How to use a Benelli M4 12 gauge in under 60 seconds!

Published on May 19, 2025
Duration: 0:51

This guide details the essential operational steps for the Benelli M4 12 gauge shotgun, as demonstrated by an instructor with high authority. It covers adjusting the collapsible stock, understanding the cross-bolt safety, loading the magazine, chambering a round using the shell release and charging handle, and the firing sequence. The instruction emphasizes proper technique for rapid and safe operation.

Quick Summary

The Benelli M4 12 gauge shotgun features a cross-bolt safety with a clear red indicator for 'fire' and black for 'safe'. To chamber a round, press the shell release button, pull the charging handle back, and release. The action automatically locks open when the magazine is empty after firing.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Adjusting the Collapsible Stock
  2. 00:16Understanding the Cross-Bolt Safety
  3. 00:22Loading the Magazine
  4. 00:31Chambering the First Round
  5. 00:41Firing and Empty Lock

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you adjust the collapsible stock on a Benelli M4 LE model?

To adjust the collapsible stock on the Benelli M4 LE model, press the button located on the left side, rotate the stock clockwise, pull it outwards, and then rotate it back to secure it in the desired position.

What is the function of the shell release button on the Benelli M4?

The shell release button on the Benelli M4 is located at the front top of the trigger guard. Pressing it allows you to chamber the first round by pulling the charging handle back and releasing it.

How can you tell if the Benelli M4 is safe or ready to fire?

The Benelli M4 features a cross-bolt safety at the rear of the trigger guard. When the button is black, the firearm is safe. When it shows red, the firearm is ready to fire.

What happens when the magazine is empty on a Benelli M4 during firing?

When the magazine is empty and the Benelli M4 is fired, the action will automatically lock open, indicating that the firearm is empty and requires reloading.

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