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Benelli MR1 Gallery

by SI Staff - Thursday, October 21, 2010

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Benelli redefines how a black rifle should look and feel with its new MR1 using the company’s ARGO system of operation.

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Among the companies offering solid defensive loads for the MR1 is Black Hills Ammunition. Its 55-grain load uses Barnes Triple-Shock X (TSX) bullets that are a steady performer in evaluations.

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Chambered in 5.56 NATO, the MR1′s overall length is 37.1 inches and it weighs 7 pounds, 9 ounces.

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A removable polymer fore-end provides and excellent gripping surface and its slight lip at the front offers a good anchor point and a rest. Benelli

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Benelli’s A.R.G.O. system orginated with its superior semi-automatic shotguns and offers outstanding reliability in a 5.56 NATO-chambered carbine. It has fewer linkages than other piston-operating carbines, resulting in lighter weight and improved reliability.

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The MR1′s bolt face is substantially larger than that of an AR-15. A reciprocating charging handle elimnates the need for a separate forward-assist assembly.

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The carbine’s front sight is well-protected by integral ears, which also help with target acquisition. It should be a familiar setup for those with experience behind a Beretta CX4 Storm.

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The author found the MR1′s bolt-lock lever difficult to operate without the aid of his support hand. He found the ambidextrous magazine release to be ergonomic and reliable, however.

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Mounting magnified optics on the railed receiver proved challenging owing to the MR1′s large rear-sight mount, which is secured in place with a thread-locking compound.

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Though the rear aperture can be swapped to a larger-diameter model for close-range shooting, the author found the process was not field expedient.

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