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    MR1 talk

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    Posted

    I have had good experience using the NHMTG 10-rounds magazines, they functioned perfectly on my MR1. The only slight inconvenience was that when those magaziens were brand new, they might be a little tight-fit to drop free when I pressed the magazine releaes button. However, after a couple hundred rounds, they would be well broken-in and would drop free nicely.

     

    Regards,

    MR1 .223 only??

    in R1 Rifle

    Posted

    As of today, I looked at the Benelli USA MR1 website, and this was what it stated.

     

    A.R.G.O. system incorporated into the new Benelli MR1 does it for the U.S. military, and makes the MR1 the best home defense rifle available. MR1 self defense guns are chambered in 5.56 mm NATO (.223 Remington) and use the battle-proven Auto Regulating Gas Operated (A.R.G.O.) system—the same system developed by Benelli for the M1014 (M4) and used for over a decade in multiple conflicts by the United States Marine Corps.

    Built to the same tough military specifications and embodying the solid reliability that the U.S. Marines rely upon, the MR1 has no equal among home defense weapons. It features a stainless steel, self-cleaning piston that operates directly against the proven rotating bolt, thereby eliminating the need for complex linkages found on other, inferior gas systems. This piston-driven system, perfected by Benelli, incorporates a gas port located just forward of the chamber, where the gases are hotter and cleaner, resulting in less fouling and more reliable cycling. The result—a Benelli carbine with features rivaling all other home defense rifles, including Marine—tough reliability and the ability to function in the harshest environmental conditions.

     

    The user's manual that came with my MR1 also stated the same.

     

    With best regards,

    MR1 Mags

    in R1 Rifle

    Posted

    I use the NHMTG AR15 magazines, they work and fit very well on my MR1.

     

    I also tried a few of the D&H AR15 magazines (with Magpul follower) on my MR1. All of these magazines fed well, except that they failed to hold the bolt back when the magazine was empty. I am not sure if it is unique to my particular rifle, just want to share my personal experience.

     

    With best regards,

    MR1 Rear Sight too small!

    in R1 Rifle

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    I just bought a new-in-box MR1. It came with two rear sights (or called rear sight inserts?)

     

    The one that is installed on the rifle has a smaller hole (just like the one you showed in the picture), and there is a second sight insert attached to the rifle using a pastic bag/tie. The second sight has a bigger hole and has two white dots on left and right of the hole (for faster sighting, I guess) To change the sights, just simply screw/unscrew them with a screw driver.

     

    Hope it helps.

     

    With best regards,

    Anone makes a bigger charging handle for MR1?

    in R1 Rifle

    Posted

    Greetings,

     

    I have a MR1 and I love it. I installed a 13-7/8" LOP ComforTech Gel recoil pad on it for my wife, and she loves the MR1 as well.

     

    The only thing that she wishes is if the charging handle is bigger, so it wouldn't hurt her rather bone-ly fingers when she racks the rifle.

     

    Does anyone if there is an aftermarket bigger size charging handle available?

     

    Thanks in advance, and with best regards,

    Just purchased a MR1 ComforTech. A couple questions…

    in Benelli

    Posted

    Greetings,

     

    Today I was in my favorite local gun store. They had a Benelli MR1 ComforTech just arrived. I handled it and it felt so natural to me, so I bought one to accompany my Benelli M4 and M1 Super 90.

     

    I will try to post some pictures after I picked it up from the 10-days waiting period. Meanwhile, I have a couple questions that hopefully you folks can help to answer…

     

    1. I try to encourage my wife to shoot the MR1. She is in petite size, so I hope to replace the original recoil pad with the ‘13-7/8” shorter length-of-pull Benelli ComforTech Gel Recoil Pad.’ Does anyone know if I can order one online, and if so can you kindly point me to the websites?

     

    2. I live in the great state of Commie-fornia (California) and it only allows maximum 10-rounds magazines. I heard that the MR1 can be picky about magazines; can you folks please recommend some 10-rounds AR-15 magazines that would have better chance to working with the MR1?

    Thanks in advance for your help.

     

    With best regards,

    SOCOM 16 Range Report

    in Benelli

    Posted

    Thanks,

     

    The Troy M14 BattleRail is very nice. Yes, it is a little pricey, yet if it is as good as it sounds I am willing to give it a try. Thanks again for your recommendation.

     

    With best regards,

     

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    Rust

    in Benelli

    Posted

    I have good experience with Eezox. Try to apply a coat of it next time before your similar hunting trip, it should definitely help.

     

    Regards,

    Please recommend me a good, bright flashlite for my M4

    in Benelli

    Posted · Edited by axhoaxho

    For a really good and bright flashlight, I really like the Surefire M300A Mini Scout Light. It uses one 123A battery, yet with 110 lumens maximum output. It is only 4.5 oz (with battery), which is nice to adding to our already weight-y M4.

     

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    For mounting, I haven't tried this setup yet, but I am thinking of an 'offset' rail mount (rotate 90 degree so the light will be on the left-or-right side of the M4) to mounting the light on the top-side of the M4 Picatinny rail.

     

     

     

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    With best regards,

    Springfield Armory socom 16

    in Benelli

    Posted

    After much research, I just purchased a M1A Scout Squad (now in the ten days wait period.)

     

    I originally tried to opt for the Socom 16, yet I eventually went for the more all-round Scout Squad...

     

    Try to do a google search on the subject "M1A Owners: Scout Vs SOCOM16" and it would link us to some owner insights.

     

    Happy shopping,

    Benelli Gun Lubes(Corrison X / EEZOX)

    in Benelli

    Posted

    I use Eezox and I recommend it. The most I like about Eezox is that it does a great job preventing rust. I also like that while it lubricates the finish it is dry to touch.

     

    I mainly use Eezox on my Remington 870 Express, because its receiver is famous of rusting very easily. A layer of Eezox cures the rusting concern.

     

    However, our Benelli's are very well made so rusting is not as much a concern. My Benelli M1 is almost a decade old, and it is rust-free without using Eezox. Still, when I got my Benelli M4, I sprayed a layer of Eezox on it just for the peace of mind.

     

    The only minor watch-out about Eezox is that when applying it, it stinks much (the smell goes away after it is dried.) Better do it in the garage or in an open environment.

     

    With best regards,

    Freedom Fighter Tactical FL Mag Tube Reviews?

    in Benelli

    Posted

    I think the tube with the 'Made in USA' stamp is a good start for them.

     

    I hope it is not too difficult for them to also offer a follower and a simple handguard that are with the 'Made in USA' stamps?

     

    If they offer these three items in their website (or even package all three together with a small discount) it could be attractive for a lot of us M4 owners...

     

    Regards,

    Sell me on the M4

    in Benelli

    Posted

    I got my M4 unplanned, and it was one of those 'love-at-first-shoulder' moments.

     

    My wife and I went to the gun store looking for a shotgun for her. While she couldn't find anything that she liked, the store happened to have a M4 just arrived the day before.

     

    I tried the M4 myself. As soon as I shouldered it, I told myself, "The fit feels good."

     

    Mind us that the M4 is actually not the lightest, and its standard fix stock has a relatively long LOP.

     

    However, when I shoulder the M4, it feels very balance for me. The weight becomes a non-issue, my body comfortably leans into position, my cheek naturally rests on the stock, and my eye looks right into the center of the ghost ring.

     

    I can be shouldering, aiming, and standing steadily with the M4 for minutes without feeling a bit of tiredness. I can even leave my support arm off and still maintain my posture.

     

    Even I already had a M1S90 at home. My wife, as she knew the solid price of the M4, stood next to me and told me, "I think this is your gun. You should get it."

     

    With best regards,

    - Alex.

    Youth Models

    in Benelli

    Posted · Edited by axhoaxho

    I just went through a similar process with the shotgun for my wife, who is in petite size.

     

    She has tried my Benelli M1 and M4, and the stock LOP were too long for her size.

     

    So I brought my wife to the gun stores, and let her tried almost every one of the shotguns. I truly believe that a person needs to shoulder and handle the firearm themselves to feel which and what is right for them.

     

    Long story short, she eventually chose the following setup, which I hope it might give a hint or two for other smaller size female shotgun shooters:

     

    - Remington 870 12ga pump-action Marine Magnum.

    - Knoxx SpecOps adjustable-LOP recoil reduction stock.

    - Knoxx forend that is 8.5" in length and in bigger diameter.

     

    The Knoxx SpecOps stock is extremely helpful for smaller size shooter. The recoil reduction helps not to kill their interest of shooting 12ga 00 and slugs. The on-the-fly adjustable LOP is very welcome for smaller shooter, and when they feel more comfortable down the road they can re-adjust the LOP to suit their likings. Knoxx currently only has this stock available for Mossberg, Winchester, and Remington (I think); so unfortunately the Benelli Nova's were out of my wife's choice.

     

    Also, I learned from trials and errors that the forend length and diameter are very important to fitting smaller size shooters. A longer size allows them more flexibility to rest their extended arm. If the extended arm extends too far to grab the forend, in time, will eaily create fatigue on the arm, shoulder, and even lower back (leaning the back backward to use the lower body to compensate the discomfort of shouldering a long gun) of the shooter.

     

    Another thing I learned is that female fingers are usually thinner and longer, thus a forend with too small diameter will force their fingers tilt in an angle to grab the forend securely, thus cause the wrist to unnaturally adjust for it, and again, in time will create discomfort to the arm, shoulder, and even lower back.

     

    Finally, the shotgun itself -- My wife chose the Remington 870 Maring Magnum more or less is based on her personal preferences (again, important to let the shooter handle and choose the firearm themselves.) She tried to stick with the 12ga (instead of 20ga) so in the house we don't need to stock (and confuse with) two different ga's of shotgun ammo. She is also very familar with the simplicity of the Remington 870, which she can take-down, clean, and reassemble the whole firearm very easily. Plus, if any parts are broken or missing, she can go to the web and order pretty much every part cheaply and quickly. She chose the Marine Magnum mostly just because she liked the look of the finish, however the relatively low maintenance of the finish also plays a role on her decision.

     

    I hope the above experience of ours would help a little for other smaller size shooters to choose their shotguns (and sorry, I typed all these in a hurry so please excuse me of any typos, etc.)

     

    With best regards,

    - Alex.

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