Zardoz Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 I have just purchased a model 121-m1 and can not figure out how it works? I have never used a semi-auto shotgun before and I have spent at least 2 hours in fruitless attempts to make this work. I can put rounds in the magazine by pushing in and sliding back the little button on the side of the reciever but when I operate the bolt the shell will not slide out of the magazine and into the loading lever. The solution must be simple! It is driving me nuts or have I got a broken gun? Can anyone help. Thanks Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleric Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Seriously. We ought to do a secret santa gift exchange during Christmas... and I get M1014 to give gifts to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1014 Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 hhhhhhmmmmmmmm,lets me see..have you been good????,,what would you like???????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zardoz Posted February 28, 2006 Author Share Posted February 28, 2006 Thank you for the excellent info. Makes me wish I had kept all my old SOF magazines. I subscribe to that for about 7 years. Great reading material. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethereal Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 For starters, hello Benelli forum! M1014, you seem to be the source for info on these 121-M1's. I need your help please. If you want I'll post whatever how many pictures of my newly aquired 121-M1 for you to see, but what info did you give the OP for his problem? I'm in the same boat as him and all internet searches brought me here, where i saw your posts. Thanks in advance, and if I should start a new thread let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1014 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 greetings my Benelli brother,,still the same scene,,,,catch up withya after work today,,gotta dig up the info for you and bluegoose,,,,,same style of Benelli,,very cool older Benellis,,seeya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flip Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I have same problem as Zardoz. Did anyone ever answer? I have same gun, same wasted 2 hours, same little button, same result. Is my 121 M1 broken as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1014 Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 sent ya an informed pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Grasso Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 There is a CDL, Cartridge Drop Lever, near the trigger guard, when it is pressed it allows a round from the mag tube to enter the "pre chamber" area" then racking the bolt loads the weapon. When you fire the weapon it automatically engages that lever. Mg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huklbrry Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Is there a tactical, operational, or safety significance to the cartridge drop lever? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyUK Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Huklbrry, Benelli state that the reason for this system was to facilitate rapid exchange of different cartridges without causing unwanted rounds to feed from chamber e.g. you are out hunting rabbits with std. vel. 1 1/8 oz No.6s and you see a fox. Quick! Remove round from chamber, drop in a 1 1/2 oz. Magnum No.1 and kaboom - bye, bye Mr. Fox so goes the theory ... I've also heard that some people use it as a means of quickly emptying the chamber whilst they climb over an obstacle (empty chamber 'safe' gun) and then reload, without having to go through the process of a complete unload / reload drill. As I've never used a gun utilising this mechanism I cannot really say how good or bad the idea really is. Kind regards Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flip Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Thanks for your help! Turns out, my gun's not broken, it's just automatic. It all becomes clear when I take it to the range, load it, put one in the chamber, and pull the trigger. As if by magic, the 121 m1 loads itself 7 more times! Ya'll should have told me to quit playing with it and go shoot it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoser45 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Hey flip, any more reports on how this gun shoots? Thinking about getting one of these older versions! How difficult to reload? Does anyone "fix" this button issue still? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontefeltroPro Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Huklbrry, Benelli state that the reason for this system was to facilitate rapid exchange of different cartridges without causing unwanted rounds to feed from chamber e.g. you are out hunting rabbits with std. vel. 1 1/8 oz No.6s and you see a fox. Quick! Remove round from chamber, drop in a 1 1/2 oz. Magnum No.1 and kaboom - bye, bye Mr. Fox so goes the theory ... I've also heard that some people use it as a means of quickly emptying the chamber whilst they climb over an obstacle (empty chamber 'safe' gun) and then reload, without having to go through the process of a complete unload / reload drill. As I've never used a gun utilising this mechanism I cannot really say how good or bad the idea really is. Kind regards Andy My 1977 Browning Sweet Sixteen system with the cartirdge shut-off lever is MUCH more efficient and easy to deal with. Taken me a lot of time to get used to the Benelli Montefeltro system. It's a pain in the rear. And... my right thumb gets really sore (for a week or more) trying to shove shells into the over-springed magazine tube. Lately it seems that "progress" is always a step backwards... (e.i., Obama.) P.S. You guys tried to buy any ammo lately? No 9mm in my community today. I am supposed to do the CHL course this weekend but can find no ammo! What's a guy to do? No 9 mm... AND... No 16 gauge, and 20 gauge is getting scarce. Plenty of 12 gauge still. You know what we were all dreading after election day... I think IT'S HAPPENING!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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