Last edited by 4given; 06-25-2021 at 04:25 PM.
I’m not sure about the actual bolthead, I believe the bcg is different.
My M3K is just fine with what little Federal 132LE00 I’ve put thru it. It did not like some Fiocchi low recoil I found but worked with their normal load. It runs well with low brass promo ammo shooting sporting clays or skeet and MOA has a reduced power recoil spring which I have but never installed (he sent it to me gratis because HE decided he had taken too long to ship a part I ordered. I thought his shipping time was quite reasonable).
I am pleased with my Stoeger but did make some improvements (it is my CA-legal long gun when I go down there on protection details). In its stock form it much prefers full velocity buckshot (00 at 1350+ versus tactical 00 at 1150). When firing tactical buckshot the action was noticeably slower over the standard velocity buckshot and I would get a failure to extract once every 8 shots. 3 dram birdshot seemed to cycle a bit better versus other birdshot. I shopped at MOA Precision and ended up getting their Magpul SGA adapter, reduced recoil spring and heavy bolt system. It now fires everything I feed it.
I installed a Briley Mlok rail, a GG&G oversized charging handle, a Surefire 340C light, and a Holosun 510C. Granted this was a significant investment on my part but Benellis and 1301Ts weren’t available or were cost prohibitive. I feel very well equipped with the Stoeger when I can’t bring my DD SBR along for the ride.
more info here: https://pistol-forum.com/showthread....sitioning-duty
Following because I want a 1301T but don't want to spend 1301T money on what would realistically be a tertiary or quaternary HD option despite being tall on cool points. @kjr_29, any updates on yours?
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Be sure and clean the factory grease off it when you first get it and then lube it up or you’ll have cycling issues shortly.
I like mine. Tremendous value. Is it as nice as the 1301 I had... no. But it’s pretty good and it’s a fraction of the price.