M4 vs 1301

[u/pooshlinger]

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.

[u/alexorange178]

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.

[u/MeepsG → u/alexorange178]

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.

[u/alexorange178 → u/MeepsG]

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.

[u/MeepsG → u/alexorange178]

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.

[u/lolshveet → u/MeepsG]

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.

[u/MeepsG → u/lolshveet]

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.