What should I know about the Benelli aftermarket?
Just picked up a M2
thinking just picatinny rail (maybe with shell side-saddle carrier)
eventually a reflex (maybe Burris Fastfire 2)
Mag extension tube
oversized bolt handle
oversized bolt release
do the side saddle shell carriers throw off the inertia system too much?
Any companies to avoid or that I should go with first?
GG&G, Nordic, Mesa?
Personally, I like the following on my M1 14" Entry:
Dave's Metal Works Bolt Handle
Dave's Metal Works Red Aluminum Follower
GG&G Bolt Release (easier to install than I thought)
3 Gun Gear 8 Shot Shell Velcro Receiver Side Saddle (holds shells very tight)
Mesa Tactical Urbino Buttstock w/Limbsaver Recoil Pad (don't know why Benelli doesn't make a short LOP stock like this)
Blue Force Gear Victory 2 Point Sling
I've had no problems with my receiver mounted shell holder, but I only shoot full power loads...and I also have a Surefire light forend.
teamroper
any other thoughts?
Originally Posted By YukonBoy03:
any other thoughts?
Yup. Freedom Fighter Tactical.
steel vs titanium charging handle? & who has the ideal oversized bolt release?
which sidesaddle, the 6 rd or 8 rd? is the 8 too bulky?
Originally Posted By arex:
steel vs titanium charging handle? & who has the ideal oversized bolt release?
which sidesaddle, the 6 rd or 8 rd? is the 8 too bulky?
these questions... please
Originally Posted By YukonBoy03:
Originally Posted By arex:
steel vs titanium charging handle? & who has the ideal oversized bolt release?
which sidesaddle, the 6 rd or 8 rd? is the 8 too bulky?
these questions... please
Lighter is better.
Originally Posted By TheTacticalCoyote:
Originally Posted By YukonBoy03:
Originally Posted By arex:
steel vs titanium charging handle? & who has the ideal oversized bolt release?
which sidesaddle, the 6 rd or 8 rd? is the 8 too bulky?
these questions... please
Lighter is better.
Thanks TacCoyote, (Yukonsod shouldn't you be in GD?) some of us are new to the benelli SA platform (after running 870's for years) with all of the aftermarket pieces, and Ti was never an option. I know it's strong, but heat weakens Ti and I wondered if anyone had ever sheared a charging handle shaft or whatever, but probably not if word of mouth hasn't mentioned it. Then again, very likely not getting them hot enough. Ti dents easier than steel too, but I guess the mag tube walls are thick enough (thicker than the steel probably) that this also isn't an issue.
fyi... Freedom Fighter Tactical doesn't have a bolt charging handle for the M2 yet, but they said it is in the works and should be out shortly
