Nvar Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I own a M1 Super 90 and am looking for a second "sport" barrel that I can use for clays & hunting. I cannot find one and Benelli says I would need to buy a M2 barrel with a M2 forearm since the M1 is out of production. Does anyone know where I can get a 26" plus barrel for an M1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cleefurd Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 If I were to start hunting on such a beast, I would check E.R. Shaw, Midway, Numrich. Hit or miss, but worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cleefurd Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Update, I left a message with E.R. Shaw, if they call back I'll pass on any positive details. Numrich DOES have 26" and/or 28" offerings. Midway appears to have none. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nvar Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 Thanks. It looks like Numrich has two although they're both camo. I'd like to find a black (matte) one if possible. $606. Ouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cleefurd Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 OUCH indeed. A good chunk of that tag would be alleviated sans the paint job. Try contacting them to see if they have it available plain. Gunbroker.com has them occasionally, for less for sure!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cleefurd Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 E.R. Shaw called back. WOW that was fast. They said all they ever made for the Benelli was a slug barrel and that ended 17 years ago. Guess my long term memory serves, but moot/moot since slug bbl won't fit the bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cleefurd Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 (edited) http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=118601797 Factory ported too. That seems unusual. If the opening bid ($400) makes reserve, it would be a decent buy. Edited December 18, 2008 by cleefurd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nvar Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 Awesome! Many thanks!! Wish I had come here originally. Would have saved me many days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cleefurd Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Might need to message that seller, I see no indication of what ga it is. I'm guessing you require 12ga. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nvar Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 Yah. I've messaged him on both guage and choke. I also need to check that the M1 "Practical" is the same as the M1 Super 90. Would you happen to know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cleefurd Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Yes the M1S90 designation will accept all M1 family barrels, the "Practical" designation on this barrel is manifest by the porting. Field would have rib, etc. This barrel in the correct guage will fit your gun perfectly, and unless Im mistaken, will work with your original hand guard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nvar Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 Ok. I see a number of webhits for the Benelli M1 Super 90 "Practical." I'll take my stock barrel off tonight and compare it to the pic on the seller's web site just to make sure all looks the same. I'm suprised Benelli put such a large sight on the barrel. I'm used to little beads on the longer barrels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nvar Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 Aok. That explains the sight. I guess this is more of a multipurpose barrel than the "field" version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cleefurd Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 That one is mid size. Check the M4 front sight, it is larger still. It will take a little getting use to, but you can bag birds with it too. If you prefer more conventional sights don't despair or rush into it (sounds like you make educated decisions) There are always items that will match your preferences to a "T". Enter a search with them (Gunbroker) and set up an account with email notification when a match is listed. That way you can find one passively, weeks or even months out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nvar Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 I already have an account and I think I will wait and see if a field version comes available. I now know where to look thanks to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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