[Benelli barrel length question - again]

The inertia driven benelli guns are susceptible to the amount of weight on the gun. A shorter barrel is more reliable than a longer barrel because the longer barrels weigh more. It's similar to the problem that occurs when you strap a barrel clamp, flashlight, side saddle, 2 round oh crap caddy, or even something like an X Rail on a Benelli. The added weight makes it more difficult for the gun to recoil properly to cycle the gun. Now the weight of a 21" vs. a 24" isn't much and won't cause the gun to fail to cycle but technically the lighter the barrel the more reliable it is.

The cons of a shorter barrel losing velocity and also having their pattern spread faster means you may only be able to take a 6" plate at 15 yards with a 21" as compared to being able to knock it down at 17 yards with a 24" barrel using the same choke. My 18", 21", and 24" all allow about 1-2 yards more distance from targets as the barrel gets longer. It's not a problem either I just need to know my pattern for each barrel with the 3 chokes i run and the combinations effectiveness on the types of targets we shoot in 3 gun. Longer barrels allow you to shoot farther with less choke basically.

Thanks for the clarification

[Benelli barrel length question - again]

It's just like the old 18" vs. 20" discussion on rifle barrels. If you want it light and ultra reliable get the 21" but you will loose a little velocity. If you want a heavier gun with mire velocity and ever so slightly less reliability get the 24" gun.

Can you elaborate on what makes the 21" more reliable than the 24"

[SHORTENING THE LOP ON AN FN SLP]

Thats a great job, one of my to do lists on my SLP.

[New Benelli 3-Gun model M2?]

That looks great. Just wondering how much is it going to cost.

[Top 3-Gun Shotguns These Days?]

After reading these forums, i went with the FN SLP MK 1, and i couldnt be more happy. Now time to save up for the modifications

[FN SLP Mk 1]

i was thinking of the SX3, but i cant seem to find the 24" barrel version anywhere. The shortest barrel ive seen is 26, unless you want a rifled barrel. If you have alink where i can get a winchester sx3 with a 24" barrel please let me know.

Im also aware of the SX2 for $650 at cabelas, but im in california and we dont have any Cabelas here. I tried calling one fo the stores and seeing if they will ship to a local FFL they said no. So im out of luck with that one.

[FN SLP Mk 1]

So i had in mind to get a Benelli M2. Today i went out with a friend who has a SLP MK 1 and the Benelli M2. I was suprised on how less of a recoil i noticed with the SLP mostly im guessing due to being gas operated. After shooting both guns next to each other i decided to get a SLP. One question i have (which i asked my friend, and he wasnt sure) so i came to the forums. I will be ordering the 24inch barrel from FN, because this will be my all around shotgun for hunting, clay shooting and soon in competition. I was wondering if there was anyway to take the magazine extension out of the FN SLP and close the mag Tube at the end of the forearm. I basically want to take the FN SLP and make it look like the SX3 when i need to for hunting, and switch it back for other needs.

[Benelli m2 question]

thanks for the replies. I know looks dont count, but i figure if im going to setup my only shotgun for competition and im getting ready to spend around $1500, why not get it setup the way i like.

That benelli in the link, looked exactly on how i would like to set mine up.

[Benelli m2 question]

Im looking into getting a Benelli M2 21" barrel. I will be using a modified flush choke. My question is. Is there a magazine extension that will be flush with the barrel. I dont like the look of a barrel or magazine extension past the other. I want the flush look.

All your feedback would be appreciated. Pictures will be greatly appreciated.