DocGP Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 OK, new to the forum. Just picked up my first Benelli, M4 1017 (I think). Gotta say that so far I am impressed. I did a brief cleaning and check for obstructions, then went and got 100 rds of light target loads, and one box of 3" mag duck stuff (was all they had). I started with a few mags full of the light loads. Quite spiffy recoil (knew that going in), but ran flawlessly. Then I ran about 15 rds of the 3" stuff through her. Wow, that will open your eyes!! I love this thing. Then I went back and ran about 60 rds of light dove loads, and finally, I ran the rest of my shells, 125 in all, mixed between the light birdshot and the 3" magnum. Never had a bobble. I did try one mag full from the hip with a very loose hold just to see if I could make it short stroke. While it did feel like the action was a bit more sluggish, it still never missed a beat. The cheek piece will beat you up just a bit if you get a bit careless, but the cool factor of this one is major! Now, I have a nice red shoulder and I am one HAPPY CAMPER!!! Boy, what a sweet shotgun. I have a feeling she won't be lonely long. Just what I need is another addiction. Stupid BRD is expensive enough. Now I have BSD (Black Shotgun Disease) also :D Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFPJ Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Welcome to the dark side. The emporer will be pleased. Now to spend more $$ on optics, other mounts, sling, mag extensions, light saber bayonet....Congratulations and Happy New Year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbreakable Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 What's the capacity on one of those... I've seen photos of them and the end of the mag tube looks funny... does it hold 6? 8? will it do the little trick of letting one ride between the bolt and feed ramp for an extra round? The M4 looks cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocGP Posted January 7, 2007 Author Share Posted January 7, 2007 Unbreakable, That is my one disappointment in the gun. It has been lawyer-ezed. Only holds 5- 2 3/4 shells, or 4-3" shells. That "funny looking" tube is a mag restrictor. Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GV00 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 That's why you should buy one of SOCOMguy's Made In The USA mag tubes. Full length, allows for a total of 9 2 3/4 shells. 7 in the magazine tube, 1 on the carrier, and one in the chamber. Very much worth the money. Looks damned good, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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