Benellis really are not that expensive,. They are lower mid level if anything. Expensive is Krieghoff, Merkel, Cosmi, Rizzinni, Kolar, etc. I bought a K-80 SC two years ago and know this for a fact. hehehe
You have stated that the recoil spring has been cleaned with all traces of Cosmoline removed. Have you checked the magazine detent button?
Every gun maker even custom ones, can turn of a lemon. You might also try posting on the actual Benelli forum from Benellis website.
I have two SBE II''s and after hunts this year here, AL, SD, and Canada theyn have been nothing but Flawless. Aslo after owning just about every brand of semi-auto there are now 5 Benelli's in the safe(2 are my wife's). I like and trust them that much.
Atleast take it to a local gunsmith or give Benelli a chance to make it right.
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