Protector Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 I have an M1 Super 90 12 gauge, that I absolutely love. I am a working police officer and now have permission to make it my carry shotgun on patrol, but is has a 28 inch barrel. On line it appears that M1 barrels, especially shorter ones, for sale are very rare. I am new to Benelli's, so my question is will an M2 barrel work in an M1??...and if not, is there a good place to look for an M1 barrel??. Thanks for any help with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1014 Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 I think strongly they will,I 've seen pics on this,the reciever is the same on both m1 and m2,I hope someone chimes in that has actually done it,sincerely M1014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckcop Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 (edited) Yes it can be done. The barrel swap is no problem. The problem will arise with the forearm. An older M1 forearm will not fit a new M2 barrel without modification. The M2 barrel is different in two ways as it relates to the forearm. At the rear of the barrel just forward of the barrel extension (the part that goes inside the receiver) there's a larger reinforcement ring around the circumference of the barrel. Also, the lug of the barrel ring (the ring that goes around the end of the magazine tube) is longer than the M1 lug. You'll have to do one of two things. Either modify the existing forearm to accommodate the differences in the barrels, OR, replace the M1 forearm with the a M2 forearm. Modification is fairly simple. A dremel tool for the rear and a small drill and small/sharp chisel for the front will do it. Replacement can be problematic. There are at least three variations in the diameter of the magazine tube of older M1's. The M2 forearm will not fit on some of the older tubes. There used to be an older thread about the barrel swap here with pics and everything but apparently it's no longer in the archives as that old link goes nowhere. Here's a link to a discussion about the differences in forearms. http://forum.benelliusa.com/showthread.php/29184-Difference-between-early-and-later-m1-forends-Will-later-models-fir-HK-m1S90 If your M1 is one of the newer Benelli imports a M2 forearm may fit. If it's one of the older HK imports (receiver marked with Heckler & Koch, it may. I've got two that did and two that didn't, which required modification of the original forearm. Edited December 3, 2016 by truckcop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckcop Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 As to finding barrels, good luck with that. They show up on GunBroker and Ebay occasionally (there's one there now). Finding them reasonably priced? Yeah, well. . . The one on Ebay right now has a decent price. Someone replaced the fixed sight with an adjustable sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupe Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Just curious if you are looking to sell the 28" barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beltfed21 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Protector, I sent you a private mail..... I can help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupe Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Beltfed21. Do you happen to have a barrel your willing to sell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDiiorio Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 I have a M1 24 inch barrel, and really need a 28 inch barrel to use it for duck hunting, I would consider a trade if someone is interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBurt Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 On 8/7/2020 at 10:48 AM, DDiiorio said: I have a M1 24 inch barrel, and really need a 28 inch barrel to use it for duck hunting, I would consider a trade if someone is interested? Double D I would be interested in making that trade if you are still thinking about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBurt Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 On 8/7/2020 at 10:48 AM, DDiiorio said: I have a M1 24 inch barrel, and really need a 28 inch barrel to use it for duck hunting, I would consider a trade if someone is interested? Double D I would be interested in making that trade if you are still thinking about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Matt Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 I am currently looking for a 24 26 or 28 inch barrel with a choke system for use as a turkey and or waterfowl set up. I currently have an 18" ghost ring sight smooth bore barrel I would like to trade . If not I will gladly buy the barrel. 732-684-5793 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Matt Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 I should have mentioned it's for an HK M1 Super 90 .... need a hunting barrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bambihunter Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 You probably know Capt.Matt, but you can use a M2 field barrel on the M1. It will require a slight lengthening of the opening for the recoil lug under the forearm. If done, it still fits the original just fine. If you search this site I know I (and probably others) have posted pics on what needs done. As of a few weeks ago, there was some available for the M2 a few different places. https://www.shopbenelli.com/shotugn-barrels.html?Model=M1&Model=M2&Per_Page=16&Sort_By=disp_order&gauge=12 Gauge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bambihunter Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 I'd also be interested in trading a short barrel for a field barrel. It looks nearly new and still has the original box and packaging. It is a very early example. I posted it on another thread here as well. I'd repost this and the above but I don't have my thumbdrive handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Matt Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Are looking for a short barrel or a field barrel Bambi ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Sarge Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Hi, I have a like new M1 barrel 26" vent rib with screw in choke (full). I would be interested in a trade for a short barrel with rifle sights. Mike 304 429 4222 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remarkable Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 5 hours ago, Old Sarge said: Hi, I have a like new M1 barrel 26" vent rib with screw in choke (full). I would be interested in a trade for a short barrel with rifle sights. Mike 304 429 4222 Mike what are you looking to get for the barrel. I have been looking for one. Thanks Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDL7577 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Just joining this forum because I have 2 m1 super 90s and both have a 18 or 20 inch barrel with rifle sites. I would trade anyone for a 26 or 28 inch barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
challer Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 I had two M1s at one time, sold one and regretted it. But the great thing about them was you could convert them from tactical to upland to the duck blind to trap with barrels. I even had a rifled barrel that was great on whitetails. But barrels now are very hard to find and priced like gold. My question is why hasn't Benelli carried this to the M4? With a different barrel, and different extension, we could do the same. I suppose they want us to get more Benellis rather than help buyers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDL7577 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 They are great guns and I would put my life on them but the supply of parts and accessories for the m1 is disappointing. Reason why I bought an SX4 for hunting. Although if anyone would like to do some trading or even has a 26 or 28 inch barrel I would be interested. My m1 with the pistol grip and extended tube would make for a great snow goose gun with the longer barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary T. Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 I have an Hk black m1 26" 12ga barrel to trade for a 28" barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bambihunter Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 On 2/26/2021 at 10:05 PM, Capt.Matt said: Are looking for a short barrel or a field barrel Bambi ? Wow, it is very obvious I don't get on here often huh? I just saw thanks to the latest bump. The one I am selling/trading is the one above the gun and NOT in the gun in the first picture. The last picture shows the only blemishes I can find. It is truly nearly mint and is in the original serial matching early box. I'd probably be better off putting it on GB. Due to the condition, I think it might sell well there. I do have a M2 field length barrel that I may sell too. I am not willing to cut this M1 forearm in order for it to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayno21 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 new to this site. I have BM1 Super 90, Im looking to trade the my 28" with Benelli choke for an 18" or 20" barrel. wayne 916-813-6998. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gseto Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Sorry to revive an older thread. But if anyone is looking for a M1 20G rifled slug barrel and has a 20G field barrel they want to trade, please let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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