Remi 1100 Tac2 vs Benelli M1S90

[savasyn]

Ignoring price for the moment, is there an advantage one way or the other between the Remington 1100 Tac2 and the Benelli M1S90(pistol grip version).

The Remi has the mag extension but the Benelli has better sights. Can rifle sights or ghost rings be fitted to the 1100?

Thanks!

[Ech0Sierra]

http://xssights.com/store/shotgun.html

[ar15barrels]

Benelli holds more rounds in a shorter package due to ghost loading.
Benelli cycles faster (not a real advantage, but a fact)
Benelli allows for selective loading by simply racking open the bolt and dropping another cartridge into the chamber
(you can't do this on a remington as it will feed the next cartridge automatically and you have to clear that before you can load something else)

90%+ of the shotguns on the racks at major 3gun competetions are benelli.

[krby]

The big difference is the 1100 is gas operated vs. the Benelli being recoil operated. The Benelli is cleaner, I just sorta swab it down more like a break action. Many people say they have problems with the Benelli cycling light loads. I've never had a problem with mine, but the only light loads I've fired through it are the reduced recoil slugs and light target birdshot loads.

Do they still sell the M1S90 new? IIRC, Benelli calls it the M2 now with the M1 being the 20ga version. You get an an M2 Field or an M2 tactical (magazine extension, 18.5" barrel) and there are a few stock options on either.

[randy]

The Benelli will run when the Remmy is down for repairs and maintenance. Maintenance on a Benelli is cleaning. Maintenance on a Remmy is replacing parts.

Benellis don't break at all compared to a Remmy. The best 3 gun shooters shoot Benelli.

The site thing doesn't matter. Learn to shoot your gun and the ghost ring rifle site thing will just slow you down.

Benellis have a chrome lined barrel if that means anything.

[Sgt Raven]

The Benelli will run when the Remmy is down for repairs and maintenance. Maintenance on a Benelli is cleaning. Maintenance on a Remmy is replacing parts.

Benellis don't break at all compared to a Remmy. The best 3 gun shooters shoot Benelli.
The site thing doesn't matter. Learn to shoot your gun and the ghost ring rifle site thing will just slow you down.

Benellis have a chrome lined barrel if that means anything.

[3GunFunShooter]

Remington supports the 3 gun sport.
Benelli?

[savasyn]

Cool. That saves me from having to go looking for a new shotgun, then. I have a pistol gripped M1S90 with the short mag tube. I see Benelli has a new ComfortTech stock available for the M2s. Will that fit on the M1? I'd rather have the straight stock and long mag tube for competition use so I can avoid any 922r issues.

I'll have to do more testing with mine, as mentioned by someone above, it has failed to cycle with birdshot before. It's mostly had buck through it since then, so I'll have to give it another try.

Any idea where I can get the straight stock? Benelli doesn't list it as a separate item for sale on their site.

Thanks!

[Timberland]

How much should used m1s90 go for used?

[randy]

SGT I shoot with the best 3 gun shooter in the world he shoots a Benelli. Can it be out run sure. If you are out running it you aren't hitting them anyway.

Look at the top 15 in the results at a big match. Benelli is at the top. But I've seen more people go away from Browning Golds, Winchester Super X, and Remingtons to Benelli than the other way. Are people shooting other brands sure.

I don't think anybody at the top is shooting a stock gun either.

In stock configuration, with a mag tube added the Benelli is the best. If you want to shoot something else go ahead.

The comfort tech stock might fit but it won't fit correctly. The receiver has been redesigned on the m2 where it meets up with the stock.

http://www.uspsa2.org/match_results/...071216&club=X3 At least 5 of the top 10 were using Benellis. It was a small turnout but at least 7 shooters in the match were shooting Benellis

[krby]

I see Benelli has a new ComfortTech stock available for the M2s. Will that fit on the M1?

No, the M1 and M2 receivers are slightly different. It might "work", but it won't fit.

I'll have to do more testing with mine, as mentioned by someone above, it has failed to cycle with birdshot before. It's mostly had buck through it since then, so I'll have to give it another try.

I hope you didn't get that from my post. I have shot a lot of 7.5 and 8 birdshot (both regular and "light target loads") as well as buckshot and slugs (reduced recoil and regular). What I meant was: "I've never had a problem with my M2 cycling, but I haven't tried a huge variety of loads."

Any idea where I can get the straight stock? Benelli doesn't list it as a separate item for sale on their site.

Maybe ask around on the benelliusa.com forums. Or, get friendly with a dealer. They can order anything and may show you the parts list. I got a longer black M2 barrel (longer, has a bead) for mine, not something listed in the catalog. Be prepared to wait many months.

[Sleepnosis]

Benelli M1

I loved mine before I attached a recoil pad and now that its done I love it even more. It's a sweet rig that has fired every time I pull the trigger. If and when it becomes incapable of cycling light loads, I will send it out to TSS and have them lighten the bolt carrier and smooth everything out.

The maintenance factor for me is very important, because I don't have just one firearm to clean and inspect every time I use it. Though as someone else said "I do break down and clean it when I feel guilty".

I run a PG because thats what I'm used to. I wouldn't mind picking up another one later on either. When I was looking for my second, I found the tactical and sporting styles similar in price. I passed over a lot of sporting with the longer vent ribbed barrels, and straight stocks.

[PLINK]

How much should used m1s90 go for used?

I just bought a very good condition M1S90 field with a 28 inch barrel, 5 chokes, tool and no case for $675 plus tax and DROS. While this may or may not be a good deal, it was cheaper than buying a new M2 field w/ 24 inch barrel that I originally wanted. I wanted a SG that I can use for hunting and USPSA. Now I just have to find a mag extention and shorter barrel.

[gose]

Cool. That saves me from having to go looking for a new shotgun, then. I have a pistol gripped M1S90 with the short mag tube. I see Benelli has a new ComfortTech stock available for the M2s. Will that fit on the M1? I'd rather have the straight stock and long mag tube for competition use so I can avoid any 922r issues.
I'll have to do more testing with mine, as mentioned by someone above, it has failed to cycle with birdshot before. It's mostly had buck through it since then, so I'll have to give it another try.
Any idea where I can get the straight stock? Benelli doesn't list it as a separate item for sale on their site.
Thanks!

You can't avoid 922(r) by using a straight stock. As soon as you go over 5 rounds in capacity, you hit 922(r).

[savasyn]

You can't avoid 922(r) by using a straight stock. As soon as you go over 5 rounds in capacity, you hit 922(r).

That's interesting. I was under the impression that they still imported straight stocked Benellis with the long tube.

I guess I'll be getting the American made tube after all.

922r has got to be the stupidest and most annoying of all the stupid and annoying laws they've ever made!