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Posted: 6/22/2019 10:21:10 AM EDT
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I own both, the Beretta is the one I shoot the most, very fast slick gun & the price is right!
The M4 is a tank, very heavily built with a big following. Both excellent guns, but the 1301 just feels better in my hands, if you can, try shooting both & see what feels better to you, with shotguns personal preference seems to vary alot. |
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Posted: 6/22/2019 11:22:34 AM EDT
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It's hard to go wrong, both excellent guns. The M4 will hold it's value better.
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Posted: 6/22/2019 11:35:43 AM EDT
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Quoted:
I know... Another thread. Here’s my dilemma. I work for a company who works with Beretta and Benelli. Can get a new 1301 Tactical for $730 all in (taxes and shipping). Can get an M4 (pistol grip or full stock) for $1420. Don’t know how much I’ll shoot either - mostly for HD, the range, etc... Given the costs of both, any thoughts? I’m leaving towards the 1301 as given the gen 2 upgrades and nearly 40% off MSRP I get, I think this is too good a deal to pass up, but I’ve always lusted after the M4... |
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Posted: 6/22/2019 12:14:00 PM EDT
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1301 now
Benelli later |
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Posted: 6/22/2019 10:58:32 PM EDT
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If you get the Beretta because it's a good deal but really want the M4 you will kick yourself down the line and constantly second guess.
I have learned over the years, don't settle; get what you want or you will end up spending more money in the long run. |
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Posted: 6/22/2019 11:40:37 PM EDT
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Both are excellent... I prefer the ruggedness and proven durability of the Benelli M4.
I’ve owned an 18” for around 10+ and I’m waiting on my stamp for my 14”  Attached File |
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Posted: 6/23/2019 7:25:53 AM EDT
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Thanks all for feedback. One of the other components in play is how often I’ll shoot it. Maybe a few times a year and just kind of messing around at the range, Nothing too crazy where the Benelli’s tank like qualities come into play. As far as performance goes and reliability goes, I’ve heard nothing but great things about the 1301 - especially with the gen 2 upgrades. Between these 3 factors (price being the other - as much as I love the m4, is it literally twice the shotgun the 1301 is?), I’m leaning towards the 1301...
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Posted: 6/23/2019 7:37:35 AM EDT
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see also these pics on the differences between gen1 and gen2:
https://www.ar15.com/forums/armory/Hunting-for-a-Beretta-1301-Gen-2-Update-Getting-shipped-back-to-beretta-/1-497004/&page=2#i5102185 |
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Posted: 6/23/2019 8:39:34 AM EDT
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I only want the benelli over the Beretta due to prior issue nostalgia.
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Posted: 6/23/2019 11:30:29 PM EDT
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I went 1301. Absolutely a marvel of a shotgun. Light, fast, ergonomic, reliable. Just perfect.
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Posted: 6/24/2019 4:23:20 PM EDT
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I hate to say it but I prefer my 1301 with magpul stock (the factory stock Suuuucks) over my benelli… that kinda hurt to type, I really do still love my benelli.
Other than the safety being in front of the trigger, the 1301 is just a more comfortable, softer shooting gun that gives up nothing on reliability. |
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Posted: 6/24/2019 7:57:36 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/24/2019 10:05:46 PM EDT
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It sounds like you are getting a better price on the beretta than the Benelli. Higher percentage discount.
So if getting a better value matters that’s a point for the beretta. Plus the beretta is half the price almost. You are not going to shoot it much so why invest a lot of money. And the beretta is softer shooting. On the Benelli you have the cool factor. Used by the Marines, M4 designation, collapsable stock, pistol grip, recoil operated so easier to clean and runs cleaner but kicks a bit more. If I was getting the discount I would buy the Benelli because you will get all your money back and maybe more if you tire of it quickly. |
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Posted: 6/24/2019 10:41:14 PM EDT
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I played with a lot of shotguns when looking for a 3 gun shotgun. Narrowed it down to the 1301, M2 and whatever Remington had out..versamax maybe. I went with the 1301 comp because it was lighter, swung faster for me and just felt better. So I say get the one that feels better to you.
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Posted: 6/25/2019 2:04:32 PM EDT
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If you've lusted after an M4, just get it.
I speak from experience, buy what you want the first time rather than trying to save a few bucks and regret it later. Both shotguns are phenomenonal. Or, just buy both. That's my recommendation. |
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Posted: 6/25/2019 9:59:29 PM EDT
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The M4 is the better gun, but at twice the price I sure hope so... is it twice the gun, no. But its better. If its something you lusted for, go for the M4. If you just need a gat, get the Beretta.
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Posted: 6/25/2019 11:17:16 PM EDT
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If suddenly tomorrow morning M4s cost the same as 1301 Tacticals would anyone still buy 1301s? Maybe, but I bet they would take a hit.
Only reason to not get a Benelli M4 is you can't afford it. Even if the 1301 T is just as good a shotgun (and I have no reason to believe it isn't) the M4 wins just on recognition and popularity. It's like choosing two AKs: One Russian, the other Bulgarian. Either choice are good guns, but even if both had equally nice finishes the Russian is simply more desirable even if it costs more. Some would say the price is a reflection of it being more desirable. That said, if you can get both get both. You only live once! 
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Posted: 6/27/2019 1:21:44 PM EDT
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The Beretta is lighter, less expensive, has a pretty solid series of aftermarket options from Aridus Industries, and tends to run everything without complaint.
The Benellis is heavier, built like a tank, about twice as expensive, has shittier stock options if one of the default ones doesn't fit you (I've never been a fan of the collapsible stock on the M4), and tends to be more finicky about what it will run with. The Benelli is a fine shotgun hampered a bit by the stock setup. The Beretta 1301 is a fine shotgun hampered by nothing. Choose what you like and train with it. I have two 1301's, personally. |
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Posted: 6/27/2019 1:22:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
If suddenly tomorrow morning M4s cost the same as 1301 Tacticals would anyone still buy 1301s? I've used them both quite a bit. I greatly prefer the 1301, especially with some Aridus goodies on it. |
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Posted: 6/27/2019 1:53:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
The M4 is the better gun, but at twice the price I sure hope so... is it twice the gun, no. But its better. If its something you lusted for, go for the M4. If you just need a gat, get the Beretta. |
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Posted: 6/27/2019 5:55:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Have you handled and shot both, if so why do you think the M4 is better? I have no dog in this fight as I own both a Beretta and Benelli semi-auto (A400 Xtreme and Super Vinci), just curious. But almost everyone I've seen who has both has said the 1301 is the better shotgun. Limited to iron sights, I could probably run my 11-87 police faster on a course since I am used to hunting many years with an 11-87 sporting gun, its very intuitive. For the money, its a better shotgun than an M4 given you could buy almost three of them for the price of an M4. But we are talking about the best here. I am sure the Beretta is also a better value than the M4 too... Worse thing about owning a Benelli M4, makes buying another tactical shotgun seem pointless. You will flail about trying to come up with excuses to own another tactical shotgun, then one morning you will wake up with a hangover and realize you own a SPAS-12 and a LAW-12 since collecting obscure European tactical shotguns was the only excuse you could find... |
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Posted: 6/29/2019 9:37:27 AM EDT
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The m4 feels like a heavy fence post to me. I have a 1301 and love it.
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Posted: 6/29/2019 11:54:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Worse thing about owning a Benelli M4, makes buying another tactical shotgun seem pointless. You will flail about trying to come up with excuses to own another tactical shotgun, then one morning you will wake up with a hangover and realize you own a SPAS-12 and a LAW-12 since collecting obscure European tactical shotguns was the only excuse you could find... Enjoy It?? PS: Just my opinion After A shooting session with both shotguns, the M4 feels like a boat anchor compared to the 1301, that extra 2LBS on the M4 really hurts handling. |
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Posted: 7/1/2019 12:16:22 AM EDT
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The m4 feels like a heavy fence post to me. I have a 1301 and love it. Quoted: You just self diagnosed yourself with a case of BRD, Black Rifle (or in your case Black Shotgun) Disease, there is no cure & you are doomed to a life of seeking out obscure military arms, Enjoy It?? PS: Just my opinion After A shooting session with both shotguns, the M4 feels like a boat anchor compared to the 1301, that extra 2LBS on the M4 really hurts handling. 
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