Just got my first shotgun.....with a few mods installed.

**DoingOK** · 01-21-2012, 07:03 PM

Hello fellas.

After reviewing and researching for the last three months, I finally decided to go with a Benelli M4 Tactical for home defense/target practice. Added a few items to it already and have a few things coming in the mail. Installed a bigger bolt handle and +2 magazine extension. Put a Burris red dot sight on it and I have a Surefire M80 with vertical grip (Crimson Trace MVF-515) being delivered Tuesday. I cleaned it up and lubricated everything.....may shoot it for the first time tomorrow. Is 6 shot a heavy enough load for proper cycling? I hope so as I have 100 rds of it sitting around. Thanks in advance and I look forward to learning some more from this forum.

Rich

**scd46** · 01-26-2012, 12:56 PM

If someone where to break in what do you do turn your red dot on first?

**DoingOK** · 01-26-2012, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by scd46

If someone where to break in what do you do turn your red dot on first?

I believe the word you're looking for is "were".

To answer your slightly invective question: The red dot sight is not installed while the shotgun is sitting beside my bed at night. I have a crimson trace green laser and 250 lumen light incorporated into the vertical foregrip if needed. Thanks for your concern.

**ROCKETW19** · 01-26-2012, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by DoingOK

I believe the word you're looking for is "were".

To answer your slightly invective question: The red dot sight is not installed while the shotgun is sitting beside my bed at night. I have a crimson trace green laser and 250 lumen light incorporated into the vertical foregrip if needed. Thanks for your concern.

nice can you take pics of the VG? I will also be intrested in how the fast fire holds up if shooting full load buckshot
also welcome to the fourm

**Hookster** · 01-26-2012, 04:47 PM

Hey DoingOK,

Nice photography and welcome to the forum!

**fowlergk** · 01-26-2012, 05:59 PM

Congrats. bought my M4 a few weeks ago. Totally stock and ran 25 rounds through it. Its friggin awesome home defense SG.

Just need somone to break in and attempt to do evil. :-)

Gary

**DoingOK** · 01-26-2012, 06:31 PM

Thanks for the welcome fellas. I've been tied up with work out of state, so I haven't even had a chance to install everything yet or fire it. I want to have all the functionality but minimize extra weight and girth so that is why I chose the Crimson Trace foregrip. My wife will be shooting it as well(former Marine). I should have all the parts installed tonight as I have a range time setup tomorrow. Thanks again.

Rich

**scd46** · 01-26-2012, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by DoingOK

I believe the word you're looking for is "were".

To answer your slightly invective question: The red dot sight is not installed while the shotgun is sitting beside my bed at night. I have a crimson trace green laser and 250 lumen light incorporated into the vertical foregrip if needed. Thanks for your concern.

Yes were is the word I should have typed. I was thinking where do you use that on a shotgun. Come On it's a SHOTGUN

**DoingOK** · 01-26-2012, 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by scd46

I was thinking where do you use that on a shotgun. Come On it's a SHOTGUN

I use it on top.

Not sure what your intent is, but there are several reasons to choose certain products. Many people prefer a red dot sight for their shotguns.....I have yet to make that final determination. I am trying several different options for my shotgun and will end up using what works best for me. Have a nice evening.

**scd46** · 01-26-2012, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by DoingOK

I use it on top.

Not sure what your intent is, but there are several reasons to choose certain products. Many people prefer a red dot sight for their shotguns.....I have yet to make that final determination. I am trying several different options for my shotgun and will end up using what works best for me. Have a nice evening.

Enjoy your shotgun. Remember exhale and hold your breath before you pull your trigger