Benelli M4 - Reliability

[BlK Lantern]

ALCON:

1. Would it be appropriate to make the claim that the Benelli M4 is one of few semi automatic shotguns that are just as reliable as a pump action shot gun?



Thank you,

[Windex]

That would be appropriate but they are overpriced for what they are . I guess if you sell them to the military at a certain price it would be possible to sell it to the public at a lower price.

I'm a fan of the FN SLP. It cycles faster than the M4 and ultra reliable. FN SLP fastest cycling shotgun on the planet and cost significantly less than the M4.

[DT556]

Yes. I love mine.

[45Fan]

ALCON:

1. Would it be appropriate to make the claim that the Benelli M4 is one of few semi automatic shotguns that are just as reliable as a pump action shot gun?



Thank you,

What you have to aware of concerning some semi-auto shotguns, is that there reliability is somewhat tied to proper stance and grip. If held improperly, the action will not cycle properly.

[lordres]

I've hip fired my M4 just to see if it would work.

It did.

[tekrus05]

That would be appropriate but they are overpriced for what they are . I guess if you sell them to the military at a certain price it would be possible to sell it to the public at a lower price.

I'm a fan of the FN SLP. It cycles faster than the M4 and ultra reliable. FN SLP fastest cycling shotgun on the planet and cost significantly less than the M4.

I looked at getting a M4 but that $1600 price tag is a lot for a shotgun. A friend of mine took it to go clay shooting and it was a blast to shoot however not made for skeet or clay.

I was also looking at the FNH SLP Tactical looks amazing I wonder if it is comparable to the M4. I have read that the SLP is going for about $950 and if it is comparable in terms of performance and reliability you now have 2 options.

[jeffrice6]

Love the SLP!

[ttbingo]

Any thoughts on the 930 spx?

[smittty]

ALCON:

1. Would it be appropriate to make the claim that the Benelli M4 is one of few semi automatic shotguns that are just as reliable as a pump action shot gun?

Thank you,

No, that would not be not accurate.

Why are you asking?

[Saym14]

yes- I love mine its never missed a beat in a few thousand rounds , from slugs to buck to light bird loads. in fact I have seen pumps malfunction just as much at three gun competitions than modernaemi autos. and if you have ever shot a lot of three gun matches then you know pumps are not competive with semi autos.

[StraightShooter]

I have been shooting the Remington versa max tactical a lot lately and it has been fantastic. Much better than my older rem 1100.

[therealnickb]

ALCON:

1. Would it be appropriate to make the claim that the Benelli M4 is one of few semi automatic shotguns that are just as reliable as a pump action shot gun?



Thank you,

Do you have an M4? What other semis do you have? And what pumps do you have?

What's your experience?

Thank you.

[yoitsbruce]

m4 out the box will cycle anything. slp comes with 2 systems for light loads and reg loads. m4 is worth the money but capacity upgrades are always sold out.

[tekrus05]

Benelli makes quality products, I have not heard of any on going issues pertaining to reliability problems.

That is not to say that there is zero malfunctions and or owners that neglect it so badly that they have issues. I for one would be a proud owner if it wasn't so expensive. If you religiously browse gunbroker you can find some used ones for under $1000.

[STR8HEATED]

m4 out the box will cycle anything. slp comes with 2 systems for light loads and reg loads. m4 is worth the money but capacity upgrades are always sold out.

my m4 out the box would not cycle birdshot. slugs and buckshot worked well.