Steve Rose

Post that video showing the loading procedure and problem. The M4 shell carrier SHOULD move back down after loading each shell. The shell latch (shell stop) will hold the shotshell in the magazine tube – if the the shell latch is working properly AND the shell you just loaded is fully inserted into the tube.

This Reduced Power Spring Kit will yield similar results http://tarantacticalinnovations.com/tti-ultimate-benelli-power-pack-spring-set/

I agree100%.

A lot of the 3 Gun shooters reliable run guns with 12 round mag tubes which, when filled, add a good bit more weight than your Surefire fore end and 2 shot mag extension. Those items - by themselves - should not cause any issues. IMHO, and from a lot of observation, I think the pistol grip inertia guns are more prone to short cycling with lighter loads that the conventional stock guns. Why? Because the triangle shape, bone support, etc. of your arm when gripping the pistol grip limits the gun's movement to the point of not allowing the needed momentum to adequate compress the inertia spring (the thick spring inside the bolt carrier) and make the action cycle fully. You can experiment with how you hold the gun (pulled tightly against your shoulder vs allowed to move a bit more) and possible find a technique that lets the guns cycle that 1145 fps load...but most Benelli M2 shooters will tell you that moving up to 1200 fps 1 1/8oz loads will solve a lot of cycling issues.

Is this the 1145 fps load? If so, even with 1.25 oz payload the recoil generated is on the edge of “not enough” to cycle your specific gun. IIRC Federal has a 1325 fps Flite Control buck shell that should fix your issue.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1005294232/fab-defense-quad-rail-forend-benelli-m4-polymer-black

It is my understanding that our government's import laws prohibits Benelli from importing a SBS but does allow "manufacturing" them here in the US. Benelli imports the longer barrel guns with the sight in the correct location to easily make a short barrel once the guns are here.

Yes, do that. The spring/tube may not be too dirty, but a piece of shot or chip of plastic (from a shell hull) could be binding things. You'll see that soon enough when removeing the spring.

What type/brand of shells is she using now? Were these shells being used when the gun closed properly? When you take the bolt and carrier out for cleaning make the sure the cam pin and its slot is well greased when reassembled. Check that cam pin for any unusual wear or burrs.

Yes, more is better.

I've drilled and tapped several of them. The receiver metal is too thin for a blind hole - so drill all the way through, tap, then trim the screws so they do not protrude too far into the inside of the receiver. The receiver is aluminum... don't over tighten the screw and strip the threads in those holes!

Part #58 on this schematic? http://www.brownells.com/schematics/Benelli-U-S-A-/Super-Black-Eagle-sid570.aspx#s15447sid570 If that is what you need send me message with your address and I'll send you one. You can either send me $10 or promise to take a kid, or new shooter, out to the range sometime.

https://taccom3g.com/product/load-assist/ I bet this is what you are looking for...

PM back to you...(I may have sent it twice...)

Still available? If it is I will take it for $150

You are on the right track. The Super Nova can have a plate attached to the stock tube (via a homemade coupling) for the new recoil pad screw into, but the Nova generally get a wooden block epoxied inside the stock. Most epoxies will not bind well to the stock polymer, so cut some groves, notches, etc. inside the stock so the epoxy can mechanically lock into the recesses.

I've had 2 shooters with the new Super Black Eagle III contact me about their guns patterning near 100% high when looking right down the rib. Anyone else having this type of pattern results with the SBE III ?

I wonder if the ad copy for the TTI product was written by someone that does not understand metal or manufacturing...also, for the longest time that TTI lifter was advertised as also fitting the Versamax when everyone knew the Versamax lifter was longer (I see a note has since been added that addresses that issue)

Midwest Gun Works has them: http://www.midwestgunworks.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=SEARCH&q=benelli+m2+barrel

I handled the SBE3 at the SHOT Show. The SBE 3 primary changes include a hinged (Beretta style) shell latch for easier loading of the magazine tube, redesigned receiver where the barrel is inserted into the front of the receiver (ala M2 and most other shotguns), a Vinci looking forearm. and a modification to the bolt that is supposed eliminate the “Benelli click”

I made a “heater” for removing similar Benelli M1/M2 tubes that you guys might try. Turn a 1” long piece of steel to just under the ID of the mag tube (The piece of steel needs to slide into the mag tube). Attach the piece of steel to a long rod (I threaded it on to 3/8” CRS). Heat the chunk of steel to past blue, almost to glowing, then push it all the way down in the mag tube so it can transfer its heat to the mag tube and receiver. When the loctite starts to smoke pull the heater out and unscrew the mag tube.

We (Rose Action Sports) have threaded several of those 14" barrels for Rem or Win-Choke tubes:

The picture linked below is a standard +5 Nordic tube with the 21” barrel. Nordic now has +5B that is advertised as being flush with the 21” barrel. http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w382/RoseActionSports/Benelli%20M2%20with%20Competition%20Package/M2barrelexp_zpsdd500f88.jpg

Does your M2 tactical have the 18.5" barrel? if so, Nordic says the +3B tube will be a flush with the end of the barrel (the +3B is a different tube than the standard +3 tube) https://nordiccomp.com/categories/new-nc-mxt-shotgun-extension-complete-assembly-12ga/

Heat is required. The cap is secured with something like red Loctite