Duggan Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 (edited) 01-09-09 - I'm updating this post to fix the broken pictures from 2 years ago, but for some reason this forum now restricts you from posting more than 2 pictures in any one post. Because of this, I'm reposting this entire post, with updated working pictures, on Pg 2 of this thread. ________________________ Due to this being a common question/issue, I decided to make a thread detailing how best to avoid the legendary "benelli thumb". Go to pg 2! Edited January 9, 2009 by Duggan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeTen Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Hey Duggan, What are you doing up so early (late)? Great stuff, but you gotta' sleep sometime! Many thanks, F. 8-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggan Posted August 18, 2006 Author Share Posted August 18, 2006 I know. I stay up horribly late. I work nights, get out at 12-1, and then go out and do stuff. When I get home, I have my internet stuff to attend to ... I can't get enough information, it's a total addiction. Oh well. [ 09-17-2006, 12:56 AM: Message edited by: Duggan ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AR-BALLISTIC Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Duggan , I am speachless bro. Great thread!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggan Posted September 17, 2006 Author Share Posted September 17, 2006 Glad you like it. I'll probably have to link people to it 100 more times in the coming monthes ... its all good though. I should make a series ... "How to stop your benelli from rusting away" "How to remove your stock mag tube from the receiver" "How to prevent your stock from falling off" You know, all the things people have trouble with hohohohoh [ 09-17-2006, 01:35 AM: Message edited by: Duggan ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingbone Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 the new video you need to make for us Duggan is a video on the proper procedure on how to empty the magazine tube without cycling every single shell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggan Posted September 17, 2006 Author Share Posted September 17, 2006 aha "now press here really, really hard ..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 You guys are going at it from the wrong end. The easiest way to empty a Benelli without cycling the action is to unscrew the mag cap and pop out the spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggan Posted September 17, 2006 Author Share Posted September 17, 2006 The only proper way to unload a shotgun is to discharge the shells. Preferably by bump firing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro_Kid Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Duggin - great old thread - but the pics and videos are gone. Any chance you could please repost for us newbies to the site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domonlord Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Any chance you can rehost the pictures? Please?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftie Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 i will try that i along with a lot of other people thankyou , i also would like to see the pictures and video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggan Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 (edited) I'll see what I can do about rehosting them. This post is over 2 years old, so it's not surprising that they're down, as they were publicly hosted. If I have time tonight I'll reupload them to my current server. Edited January 9, 2009 by Duggan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggan Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 (edited) 01-09-09 - This is a repost of a post I made over 2 years ago, with fixed links and pictures. Enjoy. -Duggan _______________ How to AVOID "Benelli Thumb" and live happily ever after! Due to this being a common question/issue, I decided to make a thread detailing how best to avoid the legendary "benelli thumb". This is a technique that has worked for me and many others, and I have taken pictures and a video to supplement the written "instructions". The method is as follows: 1) - Grab a single shell with your thumb, index and middle finger. I find it easiest to have my index finger at the end of the shell, my thumb in the middle, and using the side of my middle finger as support. 2) - Push the shell up into the lifter, but not INTO the tube, holding it in place with your index finger. Your index finger should be on the front of the shell, up against the receiver, and the shell should be snug up against the follower. The lifter is totally pushed up at this point, and your thumb is not really doing anything yet. Edited January 9, 2009 by Duggan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggan Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 3) - While still pressing the shell up into the lifter with your index finger on the front, put your thumb flush as possible against the lower half of the shell. Start to push the shell into the tube, keeping your thumb face perpendicular to the receiver and flush with the lower half of the shell. 4) - Push the shell all the way in, letting off the shell with your index finger to make way for your thumb. Again, keep your thumb straight and your thumb face perpendicular to the receiver; you want to keep your entire thumb rigid for the duration of the push. The idea is to make the shell move, while keeping your thumb rigid, acting as an extension of your arm. Your entire arm pushes the shell in, it is just your thumb that contacts the shell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggan Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 (edited) 5) - Do not overpush. Your thumb should never enter the tube. This is where the problem comes from ... if your thumb face is perpendicular to the receiver, this cannot happen. Your thumb will hit the receiver and prevent it from happening. Keep in mind that in this position, the end of the lifter is now resting on the tip of your thumb. 6) - Pull your thumb away clean for another shell, letting the lifter down that was previously resting on the tip of your thumb. With this method, the lifter has no chance of crushing your nail/joint when you pull out, as your thumb was never in the tube to begin with. The video showing this technique is here: Now, this technique can be altered to allow you to hold multiple shells in your hand for faster loading, but the principle remains the same. Keep your thumb rigid, straight, and perpendicular to the receiver. Move your hand as a solid motion, don't bend your thumb at it's lowest joint. Stop pushing once the shell is into the tube, as you do not want your thumb entering the tube. I hope this helps people out, and that this thread can be referrenced for people who complain of sore thumbs due to improper loading -Duggan [ 08-18-2006, 02:44 AM: Message edited by: Duggan ] Edited January 9, 2009 by Duggan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Lights Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 5) - Do not overpush. Your thumb should never enter the tube. This is where the problem comes from ... if your thumb face is perpendicular to the receiver, this cannot happen. Your thumb will hit the receiver and prevent it from happening. Keep in mind that in this position, the end of the lifter is now resting on the tip of your thumb. 6) - Pull your thumb away clean for another shell, letting the lifter down that was previously resting on the tip of your thumb. With this method, the lifter has no chance of crushing your nail/joint when you pull out, as your thumb was never in the tube to begin with. The video showing this technique is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3mrctz0SSI Now, this technique can be altered to allow you to hold multiple shells in your hand for faster loading, but the principle remains the same. Keep your thumb rigid, straight, and perpendicular to the receiver. Move your hand as a solid motion, don't bend your thumb at it's lowest joint. Stop pushing once the shell is into the tube, as you do not want your thumb entering the tube. I hope this helps people out, and that this thread can be referrenced for people who complain of sore thumbs due to improper loading -Duggan [ 08-18-2006, 02:44 AM: Message edited by: Duggan ] When trying to watch the video,it says:''this video as been removed by user'' thanks for this thread Duggan,very informative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxfr Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Hi, nice thread. I have a question, what is your bolt releaser ? I'm looking forward a large bolt-releaser as yours, but I have no idea of what kind, and if gunsmith is required for installed it. Thanks for answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggan Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 When trying to watch the video,it says:''this video as been removed by user'' thanks for this thread Duggan,very informative. Fixed. Hi, nice thread. I have a question, what is your bolt releaser ? I'm looking forward a large bolt-releaser as yours, but I have no idea of what kind, and if gunsmith is required for installed it. Thanks for answer. The bolt release is from GG&G. http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=26414&title=BENELLI%20BOLT%20RELEASE%20BUTTON That one doesn't list the M4 as being compatible ... but as far as I know there is only one model, and it works fine. I high recommend the GG&G bolt release, it's a true replacement part, not just a adhesive on top of the existing parts like some other units. Their bolt handle, on the other hand, is sub par. The PMT one is much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxfr Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Thanks for answer, but as its cost is more than 100 $, I can't import it in France. Do you know if it fits in S90 montefeltro ? and if I can manage to install it by myself or pro is required ? Many thanks for support. Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggan Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 No idea if it fits in a monty, you can install it yourself if you are good with small parts/have time/have patience. It took me like 2 hours to do it with 0 instructions ... people I've instructed on what to do/not do have done it in 30 minutes. If I had to do it over again I'm sure I could do the same. When you deal with small, spring loaded, hard to reach parts, and driving pins through 4 holes you have to line up, it's never going to be easy. If you have someone else helping you, holding the pieces together while you line them up, hold the pin and then hammer it in, the job gets much easier. I didn't have that luxury. That sucks about not being able to import to france ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxfr Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Thanks for complete answer. I agree with you about that f.. law concerning the 100$ amount. regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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