In America, studies have been conducted for a rather long time to create a full-fledged shotgun with a semi-automatic mechanism. In 1998, in the fall, a competition for the best weapons was announced. The winner was a Benelli M4 Super 90 shotgun, whose price today is about 135 thousand rubles. The United States Marine Corps adopted this shotgun for service with the index M1014.
Description
The Italian smooth-bore weapon Benelli has a magazine with a capacity of 6 rounds. It is recharged using gas, which is discharged into the respective cylinders. They are located directly under the barrel: the creators claim that it is more reliable. In general, this gas mechanism has already been patented by shotgun manufacturers. It is called AutoRegulatingGasOperated (ARGO). The shotgun uses 76 mm cartridges, but its system also works with 70 mm. The barrel and its channel are chrome-plated, double combat emphasis creates a locking. The Benelli M4 Super 90 shotgun wears out a little thanks to a special coating on the entire surface of the weapon. Also, the handle and butt are made of high quality plastic material. On the trunk lid is the Picattini bar, thanks to which you can put on it many types of sights. Police officers from 14 countries use this shotgun. Weapon masters leave only positive feedback about this gun and confidently call the Benelli M4 Super 90 a successful combination of reliability and quality with modern technology.
Shotgun option for citizens
The gun magazine Benelli M4 Super 90 was shortened to four rounds (they were limited by a jumper). In this case, it should be noted that the laws of most states of America categorically prohibit civilians from using weapons with a magazine with a capacity of more than four rounds. And in Russia you can buy this shotgun in the same form in which American law enforcement officers use it, without any changes.
Accessories
For the Benelli M4 Super 90 shotgun, a variety of devices were released, such as:
- tactical flashlight that can be integrated into the forearm;
- a variety of butts, for example, folding or telescopic;
- tactical belt and others.
Features
When shooting from the Benelli M4 Super 90, you need to know about some of the hallmarks of a shotgun. Despite the high performance range of the bullet and damage, it gives a huge expansion of the shot. As in the situation with SPAS 12, it is necessary to aim the sight precisely in the central part of the opponent’s chest, if this is not done, then the enemy is very likely to survive. When aiming, the shotgun holds an excellent pace, as does the Saiga-12S, for example. Thanks to this, you have the opportunity to finish off the enemy from the second shot or, without any problems, drive away the crowd of enemies. But it is worth remembering the volume of the store. Only 6 rounds - this is quite small in order to conduct continuous shooting.
The positive and negative sides of the gun
What are the pros:
- Excellent rates of pace and accuracy.
- There are two connectors for a variety of modifications.
- Possibility of recharging with one cartridge.
- Good damage.
What are the cons:
- Small store capacity (6 rounds).
- The high price of the shotgun itself and quite expensive repairs.
- This is a rare weapon.
World application
- Since June 2009, used in Australia.
- In England, adopted by the army.
- A small amount was received for arming the Irish army.
- This shotgun is used by Italian special units of the carabinieri corps.
- It has been applied in Libya since 2009. About 1800 pieces came directly from Italy.
- Also used by royal troops and customs officers in Malaysia.
- Slovaks have adopted especially for their customs officers.
- Shotgun received the most widespread use in America. It is adopted by the Marines, most US Army units and police.