r/canadaguns • u/pooshlinger • Aug 06 '26

Buy recommendations M4 vs 1301

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Both of these bad boys just went on sale and im thinking of giving up my Makasi pre order for one. Leaning towards the M4.
Help me decide.

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u/Cute_Ad6301 Aug 06 '26

Opinion:

M4: Great gun. The benchmark for semi-tac shotties. Solid, rugged, etc.

1301: Super fast. Light. You'll feel everything.

If you don't care about the price, go for the M4 but you can't go wrong with either one.

I have the EGE Arms Panzer M4 with walnut stock. Clone-ish of the M4 but only $800 or so. Runs like a charm after a slug break-in period. I spent the saved money on ammo, optic, and another gun.

With the number of rounds I'm putting through it and if it lasts me 6-8 years it doesn't owe me anything. But with proper cleaning and maintenance it will last a while.

My two cents.

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u/Mr-Figglesworth Aug 06 '26

I have an operator and also got a chance to shoot a buddies m4 several times, I would choose the 1301 if I was in the market for a new 12 gauge.