Phase 3 of 1301 Mod 2 build...

[Racer88]

I think one of these is on my short list. I held one at a recent gun show. Felt very nice.

 

[Bongo Lewi]

1301
A300
A400
Benelli M4
Mossberg 940 Pro

Try ‘em all.

Also … if you aren’t sure this is something you will like, check out the Panzer. It’s a Turk Benelli M4 clone and it’s damn good. Even takes Benelli parts. I shot one and wanted to hate it but couldn’t. 500 bucks all day long.

 

[One Ping Only]

I’m real curious about the panzer.

There isn’t a dog on BL’s list, imo.

 

[Bongo Lewi]

I thought the Panzer was surprisingly well built. I ended up putting around 30 mixed varieties of shells thru it. Ate them all without complaint. I didnt pattern it but assume it's going to be similar to the M4. It's a M4 clone. It even looked like the Benelli.

For the price of this 'Turknelli" you can't beat it. I read all the parts are Benelli compatible, so if you wanted to upgrade or add some M4 specific accessories they fit. It doesnt have the fit and finish of the M4 or the Benelli cachet, but having an almost identical twin has got me interested. I wouldn't worry about tossing it into my truck or SxS.

 

[One Ping Only]

Your personal experience is a good report. I saw somebody at the local LGS a few days ago picking one up, and my curiosity has been piqued in the background, already... and the other day's encounter stoked it further. And yes, the parts are indeed Benelli compatible. I think your suggestion is worthy of exploration!

 

[One Ping Only]

Sadly, it's been sheer madness around here for the last 6 weeks since my dad arrived, and hopefully that will change tomorrow, (as much as it saddens to say that). And then my wife and I can get back to 'normal' life. And some gun range visits!

 

[One Ping Only]

Sorry. maybe I shouldn't have said anything about that. We ALL have our challenges, don't we?

 

[Bongo Lewi]

Guests start wearing on me after a couple of days.

Nice to see you. And nice to see you leaving. That's my motto.

 

[Alex]

Self-cleaning piston my a$$! This is after using an electric drill to open up the ring of gas ports. The bottom 3 were so badly clogged with lead I had to guess where to start drilling, it was a uniform blob in that area. Maybe this was what caused the stovepipes in that last class?

Have you shot yours yet?

 

[One Ping Only]

Please re-ask me in a week from now, sir. Good to read ya, Alex!! I'll have to keep tabs on mine.

 

[One Ping Only]

I thought the Panzer was surprisingly well built. I ended up putting around 30 mixed varieties of shells thru it. Ate them all without complaint. I didnt pattern it but assume it's going to be similar to the M4. It's a M4 clone. It even looked like the Benelli.

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For the price of this 'Turknelli" you can't beat it. I read all the parts are Benelli compatible, so if you wanted to upgrade or add some M4 specific accessories they fit. It doesnt have the fit and finish of the M4 or the Benelli cachet, but having an almost identical twin has got me interested. I wouldn't worry about tossing it into my truck or SxS.

My wife wants her own shotty. I may get her one of these and tart it up with a few internal improvements (real benelli parts, o-rings, etc). Very interested.