Benelli M2 vs M4

JLK · July 26, 2020, 03:07 PM

Benelli M2 uses a Inertia Driven Systms.vs. The M4 with Auto regulating
gas operating system.
Looking for opinions from people with experience with the two shotguns.

Virginian · July 26, 2020, 05:13 PM

The M4 is designed to work with all kinds of attachments. The M1 may balk with additional weight.

Machineguntony · July 26, 2020, 09:55 PM

Hands down the M4. I have both and almost everyone who has shot both prefer the M4. It’s much smoother and has a better recoil mitigation system.

Once you put about 500 rounds through the M4, it’ll eat anything, including birdshot. You can then practice for cheap.

My M2 has a fixed stock, while my M4 is set up with a telescoping stock. The telescoping stock is great if you’re in a tight environment. One other advantage of the telescoping stock is that it’s adjustable, so shooters with shorter arms will like it. I’m not sure the M2 has a telescoping stock option.

Finally, the M4 is real world tested by the military.

It’s not a close decision.

Terrierman · July 27, 2020, 08:44 PM

I have an M-1 that was the best shotgun available at the time. It's been perfect. Were I buying today, M-4 no doubt.

July 26, 2020, 03:07 PM	#1
JLK Senior Member Join Date: October 1, 2001 Posts: 135	Benelli M2 vs M4 Benelli M2 uses a Inertia Driven Systms.vs. The M4 with Auto regulating gas operating system. Looking for opinions from people with experience with the two shotguns. __________________ Rsrc

July 26, 2020, 05:13 PM	#2
Virginian Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2012 Location: Williamsburg, Va. Posts: 1,528	The M4 is designed to work with all kinds of attachments. The M1 may balk with additional weight. __________________ What could have happened... did.

July 26, 2020, 09:55 PM	#3
Machineguntony Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2013 Posts: 1,277	Hands down the M4. I have both and almost everyone who has shot both prefer the M4. It’s much smoother and has a better recoil mitigation system. Once you put about 500 rounds through the M4, it’ll eat anything, including birdshot. You can then practice for cheap. My M2 has a fixed stock, while my M4 is set up with a telescoping stock. The telescoping stock is great if you’re in a tight environment. One other advantage of the telescoping stock is that it’s adjustable, so shooters with shorter arms will like it. I’m not sure the M2 has a telescoping stock option. Finally, the M4 is real world tested by the military. It’s not a close decision. __________________ Sent from Motorola DynaTac 8000x

July 27, 2020, 08:44 PM	#4
Terrierman Member Join Date: October 1, 2005 Posts: 65	I have an M-1 that was the best shotgun available at the time. It's been perfect. Were I buying today, M-4 no doubt.