walangkatapat Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Since my local multigun is starting up I'd like to know from more experienced shotgunners what wears out first. Whether you're using a semi or pump, Remington, Benelli, Winchester, etc. what usually goes out first? A list of back up parts would be nice to have. Right now I'm using an SX2 and so far all has been pretty good except for an occasional light primer hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Since my local multigun is starting up I'd like to know from more experienced shotgunners what wears out first. Whether you're using a semi or pump, Remington, Benelli, Winchester, etc. what usually goes out first? A list of back up parts would be nice to have. Right now I'm using an SX2 and so far all has been pretty good except for an occasional light primer hit. On an autoloader, usually the mag spring first thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Religious Shooter Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Whatever gets smacked. On my 1100's I have had to replace the feed latch on my two 1100's (one broken tip and the other worn), a carrier latch (cracked) and interceptor latch (worn). All these parts get smacked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 (edited) Your check Book is the first to start bleeding. ... But bleeding can make you feel good Edited March 12, 2008 by AlamoShooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 As this thread in the 3 gun section...... For Benelli guns. I have never personally seen one break but I have heard they sometimes do..... Remmy 1100. Carry 2 complete guns as spares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el pres Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 For a properly cleaned Benelli with the right ammo I would say the shooter wears out first ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbrowndog Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Actually, mag springs(routinely), fiber optics(occasionally), recoil springs(every few years)................This is for a Benelli Auto. Trapr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 As this thread in the 3 gun section......For Benelli guns. I have never personally seen one break but I have heard they sometimes do..... Remmy 1100. Carry 2 complete guns as spares. That way you can Lend a Gun to a friend whos spaghetti slinger jams up on a meatball Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 As this thread in the 3 gun section......For Benelli guns. I have never personally seen one break but I have heard they sometimes do..... Remmy 1100. Carry 2 complete guns as spares. That way you can Lend a Gun to a friend whos spaghetti slinger jams up on a meatball Jim Nicely put Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunH Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 For a properly cleaned Benelli with the right ammo I would say the shooter wearsout first ! I totally agree with that!! God bless my FN SLP MKI!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 2 1/2 yrs on my m2 & never a broken part or glitch, just wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Anderson Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 2 1/2 yrs on my m2 & never a broken part or glitch, just wins. Was it three years ago then that you had the major problem with your Benelli? I seem to remember at Superstition the whole trigger group or something falling out. I was just getting ready to buy a Benelli at the time to replace my Remington because of the "superior reliability" when I saw that and changed my mind. Of course, that was three years ago. BTW I have a Benelli I need to send to you to get worked on. As far as parts, I haven't broken anything on my Browning, once I figured out to put the stock mag spring back in. On the Remington though, I can email you the list, it takes up too much space on the forum. Actually, I've broken most of the gas system parts, piston rings, gas seals, action bar, interceptor latch, EZ Loader. I know I'm forgetting a few as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 That was about 4 yrs ago. I sat my benelli down on a pre-load table & somehow the trigger pin " just jumped out & landed in a cardboard box" about 2 feet away. I had won the preveious 2 stages. Upon fireing the trigger group came out. I still think there was a skunk in the wood pile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Carlin Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 That was about 4 yrs ago. I sat my benelli down on a pre-load table & somehow the trigger pin " just jumped out & landed in a cardboard box" about 2 feet away. I had won the preveious 2 stages. Upon fireing the trigger group came out. I still think there was a skunk in the wood pile. Sounds like a wooden shoe to me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Anderson Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 That was about 4 yrs ago. I sat my benelli down on a pre-load table & somehow the trigger pin " just jumped out & landed in a cardboard box" about 2 feet away. I had won the preveious 2 stages. Upon fireing the trigger group came out. I still think there was a skunk in the wood pile. I'm pretty sure that Kurt wasn't anywhere around us at that match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el pres Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 That was about 4 yrs ago. I sat my benelli down on a pre-load table & somehow the trigger pin " just jumped out & landed in a cardboard box" about 2 feet away. I had won the preveious 2 stages. Upon fireing the trigger group came out. I still think there was a skunk in the wood pile. Man was that the new style trigger pin with feet ?? What is that all about ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walangkatapat Posted March 14, 2008 Author Share Posted March 14, 2008 Who has the best deal on the Benelli M2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinistralRifleman Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Worn out mag tube springs in Remingtons and Benellis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Ho Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 On the 1100 the first thing to wear out is a gunsmith's patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Religious Shooter Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 With the Benelli the first thing to wear out is the shooter's wallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Carlin Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Who has the best deal on the Benelli M2? Not sure, but I just got one at Scheel's, M2 Field, synthetic, 21", regular style stock for $1119 + tax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walangkatapat Posted March 14, 2008 Author Share Posted March 14, 2008 Who has the best deal on the Benelli M2? Not sure, but I just got one at Scheel's, M2 Field, synthetic, 21", regular style stock for $1119 + tax So now are you going to have to buy the mag tube extension? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walangkatapat Posted March 14, 2008 Author Share Posted March 14, 2008 With the Benelli the first thing to wear out is the shooter's wallet. They seem to be at least a couple of hundred more than the Remington, Winchester, FN, etc. What I'd like to know is why once you get a Benelli why would you want to send it to Benny? I do need a back up shotgun, parts so that's why I'm asking questions. Should I shop around for another SX2/FN SLP or should I put out more and get the Benelli? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Look at the top 10 shotgun shooters, what they shoot . There is a reason why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Religious Shooter Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 They seem to be at least a couple of hundred more than the Remington, Winchester, FN, etc. What I'd like to know is why once you get a Benelli why would you want to send it to Benny? I do need a back up shotgun, parts so that's why I'm asking questions. Should I shop around for another SX2/FN SLP or should I put out more and get the Benelli? I don't have first hand experience but I'm sure you can just slap on some parts and you would get a decent performing Benelli. When I priced it a couple of months ago a complete worked up Tactical/Lim Benelli M2 was in the $1900-$2000 range. Now with the weak dollar it's a couple of $'s more. From what I have researched stuff that most of us can't do is lightening the bolt and welding up the shell lifter (?) so you don't mess up your thumb. In addition smoothing out and polishing the the feed area can be done by the home gunsmith... but I would rather leave that to experienced hands. I plan to add an American made stock and along with the American made follower and an American made extended shell tube and the gun will be good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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