Benelli MR1
January 26, 2010 by GunSite SA
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Benelli MR1
Performs the first time, every time.
A self defense rifle has to perform the first time, every time. The ultra-reliable A.R.G.O. system incorporated into the new Benelli MR1 does it for the U.S. military, and makes the MR1 the best home defence rifle available. MR1 self defense guns are chambered in 5.56 mm NATO (.223 Remington) and use the battle-proven Auto Regulating Gas Operated (ARGO) system—the same system developed by Benelli for the M1014 (M4) and used for over a decade in multiple conflicts by the United States Marine Corps.
Built to the same tough military specifications and embodying the solid reliability that the U.S. Marines rely upon, the MR1 has no equal among home defence weapons. It features a stainless steel, self-cleaning piston that operates directly against the proven rotating bolt, thereby eliminating the need for complex linkages found on other, inferior gas systems. This piston-driven system, perfected by Benelli, incorporates a gas port located just forward of the chamber, where the gases are hotter and cleaner, resulting in less fouling and more reliable cycling. The result—a Benelli carbine with features rivaling all other home defence rifles, including Marine—tough reliability and the ability to function in the harshest environmental conditions.
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| MR1 SPECIFICATIONS | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITEM NUMBER |
CALIBER | BARREL LENGTH |
STOCK | OVERALL LENGTH |
AVERAGE WEIGHT |
MSRP |
| 11800 | 5.56 x 45mm NATO (.223 Rem.) | 16″ | Synthetic Tactical Pistol Grip | 37.1″ | 7.9 lbs. (w/o magazine) | $1299 |
| OTHER SPECIFICATIONS: Bore characteristics: Hard chrome lined, 1 Twist in 9 in, right hand. Method of operation: ARGO (Auto-Regulating-Gas-Operated); Rotating bolt. Type of Sights: Military-style aperture sights with picatinny rail. Effective range: 600m |
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