StreetSweeper56

Honestly, those problems sound minor and well within normal variation. I imagine the stickyness is due to manufacturing oils not being throughly cleaned before shipment and will vanish with its first cleaning. The variation in color of parts is also within normal parameters. Not long ago some M4's were shipped with a bluish sheen. Though I never saw one in the wild; I consider those very desireable though some were less than happy. Function is paramount and I expect none of those "faults" will impact operation at all. The M4 is, IMO, The King of Shotguns. I am sure you will love it as 99% of us do, congratulations on your purchase!

It's the size of the shell used, not all shot shells are the same length from different manufacturers; there are a few threads on this subject.

It might break but I doubt it unless it's really smacked hard at which point, the light mount breaking would probably be the least of my worries.

That's some smoky shells you're firing there! My point was, if placing a light on your gun putting the light underneath will eliminate barrel shadow. Again, if you know where your target is that's not a problem but if you're clearing a room for example, you may not always know where a threat lies. Placing the light underneath gives you better 180° visibility left and right. Like this, here's one of my M4's:

You certainly will to the right with the configuration shown. It's fine if you know your target, not so good if you're searching for a target.

Placing the light underneath the mag tube will eliminate the inevitable barrel shadow you're going to get with a side mount.

There's a youtube video showing shotshells deforming in a box magazine over time, the 590M IIRC. A good rule of thumb is to inspect loaded shells every 6 months or so and replace deformed ones.

I have rapid fired my M4 before just for the experience and to see if I could outrun it (I couldn't); pretty fun but not something I'm going to do everyday. I've also pulled both triggers at once on my Baikal SxS coach gun, there's no padding on a Baikal, not doing that again either.

Everyone please keep posts civil and refrain from personal attacks, thanks.

It is sold, sorry.

Welcome to the group! That's a fine looking M4 that will give you many years of reliable service, congrats!

A wave washer is probably the best option IMO. Any rough idea on cost or timeline till release? Really looks sharp!

That's not OEM, I've always heard it called a "bolt release tab". https://rxarms.com/products/benelli-m4-parts-and-accessories/benelli-m4-bolt-release-tab/

As Sly Stone put it, "different strokes for different folks". Some may desire one over the other but I don't think you could go wrong with either, or both.

Look at it as an opportunity to practice loading on the fly like you'll need to do in a SHTF situation. Shoot a few then load a few quickly. Get in that habit because in an emergency the last thing you'll want is an empty shotgun.

I bought a beautiful M4 off here so I would say yes as long as you follow Federal law, i.e. ship it to an FFL for pickup.

That is a darn good idea, hack the controller signal with a more powerful transmitter that is closer, send it back "home" with its grenade payload. 😆

When I was in the Cavalry we'd practice shooting at styro RC planes and I can tell you hitting a flying target that small is very difficult, even with MG's. 00 buckshot might your best option assuming it's close enough; beyond that, a well aimed rifle.

Meant to quote MP, see below

Nice family! Now I feel deprived, I only have 4... 🥲

I am out of town at the moment but here's 2 I took a few years ago. I cerekoted it "bazooka green". The 2nd one is showing the top. This is the long one, the exact length escapes me at the moment.

Totally agree, I have both sizes. fits snug, m-lok compatible and acts as a heat shield.

Yes I know, I have 3 and they work great. The reason for the inquiry I spelled out in my 2nd post i.e. someone trying to tell me the tube was "defective" if 7 rounds of any make wouldn't fit. I tried searching but couldn't find any thread on it though I know I've seen it at least once.

Correct, the reason I ask is I mentioned that on another forum and someone claimed if I couldn't fit 7 rounds of ANY manufacture in the tube it was defective (lol). Said he's been "working on guns for 50 years" and had never seen that. Apparently he's never noticed shotshells can vary in length between manufacturers either so I wanted feedback here, seems dubious.

Just curious, anyone else ever notice the 7th round of some brands of shells will not fit in the M4 tube?