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Member Section => Tactical Rifle & Carbine => Topic started by: sanjuancb on September 18, 2009, 01:26:28 PM

Title: Benelli MR1
Post by: sanjuancb on September 18, 2009, 01:26:28 PM

I guess Benelli is coming out with a civilian version of the Beretta RX4 Storm. It is a pretty neat looking gun and it takes AR mags.  Supposedly the ARGO system is very reliable. The price is a bit hefty, but Benellis don't exactly have a reputation for being cheap.

http://www.benelliusa.com/rifles/benelli_mr1_self_defense_rifle.php

Better pics and info:
http://www.benelliusa.com/rifles/benelli_mr1_self_defense_rifle.php

Has anybody got a chance to put one through it's paces?

Title: Re: Benelli MR1
Post by: cevtv on September 18, 2009, 05:55:58 PM

That thing is heavy - almost 8lbs. empty.

Title: Re: Benelli MR1
Post by: sanjuancb on September 19, 2009, 01:10:28 AM

Well I guess in comparison to some carbines it might be considered as such, but for a firearm in general...not so much...it could be a 10 lb 2 oz Thompson!

Title: Re: Benelli MR1
Post by: CJS3 on September 19, 2009, 10:42:33 AM

It's like putting chrome wheels on the family station wagon. It may look flashier, but it's still a station wagon.

If you want an AR, buy an AR.