Benelli Might Have Made This Shotgun Too Good

About this video

Colion reviews Benelli’s M2 G1 shotgun, describing it as an entirely new platform that sits between the M2 and M4 in Benelli’s lineup. He explains that Benelli built this gas-operated shotgun with dual rear pistons (RPO system) to create a more affordable alternative to the M4, but argues that it performs so well it may challenge the value proposition of their flagship. Colion breaks down the technical features, ergonomics, and his view that this gun delivers flagship-level performance at a significantly lower price point.

Key takeaways

• Colion teaches that the M2 G1 is not an upgraded M2, but a completely new gas-operated shotgun using a rear piston system similar in philosophy to the M4’s Argo system
• According to Colion, the rear gas collection design keeps fouling away from the recoil spring, resulting in a cleaner-running shotgun with less frequent maintenance
• Colion argues the M2 G1 delivers performance very close to the M4 for home defense use at hundreds of dollars less, though he notes the M4 still holds advantages for high-volume professional users who need self-cleaning pistons

Episode details: published August 17, 2026 · 11:06 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Colion Noir’s legal commentary reflects his positions and teaching, attributed to him — it is not legal advice. His defensive-incident breakdowns are his analysis of reported incidents, attributed to him.

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