Nick James Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I'm getting ready to purchase a new Benelli. In the past I owned a SBEII and it worked great. I'm considering buying a M2 due to the fact that i never shoot 3 1/2" shells. Is there any reason to buy one over the other...i.e. better parts, stainless steel or something truly better about the gun? Do either of the guns require the purchase of a sure cycle system? I'm using this gun 99% of the time for waterfowling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudhen Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I'm sure you will get a few "you don't never need no 3.5"" replies, but I have always preferred the SBE/SBE II over the M1/M2 series guns. I like the shape and style of the SBE II over the M2. I like the semi-hump of the SBE II. I think the SBE II is made better - it feels better to me - points better, etc. I like the upper half of the SBE receiver being steel. But, the M2 is a fine shooting weapon, better than most, so you really can't go wrong either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benelli boy Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 To me they are the exact same gun except the chamber in the SBEll has a bigger chamber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orphanedcowboy Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I have both and like both, but the more open trigger guard of The SBE II is nice, it is also a lot easier to clean, 2 piece receiver. That said, I shoot nothing but 2 3/4" out of both, but the option of having a 3 1/2" shell is nice, more possibilities/options if you happen to be out of town and shells get lost, forgotten, or stolen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CH/QuakerBoyProstaff Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 The ability to shoot all sizes of shells is a nice option to have.It's nice to know that even if you "never" shoot 3.5in shells, you could if you changed your mind.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick James Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 What are your guys/gals thoughts on purchasing a sure cycle system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CH/QuakerBoyProstaff Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Waste of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orphanedcowboy Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 What are your guys/gals thoughts on purchasing a sure cycle system? I put one in every new gun I buy, I guess each his own. The only thing stainless about the new inertia action system in the Benelli is the plunger and spring, and I am not 100% sure the spring is stainless. I also throw the mag kit in as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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