Converting a Benelli M4 Entry to Non-restricted?

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I'm going to convert my M4 Entry into a full size shotgun so that it can be re-registered as Non-Restricted.

What parts do I need to get a hold of? I think all I need is the 18.5" Barrel Group and Magazine Extension. Do I need a new Magazine Spring?

Any help appreciated.
 
Usually if you extend to mag tube you need a longer sprig so It still has the tension to push your shells forward reliably when you get to your last round or two it might not push them through,a longer follower might do the trick though that what i did on a buddies remington
 
skoal said:
Usually if you extend to mag tube you need a longer sprig so It still has the tension to push your shells forward reliably when you get to your last round or two it might not push them through,a longer follower might do the trick though that what i did on a buddies remington
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I'm not really extending the tubes capacity. I would be using the Benelli spacer tube that is on the factory full size gun. The capacity stays at five rounds but I don't know if the spring is different between the restricted 14" gun and the Non-restricted 18.5" gun.

Does any one have both that can confirm the spring length?
 
bearkilr said:
Have you priced out an 18.5" bbl.? :D $$$$$$$$$$$$

Figure $600-$800 and a lengthy wait. Better off selling your shorty and buying a new non restricted complete.
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I know the barrels are expensive but I got a great deal on the short gun and you can bet on that short barrel selling in a hurry if I decide to part with it! :cool:
 
Just wondering why you did not buy the 18.5 in the first place?.If you keep your 14" barrel....you still cant shoot it other than at a range?.

I have the 18.5 and love it the way it is.

cheers.
 
Sam-sung said:
Just wondering why you did not buy the 18.5 in the first place?.If you keep your 14" barrel....you still cant shoot it other than at a range?.

I have the 18.5 and love it the way it is.

cheers.
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There's some legalities involved, which I'm not 100% clear about.
If you attach the factory 14" barrel to an M4 which is registered as having an 18.5" bbl(non restricted), does it instantly become a restricted or does the "30 days to change registration class" apply in this case? If you were to exchange the barrels again before the 30 days is up, you'd be fine leaving it as non restricted...........maybe.
Either way, encountering an LEO with short bbl on non-restricted, one could find himself discovering this answer in court, especially since the end of the LGR will perhaps muddy this scenario a bit more.
 
At a range you have no issues with the shorter barrel being on it. I would say the 30 day rule applies. Realistically how many times does your local RO or club people ask to see your ref papers, ATT etc on each visit to the range? I'm from ON and I don't even get that level of harassment.
 
johhny12gauge said:
At a range you have no issues with the shorter barrel being on it. I would say the 30 day rule applies. Realistically how many times does your local RO or club people ask to see your ref papers, ATT etc on each visit to the range? I'm from ON and I don't even get that level of harassment.
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Believe it or not, there's quite a few of us who like to use the M4 outside of a range, hence the low resale value of the restricted version.
 
I never said the restricted doesn't have a much smaller market. The short barrel is a range only toy. A longer barrel has more diversity no question there. I only play on the range so restricted/non restricted are nearly the same thing for me.
 
bearkilr said:
There's some legalities involved, which I'm not 100% clear about.
If you attach the factory 14" barrel to an M4 which is registered as having an 18.5" bbl(non restricted), does it instantly become a restricted or does the "30 days to change registration class" apply in this case? If you were to exchange the barrels again before the 30 days is up, you'd be fine leaving it as non restricted...........maybe.
Either way, encountering an LEO with short bbl on non-restricted, one could find himself discovering this answer in court, especially since the end of the LGR will perhaps muddy this scenario a bit more.
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I thought I read somewhere that the 30 day rule is good,but you cannot shoot the said firearm........I wish I could find where I read it.......mind it could be a internet law.
 
You have 30 days to do the change, but you cannot take it to the range as you now have an unregistered restricted firearm. You have to wait till the papers come in. I asked the cfc that specific question when I was talking to them about a restricted receiver I was making.
 
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