know if this one will fit. Can anyone help me in figuring out what recoil pad I should use and which one will work for sure? I don’t want to pay $50 for a pad that won’t fit. Any help you can give would REALLY be appreciated. Thanks all. BD

Hey all. I have an M1 that has a 21 inch barrel and a +4 mag tube. It's set up for Home Defense use but I am going to use it for hunting hogs this fall. I need a sling that will allow me to carry it while walking and then get it into action quickly when a sounder of hogs comes into range. I don't have any front mounts on it now, but it wouldn't be hard to add one to my Nordic barrel clamp. What sling would you all suggest? Thanks Nala

Hey all, I have an M1 that I have converted into a home defense shotgun with a 21 inch barrel and +4 tube. The only complaint I have with it, and all Benelli owners and shooters are well aware of this, is the painful recoil. It can get down right harsh when shooting home defense or police type loads in 00 Buck and slugs. I am wondering if there are other options out there to help out a bit. Are there recoil pads available that are much better than the standard factory pad that comes on it? I'm sure this pad that's on mine is NOT state of the art considering it was made over 20+ years ago. Mine is one of the M1 shotguns that is marked "Heckler & Koch - Sterling Va." Any advice or suggestions on what to look for? Thanks Nalajr