That seems to be a very common question! The answer is no. As a matter of fact, Tom's show guns are "right out of the box"! That's a promotion that speaks for its self! When Tom is on World tour for Benelli, he does not "carry his guns with him. The importer from each Country that Tom performs in, buys the Benelli models that Tom will use during his stay, and Tom puts them together "right out of the box" in front of his first audience.
Tom uses a variety of Benelli guns for his exhibitions. Each model has a different purpose. The newer Benelli "Sport II" was designed for the "Sporting Clay" competition shooters and Tom really likes this gun for hunting as well!
Although Tom does not have the "wood" version of the M1-Field on his show, he enjoys a casual hunt for Ruffed Grouse that are so prevalent in the North woods of Minnesota with this model.
The M-1 Super 90 Field with the synthetic stocks is a favorite among the "special purpose, non-glare" guns that Tom uses on his shows.
The M-1 Super 90 Slug version features a fully rifled slug barrel that shoots the "sabot" slug. This configuration transforms the M-1 into a 150 yard shooter which has all the white tailed deer near Tom's home worried!
The Super Black Eagle, (below), is one of the most popular models because of it's versatility. Chambered for the 3 1/2' "Super Magnum" 12 gauge cartridge, this gun will function with 2 3/4 Dram--1 oz load all the way to the heaviest 12 gauge super magnum loads, without having to make adjustments or changes to the gun's operation. The different size and load cartridges can even be intermixed if desired!
Hunting or sporting clay courses that require long walks, warrant the use of the Montefeltro. Its light weight is very much appreciated when the distance between you and your vehicle increases! Considering its weight, this gun is still a natural for pass shooting as well. Its natural "point-ability" is what Tom likes the best.
The Montefeltro--20ga. Is lighter yet! At 5 3/4 pounds, this gun weighs less than most .22 rifles! When Tom is hunting upland game birds in the Northern woods of Minnesota or doves in Mexico, this one is his "pick of the litter"!
Those of you that "grew up" with a pump action shotgun as Tom did, will be impressed with the NEW Benelli Nova! This innovative and classic design that Benelli blended with a shotgun action that has been in existence for well more than a century is truly a "Pump-Gunner's" delight! Chambered for the 3 1/2" Super-magnum, this is another shooting tool that will digest all sizes and loads of cartridges! You will be totally amazed when you see Tom operate this unique sporting arm during his shooting exhibitions! Tom says, "This is a sporting gun that makes dreams of World Records become a reality"!
Note: The M-1 Field, Legacy, and the Nova are now being offered in 20 gauge. See details on Benelli USA's Web site www.benelliusa.com
You can bet that Tom will be including these 20 gauge Benelli's on his show as soon as he gets his hands on them!
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