Benelli M4 vs M2

[bsp212]

I have an extra of M2 and M4; both are 18" guns. M4 is Mobil choke, M2 is crio plus. Both, pistol grip stocks with rails to mount a reflex sight on top. Any opinions about the 18" barrels vs. just buying new gun for dedicated turkey gun?

[stinkpickle]

Either should be fine.  Testing a few loads and chokes with each would be cheaper than buying a new gun...or even a new barrel, for that matter.

[CrustyRusty]

I have/had both guns and although I like a lot of the features on the M4 I do find it a bit heavier and not as hunter friendly in my mind.  There is a guy on PredatorMasters who hunts with an M4 with great results.  As with any gun, choke and ammo combos will determine whether it meets your expectations for performance.

Let us know how it goes.

[bsp212]

I agree, the weight of the M4 makes it kind of a pig when it comes to the other Benelli guns. I've never patterned either with anything but 00 buck and mod and full chokes. I think I'll go with the M2 since most of my other guns take the crio plus chokes. I guess I'll order a few tubes and try and get out to pattern test after the holidays.