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I have been looking at a new shotgun. Been thinking Benelli m2 or m4. What are your thoughts from those that own them.

pistol grip or adj. stock ?

I do a little competitive shooting. Some pig hunting

best place to buy accessories too ?

thanks everyone.

Berreta, but my benelli is an m90

All I have is an M2 American.

Greatest shotgun ever.

I have the Benelli M2 Tactical. With the pistol grip stock and Ghost Ring sight, it's not a Duck gun......but doubles well as a Predator gun for Coyote calling! Has been flawless for me.....I train mostly with cheap promo loads and use #4 Buck the rest of the time.....handles all of them without a hiccup.

If you have one with a regular stock....don't see why it wouldn't work well for normal hunting....but I own several Beretta's that handle those chores, so never spent the money on one.

Good luck!

If you decide to go with a M2, I have a NIB 21" camo Benelli M2 for sale.....for $1200+$35/shipping.

M2 with a normal/regular stock for the win.

pictures ? field model ?

I am to new to send a message I guess.

I just sent you a PM with my number. I can post pics late Saturday or Sunday.....

Im still shooting my M1 super 90 .

The M4 is gas operated and costs considerably more than an M2.

The M2 is far more versatile and has many more after market accessories.

This is just one configuration I use for turkey hunting.With the installation of a Comfortec butt stock and a longer barrel it becomes a dandy field gun.



I like the Benelli Montrefelto models as well.


Here is an M1 I use for home defense,with 21" barrel,extended magazine and red dot & 300 lumen light.

To me an M4 is more of a collectible due to the military heritage. Kept in excellent condition you won’t ever lose money on it but for a hunting gun that’s going to see wear and tear I can’t see spending the extra money.

thanks all for input. leaning towards m2

went shopping and changed my mind. Bought a super nova and turkey choke instead. It patterns excellent at 50 yards. Hopefully dead pig photos to come soon. Thank you

I like my M1. Eats up anything.

Coincidentally, I was just reading up on both the M4 and the M2 this morning because I found one for sale on Gunbroker.

The M4 is gas operated and weighs about a pound more than the M2. The M2 costs less and is a much simpler design.

Benelli mades it name in semi autos with there ultra reliable and simpler inertia operated shotguns. U.S. Military spec called for a gas operated design so they came up with the M4.

Why not the M3? You get the best of both worlds, semi auto and pump in the same gun. I have have both slug and field barrels. Makes for a great all around hunting and home defense platform.

Super Black Eagle 1 was probably the best money I ever spent on a gun. I use it for EVERYthing. All that thing ever does is work perfectly.

forget the pistol grip.