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/alexorange178 Aug 06 '26

1301 runs fast, kicks hard. M4 is slower, heavier but kicks softer. I consistently find myself outrunning the trigger on the m4, but never on 1301.

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u/MeepsG Aug 06 '26

To clarify, when you say you outrun the trigger does that mean you’re actively ready and trying to fire and the guns just not keeping up? Sorry just not a phrase I’m fully familiar with.

Been shopping a semi 12ga and these two have been at the top my my list, M4 has been taking the lead because I’m a sucker for Benelli marketing however I really do just wanted the fastest/funnest for just plinking down range.

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u/alexorange178 Aug 06 '26

Means as I pull trigger the 2nd time the gun is not yet finished cycling and trigger is dead. I have to deliberately slow down to run the m4 properly. Whereas the 1301 I can shoot as fast as I want and the gun can keep up fine.

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u/MeepsG Aug 06 '26

Interesting, thanks for elaborating on that, appreciate it. Makes my choice a lot easier to be honest, nearly all the m4 reviews I’ve watched go on about how it’s as fast as you are so I appreciate an actual candid take on the matter.

Think I’ll pick up a 1301 next then, unless that damn makasi finds its way into my cart haha. Thanks again dude.

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u/lolshveet Aug 06 '26

A300 (ultima patrol) is another slightly cheaper alternative if the price of either is still high. Runs quite fast as well but has a much more basic barrel compared to the 1301.
either or, both are great to run.

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u/MeepsG Aug 07 '26

To be honest I’m not to concerned about price unless we’re talking like 3k plus just cuz I usually like to just buy one of whatever type of action I want and have it be something pretty damn nice.

Biggest thing for me is honestly just speed and build quality, I just haven’t been too serious about shopping a semi 12ga til recently.

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u/lundske Aug 12 '26

The m4 is fast... your not placing ACCURATE shots AND outrunning the trigger lol... he probaly just spams the trigger as fast as possible then yeah it can be outrun. But the benelli when ive shot at multiple targets cycles fast enough, ive never outrun the trigger in actual training landing good shots

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u/MeepsG Aug 12 '26

Hmm, appreciate the info man. It’s tough cuz I really, really, really prefer the build of the Benelli and just how it feels to hold over the 1301 but I also do wanna be able to just mag dump here and there regardless of accuracy.

Ultimately I think I’ll end up with both at this point, just can’t decide what to do first ya know? I genuinely also don’t think I’ve got the skill/experience yet to mag dump a semi 12 ridiculously fast. Just haven’t shot any at all yet, and an sks or .22lr semi doesn’t feel like it would really prepare me haha.

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u/alexorange178 Aug 06 '26

Also keep in mind that the bolt release button on the stock m4 is borderline unuseble, and modifying it requires drilling and tapping.

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u/Kd705 Aug 06 '26

Not true, I have an extended bolt release that did not require drilling or tapping.

https://rxarms.com/products/benelli-m4-parts-and-accessories/benelli-m4-bolt-release-tab/

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u/alexorange178 Aug 06 '26

Let me rephrase that. If you want to modify the bolt release properly it needs to be drilled and tapped. Or you can get the janky metal strip thing.

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u/shamone94 Aug 06 '26

GG&G makes a proper extended bolt release button that doesn’t require drilling and tapping; got mine last year from Aztech

https://www.gggaz.com/benelli-m4-tactical-bolt-release-pad.html

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u/No_Win_9797 Aug 06 '26

I am by far an experienced machinist and rookie gunsmith and I drilled and tapped my own extended bolt release, 100% success rate