slymantis Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 hi so im looking to make my remelli more benelli by replacing the common failure versamax parts. From what ive read I want to replace the hammer, cam pin and extractor. are there any other parts prone to failure that should be replaced by benelli parts? Also looking at brownells, I found the M2 hammer and the M4 cam pin which I have read both work. For the extractor the M2 extractor is not available but the M4 extractor is. Will this work in a versamax? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCK Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 The M4 extractor is a different part number than the M2 so I would say it is slightly different. Midway USA has the Benelli M2 extractor in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy2 Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 You also want to replace the firing pin spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWF Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 unless something has changed the hammer, and hammer spring a very big YES, there was over stuff but I not remember for sure and do not want to give some wrong info. if the VM was bought new by u and less than a year ago. remtington just gave me the parts under the warranty, I called to buy parts and got them free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFguywhoshoots Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I was having a light strike issue with mine for a while. I replaced the hammer, firing pin spring, hammer spring and firing pin retaining pin with the M2 parts and have no issues since. I plan on doing the extractor and firing pin. The hammer spring I used was the wolff extra power hammer spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimtrue0531 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Does anyone have part numbers for these items because I am have light primer strikes as well and wanted to make these changes also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthyBlagga Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Also get a LINK. I had to replace a broken link in a friend's VM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFguywhoshoots Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 So the link is the same? I broke mine and replaced it with another Remington one, but if the Benelli fits, I may grab that for a spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmiller Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Also get a LINK. I had to replace a broken link in a friend's VM. What are you referring to as a link? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthyBlagga Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) So the link is the same? I broke mine and replaced it with another Remington one, but if the Benelli fits, I may grab that for a spare. You need the SBE version: LINK Also get a LINK. I had to replace a broken link in a friend's VM. What are you referring to as a link?Thank you Edited May 12, 2015 by StealthyBlagga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmiller Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 So the link is the same? I broke mine and replaced it with another Remington one, but if the Benelli fits, I may grab that for a spare. You need the SBE version: LINK Also get a LINK. I had to replace a broken link in a friend's VM.What are you referring to as a link?Thank you Got it thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ando Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 WTF? How did the link break? That is as simple a part as is possible. Flat sheet steel riveted together. How did Remington screw that up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmiller Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I would guess the rivets sheared. Only a guess, but that looks like a potential failure point to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthyBlagga Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 I would guess the rivets sheared. Only a guess, but that looks like a potential failure point to me. Nope - broke at the pin pivot hole IIRC. Unfortunately I did not take a photo, and I believe my friend returned it to Remington under warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunCat Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 That link is sandwiched between the bolt and the end of the action spring tube so it get hammered and compressed every time the bolt cycles. Any of the holes or rivets will concentrate stress and be the first place to suffer damage (and better the link be damaged than the bolt carrier). (In full disclosure I seem to remember replacing a broken link on a SBE hunting gun some time ago too) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPatton Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Also get a link pin. I saw that break in a friends Vmax. Bent pistons too. From what I've seen, if you can get a part that speaks Italian to work in your Remington you will be better off with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthyBlagga Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 From what I've seen, if you can get a part that speaks Italian to work in your Remington you will be better off with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannybot Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 (edited) Would this be the proper Benelli extractor? I've had a few extraction issues and been thinking of replacing mine. http://www.brownells.com/shotgun-parts/receiver-action-parts/extractor-parts/extractors/extractor-prod6222.aspx Edited May 18, 2015 by Dannybot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Would this be the proper Benelli extractor? I've had a few extraction issues and been thinking of replacing mine. http://www.brownells.com/shotgun-parts/receiver-action-parts/extractor-parts/extractors/extractor-prod6222.aspx That's the one. Be aware that the holes for the pivot pin are offset. I used a smaller punch from the top, I think, to drive the pin down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannybot Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Would this be the proper Benelli extractor? I've had a few extraction issues and been thinking of replacing mine.http://www.brownells.com/shotgun-parts/receiver-action-parts/extractor-parts/extractors/extractor-prod6222.aspx That's the one. Be aware that the holes for the pivot pin are offset. I used a smaller punch from the top, I think, to drive the pin down. Thanks for that little tidbit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthyBlagga Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 has anyone felt the need to change out the firing pin? If so, which Benelli part to use... the one for the M2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFguywhoshoots Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 My link broke right at the back of the bolt. In it's defense, my gun was a high mileage used gun from a guy who shoots a ton. He also broke the link in his new versamax 2 months before mine broke. Also there was another local guy who's broke with under 3K rounds through his. I did change my firing pin, but stuck with Remington as I couldn't find Benelli in stock at the time. I try to post a picture of the broken link tonight as I still have it in the truck. So far my Benelli parts list is extra power hammer spring, firing pin spring, hammer and firing pin retaining pin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicAJ Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Does anyone know if a Benelli M2 forend will fit/work on a Versamax? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunCat Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Does anyone know if a Benelli M2 forend will fit/work on a Versamax? No, it will not Well...maybe with a lot of duct tape and hacksaw work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicAJ Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 No, it will not Well...maybe with a lot of duct tape and hacksaw work Does anyone know if a Benelli M2 forend will fit/work on a Versamax? No, it will not Well...maybe with a lot of duct tape and hacksaw work Ha! Thanks. Tryi ng to get a more 'blended' (like the M2) forend and didn't want to go all-out with the files and dremel if an easier option existed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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