{"id":148350,"date":"2021-08-01T15:32:47","date_gmt":"2021-08-01T19:32:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=148350"},"modified":"2021-08-01T15:32:47","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T17:47:36","slug":"the-benelli-m4-gas-operated-goodness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/the-benelli-m4-gas-operated-goodness\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benelli M4: Gas Operated Goodness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When the Marines were tasked with finding the next joint service shotgun, they knew they had to make the right choice. Rarely do Marines have the opportunity to steer weapon selection for the entire military, and their reputation was on the line. Over two decades later, it&#8217;s safe to say they made the right choice with the Benelli M4. Of course, the Benelli M4 became the M1014 Joint Service Shotgun in military parlance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Benelli M4 represented a departure for both Benelli and the armed forces. The military wanted a semi-auto combat shotgun, which would make the Benelli M4 the first of its kind for general military issue. Benelli had previously utilized inertia guns with the M1 through M3 guns, and the M4 would be their first gas-operated gun.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inside the Benelli M4&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>That gas system is unique to Benelli and is what Benelli calls the ARGO system. ARGO stands for auto regulating gas-operated system. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benelliusa.com\/resources\/argo?utm_source=GunsAmerica\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-benelli-m4-gas-operated-goodness\" title=\"The Benelli M4: Gas Operated Goodness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ARGO<\/a> system utilized twin pistons to drive the bolt rearwards and operate the gun. This makes the Benelli M4 a short-stroke gas piston gun. Benelli placed the gas port just forward of the chamber to capture the hotter and cleaner gasses and to better operate the gun.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"488\" title=\"The Benelli M4: Gas Operated Goodness\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/0726211613c-1024x488.jpg\" alt=\"The Benelli M4: Gas Operated Goodness\" class=\"wp-image-148329\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The ARGO system eliminates any action bars or linkages. It&#8217;s a pure and downright beautiful gas-operated system. Benelli has since adapted the system to big game rifles to deliver the same reliability and lightweight design to rifle cartridges.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously, when the Marine Corps wanted a semi-auto combat shotgun, they wanted it to be reliable, and this ARGO system was developed specifically for this task. The original inertia Benellis are great, but when you add weight to the gun, you can affect their reliability. Gas-operated guns have no such issue, and you can add optics, lights, and more, and the gun will run.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">922R Sucks&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gun laws suck, and as such, the Benelli M4 has to be imported in a neutered configuration. This includes a limited five rounds tube and a fixed stock. To restore the Benelli M4 to its natural beauty, I had to install four specific US Made parts. I went through <a href=\"https:\/\/freedomfightertactical.com\/collections\/m4?utm_source=GunsAmerica\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-benelli-m4-gas-operated-goodness\" title=\"The Benelli M4: Gas Operated Goodness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Freedom Fighter Tactical<\/a>, a company that specializes in US-made parts for the Benelli series shotguns.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"488\" title=\"The Benelli M4: Gas Operated Goodness\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/0726211612_HDR-1024x488.jpg\" alt=\"The Benelli M4: Gas Operated Goodness\" class=\"wp-image-148333\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I installed a 7 round tube, a Mesa Tactical handguard, a US Made hammer, and a follower. Four parts allowed me to turn the Benelli M4 into a proper tactical shotgun. This includes the famed collapsing stock as seen on military-issue M1014 shotguns.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"483\" title=\"The Benelli M4: Gas Operated Goodness\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/0726211613a-scaled-e1627400260409-1024x483.jpg\" alt=\"The Benelli M4: Gas Operated Goodness\" class=\"wp-image-148331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/0726211613a-scaled-e1627400260409-1024x483.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/0726211613a-scaled-e1627400260409-400x189.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/0726211613a-scaled-e1627400260409-150x71.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/0726211613a-scaled-e1627400260409-768x362.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/0726211613a-scaled-e1627400260409.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On the Range With the Benelli M4&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The big thing about semi-auto shotguns is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aridusindustries.com\/products\/universal-quick-detach-carrier\/?utm_source=GunsAmerica\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-benelli-m4-gas-operated-goodness\" title=\"The Benelli M4: Gas Operated Goodness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reliability<\/a>. Lots of semi-auto shotguns have reliability issues, and that&#8217;s why pump shotguns have consistently been the go-to option for tactical shotguns. To test the Benelli&#8217;s reliability, I gathered a wide variety of ammo types and shoved them in my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rangeoften.com\/range-backpack\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-benelli-m4-gas-operated-goodness\" title=\"The Benelli M4: Gas Operated Goodness\">range backpack<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This includes high-powered birdshot in the 1,300 FPS category, standard el-cheapo Walmart Estate birdshot loads, as well as standard pressure buckshot, low recoil buckshot, and some low recoil slugs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"478\" title=\"The Benelli M4: Gas Operated Goodness\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/12488-1-e1627400363444-1024x478.jpg\" alt=\"The Benelli M4: Gas Operated Goodness\" class=\"wp-image-148337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/12488-1-e1627400363444-1024x478.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/12488-1-e1627400363444-400x187.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/12488-1-e1627400363444-150x70.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/12488-1-e1627400363444-768x359.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/12488-1-e1627400363444.jpg 1413w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I can&#8217;t say I was surprised when the Benelli M4 ate it all without complaint. The low recoil loads and cheap birdshot ran without any issue whatsoever, as did the standard buckshot and hot birdshot loads. It ate and ejected with a loud chunk after every round. I&#8217;ve fired over 1,500 rounds through the Benelli M4, and it only chokes on the lightest of loads.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just for fun, I tried specialized skeet and trap loads that move at a slow 950 feet per second. Even then, it would feed and eject without issue half the time or so. To put this into perspective, loads that move at right around 1,200 FPS are considered low recoil. These specialized trap loads are designed for guys hitting clay pigeons and firing hundreds of rounds in a match.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"581\" title=\"The Benelli M4: Gas Operated Goodness\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/8387-e1627400428272-1024x581.jpg\" alt=\"The Benelli M4: Gas Operated Goodness\" class=\"wp-image-148338\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Twelve gauge shotguns are known for their ferociousness on both sides of the gun, and many shy away due to the recoil they generate. The good news is that the Benelli M4 is a gas-operated gun. Gas-operated guns reduce recoil significantly and make even the fiercest loads feel tame.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stupid Easy To Control&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With standard buckshot, the Benelli M4 is stupid simple to control, and effective to utilize. Firing rapid double taps John Wick style is very easily achievable. Muzzle rise can be felt, but proper mitigation techniques tame it down a good bit. The fast-cycling action and reduced recoil make it way too much fun not to fire double taps or rapid strings of fire.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trigger is superbly crisp and better than any shotgun trigger has a need to be. It allows for nice tight slug groups, and when paired with the easily adjustable ghost ring iron sights, you can be rather accurate and precise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"488\" title=\"The Benelli M4: Gas Operated Goodness\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/0726211613b-1024x488.jpg\" alt=\"The Benelli M4: Gas Operated Goodness\" class=\"wp-image-148330\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The rear aperture is quite wide and allows for fast shooting and rapid target acquisition. An optic&#8217;s rail is included, but I&#8217;ve replaced it with a Sync mount from Scalarworks topped with a Holosun 507C that co-witnesses with the iron sights. The entire setup allows for a rapid firing and easy-to-control shotgun that spits lead out reliably and quickly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"488\" title=\"The Benelli M4: Gas Operated Goodness\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/0726211612-1024x488.jpg\" alt=\"The Benelli M4: Gas Operated Goodness\" class=\"wp-image-148332\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That adds up to the Benelli M4 being one of the most competent fighting shotguns on the planet. It&#8217;s perfect for police and military use and is a fearsome fighting shotgun for home defense. I have one complaint. The bolt release is superbly small and very annoying. It needs to be way bigger for rapid port reloads and reloads in general. It&#8217;s easy to see why the world&#8217;s finest fighting force chose the Benelli M4 when they needed a shotgun.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">***<a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/\" campaign=\"BuySellGA_Register\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">Buy and Sell on GunsAmerica!<\/a>***<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Benelli M4 being one of the most competent fighting shotguns on the planet. 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