Benelli M4 Super 90 cycling issue

[derrick_lui]

I fired my brand new Benelli M4 this weekend and had some cycling issues with some RIO #7 shot target loads. It would not eject the shell after each shot, anyone aware of these problems with semi-auto shotguns?

Heres a pic of the gun, enjoy!

 

[Scrivener]

FWIW, my Beretta, which also uses inertia/recoil to cycle, dislikes light loads.

 

[JGreen]

Sell it and buy a Remington 870. That will surely cure your cycling problems

 

[derrick_lui]

Sell it and buy a Remington 870. That will surely cure your cycling problems

I actually traded my Remington 870 in to purchase the Benelli....

 

[vellnueve]

Those guns are meant for heavy buckshot and slug loads, not target loads. If you want a great bird (clay or otherwise) gun, go with a Beretta 391.

 

[JGreen]

I actually traded my Remington 870 in to purchase the Benelli....

And I actually sold my HK/Benelli Super 90 to buy an 870 after it kept failing at a SIG Shotgun course.

 

[MetroWest]

Also - the slip on recoil pad may be making a small contribution to the inertia/recoil cycle problem.

 

[derrick_lui]

And I actually sold my HK/Benelli Super 90 to buy an 870 after it kept failing at a SIG Shotgun course.

Man, I hope I didnt make a bad move...Waltham Law Enforcement equipment said it was like buying a "Rolex" of shotguns...

The m4 cycles my remington turkey loads properly though, I'll try the target loads again without the recoil pad. Thanks for the advice everyone.

 

[MassMark]

Man, I hope I didnt make a bad move...Waltham Law Enforcement equipment said it was like buying a "Rolex" of shotguns...

The m4 cycles my remington turkey loads properly though, I'll try the target loads again without the recoil pad. Thanks for the advice everyone.

You did not make a mistake...Everyone has their preferences and the M4 is GTG...Sweet gun, just use hotter ammo. My Super90 has been 100% for years and years...

 

[icyclefar]

As has been already said, the problem is the light load, however, a competent gunsmith could tune the gun for lighter loads if that is important to you.

 

[LORD of WAR]

ive probably put over 500 rounds of slugs through my m4...never cleaned it...and never had a problem...it wasnt meant to be used with target loads...slugs and buckshot only brother

 

[BRASS]

Man, I hope I didnt make a bad move...Waltham Law Enforcement equipment said it was like buying a "Rolex" of shotguns...

The m4 cycles my remington turkey loads properly though, I'll try the target loads again without the recoil pad. Thanks for the advice everyone.

I have the same weapon.. I have never had a cycle issue.. I shoot #00 Buck and Slugs...not bird rounds.

BRASS

 

[stinx]

My M4 feeds and fires everything I have put into it. Mine will feed and function with Low recoil slug and buck shot. I have not really tried anything other then slug or buck. our gun could just need to loosen up a bit. The M-4 are supposed to be more tolerent of lighter slug and buck load as the gun has a gas assist system(Argo) that the M2 super 90 does not have

 

[Cluster F]

Yea i have the same issue with my Remington 11-87 police. But i love ripping through some slugs so no biggie.

 

[Smash05]

Wow, Necro Thread.

 

[Remsport Mfg]

If your loads are too light the gun will have issues There are special springs that will fix this. Give me a call
John
413 579 1994