Joey Zuppa
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Thanks, I see lots of interesting choices there.
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Wondering which choke tubes to get for the M4 Tactical. It comes with a modified that says steel shot OK and it's dark grey or actually black. Can't seem to find matching black choke tubes anywhere, but I see some silver or stainless ones, I don't see where they say steel shot ok. Also, do they have to be flush or can they be extended? Maybe that's a stupid question, the modified that it comes with is flush.
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56 minutes ago, Vertigofirearms said:
If you take a new barrel and cut it for chokes, the cut area loses the chrome lining. And you can't re line the barrel to the same factory standards, especially with the gas block...
I honestly think you are over thinking this. The M4 ships with one threaded choke, the M1014 nothing at all; one barrel length*. You are better off buying better ammo. Feed it shit-tier ammo; you will get shit patterns. Federal flightcontrol wad is pretty much the best for buckshot. Having owned both guns, I prefer the barrel without chokes.
*excluding 14" NFA and European 19.5"
That's pretty helpful to me, who like the member who posted the question, sometimes I get caught up in the "too many choices" thing. I'm figuring I'll just go order the M4 Barrel that comes with the Modified Choke for about $600 or so and then I'll have factory options, since all M4 barrels will fit all M4's and M41014'S, and I won't have any compliance or functioning issues. And I'll save on that other $1800 for the full M4 Tactical? I'll be around $1200 in the plus??? Well, sort of???
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2 hours ago, StrangerDanger said:
You could have your barrel modified by Steve from Rose Action Sports to accept a choke. The receiver extension could be replaced to make the collapsible stock functional.
Or, you could buy the other one, swap parts you want, then sell off the neutered one and probably break even.
I'm starting to get the picture with the restrictions and regulations and modification options, however, it is confusing.
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6 hours ago, DailyEDC said:
At that price, you should buy it so you can compare the two. Keep the one you like more and in this market you can probably sell the other one really quickly without losing any money. You can't go wrong if the gun is in good condition. If it's in new condition, it's a no brainer because you end up with the gun you like best for free. If the M4 is in demand right now due to everything going on, you can probably even make a few bucks in the process.
It is brand new, I'll be the first owner.
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? I see your point
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The LE version M41014 I have is awesome, fixed Mod Choke, no screw in options. Esthetically sweet. One position skeletonized stock, no real adjustments, fits me just fine. I have the opportunity to pick up the M4 Tactical, solid stock, comes with screw in Mod Choke, so more options. Probably going to do some upgrades in the near future. It will set me back a bit, I'm just living on a small pension, so, not rolling in the dough. Low $1800 price tag. The M41014 was a bit higher of a price tag. If I get this one, I'm done for the year, no more buying. I have a few other rifles to keep me occupied, my pistols also, just have this opportunity right now, probably will be gone by Kentucky Derby Time.
What to do? Any Input, welcomed and needed?
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I spoke with someone at Benelli and they stated it would be fine to shoot rifled slugs with the factory M1014 fixed barrel that is actually a slightly oversized Modified Choke Barrel. I called to find out what my options would be to have the flexibility and he stated that I could buy the 18 1/2 " barrel with the different sized chokes if I wanted to go ahead and spend the extra $$$, so I will probably follow the above break in advice from Pack Rat and take my time with the other options. Then again, there is another option I am thinking about $$$
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4 hours ago, Pack Rat said:
I'd definitely consider the m4 heirloom worthy. Good choice! You'll find a lot of useful archived threads in regards to the m4. Welcome!
Can I get your take on the Benelli M4 Tactical as opposed to the Benelli M1014 that I have? Any positives or significant differences on each one?
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Thank you, again, much appreciated.
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17 hours ago, D'zaster said:
Thanks for asking. Yes Ca compliant. I am hanging on to the original parts if/when I move out of the communist state.
That's a great answer, except you should have left out the "if" part. I moved from Jersey to SoCal when I retired a little over 3 years ago and got the heck outta SoCal about a year ago, Thank God. Good luck.
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1 hour ago, Pack Rat said:
That's the military model with a fixed choke. I believe it's modified or improved cylinder. Either way regular (Remington Sluggers for example) slugs, 00 buck should break it in. After 100 or so rounds try some target loads. The m4 can eat anything except mini-shells without a hiccup given a proper break in period.
Thank you for the info, yes, it is the Military or LE version. I'm retired LE and Fire Service so I am qualified for the purchase. I just have to up my game and knowledge with the long guns. I'll take your advice and go slowly with the breaking in period, gonna make sure it goes to my son in about 20 years in good order, he's jumping at the bit already and I just picked it up 3 days ago.
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1 hour ago, ClackClackBAM said:
Hmm... I'm surprised to hear that. I thought all M4s came with a choked barrel.
Either way, congrats on your impeccable timing. That makes owning this gun all the more sweet since there is an awesome story to go with it!Yes, I walked in at the right time and they are very courteous at the shop towards their customers, especially retired guys like me. It is a fixed barrel like the other gentleman stated.
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My model is the M1014, not the tactical.
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Just landed a new M4 Shotgun, thought it was the model with the adjustable stock and barrel with the few different chokes. Must have been a misunderstanding, when I was on the phone with the gun shop after my first visit to the shop and prior to going in the 2nd time to make the purchase. Obviously in my first visit I was shown a different model than in my 2nd visit. Not a problem, even though I got the more expensive skeletonized model with no chokes, I really love it. I'm sure I confused myself after going home and researching the different Benellis.
My fault for dilly dallying and not making the purchase the first time when I just happened to walk in the shop when they literally 5 minutes earlier put it on the shelf. My timing was impeccable.
After that long introduction, my question is, what is this M4 without the chokes made to best shoot? I'm figuring Slugs and Buck, but should slugs be rifled or Sabot? I don't think Benelli made this one to shoot the smaller stuff, but I'm not long gun savvy, I'm more experienced with handguns.
Any input would be much appreciated.
Thank you,
Jz
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Where can I find them?