Benelli M4 question and choices

Besides being lighter, is there any other reason you prefer the 1301?
I find that I can shoot it quicker. Seems the shot to shot is just a touch faster than the M4. Also, the ergonomics is better. Bolt release button is fantastic. Just the right size and the shell carrier is smooth. Won't pinch your finger when loading the mag tube. On the M4, I had to smooth out that part to keep it from pinching.
 
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Well, I did it. I bought the Benelli M4 H2O pistol grip from an online place called, believe it or not, "Hunting Stuff". It'll be at my FFL's tomorrow. It was the best deal I could find, no C/C fees, no sales tax, and free shipping. It still almost hit 2K. I also ordered a 7 round tube/Wolff full-length spring, GG&G bolt release, and a 3/4" No spin charging handle. That's all my wallet could take before it exploded and blew off the 3 fingers of my left hand.
I was tempted by the Mesa Tactical aluminum forend but thought better of it, at least for a while. There are so many add ons that would be cool but we have to be sensible...yeah, right.

Just out of curiosity, has anyone used the Muzzle brake/comp thing? It looks kinda like a crocodile? I didn't think brakes actually did anything on shotguns except maybe shredded the wads.

I'll mainly be shooting slugs, as that's my nature, and I can cast slugs. I have a Russian ASM mold that drops what looks like a gigantic pellet with a hollow base. That baby weighs in at 617gr and cloverleafs at 75 yards out of my old Browning Auto-5. I hope it does as well in the Benelli M4.
 
PSA- Benelli M4 charging handle options.
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