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    Civilian M2 'Extras' Advice

    in Benelli

    Posted

    Hi there

     

    I'm in the UK and I've just bought a 24" M2 in 12g.

     

    I'm just wondering what other modifications and enhancements you lot have put on your M2's.

     

    I've added the Benelli extended tube. What other mods do you recommend?

     

    The intended use is as a sporting shottie for birds and other vermin.

     

    Does anyone use the Trulock/Truglo choke tubes?

     

    I'd be grateful for your advice and I'd love to see some piccies, even if they are outright US defence loadouts. :)

     

    Thanks for looking.

    Benelli M2 Extension Tube

    in Waterfowling

    Posted · Edited by tasum

    you can check on midway for the length of the nordic tubes.

     

    http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=114718

     

    guess it depends on how many extra rounds you want.

     

    guys who use their m2's for practical shotgun don't mind the tube being longer than the barrel.

     

    if it's for home defence then someone from the US would be better placed to comment.

     

    I know you can get door breacher flash hiders for some shotties, not sure if the m2 has an aftermarket one.

     

    hope this helps.

    For Sale: Benelli M2 +6 Mag Tube kit inc Barrel Clamp

    in Benelli

    Posted

    As above, brand new purchased 2/1/10, fitted, but not shot.

     

    Beautifully made genuine factory magazine extension tube with longer spring, tube end cap and barrel clamp.

     

    Tube has a sling plate which can be mounted in 3 different positions (left, right and below the bore). Very easy to fit.

     

    When mounted approx 1" shorter than my 24" barrel .

     

    Convert your 3+1 M2 into a 9+1.

     

    £110.00 posted. Advertised elsewhere.

     

    I need a tube without a sling plate so this has to go. It's a shame 'cos the tube is very high quality as you would expect.

     

    Pics to follow here's the link: http://www.benelli.it/Articoli/Armi.asp?ID=33

     

    Go to accesories and scroll right to the tubes. It's the longest one Benelli do.

    Help with mag extension M2

    in Benelli

    Posted

    Hi there are you selling the extension mag? Message me sure so we can chat!

     

    Ta,

     

    Steve

     

    I am thinking of selling my brand new Benelli tube kit if I can't remove the sling plate; i don't want a sling on my rifle.

     

    Drop me a note of your email so I can email you as I can't send you a pm; not enough posts yet.:)

    M1014 +2 extension

    in Benelli

    Posted

    That is what you need for the front sling attachment, but you could use a screw driver?? :confused:

     

    Hi there

     

    I've just added aBenelli extended mag tube to my M2. How do I tighten the sling plate/attachment?

     

    Should I have done this before I tightened it all up?

     

    Is there a way to remove the sling plate completely?

     

    Thanks in advance. :)

    Help with mag extension M2

    in Benelli

    Posted · Edited by tasum

    Job done. I've used some insulating tape for a little protection under the clapm. It seems to have done the trick.

     

    Am I mising something because the sling plate moves on the tube retaining nut.

     

    Was I supposed to tighten this up before fitting the tube to the nut?

     

    Sorry to ask such a daft question, but i don't relish taking it apart again. redface.gif

    Help with mag extension M2

    in Benelli

    Posted

    I have a brand new M-3 Benelli factory extension tube, you will need to find out if they are interchangable. If it will work for you make me an offer I can't refuse.

     

    If you would like pix of the extension I can send you some.

     

    Hi there

     

    Thanks for the offer, but I've got the Benelli extension, but a very kind offer.

     

    If I had been interested, would you have been able to ship it to the UK?

    Help with mag extension M2

    in Benelli

    Posted

    I'm not sure I understand... you want to apply something to the clamp to barrel/mag tube contact surfaces?

    That's a new one on me... never heard that before. What is the purpose... to "cushion" the metal to metal interface? To somehow provide "grip"?

     

    Loc-tite blue (241/242) on the clamp threads yes... but silicone on the "clamping surfaces"... :confused:.

     

    Are you applying a small bead of silicone to the clamp and allowing it to cure completely... then installing it? Kind of like a gripper? I think what would happen is that it would decompose fairly quickly, leaving you with a loose clamp.

     

    Perhaps someone else who's heard of doing this can pop in and explain the logic behind it.

     

    Cheers,

    C

     

    Here's the link with the mention right at the end.

     

    http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=394205

     

    Hope this helps. It's to add grip and to cushion and protect the barrel's finish.

    Help with mag extension M2

    in Benelli

    Posted

    By the way I can now clarify the Benelli capacity over here in the UK.

     

    You can have a factory 2+1, 3+1 or a 7+1.

     

    The 2 and 3 have removeable mag tubes, but the 7+1 FAC version has a fixed tube which can only be removed with a hack saw.

     

    Uk laws are that a shotgun certificate holder is restricted to a 2+1 semi, but anything more has to be on a Firearms certificate.

     

    We get in the UK whatever you guys don't want in the USA :)

    Help with mag extension M2

    in Benelli

    Posted

    Thanks Creeper, for what I've paid I think I'll stick with the Benelli factory unit complete with clamp.

     

    Can you recommend a sealant etc to apply to the inside of the clamp beofre screwing it to my barrel?

     

    I have seen Loctite rtv (household silicone) mentioned, but that's hard to come by in the UK.

     

    Anything else you can recommend?

     

    Thanks.

    Help with mag extension M2

    in Benelli

    Posted

    Hi Tasum,

     

    I run a Nordic 8+1 on my M2T. The tube sticks out a little bit past the barrel, but not so much that it looks odd. typically, I run 7+1... preferring not to jam all I can fit in the mag.

     

    I also use a Nordic magazine clamp... which is a handy place to mount a light and a QD sling swivel mount.

    Because the attaching nut is part of the Nordic tube, you don't use the Benelli nut at all. You do lose your stock front sling plate because of this... hence the reason for a QD on the magazine clamp.

    One nice feature of the Nordic tube, aside from the cool spiral nut, is the removable threaded end cap.

     

    As agm65ccip indicated, its a 5-10 minute affair to fit a Nordic tube... or most any other tube for that matter.

     

    Cheers,

    C

     

    Creeper thanks for the info, sorry to only have come back on now. :)

     

    Now got my M2 and took on approval a genuine Benelli mag extension tube which I think is for 6 extra rounds. As the M2 is a 3+1, then I think this will give me 9+1 in total.

     

    Do you rate the genuine Benelli tube or are the Nordic Arms, DW, tacstar, etc better?

     

    My kit came with the barrel clamp as well as the internal bits. Price was £120.

     

    Should I keep it sealed up and sell it on and get one of the others above?

     

    Cheers

    Help with mag extension M2

    in Benelli

    Posted

    Thanks agm65ccip

     

    I thought it would be reasonably straight forward. Over here they tell us to take it to a gunsmith cos it requires specialist tools.

     

    Thanks. I'll now try and source a s/h one; they're quite rare over here and about $2000 new over here.:eek:

     

    T

    Help with mag extension M2

    in Benelli

    Posted

    Hi there

     

    I'm in the UK and planning on buying a Benelli M2. I want to increase the number of rounds it will hold.

     

    I've been told that to modify a 7+1 M2 requires me to saw off the original mag tube. Is this correct?

     

    Does the original tube (whether 7+1 or 2+1) not just unscrew?

     

    Does the nordic components extended tube fit on all M2's whether they are 7+1 or 2+1?

     

    Thanks in advance for your help.

     

    Tariq Umer

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