WTB Benelli M4 14” barrel

[Gilgamesh]

I know it’s a long shot since they’re unobtanium but figured I’d at least give it a shot before I sell my 18” and buy an entry. 

[Scout_21]

Freedom fighter tactical just listed some for sale… at the price of an entire shotgun. 

[Gilgamesh]

Of course he does, I refuse to buy anything from him because of the obnoxious prices he charges. Hopefully that means some places that don’t suck may be getting some in stock. 

[Gilgamesh]

26 minutes ago, Scout_21 said:

Freedom fighter tactical just listed some for sale… at the price of an entire shotgun. 

Sorry, meant to quote you in my above post

[Sukhoi_fan]

Complete new 18" barrel assembly with fixed choke available, make an offer.

Edited April 6, 2023 by Sukhoi_fan

[Gilgamesh]

12 hours ago, Sukhoi_fan said:

Complete new 18" barrel assembly with fixed choke available, make an offer.

I don’t understand what this has to do with wanting a 14” barrel

[rubicon20032003]

4 hours ago, Gilgamesh said:

I don’t understand what this has to do with wanting a 14” barrel

Get it cut down if you can’t find a 14 maybe 

[Gilgamesh]

3 hours ago, rubicon20032003 said:

Get it cut down if you can’t find a 14 maybe 

I could just do that with my current 18”. I’d spend less just selling the current benelli I have at a loss and buying the entry model. 

[RxArms]

1 hour ago, Gilgamesh said:

I could just do that with my current 18”. I’d spend less just selling the current benelli I have at a loss and buying the entry model. 

Cutting an 18 to a 14 is not a great way to go.  The design of the barrel is such the OD increases at the end where the sights are, if you cut it down the OD will not be nearly as thick at the new end.

[rubicon20032003]

2 hours ago, Gilgamesh said:

I could just do that with my current 18”. I’d spend less just selling the current benelli I have at a loss and buying the entry model. 

Thats best way .I picked up a used Leo trade in entry at Mydealer for $1200z

[Gilgamesh]

5 hours ago, RxArms said:

Cutting an 18 to a 14 is not a great way to go.  The design of the barrel is such the OD increases at the end where the sights are, if you cut it down the OD will not be nearly as thick at the new end.

Thanks for letting me know, the place that quoted me didn’t mention that haha. For the price they quoted it didn’t make sense to do it anyways though. 

[RxArms]

1 hour ago, Gilgamesh said:

Thanks for letting me know, the place that quoted me didn’t mention that haha. For the price they quoted it didn’t make sense to do it anyways though. 

Not only do you have to think about the sights but also the front barrel ring.  Both of these items are made for the thickness of the barrel at the front.  Not the middle.

[rubicon20032003]

I had one done by kings armory out of as years ago.They shimmed sught and lug.Have put thru over thousand rounds never one problem 

[rubicon20032003]

2 hours ago, RxArms said:

Not only do you have to think about the sights but also the front barrel ring.  Both of these items are made for the thickness of the barrel at the front.  Not the middle.

I had one done by kings armory out of Az years ago.They shimmed sight and lug.Have put thru over thousand rounds never one problem

Edited April 8, 2023 by rubicon20032003

[RxArms]

13 hours ago, rubicon20032003 said:

I had one done by kings armory out of Az years ago.They shimmed sight and lug.Have put thru over thousand rounds never one problem

Interesting I thought it would be more complicated due to the taper that is present.  Might be a good option for OP then with the right gunsmith of course.

[rubicon20032003]

5 hours ago, RxArms said:

Interesting I thought it would be more complicated due to the taper that is present.  Might be a good option for OP then with the right gunsmith of course.

Can’t remember it’s was like 300-400 with refinish back then 

Edited April 8, 2023 by rubicon20032003