Benelli M4 vs FN SLP

d33rhunt3r · Oct 13, 2017

I have an M4 under my bed. I love how it feels, I love the lack of recoil. The ghost ring sights make target acquisition nice and quick. I can't speak on the FN, as I've never used one. But I will say if the FN doesn't feel as "right" as the M4 as you said, then I think you decided already.

Czechnologist · Oct 14, 2017

Tod said:
You should check out the Beretta 1301
I have the competition model 21” barrel.
Thumbs up! They also have a 1301 tactical
Both made in Italy

Watched a few videos on YT based on your recommendation. Looks nice. I was a little concerned about the 'fatal flaw' identified in this video, though. FF to 7:17 and tell me if either you or anyone you know has encountered that issue with the Beretta 1301:

d33rhunt3r said:
I have an M4 under my bed. I love how it feels, I love the lack of recoil. The ghost ring sights make target acquisition nice and quick. I can't speak on the FN, as I've never used one. But I will say if the FN doesn't feel as "right" as the M4 as you said, then I think you decided already.

I'm about 95% sure it'll be an M4 but I like to keep an open mind and do my homework.

Warwolvesinspace · Oct 16, 2017

I would get an M2 over the M4. Which is my current plan lol.

Decoy · Oct 16, 2017

joppaj said:
The fact that you had to switch the gas pistons on the FN was the nail in the coffin for me.

I believe they sell a universal piston now.

Czechnologist · Oct 17, 2017

Due to some unexpected, last-minute expenses I 've had to reduce my shotgun budget by about 60% of what I had planned to spend on an M4. Oh well, right? That's life and there ain't a whole helluva lot you can do about it.

Decided to go with a Mossberg 930 SPX from our friends at Engage Armament.

I'm not planning to run any 3-Gun competitions or anything like that. I just wanted something good for HD and occasional range fun and the 930 seemed like a good choice for that. I'll eventually get an M4 one of these days but, in the mean time I think this will serve my purposes quite well.

fidelity · Oct 17, 2017

Great looking HD shottie.

I'm sure that she'll perform.

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Czechnologist · Oct 17, 2017

fidelity said:
Great looking HD shottie. I'm sure that she'll perform.

Hopefully we will find-out soon! Thanks!

I got a bill in the mail on Monday that effectively wiped-out/negated two-thirds of the M4 piggy bank and I was like, well...sh*t! What can I get for under $1k that's still halfway decent and semi-automatic. I was about to go for a pump shotgun instead when a friend recommended the 930. Not being all that familiar, I spent last night watching YouTube videos and was impressed. It looked like there were some initial hiccups circa 2012-2013 but almost all the reviews since then have been positive for the most part: it's a bit fussy with certain light field loads; few problems with anything else.

Bonus was I got to meet Brutus and some good people. Great experience at Engage Armament today.

beowulf9 · Oct 31, 2017

I heard M4 does not feed light target loads. That's the main concern with it.

Czechnologist · Nov 1, 2017

beowulf9 said:
I heard M4 does not feed light target loads. That's the main concern with it.

I've been bit pretty hard by the shotgun-bug so I'll eventually get an M4 at some point. I'm also thinking about the FN P12 and Mossberg 590A1 because everyone needs one good 12 gauge pump and I don't have one.

The 930, though, has been to the range only one time and ran flawlessly with 4 different loads, particularly the low-brass Winchester 7.5 buck field loads that were some concern. It'll be going back to the range again this Friday for testing with slugs. I'm eager to see how it does at 25-50 yards with some Hornady and Federal loads, along with more 00 buckshot.

fidelity · Nov 5, 2017

New Hickok45 ...

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BigSteve57 · Nov 5, 2017

beowulf9 said:
I heard M4 does not feed light target loads. That's the main concern with it.

RIDICULOUS.
I don't know if it does or it doesn't feed light target loads.
My M4 will never see light target loads as it's my go to self defense weapon and not a squirrel gun.

SCARCQB · Nov 8, 2017

I tested the FN SLP vs the M4

The FN did feed light light loads. But it kicked harder than the m4.

The M4 ate most loads. Except for cheap Walmart low brass bulk target loads.
There was a 5% failure rate. FTEs mostly.

The FN is lighter. But I hate the lifter design.its sharp and can slice your finger when reloading.

The ghost ring sights are superior for combat shooting. Especially for slugs. The m4 also shot tighter patterns .

For 3 gun. The FN is a good gun. But for HD / duty use. I’m partial to the m4. Just don’t feed it light bird shots.

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