Mesa Tactical continues to expand its accessory options for shotguns, particularly for the Beretta 1301 and Benelli M2. New for 2023, the Truckee forend is now available for M2 and 1301 shooters. [SHOT 2023] New Beretta 1301 And Benelli M2 Truckee Forends From Mesa [Read More…]
It’s not every day you see a Benelli M4 shotgun, especially one with wood furniture and a shortened barrel (SBS). Today’s Photo of the Day comes from Josh Herring of Cotton Branch Custom Firearms, featuring his SBS Benelli M4. You may have already seen [Read More…]
In the world of shotguns, there are endless options when it comes to self-defense, competition or hunting. Depending on your budget and needs, the sky is literally the limit to finding your perfect shotgun. Personally, I’ve always been incredibly curious about the [Read More…]
On 30 September the Australian Defence Department announced that it had selected a raft of new weapon systems as part of the first tranche of its major Lethality System Project (LAND 159) project. One of the weapons selected was the Benelli M3A1 which will become [Read More…]
Green Top and Benelli USA have teamed up to give their customers access to a special edition of the popular Super Black Eagle 3 shotgun dubbed the “Virginian”. This special edition shotgun aims to celebrate 75 years of successful retail business from Green [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves tests the Turknelli, that is the Turkish-made Benelli M4 tactical shotgun clone. At around $400, these budget shotguns are almost exact replicas of the real Benelli M4, but at one-fifth of the price. They’ve become very popular and there are a number of [Read More…]
Midwest Industries Inc. recently announced their three new parts for the Benelli M4 shotgun, also known as the M1014 as named for the United States Marines. The new products Midwest Industries dished out are an optic mount, specifically for an Aimpoint T and H series [Read More…]
Beretta Defense recently announced that the whole Armed Forces of France have adopted the Benelli Supernova 12 guage shotgun in several configurations, making the Supernova the standard issue shotgun of the French military. Benelli will have a seven-year contract to [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is visiting the Benelli booth at EOS or the European Outdoor Show to speak with Benelli engineers about the new Benelli 828U featuring the BE.S.T. (Benelli Surface Treatment) finish, a remarkable new coating that is rustproof and guaranteed for 25 years. [Read More…]
The Benelli Magnifico Set of Five was first revealed at the recent 2022 Safari Club International Convention in Las Vegas, NV. As you can imagine, these shotguns are made from the finest materials, engraved and made by hand. Think the opposite of a lot of the [Read More…]
It’s been a while (just over a year!) since we’ve done a Field Strip here on TFB, and I figured, why not start back up with a highly coveted firearm, the Benelli M2 Tactical semi-auto shotgun. The M2 model is an extension of the Benelli Super 90 series [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day – It almost feels like unveiling a new Ferrari, but it’s something much better. We’re looking at the new Benelli Nova and M2 Speed. They are two dynamic shotguns made to enhance the shooter’s performance in competition. [Read More…]
The Benelli SuperNova shotgun is an impressive firearm and is used by many of the top competitors in sports shooting. As such it is always under scrutiny as competitors try to squeeze every last bit of performance out of the firearm, or make small modifications so that [Read More…]
Alongside their additions to their ETHOS line, Benelli have also introduced some new options to their classic Super Black Eagle 3 series of semi-auto waterfowl guns with new additions now available in 20 gauge and 3-Inch 12 gauge. Check out Benelli’s announcement [Read More…]
Benelli have announced a couple of additions to their ETHOS line of semi-auto shotguns. The new guns were introduced at this year’s virtual SHOT Show. The ETHOS SuperSport is aimed at the competitive shotgun shooter market while the ETHOS Cordoba BE.S.T [Read More…]
It doesn’t seem a full year since SHOT 2020 but at 2021’s virtual SHOT Benelli have announced the introduction of three new calibers to their Lupo bolt-action line. The new Benelli Lupo rifles are chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win. and .243 Win. The Lupo [Read More…]
Shotguns – one of the most powerful hand-held firearms civilians are allowed to own. Often underestimated, as it can be used in so many ways by just changing the ammunition: birdshot, buckshot or slugs and other variants. Of course, a shotgun has limits, you [Read More…]
Here’s the Benelli Lupo. It’s their first precision bolt action hunting rifle and it checks a lot of boxes for the avid hunter. Lightweight, accurate, dependable, and adjustable. Read more at: ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon and Subscribe Star pages if [Read More…]
Benelli gets into the bolt action game Il Lupo, the Appenine wolf, is making a comeback in Italy. Appropriately enough, Benelli has named their new foray into the bolt action rifle world “Lupo”. Featuring a three lug one piece chromed bolt with 60 [Read More…]
A late start to the grouse hunt is better than no hunt at all – that is the topic for Today’s Photo Of The Day as we go to “Borgafjäll” in Southern Lappland. After a fast walk uphill in the tough terrain, it was time for a cooling bath. The [Read More…]
Mesa Tactical is known for their tactical shotgun accessories for both range enthusiasts and law enforcement, and they expanded on that at SHOT Show 2019. They are now offering an M-LOK forend for the highly popular Benelli M4. This definitely fills a void by allowing [Read More…]
This year Benelli updated the company’s 828U break open shotgun with a number of features. The shotgun is a cock on opening breech. It also has an interchangeable sighting rib that is made out of carbon fiber and available from Benelli. Also new from Benelli is the update that some of the [Read More…]
Many of you called the winner in the comments… But what is interesting is that the Winchester SX4 Models far outsold the M4 Tactical, as did the Beretta A300 line. Not that we are remotely considering this process scientific. And I would wager that our readership [Read More…]
The Benelli MR1, a semi-automatic rifle in .223 Remington developed and manufactured by the Benelli Armi SpA of Italy was never a hit in the USA. The action is the ARGO system patented by Benelli, and the MR1’s bigger brothers can be found in the Benelli Argo [Read More…]
Briley Manufacturing has introduced a new aluminum handguard for Benelli M2 semi-auto shotguns. This product is primarily marketed as a 3 Gun competition accessory. It is lightweight and has a number of M-LOK slots on multiple positions which should allow mounting the [Read More…]
At IWA 2018, Benelli showed their new 2018 concept gun called Puma. They have also released some images of this gun on their social media pages. The Puma is a semi-automatic rifle chambered in .223 Remington. It is based on Benelli MR1 rifle. Now, this is not [Read More…]
Strike Industries recently released their new Hayl Rail MLOK Handguards for the popular Benelli M4 semi-auto shotgun. Originally debuted earlier this year at the 2018 SHOT Show, the new Hayl Rail is made out of 6061 Aluminum and weights in at 6.6 oz. As the name [Read More…]
At the time of writing tihs, the World Shoot IPSC Shotgun in France is just 99 days away. The event in France is the 3:rd World Championship for IPSC Shotgun. At lof of competitors, including myself, are getting ready to fight for the medals (or just enjoy France at its [Read More…]
Benelli has announced that they will be offering a Limited Edition M1014 semi-auto 12 gauge shotguns. The guns will be available for purchase starting from June 2017. These limited edition guns will have a US flag engraved on the receiver to honor the U.S. Marine [Read More…]
While the picatinny rail is a highly versatile mounting system, it is certainly lacking in the svelte department. Where quad rails equipped with the system are affectionately known as “cheese graters” by those who have been equipped with them, you know its [Read More…]