abuck_79 Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 My son has a Nova. He has a problem with the gun allowing the firing pin engaging the shell prior to the shell locking into position. Beneli customer service called it short stroking the action. We stopped shooting that gun. Last week I had someone else tell me that their gun did the same thing. It sounds like a safety defect to me. I have shot many other models and never heard of this type of problem. Is this a common problem in general, or just Beneli ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabradorGuy Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 I've had my Nova since early July and since then I've shot off about 300 shells, many different types. I definitely havn't had this problem. In fact, I havn't had a problem at all. It's been a perfect gun for me. What happens when the pin makes contact, does it fire the shell? Have you tried taking apart the firing pin/bolt head assembly and giving it a serious cleaning? The main firing pin spring is easily cleaned, but the rotating bolt head looks like a sealed unit. If a cleaning doesn't work you might have to replace the bolt assembly. I'd try Benelli customer service and see if you can get it through warranty. I'm also wondering if it's something in the trigger group, a worn down hammer catch or trigger mechanism? Have you tried taking it to a gunsmith for an inspection? Good luck, I hope it works. I love my Nova, and will be using it tomorrow morning on some tasty grouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abuck_79 Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 Overall, my son was happy with his nova as well. I have taken it in to 2 different gunsmiths. I thought maybe it was a weak firing pin. Both told me they found nothing wrong, it was a short stroke issue. They stated not to be afraid to use force when pushing the forearm forward, after ejecting a shell. Yes, the pin does come in contact with the shell. In some cases there is a dent in the primer, but not enough to disharge. In one case the shell did discharge before it was locked into position. It ejected a flaming shell. It definitely got our attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabradorGuy Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 How old is the gun? I'd try calling Benelli CS again. That sounds like a major safety defect and you'd think they'd want to take a look at it to see if there's any manufacturing problems. They might not cover it under warranty if it's more than a few years old, but at least you'd the experts do the work. If you can't get it fixed and decide to sell it, make sure you post here. A lot of people are looking for spare parts, especially barrels. (is it a short 18.5" barrel?) Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abuck_79 Posted October 30, 2007 Author Share Posted October 30, 2007 Time flies so without going back to find the manual, I would have to say it is probably 3-4 years old. I consider it a safety issue, but a Benelli C/Service rep. and a local Benelli dealer called it short stroking. I still don't agree that a firing pin should engage the firing pin if the chamber isn't locked. That was the reason for my note. I have heard of 1 other Nova with that problem, but didn't know if it was common. I believe he has a 26" camo barrel. Thanks for the reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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