Benelli modifications

[double down]

Let's say you want to hotrod your trusty Benelli M1 shotgun what choices do you have and who can do them?

I've started a list of the modifications, please add to it.


Lighten the bolt assembly
Extend and reshape the shell carrier
Trigger job
Lengthen the forcing cone
Modify bolt so loading can be done when it's not 100% closed
Ported barrel or choke tubes
Polish the internals
Profile shape the magazine tube entrance
Aftermarket recoil pad
Large carrier release button
Large safety
Large bolt handle
Aftermarket sight
Speed loading device
Back bore barrel and change choke system

Now, let figure out who can do the work and supply the parts.

http://www.gramsengineering.com This is Beven Grams place. One highly respected man within the competition community. Builds 3-gun competition Benelli's.

http://www.triangleshootingsports.com This is Benny Hill's place. Another highly respected man within the competition community. Builds 3-gun competition Benelli's.

The High Road's own C-rum. Jeff offers modified Benelli parts. Maybe he'll join in and tell us more about his parts.

http://www.briley.com Briley is one of the most respected shotgun tuners in the country. Providing full gunsmith services and their various choke tubes.

http://www.angleport.com This is the Ballistic Specialties shop. They offer full gunsmithing services, choke tubes, and their popular porting service.

http://www.seminolegun.com Seminole Gun Works is another respected shotgun tuner. They offer full gunsmithing services but specialize in barrel work and custom choke tubes.

http://www.arredondoaccessories.com These guys offer a trick speed loading system and some other accessories for the Benelli.

http://www.gggaz.com These guys are well known in the tactical community for their custom parts. They offer various custom accessories for the Benelli.

http://www.speedshooter.com Specialty shop offering various accessories for the Benelli.

http://www.surecycle.com Maker of custom recoil springs, recoil tubes, and magazine tube extensions for the Benelli.

http://www.gunsprings.com Maker of various upgrade springs for the Benelli.

http://www.royalarms.com Maker of custom recoil pad mount for the Benelli tactical guns.

DMW / Dave's Metal Works, website unknown. Maker of custom Benelli parts.


Feel free to add to this list.

 

[c-rum]

Out of the items listed by double down here are the one I currently offer

Extend and reshape the shell carrier (see photos in other post)
Trigger job (3-3.5lbs)
Modify bolt so loading can be done when it's not 100% closed
Polish the internals
Profile shape the magazine tube entrance
Aftermarket recoil pad (Sims)
Large carrier release button (DMW or Arrendondo)
Large safety (Benelli or DMW)
Large bolt handle (not always a good ideal on a Benelli due to the added weight)
Aftermarket sights

Please feel free to contact me for pricing or questions.

http://www.c-rums.net

http://www.davesmetalworks.com

http://www.limbsaver.com


Jeff

 

[Kobun]

The only modification I have done to my Benelli M1 is to modify the bolt so I can load one in the chamber and one on the carrier when the mag is full, and to add a speedloader.
I would consider adding a GGGAZ single point sling attachment and painting the follower bright orange, and add a heat shield.
Other than that, I like the gun the way it is, as I can keep 9 rounds on a target at 10 yards in 1,47 seconds.

K.

 

[double down]

I've found another Benelli specialist.

www.nait.com/LAFRANCE/cont.html

 

[hrt4me]

Jeff, are you still "profile shaping the magazine tube entrance" ?