1301T vs M4

[PTAGP100]

I dont want to start a flame war, just some honest objective opinion. I was looking to buy a 1301T but now also considering the Benelli M4, its going to be my last purchase anyways and can only afford one of the 2. Which is the better shotgun 1. Firing all kinds of loads 2. Overall durability.

[tinman1975]

M4 is a great gun, it’s heavy and indestructible. Mine ate everything I ever fed it, but being a combat shotgun, many people report that theirs only feeds heavy loads. I guess it depends what you are using it for. As far as I can tell, the 1301 is a fixed cylinder choke, which would be a negative for me. M4 is about a pound and a half heavier due to dual steel pistons and a pretty long pic rail, which could be a plus or negative depending on how you look at it (recoil absorption vs having to lug the gun around and or swing speed). The M4 has been around a while and has pretty good aftermarket support if modifying and 922r are concerns. You really can’t go wrong either way, and if the M4 is appealing, you may want to look at the Remington versamax too as I believe it is basically the same gun. I love the M4 and would never get rid of it.

[W.R.Buchanan]

If your gun will only run with heavy ammo you need to get another gun that will run everything. Too many choices that will to be saddled with a finicky gun that you can't run Walmart ammo in.(if they ever start selling ammo again.)

When you go to a class to learn how to use said gun, you will need 300-500 rounds of #8 birdshot, and after firing that you will be done. Running heavy loads in that scenario you would never make it to the end, if you could afford the ammo in the first place.

And all this talk about Breaking your gun in with Full Tilt Buckshot is pure BS, and if your gun will only run with that type of ammo you'll never get good enough with it to justify even owning it! And just because someone says it is so doesn't mean they are right... I mean haven't you figured out that the news media lies to you every single day?

Just because your are 6'4" and weigh 260, doesn't mean you have to puff your chest out and show us how manly you are.

Either one of those guns you mention will run just fine with low based ammo. Flip a coin, they are both excellent guns.

Randy

[PTAGP100]

Thanks guys. I was looking at the LTT 1301 and price wise they are close at that point. If both are able to run light loads then the M4 is appealing to me based mainly on looks.

[NaClAddict]

1.5 lbs to absorb recoil, the most refined inertia operation system, aftermarket galore, available used deals. Thirteen oh whatever.. unless it’s a hunting gun with a side of tac.

[saber]

I was in a similar position and went with the 1301. It's lighter and seems to me to be easier to handle.

I took it to a 3 gun match and it ate everything from slugs to light birdshot without a hiccup or an issue.

The only thing I'm not crazy about is the magazine tube and I'm going to replace that with an extended tube.

I think either one of them is a great gun. I would suggest (if you can) to actually handle one. I'm 5'8" and the Beretta felt just right to me but your experience may vary.

[hardcore4sure]

The 1301T Gen 1 has a cylinder bore, the gen 2 has adjustable chokes. The LTT version is completely done, equipt with everything for about $400 less than a stock M4.
I have a pretty decked out 1301T Gen 1, fitted with all the Mesa Tactical hydraulic buffer stuff and a extended tube for just about $1k total investment. Shoots everything from low brass birdshot to slugs no problem, is an absolute joy to shoot set up this way, almost no felt recoil.
If an M4 is what you want than by all means go for it, but it doesn't out perform the Beretta in anyway that I can think of?

[hunterb]

I have owned both and still have my 1301. The Benelli is just stupid heavy. 1301 gen2 has adjustable chokes. I own both a tactical and competition version of the 1301 and love them.

The Benelli was the best when it came out over two decades ago, but now it’s nothing special. Can have the same gas system in a remington versamax for half the price. I have a Benny Hill customized versamax and it will eat a stock Benelli m4’s lunch for the same price.

Get the Beretta. Amazing shotgun for money.

[hunterb]

1.5 lbs to absorb recoil, the most refined inertia operation system, aftermarket galore, available used deals. Thirteen oh whatever.. unless it’s a hunting gun with a side of tac.

Neither the Benelli m4 nor the Beretta 1301 tactical are inertia operated. Both are gas systems.

[pythonfan]

Don't discount the remington 11-87police.

[PTAGP100]

Thanks for all the replies guys, I did not know that the LTT was still abit cheaper than the M4. I still have not decided. Im not going to lie. The M4's looks and reputation is whats making me sway in that direction but money is tight with me. I might just stay with the 1301 with the amount of positive responses here, I do value all of you guys' opinion. God Bless you all.

[comandante costello]

I've had both, still have the Benelli.

[LBDamned]

Thanks for all the replies guys, I did not know that the LTT was still abit cheaper than the M4. I still have not decided. Im not going to lie. The M4's looks and reputation is whats making me sway in that direction but money is tight with me. I might just stay with the 1301 with the amount of positive responses here, I do value all of you guys' opinion. God Bless you all.

It seems you want the Benelli and trying to be talked out of it... just get it.

I have an M4 and like it... replaced forend, mag tube, bolt handle, bolt release, stock, optics rail and choke... so it took a bit to get it where I wanted it - but its a great gun.

Been contemplating getting a 1301 too... for now my better judgment has delayed me (I absolutely don't need another gun)... I wouldn't sell the M4 to get a 1301 though.

[9mmlaw]

The M4 is stupid heavy. I sold mine and replaced it with a 1301. Much happier.

[axhoaxho]

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