The Benelli M4 EXT Review | Tactical Rifleman

This review of the Benelli M4 EXT highlights its legendary reliability, particularly its ARGO gas system, and its full 7+1 capacity, expandable to 9 with ghost loading. While acknowledging a high price point, the host emphasizes its superior performance and build quality over cheaper alternatives, making it a top-tier choice for demanding users.

Colion Noir reviews the Benelli M4 EXT, highlighting its significance as a factory-complete tactical shotgun that resolves issues stemming from US import regulations (922r). The EXT features a 7+1 capacity and an improved telescoping stock, offering enhanced reliability and ergonomics straight from the manufacturer, allowing users to bypass complex 'Frankenstein' builds.

This video showcases the Benelli M4 EXT, a factory-upgraded version of the M4, now featuring 922r compliant parts for an extended magazine tube and adjustable stock. It highlights the ARGO gas system, 18-inch barrel, 7+1 capacity, and available finishes like FDE, H2O, and Multicam Black. The demonstration includes accessory integration with popular aftermarket parts, offering a comprehensive look at this tactical shotgun.

This review of the Benelli M4 EXT shotgun, presented by Sootch00, highlights its reliability and tactical upgrades. The video details the ARGO gas system, enhanced ergonomics, and increased capacity, including a demonstration of the advanced 'ghost loading' technique. Sootch00, a reviewer with high authority and deep technical knowledge, provides an in-depth look at the firearm's performance and maintenance.

This review of the Military Armament Corp (MAC) 1014 shotgun, a clone of the Benelli M4, highlights its impressive value proposition at a $475 price point compared to the Benelli's MSRP. The shotgun features an 18.5-inch chrome-lined barrel and a reliable dual-piston gas system, successfully cycling a variety of 12-gauge loads. The reviewer, Nutnfancy, an experienced firearms instructor with nearly 20 years of review experience, notes its suitability for home defense and tactical applications, praising its internal quality and recommending it as a high-value alternative to more expensive options.

This review compares the semi-automatic actions of the Mossberg 940 Pro SPX against the Beretta 1301 Tactical and Benelli M4. The Mossberg's action is noted for its intuitive, automatic chambering of rounds when the bolt is cycled, similar to rifles and pistols. In contrast, the Beretta and Benelli designs utilize a cartridge release lever, requiring an extra step to chamber a round but offering advantages like 'cruiser ready' storage and easier ammunition swaps. The video highlights that while the Mossberg action may be simpler for beginners, the Beretta/Benelli system provides specific tactical benefits for trained users, stressing the importance of familiarity with one's own firearm.

In close-quarters combat, drawing a pistol can be dangerous as an opponent can easily grab the firearm. A tactical knife offers a safer alternative, allowing the user to create space by targeting vital areas like the carotid artery or kidneys. This space allows for a safe transition back to a firearm. The video demonstrates this strategy using a Glock pistol and a fixed-blade knife.

This video details crucial footwork techniques for Navy SEALs during Close Quarters Combat (CQC). It emphasizes 'economy of motion' and the 'long step' technique for balanced entry into corner-fed rooms, ensuring immediate engagement capability. Proper footwork prevents exposing vulnerable side plates and maintains a stable shooting platform.

This video demonstrates a clever modification of standard military cloth bandoliers to increase their magazine capacity. By releasing a hidden white string, the pockets expand, allowing them to hold one or even two 5.56mm magazines each. Special Forces operators pack these expanded bandoliers with other essentials for rapid emergency resupply in the field.

This ballistic gel test compares 9mm Barnes TAC-XPD and .45 ACP Cor-Bon Pow'RBall. The 9mm achieved deeper penetration (13-14 inches) with consistent expansion, while the .45 ACP created a larger wound cavity and significant energy transfer but slightly less penetration. The Cor-Bon Pow'RBall's design enhances feeding reliability in 1911 platforms.