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Nightcrawler · November 15, 2001, 12:03 AM

That's the thing...according to Benelli's website, the M4 is Benelli's first gas-operated autoloader.

I don't see that a semiauto service shotgun provides an advantage over a pump. In fact, it would probably be unable to use low powered less-lethal ammo that may be what a military shotgun is used for.

Plus, the Benelli undoubtedly costs twice as much as the Mossy or a Remington 870 would.

There must be something more to it, but I'm not sure what.

November 15, 2001, 12:03 AM	#5
Nightcrawler Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2000 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 2,945	That's the thing...according to Benelli's website, the M4 is Benelli's first gas-operated autoloader. I don't see that a semiauto service shotgun provides an advantage over a pump. In fact, it would probably be unable to use low powered less-lethal ammo that may be what a military shotgun is used for. Plus, the Benelli undoubtedly costs twice as much as the Mossy or a Remington 870 would. There must be something more to it, but I'm not sure what. __________________ Nightcrawler- TFL Alumnus