Customer Reviews for Benelli M1014 Limited Edition 12 Gauge Shotgun

It's the legend for a reason. I've wanted an M4 for years, I finally broke down and purchased one. Only had it a month or so, but about 150 rounds through it and no problems, it has eaten everything, just as fast as I can press the trigger. My only complaint is having to spend the extra money for the 922R b.s., but that's not Benelli's fault. If you've wanted this shotgun but put it off, just buy it, you won't regret it. This may be my favorite firearm I own. As with all my purchases from Buds, it was quick and painless with no problems.

Great product and shipped quickly and safely.

This is one incredible shotgun. A true work of art, the gas system in this gun is next level, it is likely the smoothest shooting 12 gauge I have ever shot with slugs or 00 buck. A true combat shotgun, cant go wrong. Out of the box the thing is amazing, although I added the correct 7 shot magazine tube.

Benelli M4 , we all know it’s the Best of Best , the only way this gun gets any better is changing out the stock on this one . This is another time when I say you get what you pay 💰 for !! Smooth , smooth, smooth if you want to buy one of the finest made shotguns in the World 🌎 we all know the first initial will be B for Bennlli know the world over as one of the most well made shotguns in the world .

Thanks Buds, It's my favorite shotgun now.

Love this bad boy, as a veterans I have love the Mossberg 590A1 for years on active duty, but this Bennelli M4 is a dream to own, cycle all shot shells with different manufacturers no problem, 2 thumbs up. USMC got spoiled on this one, Semper Fi.

This shotgun is an absolute joy. However, like others have said I didn’t do my research before I purchased and would of chosen a different stock. Unless you just like the looks of this gun the collapsible stock is absolutely worthless. The gun itself is fantastic though. The surprise was the gun recoiled less with buckshot than it did with field loads. First day out I put a hundred rounds of field loads and 25 rounds of buckshot and the gun ran fantastic. As usual buds was tremendous in purchasing from and have bought from them many times and will continue to do so.

I love this gun. The quality is outstanding. It cycles everything I throw in it. From light target loads to 3 inch slugs. Thanks Buds!!!

Paid a hefty up charge, but that was my decision. Buds has sold me a couple weapons that I am 100% pleased with. This m1014 is top notch. First 35 00-buck rds without a hiccup, hiwever, you could hear the slow cycling from all new surfaces getting to know each other. The tried 6.5 target loads. Lots of ftf. Went home... cleaned and lubed. Went back out and shot 18 rds 00-buck. Cycling was slick and quick. Went to target loads. 50 rounds and one fail to feed. I bet the next trip will be all good. So... on to my Buds shopping experience. Completely enjoyable. Gun shipped quickly with accurate tracking. I won’t hesitate to recommend buds, and I’ll buy from buds again. Even if I paid a chunk on this purchase, their price was better than anybody else. This gun is an online auction bid war gun. I did better at buds than I would have anywhere else.

Very vague product description, the barrel is not threaded for a choke, so your going to have to buy another barrel, and the stock is fixed.
You need to be a serious gun owner before buying, since you are going to have to make it 922r compliant! You will have to buy a recoil tube, to replace the current one! Before you attempt, you must make it 922r compliant, so you need to replace 4 parts. In order to make it a 7 1 tube and collapsed stock. The recoil tube is fixed with one slot for stock, rearward. You will need a high dollar heat gun or torch, to heat the green Loctite, off the castle nut on recoil tube. In order to make it adjustable. Make sure you make it 922r, before you do so!
The Gun I received was brand new, with new factory smell in box. I check the internal receiver frame, to make sure it had the grease from factory, an it did! So it was never opened, out of the plastic sleeves! Overall it’s still amazing firearm. The down side is it’s going to cost me, additional 1,600.00~2,200.00 dollars just to make it the way, I want it! So you realize you need [3-4k] just to make it, 922r compliant with 7 1 and collapsed stock. This is my dream gun! The limited edition flag is really on the side, I would recommend buying it, if you want the collapsible stock, so you don’t have to buy it separate! It’s sad the barrel is just smooth bore, without a threaded choke insert!
(If you don’t want to go to jail!) Watch FFT benelli m4 922r videos on YouTube!
Website for parts needed is following:
(FFT/Midwestgunworks/striker-Industries/benelli officially website)
I hope this helps confused owners.

Excellent customer service, Excellent shipping, Excellent Shotgun...placing next order now.

It’s Italian, a great addition to any collection, perfect for home defense. John Wick definitely has good taste. Thanks Buds

What can I say other than this is the absolute best combat shotgun ever invented . I cannot think of any tactical shotgun that comes close to this . The ARGO design is phenomenal.

This is an absolute beast! It runs great as long as you do not use a light load, but I think that is to be expected for what it is. My only complaint is that the collapsible stock doesn't actually collapse. I mean, why? The only difference is that the buffer tube does not have the guide and notches needed for it to collapse. I really wish I had known this before purchasing it.

Runs great with high brass shells. Skeet or target loads dont cycle in it very well. This model is cylinder boar so it doesnt accept chokes. Stock is fixed unfortunately. Great gun but I'd by a standard one if I bought another

Great product. This limited edition does not have a collapsable stock FYI. I couldn't find that info anywhere before i purchased the firearm. Also it isn't threaded for chokes like the standard version.

Buds has the best selection with the best prices. Long time customer.

this is a great shot gun i wont lie had my doubts about paying 1800 for a benelli but ass soon as i got it i put it through 500 rounds slugs birdshot buckshot whatever the benelli was eating it up with no malfuntions i did more damage to my shoulder then the gun

Got my M1014 in today and it was packed great and undamaged. Very nice firearm as are all the M4s. Need to point out that this model has a fixed modified barrel rather than replaceable chokes. Also, knew this ahead of time that the stock is fixed rather than adjustable. The way they did this was a fixed position stock tube, so if you want the collapsible stock, the kit from Benelli won't do it. You'll need the 3 position stock tube and it will make this stock functional. Unfortunately, that costs a couple hundred bucks. My understanding is that the fixed stock model already has the 3 position tube on it. If I had to do over again, I'd get the fixed stock model and go from there. Of course this is a limited production model and a nice firearm.

Fit and finish exactly what you'd expect from Benelli. The bolt was a little difficult to remove at first so be prepared to use some force. Shipping and correspondence were good. I chose the ACH option and if you do the same be advised that it does take approx a full week to process the payment.