##It's 2002, where is the civilian Benelli M4?

parabellum9x19 · January 10, 2002, 06:37 AM

It's 2002, where is the civilian Benelli M4? When will it go on sale in the u.s.?

striderteen · January 10, 2002, 06:50 AM

I dunno...Marines get first dibs on those. Too bad for me they're illegal in California -- semiautomatic + pistol grip + folding stock = "assault weapon". *sigh*

Pat Rogers · January 10, 2002, 12:26 PM

The Joint Service Combat Shotgun (M1014) will be issued to each MEF starting next week.
Shotguns are not a high priority item, being used for certain guard functions (and breaching for the Force Reconnaissance platoons).
They'll replace the very worn out MK1 Remington 870 and the few 590's left in the system.

gjcocksedge · January 10, 2002, 12:51 PM

Pat,

Hello. I don't suppose you will get to play with one of those on your next visit out...............

Grace

Pat Rogers · January 10, 2002, 12:58 PM

Well as a matter of fact Grace, I will!!!

gjcocksedge · January 10, 2002, 01:20 PM

Pat,

I thought so..............Just checking.

I don't suppose you will give a sitrep on all of the fun you get to have with the "NEW" toy.

Just don't make us too jealous..........

Grace

parabellum9x19 · January 10, 2002, 09:54 PM

I did not know they were banned in Kalifornia. Are there plans for a non-pistol grip version to be sold in Kalifornia?

striderteen · January 11, 2002, 02:14 AM

No idea. Kalifornia decided any semi-auto shotgun with both folding stock and pistol grip / thumbhole stock / vertical forward grip is assault and therefore evil. Also, any semi-auto with a removable magazine, or any shotgun with a revolving cylinder.

hksigwalther · January 11, 2002, 12:25 PM

We have yet to see the final design for the civilian market. I have no doubt Benelli will provide an M4 model with a standard stock and possibly a shortened magazine which would comply with almost all laws in the US. Also longer barrels and camo finishes for the hunting crowd.

striderteen · January 11, 2002, 02:22 PM

Oooooh, nice. I want one!

January 10, 2002, 06:37 AM	#1
parabellum9x19 Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2001 Posts: 113	##It's 2002, where is the civilian Benelli M4? It's 2002, where is the civilian Benelli M4? When will it go on sale in the u.s.?

January 10, 2002, 12:26 PM	#3
Pat Rogers Member in memoriam Join Date: July 31, 2001 Posts: 303	M1014 The Joint Service Combat Shotgun (M1014) will be issued to each MEF starting next week. Shotguns are not a high priority item, being used for certain guard functions (and breaching for the Force Reconnaissance platoons). They'll replace the very worn out MK1 Remington 870 and the few 590's left in the system. __________________ S/F Pat sends www.eagtactical.com

January 10, 2002, 12:51 PM	#4
gjcocksedge Junior Member Join Date: January 9, 2002 Posts: 5	Pat, Hello. I don't suppose you will get to play with one of those on your next visit out............... Grace __________________ Live, Love, Laugh

January 10, 2002, 12:58 PM	#5
Pat Rogers Member in memoriam Join Date: July 31, 2001 Posts: 303	M1014 Well as a matter of fact Grace, I will!!! __________________ S/F Pat sends www.eagtactical.com

January 10, 2002, 01:20 PM	#6
gjcocksedge Junior Member Join Date: January 9, 2002 Posts: 5	Pat, I thought so..............Just checking. I don't suppose you will give a sitrep on all of the fun you get to have with the "NEW" toy. Just don't make us too jealous.......... Grace __________________ Live, Love, Laugh

January 10, 2002, 06:50 AM	#2
striderteen Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2001 Location: Pasadena, California Posts: 590	I dunno...Marines get first dibs on those. Too bad for me they're illegal in California -- semiautomatic + pistol grip + folding stock = "assault weapon". sigh

January 10, 2002, 09:54 PM	#7
parabellum9x19 Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2001 Posts: 113	I did not know they were banned in Kalifornia. Are there plans for a non-pistol grip version to be sold in Kalifornia?

January 11, 2002, 02:14 AM	#8
striderteen Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2001 Location: Pasadena, California Posts: 590	No idea. Kalifornia decided any semi-auto shotgun with both folding stock and pistol grip / thumbhole stock / vertical forward grip is assault and therefore evil. Also, any semi-auto with a removable magazine, or any shotgun with a revolving cylinder.

January 11, 2002, 12:25 PM	#9
hksigwalther Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 1998 Location: NE OH, USA Posts: 3,198	We have yet to see the final design for the civilian market. I have no doubt Benelli will provide an M4 model with a standard stock and possibly a shortened magazine which would comply with almost all laws in the US. Also longer barrels and camo finishes for the hunting crowd. __________________ - Ron V.

January 11, 2002, 02:22 PM	#10
striderteen Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2001 Location: Pasadena, California Posts: 590	Oooooh, nice. I want one!