Benelli M1 Super 90

[Hunter]

Was the pistolgrip ever an issue? I thought it was only folders and mag extensions?

Ok,
I looked up what 18 USC considers banned from importation and it states any of the semi-auto assault weapons of which includes :

a semiautomatic shotgun that has at least 2 of --
(i) a folding or telescoping stock;
(ii) a pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of
the weapon;
(iii) a fixed magazine capacity in excess of 5 rounds; and
(iv) an ability to accept a detachable magazine.

So it seems it is a combination of the items still.

[gose]

Ok,
I found the recent ATF letter (see link). Now while reading this letter (which is directed at the M1014/M4 ) it appears that the ATF counts a total of 11 banned parts that include the magazine follower, buttstock and pistolgrip. So putting on an aftermarket US made follower (cheap) or buttstock or folder and pistol grip would allow you to have more than 5 rnds since it only would have 10 or less banned parts. Thus it will no longer fall under the 922(r) ruling. Californina laws would still need to be followed for folders/pistol grips.

Now the question: Does the ATF view the M1 shotgun in the same light as the M1014/M4 shotgun? I ask as the M1 is a sporting shotgun that is available in a tactical model. Where the M1014 is only a tactical shotgun from the go. Another question for the ATF branch.

http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=6&f=1&t=200567

Wow, that second letter was news to me... So you only need to replace one part to be in compliance. Hammers, magazine bodies, followers or triggers shouldn't take too much effort to produce in the US. Interesting, I think I might have to get a M4 after all...

[Hunter]

Wow, that second letter was news to me... So you only need to replace one part to be in compliance. Hammers, magazine bodies, followers or triggers shouldn't take too much effort to produce in the US. Interesting, I think I might have to get a M4 after all...

I would think any 12 ga follower (Rem 870, ect) would work and that is all that would be needed.

[gose]

Surefire fore end and a high visibility shell follower and you're under 10.

Don't see why it shouldn't apply to the M1 S 90 Tactical as well.

Hmm, does 'no more than 10' mean <= 10 or < 10?