Taking pistol grip stock off Benelli M4?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Taking pistol grip stock off Benelli M4?

Posted: 12/31/2006 8:50:21 AM EDT

Got the stock pad off, easily enough, but the bolt holding the stock on is pretty tight. Is there a trick to this, or do we just need to muscle it?

Posted: 12/31/2006 10:40:58 AM EDT

[#1]

The owners manual says to strip the gun down basically to a bare receiver. After removing the trigger goup, you unscrew the butstock from the receiver.

I haven't tried it yet, but that is what the manual says.

Well, actually that is what is says for the telescoping stock. I will look at the pistol grip stock. I haven't put in on before.

Doc

Posted: 12/31/2006 10:49:36 AM EDT

[#2]

You don't have to remove the butt pad. Just remove the firecontrol group, then unscrew the entire pistol grip stock from the receiver.

Posted: 12/31/2006 11:41:33 AM EDT

[#3]

Maybe we're talking about different guns, because the stock came right off. The nut was just pretty tight.

Posted: 12/31/2006 1:48:13 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
Maybe we're talking about different guns, because the stock came right off. The nut was just pretty tight.

We must be, because the Benelli M4 / M1014 buttstock and pistol grip come off the shotgun in one piece by unscrewing the entire assembly from the receiver. It is designed to be completely field-stripped without tools.

Posted: 12/31/2006 8:52:05 PM EDT

[#5]

Here is a description from the Benelli board;

Absolutely nothing.

Changing stocks (like field stripping the m4) requires no tools at all. I'd suggest having some cloth handy, or really anything to put between the pin holding the trigger group in place and whatever it is you are using to push it out (the manual suggests the bolt handle, which is what I normally use, since it is handy). Otherwise, one slip-up and you've chipped/scratched the finish on your receiver.

Procedure is as follows:
1) Unscrew and remove ratcheting cap at end of mag tube.
2) Remove barrel assembly from the receiver.
3) Remove bolt handle from bolt assembly.
4) Remove bolt assembly from receiver.
5) Push/pull trigger group retaining pin out to allow you to remove the trigger group. It doesn't come all the way out normally, so don't bother with trying to pull it entirely free.
6) Remove trigger group, it will come out most easily if you depress the bolt release to ease the tension. Same goes for reinstalling it.
7) Unscrew the stock, which simply screws onto the recoil tube. I do mean the entire stock. No tools are required, just grab the stock and twist. DO NOT remove the recoil pad.
8) Screw on the pistol grip section of the new stock, since it is in two parts.
9) Depress the button on the shoulder section of your new stock, tilt it a bit counterclockwise and slide it onto the recoil tube. It will line up with one of the lower marks, and you'll be able to rotate it to the same angle on the clockwise side (between 1 and 2 o'clock, I believe). Adjusting it is a matter of depressing the button, rotating it clockwise to the same position, and sliding it to one of the locking points.

Repeat steps 6 through 1 in reverse order to reassemble the shotgun, then move on to step 10.

10) Purchase 12ga ammunition of your choice.
11) Go to range, or your normal shooting area.
12) Shoot stuff.

Break-in for the m4 is pretty simple. I'd suggest a good cleaning and inspection, followed by a case or so of heavier loads (or 3" magnums, which you will probably need less of) to break the action in to the point where you can shoot lighter stuff without any problems.

Doc

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Taking pistol grip stock off Benelli M4?

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