what is this Benelli M3?

[aslowdodge]

A friend wants to sell me a shotgun that has only been fired once . I think it is a benelli M3. it can switch from pump to semi auto and has a pistol grip. What are these worth and what is the advantage of the switch? Can't remember but I thought he said $860 or something.

[2340]

I have a m1 and the m3 is really similar with the additional pump action feature. Benelli super 90s are awesome guns. The fit and finish are excellent on Benellis. The only negative to the m3 is the heavier weight. I think 800 would be a great price for a mint condition m3. You should be happy with it.

[hcbr]

mmmmmm M3....mmmmmmmmmmmm yum....

[Sicarius]

for 860, you better not let that slip by you or give me his contact info if you pass. hehe. The M3 was developed for swat. They can load low recoil loads for doors or locks and manually pump them when needed. Neat gun but back in the late 90s, added about 150 to the cost of an M1. Most could not justify it and its complexity which the benelli prided itself on being super simple.
Kevin

[gun_freek]

I very much enjoy shooting my m3. At $860 I would get it.

[JJ1911]

It's a horrible deal. Don't do it. In fact give me his contact so I can tell him how outrageously overpriced that is.

Just Kiddin, pick it up you won't regret it.

[forgiven]

Nice shotgun.

[aslowdodge]

Thanks guys. I'll check into it further although I was really looking to get a saiga 12 and do a bit of conversion work on it.

[pkc168]

$860 is a great deal. A friend of mine has one of this and it is fun to shoot, and you can change from semi-auto to pump.

[Sicarius]

foreget the s12 for now... you have time on those and those are still in production. Get the M3.
Kevin