Marines to Buy Benelli M1014s

The United States Marine Corps will purchase 500 units of the M1014, the Benelli M4 Tactical Shotgun, for its troops. The USMC adopted the M4 in November 2001 and designated it the M1014, replacing three different service shotguns in use by the Corps at that time.

“Beretta continues to work closely with the United States Marines to ensure that U.S. Marines are equipped with the most reliable and effective combat shotgun available today. Beretta is also actively engaged in various R&D efforts to further enhance the capabilities of the M1014 to better support the evolving mission scenarios encountered by the Marines,” said Elio Oliva, Beretta USA’s vice president of sales and marketing, LE division.

The M1014 is a battle-tested tactical shotgun capable of performing reliably under the harshest combat and environmental conditions. Featuring a modified gas system designed to function with light tactical 12-gauge loads, the M1014’s semi-auto action allows the shooter to stay on target while another round is automatically “pumped” into the chamber, a critical feature in high-stress situations. The collapsible buttstock allows use in close-quarters combat, where maneuverability is crucial. An accessory rail on the M1014 accepts a variety of illumination devices, night-vision scopes and lasers. With a weight of just over seven pounds and an 18.5-inch barrel, the M1014 is a highly maneuverable weapon for special operations and urban combat.