Oversized bolt release for Benelli M2 12 gauge

[bigbearbear]

Spent the day teaching my wife how to use her new Benelli M2 12 gauge field compact, and found out that she has problems pressing the bolt release button. They never really bothered me but she struggles with it.

I've seen some shotguns customized for 3-gun competition and they have oversized bolt release button. Will those help and are those available for the Benelli M2 12 gauge (field version)?

Also, I'm not much of gunsmith, if you know of any gunsmith/armorer in the SF Bay Area who can put on an oversized bolt release button on her Benelli M2 12 gauge, please let me know. Thanks!

EDIT:
I found this: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/666...aluminum-black. Is it any good? Thanks.

[Vertigofirearms]

My personal favorite, made and installed by Rob Roberts. It is not obnoxiously ugly and matches Benelli styling. But you are required to send your gun to them for installation as it is not available by itself for DYI.

Here are some other options:


GG&G


Arredondo


Briely


Dave Metal works Speed Bar


Benelli P-series


Taran Tactical Innovations

[bigbearbear]

My personal favorite, made and installed by Rob Roberts. It is not obnoxiously ugly and matches Benelli styling. But you are required to send your gun to them for installation as it is not available by itself for DYI.

Thanks!! I didn't realize there are so many options.

The Daves Metal Works Speedbar for Benelli looks like a winner, no modification required and it looks like she can slap anywhere in the bar to close the bolt.

[Vertigofirearms]

Thanks!! I didn't realize there are so many options.

The Daves Metal Works Speedbar for Benelli looks like a winner, no modification required and it looks like she can slap anywhere in the bar to close the bolt.

Just takes about 5 minutes of fitment (if really necessary)! Notice in that picture the M1 forend is missing a bit of plastic to accommodate the bar. You can do without that but the forend may be tight to secure.

[bigbearbear]

Just takes about 5 minutes of fitment (if really necessary)! Notice in that picture the M1 forend is missing a bit of plastic to accommodate the bar. You can do without that but the forend may be tight to secure.

Oh right...I see it now. I'll try to secure it without cutting the plastic first and see how it goes. I just placed an order for it. Thanks again.

[bigbearbear]

Quick update on this: Success!!

I ordered the Dave Metalworks Speedbar for Benelli M2, it popped in pretty easily with no modifications required on my wife's Benelli M2 Field Compact 12 gauge. The color matches fairly well too and looks pretty good.

I had her try using the bolt release and she can now release the bolt like a pro.

Makes me wonder why on earth did they designed that tiny little button in the first place, but whatever, I'm happy now.

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