topcover Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 First, after several hundred rounds through the beast, I now say without reservation that the M4 is the best shotgun I've fired or owned. Nothing comes close. A faithful HBAR and Mossberg 590 had to go to get the M4 and I have not a single regret (nor any misfires/misfeeds). The Benelli costs a load of dough -- it should considering the weapons capabilities. I recently stopped all firing at a local range by shooting 21 saboted slugs through the same hole (albeit ragged when I was done) at 50 meters. The weapon works just as well at -25F as it does in the rain and mud and it's finish is perfect for the highly varible and sloppy Alaskan environmental conditions. As for near-term upgrades, today I was placed on a waiting list for an EOTech 553 HWS. Should anybody be in the know, I have accessory questions concerning/want to buy: - Benelli telescoping M1014 buttstock (priority) - four rail Picatinny rail fore end - high recoil damping vertical grip (looking for the best) - bayonet mount If you are sitting on the fence, I say buy an M4 now as new ones are becoming few and far between. I have recommended the M4 to friends and clients a like (with a couple finding and buying the last M4s in Alaska) -- especially those folks who want only one multirole popular caliber firearm (one that is as adept at survival/home defense and hunting) that can deliver a high volume of legal firepower (and can be fired accurately by large bald guys like me and petite women and girls). Do please let me know if anyone has a line on any of the gear I'm looking for. Thanks in advance. -Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamat Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 topcover, What brand sabot slugs were you shooting? Help me out. I am new to this but: I thought sabot slugs were for rifled barrels? Do you think rifled slugs would perform as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcover Posted February 14, 2007 Author Share Posted February 14, 2007 Generally speaking sabot slugs are for rifled bores. However, there are a few sabot slugs that work well in a smooth bore. I was shooting 3" HEVI-SHOT rounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1014 Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 install a heatshield,,that barrel will glow as many shots as you put through it,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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