M1014 vs M4

[snypr]

Does anyone know the difference between the Benelli M1014 and New version M4?

[ROCKETW19]

going off memory so I could be forgetting some things. the M1014 has the flag stamped on the receiver witch is cool as hell to me. and only 2500 made super cool IMO. the M11707( new M4) has the notched buffer tube to take the collapsable stock 4 ports in the barrel M1014 has 2. and there was some beefing up of the M11707 where it seats in the reciever not sure what cant remember. I have the new one cuz I had to have the desert camo but the american flag and only 2500 made realy makes me want the old one.

[cntrolsguy]

going off memory so I could be forgetting some things. the M1014 has the flag stamped on the receiver witch is cool as hell to me. and only 2500 made super cool IMO. the M11707( new M4) has the notched buffer tube to take the collapsable stock 4 ports in the barrel M1014 has 2. and there was some beefing up of the M11707 where it seats in the reciever not sure what cant remember. I have the new one cuz I had to have the desert camo but the american flag and only 2500 made realy makes me want the old one.

Pretty sure Rocket hit the head on the nail.

[esskay]

The M1014 model was released during the national AWB years, so while it had the "telescoping-style" pistol grip stock like the original military weapon it would not actually collapse (some folks after the national AWB ban expired made some mods like milling notches into the buffer tube to allow it to collapse). Indeed it has the flag on the receiver. It also had a fixed choke whereas the M4 has adjustable chokes. Not sure about any beefing up.

[snypr]

which one is more desirable? (for HD)

[5150bronco]

i want the m1014. hd would have to be pump i think.

[Ding126]

1014 & M4 ( 11707 ) are the same thing less the 1014 has a fixed bore and the 11707 has a removeable choke and a notched recoil rod to accept the skeleton stock....but dont tell a 1014 owner they're the same..he will get offended

read up at Benelliusa.com

[The Fugitive]

1014 & M4 ( 11707 ) .but dont tell a 1014 owner they're the same..he will get offended

read up at Benelliusa.com

true that.

[ROCKETW19]

which one is more desirable? (for HD)

IMO for HD it wont matter. If you like black guns I would go with the flag one. If you want the desert camo you have to get the new one.

[PEBKAC]

The M4 (M11707) does in fact currently have 2 ports in the barrel (I just checked), though I get the impression some did ship with the 4 port barrel. I don't think they do anymore as said barrels cause cracked bolt carrier groups when using full power rounds if what I have read is any indication.

[dachan]

which one is more desirable? (for HD)

Don't know about HD, but the M4 is closer to std issue for the military making it more desirable for some. However, the collapsible stock/pistol grip is not allowed in CA. So if you like that look, M1014 is your only choice, if you are okay with pinning or the solid stock/pistol grip then the M4 is legal.

[pl408]

snypr
I have an m4 if you want to test drive before you commit
but I must warn you that you are guaranteed to buy one after
get a hold of Marc if you want to set something up

[5150bronco]

so some would say 1014 would be better for hd if it was just used for hd since it is a working shotgun meaning having one purpose due to no choke.

[PEBKAC]

As for which is better for HD I heard somewhere the M1014 has a thicker barrel compared to the M11707, so in theory it is superior. Practically however the guns are nearly identical in all the ways that matter in that both are built like tanks so it is probably a negligible difference.

[5150bronco]

do they still make the 1014?