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Ditching the T-1 and mounting the S&B short dot Gen 2 is a great option when the need you anticipate the need to send slugs down range accurately with the 14" and still have red dot CQB.

Observe how the shaft that retains the external button is crooked......after you install the button with its retaining screw, it will remain crooked until the trigger group is installed, then it will appear correct. Remember to gently compress the latch internally up against the inside of the receiver to make room for inserting the trigger group.

Here are a few photo's that might help. The newly installed pad will NOT be parallel to the surface of the receiver until the trigger group is re-installed.....it is the side of the trigger group that compresses the latch with its spring. Photos by permission: Benelli M4 Anatomy Series Manual

I'm sure some nimrod somewhere has done it. But if you don't want to be that guy, you can easily support it with a small bolt or C-clamp while you perform the task. Photos by permission: Anatomy Series Benelli Manuals

You will need a forked tool to compress the spring as the roll pin is CAREFULLY re-installed. Photos by permission: Anatomy Series Benelli Manuals

Photos by permission: Anatomy Series Benelli Manuals

Of all things Benelli, replacing the Ejector Mechanism is pretty easy; takes about 2 min with the correct tools. Photos take about 30 minutes ! Photos by permission: Anatomy Series Benelli Manuals

No I have not done it, as I don't have a desire to fix my stock like you prefer. The large diameter part of the button where the set screw would be placed is solid, the spring recess does not traverse the full length of the shaft of the button. There are two "retaining" pins involved: the roll pin retains the button; the 5 mm solid pin engages lateral detents on the recoil tube to stabilize the stock from rotating laterally.

Moderator(s)......I am going to use the would "screw" here, but only in a constructive manner ! I have always championed modifying the least expensive or most easily replaceable part(s) first. In this instance, those considering securing their collapsible stock in just one desired position would be able to do it without drilling and tapping the expensive collapsible stock part. Rather, drill and tap the Button with a set screw that is slightly shorter than the diameter of the button, in this manner the user can allow the set screw to be exposed thus prohibiting the movement of the Button thus securing the stock position as desired. However, when the user changes his taste on stock position, run the set screw in below the surface of the button......then it allows adjustment of the stock as usual. Just my 2 cents.

What TC asks ! A great way to secure closets where guns are stored are using these Smart Code styled door locks that simply replace most existing door hardware. I use these on the door to my gun safe room - during the day I don't have to keep securing safes opening / closing them. You can leave the safe open and just secure the access to the room. I can recommend with confidence both the dead bolt style and the the lever handle styles. For those that don't have the room for a big safe or don't want to bear the expense of safes, using these on closets are a reasonable way to store your firearms safely out of sight from curious children fingers and eyes.

Shrink wrap applied to the button is durable and resistant to cleaning solvents.

What he said.

Photos by permission: Anatomy Series Manual Benelli M1 / M2

Photos by permission: Anatomy Series Manual Benelli M1 / M2

Photos by permission: Anatomy Series Manual Benelli M1 / M2

Photos by permission: Anatomy Series Manual Benelli M1 / M2

Photos by permission: Anatomy Series Manual Benelli M1 / M2

No intention to hijack the thread......but a brief side step on the mechanics of the inertia system as I understand it. Photos by permission: Anatomy Series Manual Benelli M1 / M2

A small point of order; the "inertia" spring system is contained within the bolt in the Benelli inertia systems, NOT the recoil return spring system, either contained within the recoil tube attached to the receiver concealed within the buttstock (M1 / M2) or parallel to the magazine tube (M3). All the Benelli inertia systems are "in-line" with the barrel, as the bolt is in-line with the barrel.

Make sure the pistol grip is perfectly aligned with the receiver; make sure the hammer is in the COCKED position in the trigger group before installing it into the receiver;make sure all the trigger group surfaces are aligned with the receiver surface edges;the trigger group pin should then be allowed to pass thru the trigger group to complete the assembly.

If used regularly, using the factory receiver rail as a point of attachment for a sling stress point is probably not a long lasting situation.

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