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Benelli M4 Super 90Model: WeaponBenelli nameM4 Super 90
WeaponThis history;semi-automatic yearshotgun itwas designed entered/endedspecifically production,for the creator,United countryStates ofMilitary origin,to interestinganswer facts,their generalrequest descriptionfor ofa new 12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun. The M4 was accepted as the weaponM1014 and whatis it'scurrently in use with the US Marine Corps.

The M4 uses the "Auto Regulation Gas Operated" (ARGO) system, a simple short-stroke system used for,on their later R1 semi-automatic rifle. It comes standard with a Picatinny rail on top of the receiver and military-style ghost ring sights. miscellaneousFor information,the commercial sector, the M4 comes etc.with a non-adjustable Add4+1 capacity and a picturesolid stock; despite the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban having ended, they continue to refuse to sell the topcollapsible stock left,to thencivilians. seatCollapsible itstock conversions are sold for $150 to military and law enforcement entities and direct-shipped from Italy.

There are three configurations for government sale: the M4 Entry with a 14-inch barrel, the M4 with an 18.5-inch barrel, usingand the "EditM1014, which is Picturean >M4 Towith Left"military button.stamping.



Specifications:
Weight:
XX lb (XX3.82kg kg).(8.42lb)
Length:
XX886mm in (XX mm).(34.9in)
Barrel Length:
XX in470mm (XX(18.5 mm).in)
Cartridge:Cartridge: XX12 gauge
Action:
XXGas operated
Muzzle Velocity:
XX1200 ft/sfps (XX(365 m/s).mps)
Effective Range:
XXX yd22yd (XXX(20 m).
Feed System:
DesignTubular magazine. +4 Capacity.(civilian), 8 (military/police)
Sights:
IfGhost ring iron applicable.sights



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Where to find

WhereThe toM4 findis thequite gun;pricey howas commona iscivilian itshotgun inat a stores,recommended averageretail price range,of $1800. However, you usersget (military,what you police,pay for and civilian.)the M4 is a generally good investment if you have the money for one.


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Complexity

HowThe ARGO gas difficultsystem is itdesigned to usebe very simple, with only 4 parts. It's also self-regulating depending on the thispower gun?of the shell, preventing jams with shells to low in power Discussto anycycle complexthe mechanisms,action. averageThe reliability,M4 anycan particularbe problemsworked (firingas pinsa oftenbolt breaking,action for example),low difficultypower usingshells, (controls,like unusuallybean heavybags. triggerAs a weapon designed for military use, it's excellent for pull,dirty etc.)field conditions.

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Controls

List all controls in a bullet point format, with their location and how to manipulate them; what does what, basically. Example below.

  • Safety: Located onbehind boththe sidestrigger ofguard theas receivera behindcross-bolt. thePush trigger;from pushright to upleft for SAFE,FIRE, downfrom left to right for FIRE.SAFE.
  • MagazineBolt release: Located behindjust below the triggerejection port on the leftright side.
  • BoltCharging release:handle: Located above the magazine on the upperright receiverside onof the left side; press in to close theupper bolt.receiver.
  • ChargingCartridge handle:drop lever: Located onto the right side of the upper receiver.trigger.

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Loading

Condition One, or "Locked and Cocked." Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer cocked and safety applied.

  1. StepPoint 1the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
  2. StepPush 2the safety from left to right to activate it.
  3. StepPull the charging handle to the rear; it will lock on its own.
  4. Take a shell and insert it into the chamber through the ejection port. Press the bolt release to snap the bolt shut.
  5. Take the remaining shells and insert them into the magazine through the loading gate on 3the bottom of the receiver until the magazine is full.
Condition Two. Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.

Step 1 StepCannot 2 Stepbe 3done.

Condition Three. Chamber empty, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.

  1. StepPoint 1the Stepweapon in a safe direction. Critical 2step in case it accidentally discharges!
  2. StepTake the shells and insert them into the magazine through the loading gate on the bottom of the receiver until the magazine is 3full.

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Unloading

How to unload the firearm and make safe. Presented in a numbered list.

  1. StepPoint the weapon in a safe 1direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
  2. StepPush the safety from left to right to activate 2it.
  3. StepPull the charging handle back to eject the cartridge in the chamber and gently ride it forward.
  4. Turn the gun over and press the cartridge retaining lever with your right index finger to release the first cartridge. The carrier latch must be pressed for each ejected cartridge.
  5. When no more cartridges come out, pull the charging handle back and examine the chamber for ammunition. Release the charging handle.
  6. Deactivate the safety.
  7. Pull the 3trigger.

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Field Stripping

How to disassemble the firearm for cleaning. Presented in a numbered list.

  1. StepPoint the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it 1accidentally discharges!
  2. StepUnload the weapon as 2described above.
  3. StepPull the charging handle back to lock the bolt 3open. Press the cartridge drop lever.
  4. ReverseUnscrew tothe reassembleforend cap and remove the barrel and magazine tube..
  5. Slide down the forearms and pull them off of the barrel.
  6. Pull (Editor'sthe note:barrel-breach ifunit thereforward areoff the receiver.
  7. While holding the charging handle firmly, extrapress the stepscarrier beyondbutton merelyand performinglet the abovebolt backwards,move listforward themslightly inuntil anotherit numberedstops. Twist and pull off the charging handle.
  8. Pull list.)the bolt assembly forward out of the receiver.
Reverse to reassemble.