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Key Difference Between Benelli M2 & M4
Specification Chart
Benelli M2
- Brand: Benelli
- Model: Benelli M2 (Field)
- Feed System: 5 + 1
- Weight: 6.7 lbs
- Length: 39.75 inches
- Operating System: Inertia-Driven System
- Case Capacity: 5 + 1
- Barrel Length: 18.5″
Benelli M4
- Brand: Benelli
- Model: Benelli M4 (Tactical)
- Feed System: 5 + 1
- Weight: 7.8 lbs.
- Length: 40 inches
- Operating System: Auto-Regulating, Gas-Operated (A.R.G.O.)
- Case Capacity: 5 + 1
- Barrel Length: 18.5″
Comprehensive Comparison
Benelli M2 & M4 Pricing
Design & Ergonomics
The Benelli M2, since it is inertia driven, operates cleaner than gas-operated semi-automatic shotguns. When our team did a test shoot, we found that the ComforTech feature of the Benelli M2 makes it easier and smoother to shoot than the M4 Benelli, which chugs ammo, shoots softly, and is heavy.
We, therefore, concluded that inertia guns run well, kick a bit more, and are lighter. With this, the Benelli M2 gets the point.
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Size & Weight
Operating System - Benelli M4 or M2?
Benelli M2 & Benelli M4 Optics
The Benelli M4 is definitely on top of its game against the M2, which doesn’t offer the same optic rail.
The Benelli M4 comes with a fully adjustable LPA ghost ring rear sight and a white dot front blade inside protective ears for quick target acquisition, and 5.25” Picatinny rail that allows the user to mount additional scopes and optical sights. With this, the M4 Benelli takes another win.
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Reliability
Benelli M2 Pros & Cons
PROS
- Strong and simple inertia operation
- Cycles both 2-3/4” and 3” shells without adjustments
- ComforTech recoil reduction system
- Crio System barrel and choke tubes
- Lightweight and fast handling
CONS
- No optic rail
Benelli M4 Pros & Cons
PROS
- Operates by unique A.R.G.O. system
- Handle everything from field loads to hard-hitting 3”
- Pistol-grip synthetic buttstock
- 5.25” Picatinny rail
- Includes one choke tube
CONS
- Expensive
- More recoil
Benelli M4 or Benelli M2? We Pick...
In the combat between the Benelli M2 vs M4 Benelli, we pick the Benelli M2 because it is more budget-friendly, features a ComforTech recoil reduction system, more lightweight, fast handling, and is very reliable. Although the Benelli M4 is quite an impressive tactical shotgun, its costly price is the only downside. So, buying an M4 Benelli may also be a good choice.
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Our #1 Recommendation
Benelli M2
- ComforTech recoil reduction system
- More Affordable
- Reliable
- Lightweight and fast handling
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