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/Canadian-AML-Guy Aug 06 '26

Pulling the trigger before the bolt has finished cycling