Are These Benelli M4 Shotgun Upgrades Worth It?

Benelli M4 Shotgun Upgrades
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In this video, I'm sharing my love for the Benelli M4 shotgun and all the modifications and upgrades I've made to it. Although I appreciated its stock configuration, I had some exciting ideas in mind before I even purchased it.
So, I'll take you through everything I've done to make my shotgun better for me.
I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section.
What other modifications or upgrades do you think I should consider for my Benelli M4 shotgun?
Let's have a conversation about this fantastic firearm.
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[@randomlyentertaining8287]

"May I suggest the Benelli M4? Custom bolt carrier release and charging handle. Textured grips, should your hands get... wet. An Italian classic."

[@harwn999]

John wick 2… classic

[@justinperalta9165]

I need something robust precise

[@adamphelps1935]

Just finished watching all John wick 1-4 again today,I saw the top may I suggest and couldn’t see the rest but knew exactly what it was 🤣🙏😭

[@SparkyNexen]

Such a beautiful firearm, most definitely on my list of must haves.

[@ridgelineify]

Seems like the golden standard of semi-auto shotguns.

[@dwayneelizondomountaindewh6073]

@@ridgelineify that would be the M3

[@powerjackson22]

youre poor

[@saihemebillings2820]

@@dwayneelizondomountaindewh6073 no it’s the M4 hands down.

[@dwayneelizondomountaindewh6073]

@@saihemebillings2820 nope, the M3 is a much better platform.

[@terrybaird3122]

I paused this video, went to Gunbroker, found the M4 that I wanted, and bought it. This video just cost me 2K. It was not a total impulse buy though, I had been thinking about it, but it was this video that caused me to actually do it.

[@LosDoyerss]

Shoulda bought the Panzer M4 clone for 450 bucks.

[@stephenneimann7263]

@@LosDoyerss 4k rounds through mine, only hang ups were in the first 50 rounds. Now its flawless.

[@LosDoyerss]

@@stephenneimann7263 Nice. Mines on the way right now. Pick it up next week.

[@wvusmc]

What I carried in the Marines. A beautiful weapon.

[@clevernamehere7559]

I want an M4 very badly, these things are so slick. Looks like a very solid and dependable piece, optioned out the gun very nicely.

[@mgs_mgo_two]

It is a beautiful gun. Just got mine in January.

[@mattmontague2845]

Other than Baretta everything else is a Turkinelli

[@JohnDoeEagle1]

Benelli M4s are pretty common and are mass produced. What isn't common is the Benelli M3 select fire (semi auto/pump) which I have and it's featured in one of my videos. The M4 is only semi auto while the M3 can do both with the flick of the thumb on a selector switch. Don't expect to walk into a gun shop at any random day and walk out with one. It took me 5 years of looking before I located and bought mine.

[@clevernamehere7559]

@@JohnDoeEagle1 Maybe I might need to research some other makes and models.

[@MD-mm1zv]

Hope you're able to have one someday. Find a layaway plan, take it home slowly.

[@1truzilla458]

I've had my M4 for 2 years now. It's my primary go-to if ever (knock on wood) I have to defend my home. I can confirm everything he said is accurate. Everything from the 922r (which is stupid but if you want to be legal you have to follow it); to the tips for improving the overall feel. This is a high class weapon, I see why it was selected by military and police all over the world. Good video.

[@counterfeit4450]

How does this work for the Turkish clones? Do you have any idea?

[@shadowcastyt]

@@counterfeit4450 922r should also apply there as well since it’s an imported firearm that’s not a pistol

[@Justins1877]

Very nice, Colion. You forgot arguably the most important thing on a defense gun; a sling. A slinged long gun is a lot harder to try and take from someone than a non slinged LG. I run my M4 with, factory telescoping stock, RMR type 2, Tacord rail barrel clamp, S&J full size tube, Surefire X400, shot card, BFG sling, extended safety, bolt release and CH. Whala!

[@conservos2349]

Italians make good-looking shotguns for some reason. They don't completely give up the classic look, but they add a lot of cool features.

[@terrybaird3122]

Italians make a good looking everything.

[@innerlightfilms]

I was on the fence for so long with this gun and the 1301. I placed an order for the LTT 1301 and now I gotta wait 6-10 weeks for delivery.....I hope its worth it!

[@countryfirstusa9072]

You will love you it you be able to shoot cheap bird shot from out of the box. Something you can’t do with the M4. I have several hundred rounds on mine eats everything up no hick ups .. you trigger finger will not keep up with how fast the 1301 wants to go . Happy shooting

[@davidjones2581]

I like the 1301 better than the m4. Plus the 1301 is about 700 less

[@MrBixbySnyder]

Well worth the purchase, I love my 1301T. The best part with the LTT 1301s is that it has the whole Aridus Industries catalog on it!

[@torment12345]

@@davidjones2581 agreed. I got the LTT 1301 and felt it was easier to shoot and lighter

[@DayZeroFWD]

@garandthumb made me buy a Langdon Tactical 1301. It's his fault.

[@bestestusername]

That's a very nice shotty, as an Aussie I find as much as Americans can pretty much have whatever you want, you also have an amazing amount of small rules to make it difficult. I cannot get that shotgun as a semi auto but I can get various models as a straight pull. Adding the lights, sight etc is the fun part as I have a Bioto tactical coach SxS with a flashlight, red dot sight and shell holder on the stock which is a hoot to use.

[@TheUberLuber]

Don’t put a side-saddle. Use Velcro shotgun cards. When empty just pull off the old empty card and slap on a full card. You can keep several full cards on your kit.

[@gordonbush2054]

James reeves at tfbtv agrees

[@FL-Kman]

They fit in your AR chest rig too

[@troybingham6426]

I'm just trying to make that decision myself with my Mossberg 590. So velcro side carriers are better? (They just look so much cheaper to me..)

[@TheUberLuber]

@@troybingham6426 With extended use the shotgun cards do get worn, but they are inexpensive. I’ve trained with both and the cards are the way to go rather than having to continually replace individual rounds to the side saddle. With shotgun if you aren’t shooting you’re loading. In my opinion the cards make it easier to ‘feed the beast’. You can reload cards during a break in training.

[@troybingham6426]

@@TheUberLuber Thanks for the good advice. I'm always happy to spend less money, especially on a fundamentally superior item. I think I'll go with the velcro cards then. Much appreciated.

[@jadebrecks]

A suggestion if you want a color change but like the color black. I think it would look wicked in a camo pattern using flat, semi-gloss, and gloss black!

[@edmundscarborough2230]

Thanks for gun geeking out! Very funny!

[@THEmrtripled27]

Instead of a side saddle maybe look at using the esstac shotgun card that sticks in the side of the gun. May not look great but when you realize the esstac card fits into a 556 mag holder with retention, you can use ur AR plate carrier setup for your shotgun and not have to change anything. That’s how I did it at least. Just an idea.

[@wildyracing1]

I own a Benelli M4 since 2016. I shot over 1000 rounds through it and it is still absolutely stock, not counting the Holosun sight I mounted. IMO this is the best combat shotgun ever built and I believe it does not need any upgrades or tuning at all, so far that you can actually make the M4 worse by adding/removing original stuff. Edit: I forgot to state that I own the military factory configuration with the collapsible stock and full magazine tube, so I didn't have to add those to begin with.

[@josephramieri2256]

So smart! Leave it alone!! I've spent a fortune with this and that doodad and have ended up removing almost all of them!

[@CloudEcho]

then it is not 922 compliant

[@robertsmith9156]

Beautiful weapon. I have mine set up almost the same way. 7 rd tube, collapsible stock, titanium charging handle, EOTEC Holo sight, high vis follower, and I do ghost load for a total of 9. Great shotgun!!!

[@Dylan.More-Veiny]

Do you keep it stowed with one in the chamber?

[@robertsmith9156]

@@Dylan.More-Veiny I only load it with the ghost on the range. I have a Remington 870 Marine magnum for home defense and leave the chamber empty so I can get that "rack" of the first round for effect.

[@MrWasurfer86]

I use my m4 for home defense and have it ghost loaded without one in the barrel and the safety on.

[@data9594]

@@Dylan.More-Veiny keep shotguns cruiser ready

[@Kim-yl7yg]

Bought my M4 in 2004 as soon as civies could buy one. Came with the adjustable and fixed rifle stock .Upgraded to 922 r and added a eotech and forward push button light. Attached velcro shell card. Oh, and added the FF extension mag with their spring . Wouldn't take 7 rds. So ordered the oem spring and then took barely 7 rds. With a ghost rd, now I've got 9 rds. 😁

[@nytridr]

some shells are longer than others so you just need to find the right length shells for the perf youre looking for. i would def run the aftermarket spring, specifically the spring from FFT, i believe its wolf or something like that.

[@michaelvanmastrigt7591]

Looks good brother Not only is the “neutered” version already expensive as it comes, but all the things you must do to it afterwards to get it back to somewhat if it’s original configuration. Freedom Fighter Tactical was my go to. It’s expensive but it’s decent aftermarket hardware. I got their truckee forend, collapsing stock, enlarged changing handle, mag tube extension and a few other things but it was a grip on price 💰 Only thing I’m missing is the trijicon RMR which goes pretty well with this shotgun. Anyways, awesome gun but definitely a large financial investment. Especially if you intend to swap out parts etc. kinda pissed me off a little bit lol 🤠

[@aaronkinder2807]

I paid 429 after shipping to purchase the goodies from Freedom Fighter Tactical back in 2019. Think I paid 1899 for the shotgun from Bass Pro. It's just funny because I paid more in accessories for my M4 than the entire cost of my Mossberg 500.

[@lordofentropy]

I initially went with the Truckee handguard as well, but I ended up replacing it with the Midwest Industries handguard; it seems to be built better and feels and looks nicer to me.

[@RogerBrenon]

Just don't buy their grips. (FFT) Cheap warped plastic that doesn't even fit. What a waste.

[@adamksenior6669]

I love my Benelli M4 in FDE, which is a recurring theme for most of my firearms. I haven't done too much to it yet, but I did get a titanium 7 round mag tube from Carrier Comp, Mesa Tactical butt stock with cheek riser, oversized titanium charging handle, tritium ghost ring iron sights (can't remember which brand) and a picatinny rail mount that holds an extra 8 shells on the side. Eventually I'll get a different hand guard reflex sight, light and oversized bolt release. After seeing this, now I want that collapsible butt stock. First, I'll have to earn a ton of brownie points from the wife all over again. Just spent $2300 on brakes this month.

[@justcoolin3384]

Pretty much my set up but I haven’t changed the hand-guard yet. Was thinking of adding a Mesa or Agency arms hand guard. Which one did you go with?

[@adamksenior6669]

​@@justcoolin3384I had originally gone with one from Mesa but didn't like the sand color I got and quicky put the original black one back on for a little contrast. If I had to do it all over again, I would have purchased a black one from Mesa. It otherwise looked and fit perfectly.

[@banja8837]

I love your upgrades!!! I got mine 2 weeks ago and now I know what parts I want!! Thank you brother!!!!

[@muddyram]

I took the plunge on one 10 years ago and have never regretted it

[@lordofentropy]

My M4 is setup pretty similar. I run the DPP on the rail of Mesa Tactical side saddle it's mounted on. I have the Midwest Industries handguard as well, it's great. I ended up spending way too much money at FFT as well to undo the neutering; my M4 came with the collapsible stock, but had to replace the receiver extension to allow it to actually collapse. The M4 really is such a beautiful and fun gun!

[@kalenordmeyer7026]

If you want to keep looking into shotguns, check out the Genesis Arms gen 12. They make a mean semi auto, AR 15 like platform

[@warrenharrison9490]

Any dpms 308 lower, their upper in your state legal length and proprietary mag in capacity legal for your state and it's the best mag fed shotgun going. The full auto test guns with suppressor are 🔥

[@robviousobviously5757]

I am glad YOU figure out 922(r)... what a flaming hoop to jump thru...

[@MattH-wg7ou]

I just checked out one without the pistol grip, the standard stock, and I liked it a lot. I definitely liked it more than the one with the pistol grip. So all it would need is the mag tube. Around 1850. Want it bad.

[@redteam9881]

7 years with my M4 first thing added a cylinder choke tube for slugs and Fed Flight Control 00 Buck Shot. I went with a Bennelli Field Stock and mounted a RMR Red Dot. Sure is a soft shooting shotgun.

[@Fat_Rob]

Beautiful shotgun for sure, but personally, I prefer the 1301.

[@powerjackson22]

thats because youre net income is below 6figs so you could never afford a benelli

[@gavinfairbanks]

​@@powerjackson22 my ass makes half that and I bought one. $2300

[@SMS2884]

​@@powerjackson22 😂 That's the dumbest statement I've heard in awhile

[@podsmpsg1]

Benelli M4 is great, but it's expensive. That's the thing. 1301 Tactical is just as good, for $1,000.00 less.

[@TeensierPython]

It’s all the same company. Beretta is just over laughing in the corner. Yes argue. You’ll buy one or the other and beretta still wins.

[@OPERATIONSAMUELINCIDENTKANDAKH]

There are other shotguns that are giving the M4 a run for its money, namely the Beretta 1301. But the Benelli M4 still holds the gold medal in terms of durability, reliability, and finish resistance. Many other options are better than the M4 but it still has its place and purpose and still is incredibly reliable.

[@OPERATIONSAMUELINCIDENTKANDAKH]

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[@Edge1775]

Thanks, Colion for sharing, It's a beautiful tool every home should have.! Love your work Brother, keep up the good fight

[@francishill6365]

Great video on an amazing weapon, hands down the best weapon on the streets while deployed. Carrying the M4 in an urban environment allowed you to take out insurgents where ever they hid. With the M4 you could skip shoot any where to clear ladder wells, down alleys around corners etc. You could breach entries ways and generally place terror into anyone on the receiving end with a hammered pair. Practice your tactical and combat reloads and and just keep pushing, thanks for the good memories,

[@USARightPatriot1]

Beautiful shotgun. Just as Beautiful as the 1301. However both are too pricey and harder to find, especially where I am. I actually got lucky finding a mossberg 930 spx. Upgraded a thing or 2 and added a couple of things and its great.

[@warrenharrison9490]

A used 930 JM pro tactical came into local shop for under 600 got my eye on it.

[@USARightPatriot1]

@Warren Harrison great Gun and pretty versatile parts wise

[@Andrew-on5do]

I have a 1301 and wish the new beretta a300 patrol was out when I was shopping. It would have saved me some money.

[@asphaltannihilator157]

The 1301 is fairly priced. The Benelli is indeed overpriced.

[@brandeuces]

Trex Arms makes an extension piece to mount that Surefire light. This allows the light to be closer to the end of the barrel to eliminate shadow. Works excellent with suppressors.

[@outboundflight4455]

Do you know the name of that extension

[@jeffslaven]

The Benelli M4 is a constant work in progress (AKA labor of love). Nice build dude!

[@Pallium_Industries]

Hey brother, I'd recommend putting a hand stop on your support side of the rail, up front (opposite from your light) so you can rest your support thumb over it. It's a little thing i do on my rails, even on my AR platforms. Even on a gun that's perfectly comfortable to C-clamp, it gives you somewhere to rest your thumb without making any noticable compromise in stability, as well as something to post against cover. At the end of the day, do what you want, just keep looking cool and fighting the good fight.

[@RadThings]

Damn you got to show this benelli m4 customization. Now my wallet is starting to feel a little lighter. I love this build. Now I’m obsessed to build this exact setup. Not much more I would change out. You nailed it!

[@SVTShane361]

Went through about 80 skeets the other day with my M4 and I never loved her more than that day. One hell of a weapon!

[@matthewbromwell6740]

For my light I used the standard surefire tape switch with the Magpul M-LOK Tape Switch Mounting Plate - Surefire® ST to keep it lower profile. It’s much cleaner. I love the Midwest rail.

[@svaujin]

I would love to see you do a video on an older Ithaca 37 12gauge. The modern Ithaca's are not capable of slam fire, the older ones were designed for it. I have one, it handles beautifully and they are designed so that loading and ejection is from the same port on the bottom reducing places of dirt ingress.

[@terrybaird3122]

Good idea. "Here it is folks, a blast from the past, John Browning's own...Ithaca 37". The 37 has a special place in my heart. While I learned to shoot on an Auto-5, the Ithaca 37 was my first shotgun, given to me at age 10.

[@jacobf2487]

Hey, you mentioned the ghost loading. Marine corp arms manual called it carrier loading. I like to think of it like a 7+1+1

[@whomagoose6897]

There's quite a few names for ghost loading. Carrier loading, preloading the lifter, I even heard stack loading. Same process just a different name. The only thing about all ghost loadable shotguns is you must have a bottom attached lifter. Most shotguns have bottom attached shell lifters. Only Mossberg and Maverick pump shotguns cannot be ghost loaded. The lifter is attached to the upper half of the receiver. Only the Mossberg 930 has a bottom lifter. One more shotgun that cannot be ghost loaded is the Ithaca #37 shotgun. There is no ejection port on Ithaca shotguns. All loading and empty shell ejection is only at the bottom. Ghost loading is possible with Remington 870, 1100 and all other Remington's. All Winchester shot guns, all Beretta's, all Benelli's, all Stevens, all of the Turkish made shotguns.

[@koreywilliams4570]

My dream shotgun.

[@jonathonnordyke5370]

Beautiful piece! I’ve been looking for a good semiautomatic shotgun for home defense, I was looking at the 940 pro and the 1301, I was going to hit all honesty skip on the Benelli now after seeing this, I have changed my mind

[@LeonardoContreras011]

You made me get the HellcatPro and now I’m getting this 🔥

[@SPECIESUNKN0WN]

To be fair, I think the 1301 tactical is probably a better buy, but the M4 is a damn work of art. It’s definitely the OG.

[@208SledHead]

Was gonna say the same. In fact, I think I'd even go with the A3 Patrol over either!

[@zach9036]

The 1301 is defintely the "better" buy... but I just had to own the M4. I regret nothing.

[@SPECIESUNKN0WN]

@@zach9036 I definitely understand that rationale. The M4 is definitely vibe and I understand the appeal as a grail gun. I’ve owned both, and for the money the 1301 is definitely the best bang for your buck (pun intended). Sold my fully decked out M4 at the height of the pandemic…definitely regret it when I see videos like this.

[@philipstrotherjr8842]

Better price yeah, but my m4 has 25 yrs of military battle data to back it up. That's real world reliability you can hang your hat on.

[@EricVernor]

Why not both

[@NYC-2-BKK]

I have a neutered Benelli M4 in my collection also. It’s a great shotgun

[@Kuranghi]

I know you don't want too much blur but I think the video would look a lot more professional if you reduced the shutter speed a bit to make it less framey. I have a display with a really slow response time that adds blur (effectively anyway, more complicated than that) and its framey for me, so I'm sure it looks a bit tiring to watch on OLEDs/fast LCDs panels. If the reason for it is more necessity because its really bright where you're filming, you can't increase focal length and setting your ISO higher adds noise then fair enough. If its to make the shots of you shooting look better then you could always just have two presets and only use this one for the shooting shots, something a bit "slower" for the shots of you talking. I really enjoy your content mate and I hope you take this feedback/criticism in stride, just my opinion and if you disagree with it then fair enough!

[@Avg_Vet]

I was going to go anti route until I came across the iwi tavor 12b. Glad I went with iwi. The perfect home defense shotgun.

[@Ryan_Evers]

LOVE THIS BRO....I HOOKED MINE UP SIMILAR. BENELLI M4...BEST SEMI 12G EVER!! KUDOS BROTHER...SICK SET UP

[@eternalbeing3339]

This channel is just one big commercial.

[@DeltaBravoOpr8r]

Big baby

[@Hootman]

Because of this video, the wife unit allowed me to pick up the collapsible stock. I'm loving it! Thank you, my brother!! ♥️😎

[@johnshipley9755]

Benelli m4, fantastic 😊 you got to try the SBS m4 in CQB drills will put a smile 😁 on you in your sleep great videos 📷

[@RogerBrenon]

The sexiest part you can add to it is the Benelli M4 Muzzle Brake with included non Choke Adapter. It turns it from wow to Holy Shit WOW. And yes keeps the front from moving pretty damn good. Mine is overly stupid rule compliant and was stupid over expensive to do. Got the H2O version. Best handling shotgun out of the ones I have. I would say the recoil is about 20%-30% less than my Supernova. Smooth as Silk. Wanted to keep the upscale H2O look so ended up ordering the Tube from Benelli-(took 4 Months to get) and changed the follower and spring. Personal pref. but I hated the adjustable stock so went with a Mesa Tactical Urbino Stock. Awesome limb saver and perfect size for me. Looks more hot rodded too and the pokey old stock won't get caught up in clolthes, jackets or other gear.. Comfortable cheek rise and solid. Spent another grand+ but it's what I wanted.

[@noahsarc19]

Have everything you got on there except for a holosun 507c instead of the deltapoint, I also went with Dave’s metal works full length tube instead of freedom fighter. Dave’s metal works is a bit cheaper and finish matches Benellis almost exactly

[@p99guy]

Get The Tarran Tactical shell lifter! That cutout on the stock lifters front, is a finger/ glove grabber… its an aggravating feature.

[@1cavscout160]

Damn, my comment from a year ago made this video! ETA: Nice upgrades to your M4. Beautiful shotgun!

[@professorz3036]

Esstac shotgun card is less weight than side saddle. I had one but the side saddle is harder to get rounds out of than the shotgun card. Reload times sped up dramatically. QD mounts are a must for packing or long term carrying. If yours has the option, get the rifle groves choke tube. I noticed a dramatic difference in consistency of accuracy.

[@lab14561]

Sure fire ST tape switch with a Magpul ST MLOK mounting plate is very clean

[@Michael-yt3wz]

esstac side saddle is the best way to go. I set my M4 up with them and love it. Plus, even the 7 rd. can slide into existing AR-15 mag pouches.

[@iamcondescending]

Multicam Black would look sick on that.

[@buzrock5711]

I bought my first gun 5 yrs ago and tell myself that's it, no more. I was wrong. From then until, I owned seven and still telling myself no more. Colion make me start to rethink thst decision with this M4. Nice looking.

[@zephead69zoo92]

I’m on year 7 and up to 19. It’s definitely addictive but well worth it.

[@terrybaird3122]

Spoiler alert. The quest never ends, accept it and be happy.

[@josephramieri2256]

I put several "upgrades" on my M4. An expensive ($380) well made forend with multiple M-Lok slots and Picatinny rails .Installed a laser and a lower triangle grip This was my second because the first one loosened ($285.).A 7 round mag tube was essential! Also three different larger charging handles (steel and Titanium), an Urbino stock and a larger bolt release. Meprolight sights don't work so in the junk drawer! The forend made the gun too heavy and the grip felt bulky so I removed it with the laser and lower triangle grip. The heavier charging handles would fly out on occasion while shooting heavy slugs so I went back to a handle that is only a bit larger than stock to have less mass. The Urbino stock had the rubber grip loosen which I epoxied back but the the entire unit loosened while shooting so I bought the 3 position adjustable Benelli stock. Bottom line, the only accessories I now use are my new Romeo 5 Red Dot sight, a slightly larger charging handle, the bigger bolt release pad (a must have) and the adjustable Benelli stock. The gun is lighter, more ergonomic and I now have a parts drawer with well over $1.5 K worth of hardly used parts for the M4 but I did learn why Benelli designed the gun as it did! I should have left it as new with the exception of the stock which had no hand grip and the length of pull was far too long, the bolt release which was a PIA and the 5 round mag tube which was ridiculous.

[@MD-mm1zv]

Bought a two-round extension, and a sling. Done. But, that's just me. Keep 'em coming Colion. You're doing good.

[@ryanwesthoff5746]

I too have the midwest industries rail. I frigging love it. I really like your set up too. We have a very close to the same set up

[@catman4x466]

Any “wiggle “ on the rail after 50/100 rounds ? Thanks.

[@ryanwesthoff5746]

@@catman4x466 I have had no wiggle yet.

[@Motoguzzi2231]

Scheel's just opened a store not 10 minutes from my home in September, after my waiting for two years! Great place with friendly staff.

[@markwilson6268]

Yes!

[@andrewfossatti4937]

I want one just like this!

[@Josh-db8rf]

I live in Canada and these things were like $2k. I went to a local gun shop and they had a beneli up on the wall, last one in stock. only thing was it wasn't a beneli. it was a revolutionary arms impact R4 but every part is interchangeable with beneli and it costed half the price. I bought it. It's one of the funnest guns and smoothest guns I've ever shot/owned

[@loydv5612]

Really nice set up. I’ve done the same thing only on a budget started with a mossburg 930 and did a lot of the same mods you did. Because the mossy is a tank I also did Q.D. points for a sling as well. If I had crazy $$$$ I’d love the M4 or a 1301. Lov your channel please keep doing what ya do you really inspired my build.

[@larsvongraff5794]

1st and only shotgun I have ever owned. Good call. 100 yd range with that optic running slugs.

[@TEHNOOB916]

Those guns are a thing of beauty, just keep mines stock with an extended mag tub. Too clean to add a lot of stuff to it.

[@travisstorbakken1737]

The briley handguard wraps over the barrel so you can grip it like you do a ar. And throw it on shoulder for strong hand reloads. .

[@pauldegennaro7798]

Best shotgun. ! I've had mine for about 8 yrs . I love it.

[@throwzilla]

Beautiful weapon. I just got my Benelli M1 SBS LEO trade in....and I love it..

[@jtrawson442]

Just a thought, find your hand placement on the rail, install a 45° Mlok flashlight mount and wrap it in grip tape. Should be a safe place for your thumb on top

[@usmcnate1983]

We had them in the Marine Corps and I always wanted one. I recently got one and love it, definitely want to do some upgrades when the wallet allows it

[@kakashi710]

i was just looking into getting a m4 after your first vid im so glad you just posted this

[@Lawlzinator]

Tube is worth it for sure. Larger charging handle, a way to mount a light. Everything else is just personal preference.

[@mk_cichlids]

Dude, love that scalar works mount!

[@marshpirate2924]

I also have an M4. I added a Carrier Comp Extend Magazine, which is made of titanium. I will be adding a DPP now that Scalarwork offers that option. Thanks for your excellent site.

[@ItsSleepur]

since you said you like to wrap your thumb while shooting, you should look into the briley 3gun M-LOK handguard, looks really good and very clean but also allows for you to be able to wrap your thumb more without burning your thumb! I absolutely love mine

[@mistikmayhem9123]

Just a disclaimer…..Stay away from the B & T quadrail for BM4…..They look sick but the shooting pressure will snap the guide ring right off the barrel. Also when I purchased it….The lower receiver and barrel did not fit together properly and had to send it back to benelli usa to be re machined….they fixed it and I DO LOVE my shotgun…just some things to be aware of.

[@1969CampEvans]

My arms too short i CHECKED TPL...MAY OPT FOR WHAT U DID GRATITUDES

[@weaponxp]

@Colion Noir, for the side saddle, get the Vang Comp Shotshell Card / Spare Carrier for DSAC

[@robwinters1]

Love watching your videos. Thanks for what you’re doing!

[@Wow-2375]

You’re nice and clear and not at all boring. Thanks for all the information

[@Turk-tf6vp]

I don't blame you. That is a good-looking Maverick 88.

[@Oc3anMaster]

I have the SBR version of the M4, took the longest time to get the tax stamp for it. I absolutely love this gun, in hindsight I wish I went with the longer version of it because of the ammo constraints due to the length. The collapsible stock was the first thing I added to it and I have yet to do anything else with it, I think a small reflex/red dot is next. This was about a decade ago, so I have no idea what a collapsible stock goes for these days, but even then it was rather expensive. I'd by lying if I said I didn't like the normal rifle stock though that it came with. I changed the safeties and the oversized charging handle. I added a normal rail on top, but never mounted anything to it, but that scalarworks rail is so clean, this video might finally get me to finish my M4 now.

[@jhutson1729]

A longer barrel w mag tube extender should drop in on that no problem

[@Elevator2TheTop]

Man, I love this dude. Bruh, you had me at 0:44. Seriously, I am shopping an M4 for home defense as well. I need to snag one of those adjustable stocks.... short arms here, too. Thanks for a great video -- and just an overall cool person. Upvoted.

[@harold1279]

Doesn't matter what others think. It's what the shooter likes. Personally I like what you've done

[@oldprophet]

Every man has his own preference. I will be watching for updates:)

[@voodoomarine8720]

I'm not a shotgun fan for the most part, but I absolutely love the M4. Definitely on my "Must Buy" list

[@williamborst7317]

I love this guy…

[@gonchalo95]

I was able to get the LE model 11715. Non-neutered. Love it!

[@mikehoncho6737]

I like the Print Shoot Repeat style follow on the firearm!

[@LouisianaPyro93]

Yup, my next gun. Badass system

[@ctr6051]

I was like "Damn that M4 probably hurt the pockets a little" then I seen the Scheels sponsorship so Nevermind. Lol but either way happy to see you thriving brother 💪

[@podsmpsg1]

I'd definitely want a spare shell holder or two, a flashlight, 8 round mag tube, oversized charging handle, fixed stock, expanded loading port, EO tech on top.

[@rogerw.3935]

Just picked one up last weekend....traded my benelli Supersport for it. Have enough sporting clays guns and wanted a proven combat shotgun as that is my new interest. It is like Thor's Hammer and it will run. A fine piece of Italian craftsmanship like all other Benellis

[@dtna]

Never had a malfuntion with my Benelli M2. The only upgrades were my ghost ring sights, shortened stock and an extended magazine extension. Most accessories are not needed.

[@25Emzy]

I prefer the B&T hand guard. Looks great and covers the barrel. Got mine from B&T Switzerland. 👍🏼

[@amateurshooter6054]

Thanks Colion

[@kbowiing58]

Good stuff Colin. I just looked at this today for home defense. I'm new at shotgun modification (I'm usually a stock/rifle guy & handgun). Thx for the video.