Benelli M1 cycle failures - Round Two

robins · April 8, 2000, 03:49 PM

Just wanted to let everyone know that I took my Benelli M1 combat back out today and ran 65 shells through it - Federal high-power #4 to Federal 00 buck. Big difference this time! No failures whatsoever. Looks like no more reduced recoil ammo for this dude.

I'm pleased!

jthuang · April 10, 2000, 12:00 PM

The local gunstore tells me that you can order a special spring for the Benelli that will help reliable operation using reduced recoil loads. You might want to see if this will fit your ticket.

FWIW, my M1S90 Tactical (with Surefire Responder) has been totally reliable with reduced recoil loads. YMMV.

Justin

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Justin T. Huang, Esq.
late of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

BloodyThumb · April 10, 2000, 05:09 PM

Does your nose feel better this time too?

BT

Sea Bass · April 10, 2000, 06:13 PM

Justin,

I'm not familiar with this spring your talking about. What does it do and how much is it?

Thanks

Dorcas · April 10, 2000, 07:14 PM

Wolff sells the reduced weight recoil spring for $12.95. Their webpage is www.gunsprings.com

bkm...

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Anyone worth shooting, is worth shooting twice...

Sea Bass · April 10, 2000, 08:59 PM

Thanks Dorcas!

mooser · April 15, 2000, 03:53 AM

has anyone used the wolf recoil springs.
i noticed that they offer two springs.
one looks like it is heavier and improves functioning. and the other says lighter for use with lighter loads. i wonder if one is to use the lighter spring, how does the gun fuctions with heavy loads, and would this cause cycling problems or damage. and how does the heavy spring improve function.

Dorcas · April 15, 2000, 04:50 PM

Mooser,

I've never used the lighter spring, since my M1S90 functions just fine with the stock spring. That said, I don't think using the lighter spring with heavy loads would cause any functioning problems, but it would contribute to faster wear.

bkm...

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Anyone worth shooting, is worth shooting twice...

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April 8, 2000, 03:49 PM	#1
robins Member Join Date: November 19, 1998 Location: Crestwood, KY, USA Posts: 63	Just wanted to let everyone know that I took my Benelli M1 combat back out today and ran 65 shells through it - Federal high-power #4 to Federal 00 buck. Big difference this time! No failures whatsoever. Looks like no more reduced recoil ammo for this dude. I'm pleased!

April 10, 2000, 12:00 PM	#2
jthuang Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2000 Posts: 823	The local gunstore tells me that you can order a special spring for the Benelli that will help reliable operation using reduced recoil loads. You might want to see if this will fit your ticket. FWIW, my M1S90 Tactical (with Surefire Responder) has been totally reliable with reduced recoil loads. YMMV. Justin ------------------ Justin T. Huang, Esq. late of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

April 10, 2000, 05:09 PM	#3
BloodyThumb Senior Member Join Date: April 9, 2000 Location: Indyucky Posts: 111	Does your nose feel better this time too? BT

April 10, 2000, 06:13 PM	#4
Sea Bass Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 1999 Location: CA Posts: 176	Justin, I'm not familiar with this spring your talking about. What does it do and how much is it? Thanks

April 10, 2000, 07:14 PM	#5
Dorcas Senior Member Join Date: August 12, 1999 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 194	Wolff sells the reduced weight recoil spring for $12.95. Their webpage is www.gunsprings.com bkm... ------------------ Anyone worth shooting, is worth shooting twice...

April 10, 2000, 08:59 PM	#6
Sea Bass Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 1999 Location: CA Posts: 176	Thanks Dorcas!

April 15, 2000, 03:53 AM	#7
mooser Member Join Date: February 11, 2000 Posts: 59	has anyone used the wolf recoil springs. i noticed that they offer two springs. one looks like it is heavier and improves functioning. and the other says lighter for use with lighter loads. i wonder if one is to use the lighter spring, how does the gun fuctions with heavy loads, and would this cause cycling problems or damage. and how does the heavy spring improve function.

April 15, 2000, 04:50 PM	#8
Dorcas Senior Member Join Date: August 12, 1999 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 194	Mooser, I've never used the lighter spring, since my M1S90 functions just fine with the stock spring. That said, I don't think using the lighter spring with heavy loads would cause any functioning problems, but it would contribute to faster wear. bkm... ------------------ Anyone worth shooting, is worth shooting twice...