Videos tagged with Benelli M1 Super 90

This entry details the 35th-anniversary review of the Benelli M1 Super 90 by Hickok45. It covers the firearm's inertia-driven action, break-in procedures using different loads, competition use, and accuracy testing with slugs. The review highlights the M1's historical significance and compares it to modern alternatives, offering insights from an expert with decades of experience.

This video reviews two Black Aces shotguns, the S4 (an M4 clone) and the S2 (a Benelli Super 90 clone), comparing them to the speaker's personal Benelli M1 Super 90. The S4 is gas-operated and praised for its mild recoil and features like ghost ring sights and a Picatinny rail, while the S2 uses an inertia-driven system similar to the Super 90 but notably does not ghost load. Both are presented as affordable alternatives to their higher-priced counterparts.

This entry details the operation and historical context of the Benelli M1 Super 90, a 1990s inertia-driven semi-automatic shotgun. It highlights the specific technique required to open the action for loading, which involves pressing a release button. The video showcases the firearm's legacy, noting its professional issuance and historical import by Heckler & Koch, while also demonstrating potential cycling issues during rapid fire.

This guide, drawing on the expertise of world-record holder Jerry Miculek, compares key shotgun actions for home defense. It details the operational differences between gas-operated semi-automatics (like the Mossberg 940 JM Pro), recoil-operated semi-automatics (Benelli M1 Super 90), and reliable pump-actions (Mossberg 500 series). Practical advice on choke selection and accessory use, such as laser sights and improved front sights, is provided for effective close-quarters engagement.

This video provides an expert comparison of the Benelli M1 Super 90 in its sporting and defensive configurations, drawing parallels with Remington 870 models. Hickok45, a recognized firearms expert, details key differences in barrel length, choke systems, magazine capacity, and stock types. He also explains the inertia-driven action of the Benelli platform and discusses ammunition effectiveness for different scenarios.

This video explores the Cody Firearms Museum's collection, highlighting firearms and artifacts from legendary shooter Tom Knapp. It specifically showcases his first childhood firearm, a Daisy Model 25 air rifle, displayed alongside his world record-setting Benelli M1 Super 90 and firearms from his time with CZ. The museum emphasizes Knapp's personal connection to his early air rifle.

This guide details techniques for testing slug and buckshot performance using the Benelli M1 Super 90, as demonstrated by hickok45. It covers engaging long-range targets with slugs and assessing the impact of 3-inch magnum buckshot on a durable object. The importance of recoil management with specialized pads is also highlighted.

This video showcases a Benelli M1 Super 90 shotgun modified with a SureFire tube extension, increasing its capacity to 9+1 rounds. The firearm features a fiber optic front sight and a factory pistol grip. The presenter highlights the shotgun's ability to reliably cycle a wide variety of ammunition, including cheaper loads, without issues.

This episode of Gun Talk S2 covers the Crimson Trace Midnight 3 Gun Invitational, a unique night-time three-gun competition. It highlights the specialized gear and considerations for shooting in the dark, including the use of lasers and lights. The segment also provides insights into typical three-gun equipment, featuring an AR-15 with a comp and free-float tube, a Benelli M1 Super 90 shotgun with a magazine extension, and a Smith & Wesson M&P pistol equipped with Crimson Trace laser sights and a light. The discussion touches on the cost of entry into three-gun and the importance of functional, reliable equipment for competition.

This video demonstrates a long-range accuracy test of shotgun slugs at 230 yards using a Benelli M1 Super 90. Expert instructor hickok45 showcases a specific aiming technique for smooth-bore shotguns with rifle sights to achieve accuracy at extended distances. The test highlights the surprising effectiveness of Foster slugs and provides insights into compensating for bullet drop.

This guide details the operation of the Benelli M1 Super 90, focusing on its unique inertia-driven system and ammunition handling. It covers loading, chambering rounds, the special shell release button for swapping ammunition, and firing techniques for both slugs and light loads. The information is presented with high authority, drawing from a 20-year ownership history and detailed mechanical explanations.

This video demonstrates a practical, albeit unconventional, use for a 12-gauge Benelli shotgun: clearing dense brush. Hickok45, a highly authoritative firearms expert, showcases the effectiveness of semi-automatic shotguns with extended magazines and side-saddle shell carriers for rapidly clearing foliage. The demonstration highlights efficient reloading and the firearm's power, presented with his signature casual and humorous tone.