raysracer Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 So here's my dilemma. I have a Benelli M1 with PG that I have had for a long time. I have a 21, 24, 26 barrels for it. I have another M1 that I'm selling to a buddy with either the 24 or 26 on it. I just bought a M2 26" that I just sent to Mike at Accurate Iron to work his magic. I'm 5'10" 160. Should I have Mike cut that 26" down? To say 22? Is there a difference between an M1 vs M2 barrel? Is the extra length at 26 going to hinder me for three gun? Better sight picture, but I'm not a big guy. I'm getting analysis paralysis so I figured I would ask the forum Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gose Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 (edited) A longer one might point and swing better, but 26" is a little excessive for our game. Personally I prefer the 21" with a nine round tube, or a 24 with a ten round tube, so I can poke stuff and throw it into grounding barrels without worrying about the barrel/front sight landing on a case. Btw, there are tons of guys with Benellis up at Richmond if you want to look at some before deciding. I'll be there building stages and MDing Sat/Sun and I can bring my 21" if you want to take a look... Edited March 29, 2012 by gose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn-rgr Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I dont think 26" will hold you back. I use a 24" If you have the barrel cut, you may be stuck with thin walled chokes, which suck IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DyNo! Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 (edited) Sell the 21" & 26" barrel. Buy a complete 24" Benelli M1 with the money. You now have two guns. Edited March 29, 2012 by DyNo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raysracer Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 I already have a M1 that I use with 21". The 24" barrel is an alternative option. I'm trying to decide what to do with this 26" barrel from the m2. If I have it cut, then I will have thin walled chokes. The other barrels I have are m1 barrels. I have briley chokes for them. If I have it cut, what length? Since I already have 21 and 24 inch m1 barrels, should I just put one barrel on the m1 and the second on the m2. Two Benelli, interchangeable barrels, etc. Different characteristics, one PG the other with comfortech. This is what happens when I have too many choices! Better than no choice I guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raysracer Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 A longer one might point and swing better, but 26" is a little excessive for our game. Personally I prefer the 21" with a nine round tube, or a 24 with a ten round tube, so I can poke stuff and throw it into grounding barrels without worrying about the barrel/front sight landing on a case. Btw, there are tons of guys with Benellis up at Richmond if you want to look at some before deciding. I'll be there building stages and MDing Sat/Sun and I can bring my 21" if you want to take a look... Thanks Gose. Busy this wknd, but I've shot my m1 with 21 at Richmond and it has been good. I shot my buddies M2 with comfortech and thats what got me started down this trail. I was trying to find a m2 with. Shorter barrel, but I settled on this m2 when I couldn't find one. Shouldn't have tried that comfortech. I feel it gives me a softer recoil and a faster second shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 The M2 w/comfort tech stock has less muzzle rise and less felt recoil. I will have 3- 24" ones for sale next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelogic Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Not to thread jack, but is it a problem to install a +8 extension on a 21" barrel gun? Sticks out maybe 10" past the barrel. Maybe I should stick with my +6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint-M Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 You'll be fine running the +8. Pretty sure I've seen Jesse Tischauser with a stainless magazine tube longer than that even. CM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assaulter Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 I run a 26" vent rib on my SLP. Feels great to me. I've never felt like it was awkward. With a plus 2 extension it looks even with the tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blu46and2 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 The M2 w/comfort tech stock has less muzzle rise and less felt recoil. I will have 3- 24" ones for sale next week. Benny - Are these going to be fully race ready with all your modifications? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CocoBolo Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Crap I'm running a 27" barrel and a 31" mag tube, ponies up with 14. My tactical gun is a snubbie only 22" barrel. If you are tall enough you can run an Akdal, if not the mags drag the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 the M2 barrel has longer chokes and the forcing cone looks longer too , the forcing cone work on a barrel does more for felt recoil than porting. = at least thats from sporting clays test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gose Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Not to thread jack, but is it a problem to install a +8 extension on a 21" barrel gun? Sticks out maybe 10" past the barrel. Maybe I should stick with my +6. I ran my 21" with that exact extension at Iron Man and though the shotgun gets a little more cumbersome, it works just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raysracer Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 Thanks guys for thread jackin...... Lol Still doesn't answer my question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 THey will be full race ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbrowndog Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Ray, a lot of the Benelli Nova shooters run a 24" barrel with an extension that runs past the muzzle, it equates to approx. having a 26" barrel and I have not felt hampered running it that way. I also have a 26" M2 that will be run that way and do not have any issues about it being too long. i believe the Versa Max comes with 26" barrel and a lot of folks run it as well, and do quite well with it. Trapr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtybomb Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Sell your buddy the M1 with the 26" barrel. If I am reading this correctly this will leave you with a M1 and M2 with a 21", 24", and 26". Those lengths are everything you could possibly want. Most people are reading this and wishing they had your dilemma. You can use any of those barrels on your guns with the appropriate hand guard. Try each out and see what you like best. 26" doesn't handle well for me but you may feel differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raysracer Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 Sell your buddy the M1 with the 26" barrel. If I am reading this correctly this will leave you with a M1 and M2 with a 21", 24", and 26". Those lengths are everything you could possibly want. Most people are reading this and wishing they had your dilemma. You can use any of those barrels on your guns with the appropriate hand guard. Try each out and see what you like best. 26" doesn't handle well for me but you may feel differently. Thanks That was the direction I was heading. This will definitely give me some options. Damn analysis paralysis...... Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlmiller1 Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I have the 26" & like it pretty well however if given the choice I think a 24" might be better. I would not want any shorter than 24". If your tube is gonna hold 9, you might as well have a barrel the same length & gain all the reach you can. The long tube full of shells is gonna determine handling of the gun more than a hollow barrel will, in my opinion. Having the tube out a bit more than the barrel to land on while dumping has some validity to it, though. MLM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1911 Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 You'll be fine running the +8. Pretty sure I've seen Jesse Tischauser with a stainless magazine tube longer than that even. CM Jesse's stainless tube is a +14 which gives him a 17+1 capacity. It looks rediculous with the 21" barrel he runs, but it works for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1911 Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I currently use a 26" M2 with a +7 extension and I don't feel like it holds me back at all. The mag tube sticks out about 1.25" past the barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc1974 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 (edited) Not to thread jack, but is it a problem to install a +8 extension on a 21" barrel gun? Sticks out maybe 10" past the barrel. Maybe I should stick with my +6. Wow I was worryied about a +5 and a 22" barrel.lol I did not even know they made +10's. Edited April 1, 2012 by usmc1974 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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