Benelli M3 Law Enforcement Shotgun: The Italian Convertible

Today, we take a look at the Italian Benelli M3 Super 90 12 gauge shotgun. This is the Law Enforcement (LE) version, with extended 7+1 magazine tube and 5 position collapsible/adjustable buttstock. The M3 is a 'convertible' shotgun, meaning it can operate as both a traditional pump-action, as well as a self-loading semi-automatic.
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[@Bubnazty]

The M3 is a classic that gets looked over a lot. I have a HK import one with the fixed stock. The convertible mechanism is super cool. If I had to pick though the M4 is much more fun to shoot. The M3 is a pretty light gun with full power 12ga, mine is pretty punishing on the shoulder lol. I'll have to try it with mini shells next time. Thanks for the idea Misha!

[@mr.lovell3645]

This is so badass!!! I have wanted one for soooo long!!

[@tnh723]

I've had the Benelli M3T, the top folder, for nearly 10 years. Its my very first firearm and have loved it since day one. Its so darn hard to see videos on this shotgun so I'm super glad you making this video. Can you make some demo shooting videos CQB style or just going nuts at the range? cheers dude

[@Weptek911]

I just picked up an H&K marked M3 with the top folding stock. Having owned a lightweight M1 Super 90 I’m a little disappointed in how front heavy the pump action makes it. I did come here to learn how it runs, so thank you!

[@Steve15604]

Nice video Misha, love my M-1 Super 90!

I just bought the Benelli M3 super 90 with the cool top folding stock / carry handle and the sights on the barrel. Very nice shotgun.

[@KingJordan355]

How much did you pay?

@@KingJordan355 7000 sek

[@bobinch4858]

I come visit your channel when I need to relax. I love your channel! Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

[@madbomer72]

I trust mishas word fully and I bought one just a few minutes ago 🤟🏼 love ya brother man

[@TheSixpkAmerican]

I have one.. love it. 550 in 1999 from Italy when stationed there

[@anthonyreddy2834]

I had one with the fold over top stock, impractical but Cool looking. My favorite shotgun still too this day Wish I never Sold it😫 If I came across one at a decent price I would jump on it. Great review thanks!

[@taylormiller6903]

By Far my favorite shotgun of all time

[@delsr93]

Love the videos misha!

[@adamarens3520]

In Boy Scouts I took the shotgun merit badge one summer at camp( Camp Constantin on Possum Kingdom lake back in the mid nineties). We didn’t use 12 gauge training loads, we used a break over 20 gauge for the trap shooting portion, which made sense. Wonderful memories!

[@ademes889]

Thanks for the video I never knew this type of shotgun existed until today. I think it’s a excellent tool for law enforcement being so versatile and reliable I assume in pump mode . Great video and content as always. Can you one day make a video of your shop ? I know that’s not your style but maybe you can go into some detail about certain items

[@minnesotanice369]

Awesome video brother

[@jeremiahakerman7333]

The Resident Evil 3 remake brought me here, but I'll admit the Benelli M3 is one awesome shotgun. Would love to buy one, but they're mighty pricey.

[@jeramyw]

First. Also, one of my favorite shotguns, along with the 870 and aa12

[@misha5670]

Happy to hear its one of your favorites, cheers

[@jeramyw]

@@misha5670 Thanks Misha. You are one of favorite guntubers aswell, because you're a wealth of knowledge. Sadly, you have nowhere near the subscribers that you should. Also, when I can afford a vz58 and Benelli m3, I will get them through you

[@ulflyng]

@@jeramyw two very underrated guns!

[@jeramyw]

@@ulflyng Underrated yet versatile weapons they are. Yoda moment. Once you modernize a vz58 it can't be beat. Modern features like a m4 style tube stock adapter, heat shield, bolt release, ambidextrous mag release, would be very beneficial. I'd love if an m4 stock/grip adapter would be made for Benellis

[@petergagnon6851]

Benelli M-4 , Remington 870 Wingmaster 18" police and last but not least Ithaca model 37 18" police (no disconnect) :-)

[@hunterphille1280]

I'm late to the party here. I've owned a m3 super 90 for almost 5 years and in my opinion, it's the best shotgun available

[@servicerifle16]

Ah the M3, like a SPAS12 but better, though doesn't beat the SPAS12 in cool factor.

[@tatemushroom1002]

jams12

[@gameragodzilla]

@@tatemushroom1002 SPAS-12 is reliable with the loads it was designed for.

[@irafowlerjr.7492]

great info, thanks

[@jmartin9059]

*OTHER owners of this M3 Benelli report that the super short shells tend to DOUBLE FEED from the magazine tube and jam up.... with two per cycle found on the shell lifter. Standard length shells perform as one might expect.*

[@elitefish1582]

Where can you find one of these?

[@matt4952]

Thank you for the video, Misha. The M3 seems very impressive and I would like to think it should be more popular than it currently is. Would you have any thoughts on why this shotgun or even the convertible pump/auto concept seems rare in the US? Thank you, again!

[@stantinoskon3556]

The favourite shotgun of CounterStrike💥💥💥

[@og7heads]

The stock gets that short to accommodate shouldering it with a plate.

[@thenewarguy7712]

I have the M4 in FDE with collapsible stock and 922R Compliance. I want this M3 for my collection, but I’m not LE. How can I get one? Is it illegal to ask a LE friend to buy one and sell it back to me?

[@Native_love]

Awesome!

[@itsnodawayitustabe5654]

Less flamboyant SPAS12 that actually works

[@MishacoOBA]

Flamboyant SPAS12 would be a good KZbin username

[@misha5670]

Or a great name for a LGBT punk-rock band.

[@romeo_alpha0176]

Benelli M3 Thuper 90, lmao

[@bennettfender1546]

Itsnodawayitustabe maybe Muldoon would've survived in Jurassic Park had he used this gun instead of the Spas - 12 XD.

[@trents.b6903]

I only found extension tubes for m4. Still hunting for m3.

[@woodchuckcider1]

I've always wanted a LE M3, but every website that ever sold the LE version only sold to qualified LEO's and agencies. Is Benelli starting to ease off on that? I always found Benelli as a company annoying in that regard.

[@Pete-qt9bg]

The first thing I did to mne is put reg. stock on it Hate pistol grips

[@thatliberalwithagun3122]

Do you by chance know exactly where i can get the recoil tube for the collapsible stock? I just got the stock and the pistol grip but Benelli and Midwestgunworks are each giving me different answers on which 5 position recoil tube i need for the M3 with the collapsible stock.

[@matteograssi5898]

Classic Pasta shooter

[@gtscc9977]

where can I find the 3 shell extension tube for the M3!!! I Cant find it anywhere its so frustrating, someone helpp please!!!

[@brandonchandler9032]

Where's your store? I'm in SC do you have them in stock or could you get them?

[@Francesco-te1df]

hi the front Sight can i change it? or it is fixed? thanks

[@wisco_guy]

Great vid! How does it compare to the Beretta 1301 Tactical LE(I own one)? Other than the convertible feature of the M3, they seem identical.

[@MinhVu-in9iz]

This benelli m3 is an inertia driven shotgun while the beretta 1301 is gas driven! They both feel different but both are a great choice!!

[@dangerousfreedom4965]

Currant cost?

[@ulflyng]

Wonder what the lifetime of the springs in the recoil driven action is?

[@tomlee2481]

Feel like its a long time. I think hickok has had his m1 since the 80s and only now is having problems with it cycling. I heard him say he needs new springs in it and it should run fine again. I read off some forum of a guy that had his since the 90s and he shot about 100,000 shells through it. He sent it to benelli who replaced the springs and barrel extension and it runs fine again.

[@ulflyng]

@@tomlee2481 valuable! Thx. Looking for an semi with high durability. Rem 1100 seems like that in materials, but the gas rings break down w age. Recoil operated has their springs etc etc. Wonder if the solution is an old mint condition Itacha 37/Rem 870(with non-MIM parts) 🤔

[@tomlee2481]

@@ulflyng np! Thing is with semi auto shotguns, all of there small parts will break eventually, but think of it being like a ar which after so many rounds needs a new bolt and barrel extension etc. 1100s are good but the new remington is iffy. If youre interested, ive been trying to get rid of my benelli m2 7+1 le tactical. Its brand new and never been shot. Holler if your interested. Take a look at a versa max and also the fn slp tact, i heard both of those are good

[@ulflyng]

@@tomlee2481 O' buddy, I'd love to trade. But i'm on "the other side of the pond". Hope you have luck and high price. Things are diff to get here. Rem 870 worn in, non-MIM seems the way. Can still be had here. Stick with your 2A! Democracy's dying here due to influx of non-democratic ppl from south and south-east. And in your place, to influx of ppl w tradition of voting "left"/"No 2A->less power to resist break down of Bill Of Rights . Big scam -> world government seems on the way. Hope you can deal with my gloominess. 'Cause there's always a way 👍

[@tomlee2481]

@@ulflyng thanks for the support from across the pond. I wont ever stand for our rights being taken away. Hopefully ppl like us all across the world will be able to make it see our way one day. Best of luck finding that 870! Thanks again!

[@xXiiMaGeZzXx]

Dude looks like fbi secret agent

[@misha5670]

Commenter needs to watch the intro video me thinks.

[@brandonchandler9032]

I'd like one of these but to my understanding they won't sell this LE version to you if you're just a average everyday citizen.

[@DrQuagmire1]

I don't know man, I bought myself a version of the Benelli M2 that was the LE version that comes with the full 8-round capacity, and i'm just an average everyday citizen!!! so it is indeed possible to get an LE version of these Benelli shotguns, it just depends on where one lives, and if your local gun shop is willing to sell one to you if it's in stock.

[@brandonchandler9032]

What do they run price wise?

[@mfattomica3196]

i would love to get my hands on one, but due to the laws its banned where i am located.

[@Galil_Ace]

I want one so bad

[@Galil_Ace]

Yep just got one

[@MishacoOBA]

Lol

[@greentea1941]

3:29

[@gonzo38pp53]

Body armor

[@williamdavenport2389]

😎

[@nonjaninja4904]

Too bad it can't run 3.5" shells too.

[@sammythedwarf]

Mishaco very uncool about the "tactical midget" comment. You should know better. Please email me privately.

[@misha5670]

You could tell me you're 6 ft tall, and I'd 100% believe you. Not sure if you are just messing around or if you are sensitive. If you are, i can understand. When i was young, it really pissed me off when the other kids called me blind. Not sure why? since um yeah I was and am blind, but It did upset me. Kids are often not logical like that. I've also known several recently blinded people who were understandably hurt & anger. That's something that those w/o any kind of disability really just can't understand, just how much anger and bitterness builds up inside. It can be hard to deal with, oh this I know for sure. Over the years, I've grown a thick skin I suppose. Heck, i even make jokes on myself in just about every video. Not sure how to e-mail you? but please, feel free to e-mail me: [e-mail]. Happy to chat anytime, cheers.

[@uncledoc9785]

I luv the shotgun. But I hate law enforcement