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        $1899.00
        • ✓Smooth shooting
        • ✓Easy to control
        • ✓Red dot capable
        • ✓Large aftermarket
        • ✗Aftermarket can be pricey
        • ✗Some people have reported issues with birdshot cycling

        Editor’s Note: Johnny B says "Benelli’s M4 is what we would call a good Italian auto shotgun. It’s the best combat shotgun on the market and would do phenomenal in a home defense setup or tactical arena. This autoloader looks great, runs smooth, brings that cool factor we all like from our guns. Most importantly, you can trust your life to it." This 12-gauge shotgun is a fast-shooting, smooth semi-auto model. Featuring an 18.5-inch barrel, it measures 40 inches in total length with a weight of 7.8 pounds. It offers up a 14.75-inch length-of-pull. Drilled and tapped, you can throw an optic on it and rock and roll.

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        Product Details

        Caliber
        12 Gauge / 40 S&W / 45 ACP
        Action
        Semi-Auto
        Weight
        8.42 lbs
        Barrel Length
        14in / 18.5in / 5.6in
        Overall Length
        40in / 8.9in
        Sights
        Fiber Optic
        Magazine Capacity
        10rd / 5rd / 7rd
        Magazine Type
        Fixed
        Front Sight
        Windage-adjustable

        Features

        Smooth shooting
        Easy to control
        Red dot capable
        Large aftermarket
        Aftermarket can be pricey
        Some people have reported issues with birdshot cycling

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        Accuracy
        Rifled slugs at 100-yards? Fuggedaboutit.

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        FINAL VERDICT

        "Benelli’s M4 stands as a shining example of what a good Italian auto shotgun can do. Far and away, it’s the best combat shotgun on the market. This autoloader looks great, runs smooth, offers up a certain cool factor, and you can trust your life to it. It earns two huge thumbs up from us. Without hesitation, we recommend you run...not walk...and buy an M4." - Johnny B.

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        Michael(16 ratings)-Nov 7, 2024

        Benelli M4 is like the Cadillac of tactical shotguns—it’s smooth, reliable, and built to take a beating. Sure, it’s got a hefty price tag, but you get what you pay for. This shotgun just doesn’t quit; it’s practically begging for a workout at the range or in any home defense setup. The M4’s low recoil and easy handling make it super satisfying to shoot, and the added weight? It’s just more gun to love. If you’re after a semi-auto that you can rely on no matter what, the Benelli M4 won’t let you down.

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        Rear Sight
        Adjustable ghost-ring aperture
        Muzzle
        Non-Threaded
        Stock Material
        Polymer
        Reliability
        For me and multiple thousands of rounds of birdshot, the M4 is perhaps the most reliable gun I’ve ever run.
        Customization
        The aftermarket for the M4 is robust.
        Ergonomics
        The big grip is fantastic, and the controls are solid. The foregrip it comes with is so-so but is an easy replacement for something bigger.
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