Benelli M2 Entry? Tiny Wifey

As much as an m2 14" is nice... for your application an 18.5 is easier- with the urbino stock for the LOP if u insist on a 12 ga.
1 -non restricted and no hassles
2- its not like shez going to be clearing the house to benefit from the short barrel. If its gonna be done smartly... and theres an intruder in the house... she should hunker down till the bad guy comes to her.
Either way .. its not as much the type of weapon but the training she has with it or it can become more of a liability.
The PCC idea with a bit of practice is not bad for several reasons... 1- easier to load from a proper storage status
2- less punishing on the small shooter and better followup shots if needed.
Hope this helps
 
870P said:
I've heard it from some very knowledgeable Benelli guys that initial break-in using heavy loads is crucial and that some inertia guns will reliably cycle light loads even held loosely at the hip.

On the other hand, a gun that's not broken in properly is likely to only be reliable with full powered buckshot at a minimum, especially on the Tactical models which have stiffer action springs.
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That is definitely interesting. I've more or less heard the opposite and my opinion was tainted with a video TNP did about his experience with them including a friend's M2 tactical that had frequent stoppages. It looks like I have more research to do because I want to love the M2 tactical as much as I like it. If that makes sense.
 
supernova said:
That is definitely interesting. I've more or less heard the opposite and my opinion was tainted with a video TNP did about his experience with them including a friend's M2 tactical that had frequent stoppages. It looks like I have more research to do because I want to love the M2 tactical as much as I like it. If that makes sense.
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Nutn is a longwinded idiot, and I'd bet that most other high profile YouTube reviewers would have probably figured out how to get it running.
 
supernova said:
How do you get it running?
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A stronger magazine spring, as a worn spring was probably why his gun kept jamming on the last round.

Also, more lube, as Benellis like to run wet, and many users, especially folks out in the desert, tend to use a minimal amount of lube on their guns.
 
I've had my M2 Tactical since 2008. It has seen thousands of rounds. Everything from 3" slugs to the common 7.5 bulk Federal/Winchester (which is mostly what I've put through it). It has malfunctioned maybe half a dozen times in total. I suspect most of those malfunctions were the user (a pal of mine that had never fired an autoloader before) not gripping the gun tightly enough as the inertia driven shotguns need a steady hand/shoulder. Its break-in was even smooth. And yes, it's one of my few firearms I run wet with lube. Everything in is still original.
Nutnfancy can G.F.H.H. I refuse to spend a second watching his crap videos.
 
A tiny, inexperienced shooter would probably benefit more from a magazine fed PCC with a red dot and a light on it, IMO. FWIW, a surefire XC1 fits on the front picatinny section of the ruger PCC stock

Thumbing shotgun shells under duress is not something I'd want to put on someone who isn't used to that. Throw a magwell on a PCC that takes glock magazines and she can go from 0 rounds to 10 in a second or two.
 
Ruger PCC with a good WML and all the spacers removed from the buttstock, 10 rd G17 mag with 147 gr JHP ready to insert and an elastic carrier on the butt with a couple more in case things get even more western.

Kind of like a modern pistol caliber M1 carbine.

A far more reasonable solution than a restricted shotgun to my mind but YMMV...
 
Syberspy9 said:
I have an XDM 9mm in a quick safe at the night stand.
But people miss with handguns often.
A 12 will produce a significantly larger hit zone
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No they don't. At 10ft a 12ga load of buckshot is the size of a softball at best. You have to aim with any gun you are planning to use in a home defense situation.

Add the recoil and noise, and a 12ga is not a good choice for dealing with a bump in the night unless you're well trained - and even then being trained doesn't stop you from blowing out your eardrums.

I would say a carbine in 45 or 9mm is a good option. 22lr shouldn't be overlooked either, far less power but it's so much less disorienting when shot in a confined space like a hallway and it'll still incapacitate an intruder - home invaders aren't typically wearing body armor after all.
 
As much as i believe the shotgun is a great defensive tool, it is also the hardest to master, and living in Canada... the most cumbersome to deploy quickly and effectively since it must be stored unloaded. If you need a gun for self defense, you need it soonfast if not faster.

Hands down a carbine hold all the cards in this scenario. The added bonus of lighter weight, recoil, faster follow ups and less training to deploy and use effectively.

I would def look at a 9mm PCC (pay particular attention to ammo selection, the longer barrel can cause an unexpected reduction in terminal performance effectiveness) that is 100% reliable with your chosen HP ammo or a 223/5.56 MSR. Both would be 100% easier to use effectively.
 
I’ve had several M2 tacticals over the years. Was often considering the 14” entry version but no one had or could get the shorter barrels. They are even difficult to source in US. Not sure what reason being as there is no issue finding the 14” M4 entry and once I had acquired one of these as well, the interest in the M2 entry faded. The M2 Tactical Entry should be available in Canada but is not. I can’t even find a 14” barrel for my Remington MCS... the proper MCS barrel not a reproduction.
On another note, probably not a great idea to discuss guns of any variety for home defence here or anywhere else for that matter especially in this political climate. Heaven forbid something should happen and she does use the gun you purchased or sourced for “home defence”...Guns in Canada are legal for three purposes only ; target shooting, hunting and collecting, not for home or personal defence.
 
Not OK to defend yourself with any type of firearm...unless it’s from a predatory animal and your rural... I shouldn’t have to explain this to registered gun owners. The law is quite clear on this matter. If you acquire a gun for “home defence”, you are opening yourself up to serious issues if you were to actually use it for that intended purpose. US law permits defence of person and property with a firearm, not Canada. That is the job of the Police here.
 
What gun did you end up going with?

What's your guys thoughts on having the first one or two rounds as BLANKS which you could fire off right when you grab the gun to scare away the MOFOs????
 
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