aerosigns Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Guys, I need quick advice. I have the opportunity to buy 1 or more Benelli M1's, 18.5 inch barrel, pistol grip, choke tubes, used. $401. Good, bad, or fair deal? I don't own a Benelli, but would like one that is a good base to build a 3 gun shotgun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockton Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Umm, at $401, they're a steal! Maybe literally. Seriously though, I would jump on them for the price. Normal fair for a used Benelli is around $650. Make sure they haven't been abused and the receivers are OK. Are these LE guns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 New barrel (longer) and new stock will put the price up there pretty high..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerba Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Umm, at $401, they're a steal! Maybe literally. Seriously though, I would jump on them for the price. Normal fair for a used Benelli is around $650. Make sure they haven't been abused and the receivers are OK. Are these LE guns? I'd buy at least 2 for that price...providing that they are not beat up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sc0 Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 If they have more than one put me on the list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chp5 Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 New barrel (longer) and new stock will put the price up there pretty high..... True. He could sell the original barrel and stock and offset much of the cost, though. I'd buy it - sell it at a profit - and then buy one ready to go from Benny Hill I love my M1S90, but all Benelli parts are WAY overpriced IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerosigns Posted October 10, 2006 Author Share Posted October 10, 2006 Guys, Yes these are former LE guns, taken in trade from a wholesaler that I do business with. So what is the overall concensus? Buy two sell them both - for what amount? And then buy an already set up one - for what amount? What am I looking at for cost to get one into 3 gun shape, without going too overboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbrowndog Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 you don't have to sell the stock, some people use it quite comfortably, i'm not one of those. the barrel is workable provided it takes chokes, i used an 18.5" for a while until i found a reasonable price on a 21". buy both if you can afford to, but you'll have a very usable shotgun for 3 gun if it will take chokes as it is. when looking for barrels 21" or 24" will do nicely, make sure you purchase an extension tube that will allow you 10 rds in the gun w/o one on the carrier , and you won't be disappointed trapr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerosigns Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 Thanks guys. I think this sounds like a good base gun to build on, based on your advice. Any recommendations on the cheapest places to get barrels and tubes for the M1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockton Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 ...Yes these are former LE guns, taken in trade from a wholesaler that I do business with... That's what I figured. How many are available?! Group buy everyone! I want 2 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbs007 Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 That's what I figured. How many are available?! Group buy everyone! I want 2 ! Count me in for one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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