[lobo9er]

I know its benelli but which model.

[lobo9er]

so which benelli did the gov't decide to buy

[[Pb]]

Benelli M4

Gas Operated

12ga.

[lobo9er]

I know that was pretty funny and all, but no where in the link is there the model of benelli the gov't decided to buy for the military.

[deanpf]

From: http://world.guns.ru/shotgun/sh19-e.htm

Benelli M4 Super 90 is developed in Italy by Benelli Armi Spa., and imported in the USA by Heckler&Koch USA,inc.
In early 1999, US AARDEC (Army Armament Research and Development Center), avarded contract for XM1014 Joint Service Combat Shotgun to Heckler&Koch USA,inc. Initially, some 20.000 units will be shipped to US Marine Corps.
Technically, Benelli M4 Super90 is a gas operated, smooth bore, magazine fed semi-auto shotgun. Barrel locking is achieved by rotating bolt with two lugs. M4 Super90 has dual gas cylinders, gas pistons and action rods for increased reliability. Low-power rounds, such as less-than-lethal rubber slugs, may be cycled manually. Gun is field stripped without any additional tools. The telescopic stock may be replaced by pistol grip or hunting-style stock without any tools. Barrel has internal screw-in choke system for increased versatility. Standard sights are ghost-ring rear and blade front. Accessory weaver-style rail is installed at the top of the receiver. This rail may accept scopes, laser illuminators, night-vision sights etc.
Gun is so designed that it can fire 3" and 2 3/4" (70 and 76 mm) shotshells of different power without any adjustments and in any combination. All surfaces is covered by non-reflective, wear and corrosion-resistant finish. Gun is very reliable in any weather conditions.

[AcceptableUserName]

M4 Super 90, to a lesser extent, the Atchisson AA-12 (not sure if they bought it or it's still under R & D)

[lobo9er]

cool thanks [pb]

[lobo9er]

Slick shotgun debating over m3 for a little bit now just wondering what the military used
thanks

I'm still busy reading dos for dummies but thanks for all your help.

[Labyrinth666]

I always thought the SEALs used the M1014, which is basically a modified M3. They also have a contract for the AA12, which they use to fire grenade rounds and also mount remote-controlled ones to the top of vehicles (still in development). They might also use the Armsel Striker, but I'm not too sure about it.

[Quiet]

The Benelli M4 Super 90 is the M1014.

The Benelli M1 and M2 are semi-auto using an inertia recoil opertaing system.
The Benelli M3 is switchable from pump-action to semi-auto using an intertia recoil operating system.
The Benelli M4 is semi-auto using a gas-operating system.

The military contract called for a gas-operating semi-auto shotgun, which is why Benelli made the M4.



The second generation AA12, also known as the DaeWoo USAS12, has been in service with the ROK and Purivan militaries since the 1990s.