SubSolar Posted December 2, 2008 Posted December 2, 2008 I was looking to buy another semiauto shottie in case they get banned by the Obammunists. This one would be strictly for self defense so I wouldn't really need to use light loads. I am looking at the Benelli M4 or M2 Tactical because I don't have a Benelli yet and have heard great things about them. Here are the advantages I see for each one after researching: M2 Tactical About a pound lighter (6.75 lbs vs 7.75 lbs) Greater capacity (5+1 vs 4+1) Cheaper by at least $400 (some places $600) Comfortech stock option Inertia operated system can stay cleaner and easier to field strip M4 More reliable if you add accessories like lights Gas operated system can shoot lighter loads Marines use it (possibly more rugged?) Less recoil (although I'm not sure if you get the M2 with Comfortech) Looks better It seems like the M4 in black is a hot item and sold out at most places. Also the prices at gunbroker and some shops have gone from about $1550 to over $1800 now. Meanwhile the M2 Tactical can be found everywhere and the one I want is about $1150 (Comfortech stock and non-ghost ring sites). Am I missing something here? It seems like the M2 holds it's own with it being lighter, cheaper and holding an extra round. Many say the inertia system is cleaner and easier to field strip too. Is the big price premium for the M4 because the Marines use it? Quote
Unobtanium Posted December 2, 2008 Posted December 2, 2008 I bought (and recently sold) an M4. I had ZERO complaints about the weapon. It is one of 2 weapons I have owned that have NEVER had a non-user induced malfunction. If I were to buy another combat shotgun. It would be an M4. Period. Quote
Nemesis Posted December 2, 2008 Posted December 2, 2008 I was looking to buy another semiauto shottie in case they get banned by the Obammunists. This one would be strictly for self defense so I wouldn't really need to use light loads. I am looking at the Benelli M4 or M2 Tactical because I don't have a Benelli yet and have heard great things about them. Here are the advantages I see for each one after researching: M2 Tactical About a pound lighter (6.75 lbs vs 7.75 lbs) Greater capacity (5+1 vs 4+1) Cheaper by at least $400 (some places $600) Comfortech stock option Inertia operated system can stay cleaner and easier to field strip M4 More reliable if you add accessories like lights Gas operated system can shoot lighter loads Marines use it (possibly more rugged?) Less recoil (although I'm not sure if you get the M2 with Comfortech) Looks better It seems like the M4 in black is a hot item and sold out at most places. Also the prices at gunbroker and some shops have gone from about $1550 to over $1800 now. Meanwhile the M2 Tactical can be found everywhere and the one I want is about $1150 (Comfortech stock and non-ghost ring sites). Am I missing something here? It seems like the M2 holds it's own with it being lighter, cheaper and holding an extra round. Many say the inertia system is cleaner and easier to field strip too. Is the big price premium for the M4 because the Marines use it? I own both and like the M4 better. If you get mag extensions, the M2 and M4 are equivlent in capacity. But I would ask if you plan to hang lights or optics on it. If you do, these will hang your M2 up. If not, the M2 may be best for you. The lighter weight is also not always a good thing with full power loads! Quote
Fett Tracking Posted December 3, 2008 Posted December 3, 2008 M4 or you'll regret it. Actually, buy two. Quote
thorthorthor Posted December 3, 2008 Posted December 3, 2008 I have both an M2 and M4 and much prefer the M4. It is more rugged and the recoil is less sharp than the M2. Quote
SubSolar Posted December 4, 2008 Author Posted December 4, 2008 I ended up finding an M4 in Florida so I ordered it. I will probably still get an M2 Tactical with Comfortech sometime next year before semiautos are banned. Quote
sneakerfreak602 Posted December 4, 2008 Posted December 4, 2008 Congrats and Welcome to the M4 Family. You have made the right choice and will not regret it. Quote
Duggan Posted December 4, 2008 Posted December 4, 2008 I ended up finding an M4 in Florida so I ordered it. I will probably still get an M2 Tactical with Comfortech sometime next year before semiautos are banned. Good call, good luck with the m4. Let us know how you like it. Quote
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