Mesa Tactical Urbino Stock - High Quality Kit?

[Thy.Will.Be.Done]

Looking at replacing the factory stock on my Benelli Supernova Tactical because of it's ridiculous factory LOP. The Mesa looks like it's much more usable for this purpose but I question the company's quality as I've seen reports of problems and potentially poor designs. I noticed the new factory Beretta 1301 Tactical uses an Urbino stock and that certainly speaks well, IMO. That said, is anybody using them or in the know to something pertinent before I take the plunge?

[Pnut]

My only experience with them is the one that came with my 1301. It feels well built and solid and has nice features like the tool-less adjustable cheek riser. I’m not a huge pistol grip on a shotgun fan, so I switched it out to the Magpul

[Norville]

I put one on my M2 for the same reason, original is way way too long.

No issues, has been solid and the Limbsaver recoil pad is a plus.

[CleverNickname]

I have one on a Benelli M4. My only problem with it is that the buttpad is pretty soft rubber and after sitting in my safe for awhile, some of it fused with the carpet on the bottom of the safe. As a stock though, it's great.

[Thy.Will.Be.Done]

That's the other thing I like the idea of, Limbsaver is almost required for pump 12 gauge for myself to really avoid getting beat up.


I have one on a Benelli M4. My only problem with it is that the buttpad is pretty soft rubber and after sitting in my safe for awhile, some of it fused with the carpet on the bottom of the safe. As a stock though, it's great.

Is that the Limbsaver or the standard pad?

[kwb377]

I've had one on both an 1100 and a SuperNova (both with LimbSaver option), definetly a quality stock (not TacStar, etc. level).

I sold the 1100, and only reason I swapped the Mesa on my SN for a ComforTech was that I prefer a traditional stock over pistol grip.

In fact, my Mesa Urbino for the SN is available for sale. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220501/6595b3ea3079b26850370e88ea05f8bd.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220501/19a2bb965e655a7e43e56fd15faeadfa.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220501/484456abd6f0e460e2f0fc52326a556c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220501/9166ae3d469c87242db5af951d6fdd29.jpg

[Pnut]

Another option is to cut down your factory stock. I cut 2” off my M1 and just did 1.75 on my friends M4.

https://pistol-forum.com/showthread.php?52288-Shortening-a-Benelli-M1-stock-InnovaTac

[CleverNickname]

That's the other thing I like the idea of, Limbsaver is almost required for pump 12 gauge for myself to really avoid getting beat up.



Is that the Limbsaver or the standard pad?

Limbsaver

[Bigghoss]

I have one on an 11-87. I fucking loathe the angle of the PG but it has a much better LOP than the factory stock and the Limbsaver buttpad really helps with felt recoil.

[Thy.Will.Be.Done]

I have one on an 11-87. I fucking loathe the angle of the PG but it has a much better LOP than the factory stock and the Limbsaver buttpad really helps with felt recoil.

Yeah, that's pretty much my take as well with the factory stock Benelli uses there. Seems to mirror that grip angle and I think it might only make sense if it helps with recoil comfort possibly. Does a more vertical grip increase felt recoil there?

[Bigghoss]

Yeah, that's pretty much my take as well with the factory stock Benelli uses there. Seems to mirror that grip angle and I think it might only make sense if it helps with recoil comfort possibly. Does a more vertical grip increase felt recoil there?

I wouldn't know as I have not been fortunate enough to play with shotguns that much. I used to have a Beretta 1201FP with a Choate stock PG buttstock and I don't remember it rocking me as hard or my hand getting beat up from the PG.

[Doug MacRay]

Looking at replacing the factory stock on my Benelli Supernova Tactical because of it's ridiculous factory LOP. The Mesa looks like it's much more usable for this purpose but I question the company's quality as I've seen reports of problems and potentially poor designs. I noticed the new factory Beretta 1301 Tactical uses an Urbino stock and that certainly speaks well, IMO. That said, is anybody using them or in the know to something pertinent before I take the plunge?

Mine has proven to be solid. It's definitely a huge upgrade from the longer LOP on the original stock. As others have pointed out, the grip angle is less than ideal, but it doesn't really make a difference for me regarding speed/accuracy, it's just a bit less comfortable. They should've made the pistol grip more vertical to match the shorter LOP, but it seems like they just left it the same angle as the original. I didn't really notice a big difference with the LimbSaver pad, but I wasn't really bothered by the recoil on the original. The pistol grip padding is nicer than the original though, that was something I noticed right away. I do wish it had a QD slot like the Magpul shotgun stocks. It's kind of pointless to use a clash hook or QD on the front when the rear sling point is directly threaded to the stock. There's a hook option where the stock meets the receiver but it makes for a weird sling position. Overall I'm very happy I upgraded to the Mesa stock. Next up is a new foregrip probably.

[Thy.Will.Be.Done]

Mine has proven to be solid. It's definitely a huge upgrade from the longer LOP on the original stock. As others have pointed out, the grip angle is less than ideal, but it doesn't really make a difference for me regarding speed/accuracy, it's just a bit less comfortable. They should've made the pistol grip more vertical to match the shorter LOP, but it seems like they just left it the same angle as the original. I didn't really notice a big difference with the LimbSaver pad, but I wasn't really bothered by the recoil on the original. The pistol grip padding is nicer than the original though, that was something I noticed right away. I do wish it had a QD slot like the Magpul shotgun stocks. It's kind of pointless to use a clash hook or QD on the front when the rear sling point is directly threaded to the stock. There's a hook option where the stock meets the receiver but it makes for a weird sling position. Overall I'm very happy I upgraded to the Mesa stock. Next up is a new foregrip probably.

Have you tried mounting the sling to the right side of the stock, try it if not and you may be better setup there. Thanks for sharing the pics w/ measurements, that looks like what i need for sure.

[Doug MacRay]

I've had one on both an 1100 and a SuperNova (both with LimbSaver option), definetly a quality stock (not TacStar, etc. level).

I sold the 1100, and only reason I swapped the Mesa on my SN for a ComforTech was that I prefer a traditional stock over pistol grip.

In fact, my Mesa Urbino for the SN is available for sale. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220501/6595b3ea3079b26850370e88ea05f8bd.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220501/19a2bb965e655a7e43e56fd15faeadfa.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220501/484456abd6f0e460e2f0fc52326a556c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220501/9166ae3d469c87242db5af951d6fdd29.jpg

What mount are you using for your light on the supernova in this picture?