Top Benelli M4 Questions Answered (922r Compliance and More)

[@FreedomFighterTactical]

Here is the address to the ATF for your 922(r) letters: Chief, Firearms Technology Branch Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Firearms Technology Branch 244 Needy Road Martinsburg, WV 25401

[@chrisarnold769]

My benelli M4 doesn't cycle target loads well. Lots of FTF.

[@chrisarnold769]

Dumb... Make the tube 1 cm longer. Or don't and we'll use one that does.

[@FreedomFighterTactical]

Maybe you should contact Benelli and tell them that it’s dumb that the length they choose to make their standard length tubes is 1 cm short for you. Our tube is an exact replica of their tube, at least dimensionally. But you’re welcome to find the tube out there that is 1 cm longer.

[@semperfortisjiujitsu]

Great information! I ordered a steel 7 round magazine tube and Wolf spring from you that arrived Saturday. After watching this video and your reasoning for 922r compliance I went ahead and ordered the magazine follower and Mesa Tactical truckee forend. I really appreciate the information that you provide. I will keep buying from you, because you care enough to provide videos like these to help your customers make good informed decisions. Plus you are well known for making and selling quality Benelli aftermarket parts.

[@biggreenangryman1904]

The type of police officer that takes the time to interrogate a random person over the hardware in an otherwise legal gun is not the type of officer that deserves any respect from the gun community

[@dougwilliams44]

You should see what they deal with during the rest if their weekly schedule.

[@gordylillyhamerstockjenson2470]

@@dougwilliams44I could only imagine however does that justify borderline harassment of a legal firearm owner? I’m new to guns and this hobby I shouldn’t have to worry if changing my slide release button on my shotgun is 922 compliant. Meanwhile they’re letting fentanyl in the country

[@dallasevans6477]

It's rad that there's one company that completely obsesses over this weapon system

[@FreedomFighterTactical]

This comment made my day a couple of weeks ago and still warms my heart today - I love what I do and appreciate when my passion helps others

[@KLP368]

@@FreedomFighterTactical Yeah it is rad. I just bought a new H20 M4 model and im glad i found this channel. So helpful.

[@Chayonray]

Just bought an M4 with the non-pistol grip stock, still haven't shot it yet. I've been researching potential upgrades in parallel to shooting as is. I truly enjoyed your perspective concerning 922(r) compliance as well as your honest opinion of reasonable and practical overall upgrades. You've gave me much to consider. Thank you sir!

[@tacticoolcoalminer8853]

I bought a benelli m4 military and law enforcement model form a gun store a while back love it.

[@frankrizzo5491]

Tacticool coal miner - did u buy with the collapsible stock ? Did u have to submit an ATF letter? Want to gift one but unsure about the legality Thanks

[@cg6064]

I love your tutorials I just got my m4 and I have gone on your site and begun to order and upgrade my m4. Thanks and I will keep watching your videos. I love your site, and the smoothness of your site.

[@FreedomFighterTactical]

Glad you like them!

[@elevat3d153]

Talked to you on the phone recently. Very very helpful information. I really appreciate you doing what you're doing

[@FreedomFighterTactical]

I love helping the Benelli crowd out and getting to know and help people that call. Thanks for the kind words 👊🏻

[@jbeckerm1]

Great video, and unfortunately highlighted a mistake I made. When I purchased my M4 I had a choice of one with the butt stock, or one with the skeletal stock for $100 more. Assuming the skeletal stock was collapsable, I went that route, only to find out when I got home it doesn’t collapse more than 1/4”. New buyers beware, skeletal does not mean collapsable.

[@dperk001]

Just got my Benelli M4 LE version, Ordered the trigger kit and the bolt release button and few other things

[@garrettgutierrez2677]

Awesome video. I just bought my M4 a week ago (still getting the background check done, wanted something good for defense in these uncertain times) and already plan on basically cleaning out your inventory next paycheck.

[@FreedomFighterTactical]

Garrett: very happy to have you with us - please let us know if you have any questions 👊🏻🇺🇸

[@JFP69]

Outstanding source of information for the worlds best shotgun. Thank you.

[@FreedomFighterTactical]

Thank you!

[@deputydog5261]

Have your tube and it looks and works great. I have never been able to cycle anything except full weight full power high brass loads, it runs those without fail.

[@Alan_1]

Helm! Very informative video...thanks. And thanks for taking my call tonight about your FCG.

[@dougwilliams44]

You're The Man! Absolutely Love your "Trigger, HAMMER and Disconnector" packages! And made in USA.🇺🇸 I was about to order another package of just the springs, but got seriously lucky, and found mine. Can you make the "HAMMER SPRING CAP" avalable? It'll get equally as lost, even WITH a floor of white sheets! 👍🏼😉

[@Happyorigins]

Is the Winchester. Super X 2 3/4 shell , 1290 FPS , 8 ok for target shooting and breaking in my new Benelli M1014

[@comcastjohn]

I like how you speak your and being just straight up.

[@FreedomFighterTactical]

That’s how I roll 👊🏻 thanks for watching and for the feedback

[@Spanishfutbol2010]

These things are fun. The Marine MPs always let Doc here shoot em whenever we’re at the range back when I was active

[@lazarusvillagomez]

Thanks for the info, getting a Benelli M4 soon!

[@FreedomFighterTactical]

Dude, that's awesome! 👊🏻

[@valentinoserrano393]

Got mine today 🍻

[@trifeali9178]

idk if it's a slim chance but have you guys at FFT thought about making a collapsible Stock and Tube?

[@FranciscoHugoGarcia]

2 3/4 or 3 in is the length of EXPENDED shell. So some are shorter some are longer there is no standard for unfired ammo.

[@Omnivorous1One]

If you want to use the OEM non pistol grip stock do you still have to use 4 US made parts or would that Stock make it 3 US made parts needed to use the 7 round magazine tube & be 922(r) compliant?

[@FreedomFighterTactical]

The only thing that changes it from 3 to 4 is the collapsible stock.

[@JohnDoe-zg6fn]

Who upholds 922(r)? If, hypothetically, I was out shooting with my son and I had the extended mag tube and collapsible stock with no other upgrades on my M4 and the police roll by, do they have the authority to confiscate my firearm and strip it to see if all the parts are compliant? Even if they do strip it and say I do have the trigger kit with the 3 parts, are each part individually marked or stamped saying, "Made in the USA"? Even if they had a resonable suspicion, wouldn't they need a warrant to take your property in order to take it apart to see? If you are compliant, do you need to carry the receipts with you of all the parts that are compliant in order to prove that it is compliant? Seems very confusing to me on how this is upheld.

[@dougwilliams44]

YES THEY DO. Or, Assume that they WILL! I learned the hard way, while out shooting my GSG MP-38. EVEN WITH the $200 Stamp in the gun's CASE! Officer's PROBABLE CAUSE, was "I KNOW I saw a WW2 German Mp-38"! Of course I was not charged in the end. (This is in Missouri!) One of the currently most 2A loving states within the "Lower 48". Luckily I also? Had my LAST NAME laser engraved on the magwell... 🇺🇸🦈

[@comcastjohn]

Sir, I looked at GG&G’s website. The only enhanced bolt releases they have are for the M1, M2, M3 and the M3 Super 90. Nothing for the M4. I just purchased my M4 last Friday and picked her up today and I am stoked! I have wanted one for the longest time. The only other shotgun that I owned was when I was a kid, a .410 bolt action 5 round mag fed shotgun. Thank you very much for this video as I have learned so much and look forward to checking out your sight and doing business with you. I will also be checking out your past videos. Thanks again and have a blessed day and weekend when it comes around. 👍

[@FreedomFighterTactical]

The same one is used on the M4

[@comcastjohn]

@@FreedomFighterTactical I just bought 3 items only because the others were sold out or on extreme back order. I ordered under Johnnie Adams. Thank you for the update videos!

[@gatorpython]

Can you add a +2 to the 7rd magazine tube

[@kpcsr415]

Unfortunately, it isn’t possible.

[@valentinoserrano393]

Ghost load and have 7 rounds 5 in tube and 2 ghost load

[@shojus]

If cops didn't enforce unconstitutional edicts than I may respect them more, but when they are arresting people for trying to feed their families than I couldn't care less about them! I am prior military and have respect for any law enforcement officer that goes against unconstitutional laws and isn't a tyrant. And as far as guns looking cool, I think that's why most people buy the majority of your parts, as well as function.

[@muskylounge]

So essentially the trigger and follower together count as 4 parts?

[@RyanBuckley-g4n]

I don’t want to change my stock or trigger but I want to get the 7 round tube. What parts would you recommend?

[@VictorSilva-rq4kz]

Isn't 922(r) more of a control on importers and businesses selling the m4 than a single consumer? Is there any known case of a prosecutor going after an owner of a non-compliant m4 that used it during a home invasion situation?

[@JohnDoe-zg6fn]

Yeah see I had the same question. So who upholds this law? How does average Joe Police officer determine if the gun is not in compliance? If I am out shooting, any cop can come and question me simply because I have a Benelli M4? Then what? He can take it from me because I can't prove it is in compliance? I find this all very hard to understand how they would uphold this law.

[@gitarman666]

M1014 and rifled slugs? Considering the permanent modified barrel, If so can you recommend best velocity and weight manufacturer? Thank you for your expertise

[@MC-je7qm]

I'm a little surprised you hate on the collapsible stock, I use the middle position and get a good weld. I live in a state the permits the use of a collapsible on a semiautomatic. I do prefer the field/Montecarlo style stock though. Great video!

[@FreedomFighterTactical]

Yeah, I've never been a big fan of the C-stock on ANY gun. I *hated* the Knoxx stock on the Remington. They look cool, but functionally I much prefer the standard pistol grip stock, and the Mesa one at that when available. Thanks for watching and providing feedback 👊🏻

[@davidkay7389]

Thanks good info

[@FreedomFighterTactical]

You’re welcome

[@blkcat954]

Hey I'm interested in a new mount for a light or a laser also in the market for a good optic as well as a new stock as well as a larger magwel

[@DarkSideOfTheGame22]

Good videos keep it up 👍 well I’m looking to get a M4 I have found 2 where I live here in Van Nuys CA one is all black they want $2200 and other one titanium color $2500 both are with pistol grip the one with the titanium color is that the H20 I’m not sure if you could help that would be awesome and when I do get the gun can I come over to buy the parts that your selling in person instead of waiting for shipment thanks in advance

[@FreedomFighterTactical]

Good luck with your gun - however, we are strictly mail order only.

[@deathbymazda]

My M4 doesn’t cycle Clever Competition loads. They’re 1150 - 2&3/4 - 7/8 - 7&1/2

[@locash7517]

Any advice on making the berretta 1301 tactical 922r compliant ?

[@FreedomFighterTactical]

I don't know anything about that gun. You could write a letter to the ATF to get an answer. The address is on my website.

[@robertpimpo4698]

Before I buy a benneli m4 in your profesional opinion is it the best tactical shotgun out there

[@FreedomFighterTactical]

Yes, of course!

[@robertpimpo4698]

@@FreedomFighterTactical thank you

[@stevensrspcplusmc]

Look at the work the Marine corps did in their testing, it tells you everything

[@gatorpython]

That's the truth with my Benelli M4 federal 00 le only fits 4 but regular federal 00 all 5 fit

[@bigdingus7915]

Anybody know what the list is for the beretta 1301?

[@thecomplimentkid8101]

I want to buy this shotgun and add the titanium tube kit what else would I have to change out to make it 922(r) complaint

[@FreedomFighterTactical]

I have a page on the website with videos and all the information you need. See top menu where it says 922r.

[@JohnDoe-zg6fn]

Did you watch the video bruh lol. He goes over in length what needs to be done.

[@diocleciodamiao378]

in your opinion this is the best shotgun 12 there is, or there are other better?

[@FreedomFighterTactical]

This is it...

[@valentinoserrano393]

John Wick will say yes!

[@LJROD-zg1ch]

Can you please provide the ATF address?

[@FreedomFighterTactical]

Yes, sorry I forgot - Chief, Firearms Technology Branch Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Firearms Technology Branch 244 Needy Road Martinsburg, WV 25401

[@distinctacumen]

Video needs to be more to the point. Too long, i felt as though you were venting at me instead of guiding me

[@FreedomFighterTactical]

Point taken. Thank you for your feedback 👊🏻

[@whitey4311]

I found the LEO designated 11710 brand new from an FFL and got that. I did not want the pistol grip and got the field stock. I just learned about the 922r and I am in the USPSA game so I asked around. As I understand it this is a non issue so I am not sure why this appears to be such a talked about concern but it seems to be coming from you guys mostly. I dont know how to sound like a dick in saying that but please understand that is not my intention. The bigger issue I have learned is that here in Cali a shotgun can't have more than 2 evil features. So in my experience so far, 2 FFL's I am currently dealing with to purchase have no issue with this, and its chalked up to importation laws not ownership laws.

[@FreedomFighterTactical]

Brian: So glad you responded, and you weren't being a dick. I wouldn't think that at all. That being said, I'm going to address your comments directly and with honesty, so please don't think I'm being a dick about it - because I'm not. I'll start with saying that I couldn't care less if anyone observes 922(r) or not. It's none of my business, and quite frankly, I just don't care. Just like I don't care if someone speeds down the freeway. That's their prerogative and they are free to conduct themselves the way they want and pay any consequences that could come about from their decision. That being said, I provide a service - that being to put premium aftermarket shotgun parts in the hands of people who desire them. When I started FFT, there was no phone number on the website. I had email only. For two years I was hammered with emails from people about 922(r). Their curiosity and their questions didn't start with me - they learned about it somewhere else and they came to me for answers on parts they were considering buying from me - parts, mind you, that could put someone in potential legal jeopardy if configured improperly. I was getting 8 to 10 emails per day, and it was hard to help people in email, so I added the phone number. The inquiries increased - and this was at a time when I had no videos out explaining it, and no page on the website explaining it. So it wasn't 'coming from [me] mostly as you stated. In fact, I wasn't talking about it at all in the public - only to people who were asking privately. After years of that, I decided to try to help people more and to become a resource to explain it to them. I mean, I had a choice: Explain it to everyone so they have an opportunity to make an educated decision about the law and whether or not they wanted to comply with it, or say nothing, only help those who ask for the help, and let the other people who know nothing about the law buy parts that potentially make them felons, and to which they don't even know they're committing a felony. I decided to inform everyone so they could make an educated decision about what to do. That's part of the service I provide, and I've been providing it long before others started providing it - and there are others providing it - it isn't just me at FFT. So you asked around and the general consensus is that it's a non-issue. You mentioned some of who you asked around about it were two FFLs. To be quite honest, none of that matters. None of their opinions matter - at all. The only opinions that are going to matter are that of a prosecuting attorney and a judge or jury. That's it. What also could matter is if you had a personalized letter from the ATF telling you that you could build the gun a certain way, but that way ended up being illegal. What prosecutor or judge/jury could come after you for complying with what the ATF said? But if you were ever prosecuted on this, try telling a prosecutor or a judge that you 'asked around' and the 'general consensus as you understand it is that it's a non-issue.' Think they're going to look at you and say 'Well, Hell. He asked around. Some FFL told him it's okay along with a few other gun guys, so let's drop all charges.' Not a chance. In fact, the odds are high that by pointing to the FFL or to 'other guys' in the gun community that you built the gun as they thought and told you would be legal, most likely you just pled guilty without even realizing it. It's like guys that get caught speeding - they admit in court that they were driving 85 and then follow it up with 'I was going the speed of traffic.' The gavel goes down and they're guilty as charged by admission. Their face is in shock and they didn't even realize they just admitted guilt. Nothing else needs to even be said the judge wants to move on to the next case. Another thing - in California we're dealing with federal law in regards to 922(r) and in California we are dealing with state law with the State of California Assault Weapons Ban. Your last two sentences seem to commingle state and federal law and include quite a misunderstanding of California law, or so it appears, so I'm not going to go there since I'm not quite sure what you said. To end this response, let me be clear - I think it's a bullshit law (actually, a group of laws, statutes, and directives from the ATF), and it's written very poorly and is very vague and ambiguous. Additionally, a large percentage of law enforcement has never heard of it, would never hear of it, and wouldn't care about it. However, a substantial percentage of law enforcement DOES know about it, HAS heard of it, and CARES about it, and WOULD prosecute a violation of it. Odds are high you're already in trouble for other things, and 922(r) is just additional charges - but still - there are plenty of shitbag prosecutors who hate the gun culture and would love to make hay out of something like this. Worth the risk, particularly in California? For me, not a chance.

[@whitey4311]

@@FreedomFighterTactical I appreciate all that and in the end I placed an order on your site lol. For those that might read this I think maybe I can bring some ignorance to the table that is overlooked. In my understanding of the 922r what I purchased was just fine being it came configured for LEO and is 7+1 but none of that was done by me, this is easy to prove since I have the purchase order etc. What happened in my situation is I wanted to add an optic and now that the gun is here and ready to DROS realized something. I am going to want an adjustable comb for a good cheek weld to fit me better. This is where I think if I am understanding this crap correctly it becomes an issue modifying anything on this gun. My cop buddy is currently talking to atf to get some info because he has not heard about this either. But, like you said that is not going to protect someone regardless of his conclusion. I reached out to another uspsa shooter after our conversation and he laughed with a confirmation this is real but he also doesn't understand it as well as you do. So, in the end I gave you a call and am appreciative for what you are doing and I understand it a little better. For those reading any of this I will put it as simple as I can from an ignorance stand point. Upgrade the stock to something better like mesa tactical Urbino and you now have a problem with 922r. You are now almost there in terms of not having a problem so spend the $100 and get new hand guards and mag follower for your 3 total parts to be done with all this nonsense. I ended up buying a couple more goodies I couldn't resist and will have a cool setup when it is done. Thanks again for your reply and help, I look forward to my parts arriving.

[@FreedomFighterTactical]

Brian: Just to be clear - adding the Mesa Stock does not trigger 922(r) with the Benelli shotgun. The ONLY things you can add to the Benelli M4 that trigger 922(r) is to add either or both of the collapsible stock and any tube that increases capacity over 5 rounds. Nothing else you do to this gun triggers 922(r). The Mesa stock actually counts as a 922(r) part because it's on the ATF parts list and it's American made.

[@whitey4311]

Freedom Fighter Tactical, LLC I’m using what I learned to help others that I know. It’s the capacity altering that starts this issue and you have the work around parts to correct it, plain and simple. Another good point I just learned from your email is that the h2o is not exempt from this despite what’s floating around on the net. After annoying the shit out of you I realized this is simple and annoying. Just follow your mathematics on this based on which benelli you have and be done with all this. Or call it all stupid and roll the dice. I spent more than I wanted in money and pressed your patience only to end where I could have started, minus the frustration. I hope others follow this advice and I thank you for your help. I hope I’ll love all my incoming parts and they work well.

[@amandeepj33]

Hey FFT, the M4 is a legal gun in Canada, the biggest law is shell capacity, can you please provide canadian advice, i do not have enough money for an attorney, but i will do my own legal research

[@FreedomFighterTactical]

I know nothing about Canadian law. Sorry.

[@nightfeather9409]

Provided it has a barrel plug in it while hunting (to restrict it to 2 shells plus 1 in the chamber), otherwise there's no real limit on it, provided the shotgun has been made for it. Some .22s have larger magazines, but I've never seen or even heard of one in Canada.

[@plbwiki768]

Buy it new? where can I buy one. There are no M4s available for sale in the entire state of Virginia.

[@FreedomFighterTactical]

People are finding them. Perhaps Gunbroker.

[@valmdziagwa]

I was able to buy an M4 on gun brokers just two weeks ago

[@trifeali9178]

Buds Guns has them for $2400 gunbroker you're gonna be closer to $3k

[@rickhunter6513]

There are a bunch now. Unfortunately due to the COVID, riots and election results, they are even more overpriced than ever. If Biden bans imports, they could be gone and this might be the last chance to grab one despite the price

[@harrywrigleyjr2634]

Gun Prime 1,649 ready to ship just got one

[@yunassaxer7119]

he was busy with anther things!

[@rmm350z]

Ummm my unsolicited opinion is if it’s legal and you think it looks cool you’ll love it sorry CA

[@GEN206]

look like your bolt release is failing

[@FreedomFighterTactical]

I may or may not have mentioned it in the video, but that’s a spec button made out of a weak resin - it was a model, not a real part

[@dp1643]

I love your informative videos but every time I hear you say “okay” I think of that character on South Park...you say it every other sentence...okay? I’m only being half-serious and only want you and your channel to be successful. I do know people who will get really annoyed by it and just want to provide some constructive criticism to make your videos better!

[@FreedomFighterTactical]

Never seen South Park - but I get it - I’m working on um and uh first and if I can ever eliminate that I’ll move on to okay 🤣👊🏻👍🏻 thanks for the constructive criticism I do indeed appreciate it

[@dp1643]

Freedom Fighter Tactical, LLC 👏👏👏👏

[@Konstantinos340]

clean your guns after every time you use them.

[@youtoldharpotobeatme5023]

Would extending the shell tube on the Benelli Supernova from 4 to 6 require one to change out 3 Italian made parts? Thanks. If so do you sell parts for the Supernova? Thanks again.

[@FreedomFighterTactical]

I don’t have 922r info for the Supernova. We have some parts for that gun but not many - see the website