dondone Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Is it normal for the M3 breech to open partially by itself when using it in the pump mode? It's freaking me out and seems to be unnatural, not to mention unnerving. It's contrary to any other pump shotgun I have ever used. Appreciate any and all help/advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unobtanium Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Is it normal for the M3 breech to open partially by itself when using it in the pump mode? It's freaking me out and seems to be unnatural, not to mention unnerving. It's contrary to any other pump shotgun I have ever used. Appreciate any and all help/advice. You have not used many pump guns then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dondone Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 (edited) You have not used many pump guns then Cute. My experience with pumps has been with the Win. 97s, 12s, 1200s and 1300s, Ithaca 37s, Hi-Stds, Rem. 10s, 31s and 870s, Stevens 520s and 620s, and probably more than I have forgotten about, NONE of which have ever blown the breechbolt halfway open upon firing. I fully realize that the M3 is quite an unusual design, operating in both pump and semi-automatic modes. So, once we get the sarcasm aside, is THIS normal operation for an M3 in pump mode? To blow the bolt halfway back when fired? (Forgot that the Ithaca Roadblocker was a semi, so I removed it. It was a gun I had repaired and had to test fire and it was quite unpleasant.) Edited November 30, 2009 by dondone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unobtanium Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Cute. My experience with pumps has been with the Win. 97s, 12s, 1200s and 1300s, Ithaca 37s, Hi-Stds, Rem. 10s, 31s and 870s, Stevens 520s and 620s, and probably more than I have forgotten about, NONE of which have ever blown the breechbolt halfway open upon firing. I fully realize that the M3 is quite an unusual design, operating in both pump and semi-automatic modes. So, once we get the sarcasm aside, is THIS normal operation for an M3 in pump mode? To blow the bolt halfway back when fired? (Forgot that the Ithaca Roadblocker was a semi, so I removed it. It was a gun I had repaired and had to test fire and it was quite unpleasant.) Yes, and most of the shotguns you listed do it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dondone Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 Not any that I've ever fired. I'm not sure what you're talking about; I've never had any pump shotgun blow halfway open after it fired. I'll just contact Benelli. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unobtanium Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 (edited) Not any that I've ever fired. I'm not sure what you're talking about; I've never had any pump shotgun blow halfway open after it fired. I'll just contact Benelli. I have plenty of pictures of 870's doing it and Benelli will tell you the same thing: Normal. If you didn't want an opinion on it you should have just called Benelli to begin with. Edited November 30, 2009 by Unobtanium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseJames38 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 (edited) Also you must keep in mind even in pump mode the semi auto function of the benelli M3 is dont disabled. The recoil from the cartrage will still compress the spring in the bolt causing it to want to push the bolt and bolt carrier back just like in semi auto mode. when using light shells its not very noticable on pulling the bolt back as it is with heavier loads. Setting it in pump mode will just cause the system to have more weight and drag when trying to cycle the action automaticly. The added weight and drag being your arm. But yes this is normal operation of the firearm and nothing to fear of it. Everything will be A ok Jesse Edited December 4, 2009 by JesseJames38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody6.0 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I have never owned a M3 but can say that when fired my Supernovas would allow the bolt to come back. Using snap caps and dry firing without a hand on the action would result in it releasing the instant the trigger was pulled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dondone Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 Also you must keep in mind even in pump mode the semi auto function of the benelli M3 is dont disabled. The recoil from the cartrage will still compress the spring in the bolt causing it to want to push the bolt and bolt carrier back just like in semi auto mode. when using light shells its not very noticable on pulling the bolt back as it is with heavier loads. Setting it in pump mode will just cause the system to have more weight and drag when trying to cycle the action automaticly. The added weight and drag being your arm. But yes this is normal operation of the firearm and nothing to fear of it. Everything will be A ok Thank you. The whole system of operation threw me for a loop. I do realize that the Benelli system is definitely different, but it is quite disconcerting to have your bolt thrown halfway open after firing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunluvr Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I have an M-1 Super 90 tactical and its bolt looks very similar to what you've described but it functions flawlessly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Impaigup73 Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I agree with Ange. Try talking with the other girls. & also try talking to her. Make her realize how ridiculous shes acting over a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agm65ccip Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I agree with Ange. Try talking with the other girls. & also try talking to her. Make her realize how ridiculous shes acting over a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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