M3 Super 90

[cjmj26]

Hello all-

I am new to Benelli shotguns, having recently gotten an HK/Benelli m3 Super 90. I'm planning on using this weapon as my entry gun at work(I work in Law Enforcement, on an entry team). However, I have two questions:

--First, do they offer a shortened LOP stock for this weapon?

 

--Second, being that this was a used gun, I want to replace the magazine spring-just to "spif" it up. I know that the magazine is (or almost is) permanently attached to the receiver, how does one change the spring in it? Pictures would be GREATLY appreciated, as I'm new to this platform!

 

Thanks again for the help in advance...I think I'm really going to like this weapon!

Edited January 18, 2014 by cjmj26

[Vertigofirearms]

Yes, you have 2 options: DIY sawing and pad fitting or you could try the Mesa Tacitcal. But for the Urbino Stock, you need to select the M1 (despite it says M1/M2 which can not interchange)

 

This is another option, but you need to get a machine shop to custom make the receiver tube to the smaller threads.

 

For the Magazine tube, saw off the plastic slide support then use a heat gun to remove the Loxeal or a strong solvent.

[cjmj26]

I called Benelli; and they told me there's some sort of retaining clip that holds in the spring--that can be removed without taking off the magazine tube...Any truth to that?

 

Also-I think I'll go the Mesa Tactical route-Those collapsible stocks look AWESOME, but that's a little too involved for me...Anyone else have any experience with these issues?

[Vertigofirearms]

BenelliUSA Corp. is correct, but it only applies if you DO NOT have the magazine end cap. The magazine end cap functions exactly as it sounds; a cap to capture the magazine spring inside the tube.

 

The retaining clip is used to hold the limiter plug, but can also be used temporarily to capture the magazine spring.

 

[cjmj26]

I don't know if mine is like that or not--I don't think I have a magazine end cap. Can you post pictures of the difference between the two? Or perhaps talk me through how to post pictures of mine (sorry-I'm not very computer literate...)

 

I do know that it's not like my old Remington setup, with a NC extended magazine...This is just one piece...hope that helps

Edited January 19, 2014 by cjmj26

[cjmj26]

Also-is the Urbino M1 stock supposed to be a direct fit?

[Vertigofirearms]

yes, M3, Super Black Eagle, Black Eagle, M1, and Montefeltro (vintage) share the same rear buttstock.

[cjmj26]

Ok-Thanks!! Going back to the magazine spring question--can you go a bit more in-depth (step by step)? This platform is new to me; sorry for my lack of knowledge...

[cjmj26]

Sir-

Are these the steps?

http://forums.benelliusa.com/showthread.php/17726-Removal-of-M4-magazine-tube?highlight=benelli+magazine+spring+replacement

 

I just don't understand what parts are what..

[Alaska Marine]

I am having a problem finding a magazine cap for my M3. Will another Benelli interchange? My Alaska dealer is not sure.

 

[bambihunter]

Is this the newer manufacture or the older release? I can't answer for certain as both of mine are the older HK era and have extended magazines which utilize a snap-ring keeper instead of an actual cap. But, I would imagine the caps from the same era would fit. I do know that on other aspects such as the stock retaining nuts, and magazine threads they did change threads between the older guns and the newer on guns some models. Ask around of people in the area. I highly doubt an Ethos or Montefeltro cap will work, but if it's an older one, you might try a friends Super Black Eagle or M1 to see if they work. If it is of the newer type, then see if a newer M2, Super Black Eagle, or even M4 might work. That is an easy enough part to try that get on a few local gun and hunting forums in your area, I'd imagine someone would let you bring your gun over and try. Once you know, then you know what to cross-reference it to. I didn't have any luck when I looked at Numrich and others as they showed the extended mag with no cap also. I did find this listing for an aftermarket part that says it works with several, but doesn't differentiate anything about new or old and does list many of the models I listed above: https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1093125329

If you absolutely can't find anything, perhaps this would be a good time to add an extended magazine to it (you can still use a limiter to make it legal for applicable seasons). Just note that there are also at least two thread types for those. Good luck on your quest.