Accurate Iron vs. Benny Hill (TSS) vs. Taran Tactical M2

PeteMcGuire1881 · Dec 29, 2016

I'm sitting here on the couch after getting home from shoulder surgery (still on a pretty good high) with nothing to do but plan what I need to go full tilt when I get healed (4 months). So, I want to hear the pros and cons of an M2 from each of the above 'smiths. I know all three do amazing work. I just want to make the right decision for me and the only way to do so is to hear input from those who have owned/used one.

Thanks for your help and for reading my rambling!

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jtischauser · Dec 29, 2016

Benny - Flash
Mike - Flashy
Taran - Flashier

Any of them will get the job done. Taran's probably has the most extras with all the parts he's making himself now. But they also cost the most.

Matt1911 · Dec 29, 2016

Well since this is an oklahoma based forum, the vast majority of people here have Benelli's from AI and absolutely swear by them, myself included.
Benny is also superb badass Benelli Smith himself and I wouldn't hesitate to take one of his if an AI wasn't available.
Nobody that I know of has ever had a Taran M2, it may be good, but I feel like you're paying more for the name than you are the craftsmanship. I've heard rumors of some Taran M2's taking a dump.

Burk Cornelius · Dec 29, 2016

Matt Rigsby said:
Well since this is an oklahoma based forum, the vast majority of people here have Benelli's from AI and absolutely swear by them, myself included.
Benny is also superb badass Benelli Smith himself and I wouldn't hesitate to take one of his if an AI wasn't available.
Nobody that I know of has ever had a Taran M2, it may be good, but I feel like you're paying more for the name than you are the craftsmanship. I've heard rumors of some Taran M2's taking a dump.

Dude, you're like, smart

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PeteMcGuire1881 · Dec 29, 2016

Burk Cornelius said:
Dude, you're like, smart

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Love how you guys crush each other's balls.

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Burk Cornelius · Dec 29, 2016

Benny Hill is the new Prince

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Matt1911 · Dec 29, 2016

PeteMcGuire1881 said:
Love how you guys crush each other's balls.
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Burk has balls??

Matt1911 · Dec 29, 2016

Burk Cornelius said:
Dude, you're like, smart
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You're GD right I am.

PeteMcGuire1881 · Dec 29, 2016

Matt Rigsby said:
Burk has balls??

Well, that I'm unsure of. AND I'm okay with that. But I made the assumption since he was using a teeny-tiny green sharpie to write on condoms.

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Matt1911 · Dec 29, 2016

PeteMcGuire1881 said:
Well, that I'm unsure of. AND I'm okay with that. But I made the assumption since he was using a teeny-tiny green sharpie to write on condoms.
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He's "special"

Wall · Dec 29, 2016

Burk has balls??

nope

Wall · Dec 29, 2016

Well since this is an oklahoma based forum, the vast majority of people here have Benelli's from AI and absolutely swear by them, myself included.
Benny is also superb badass Benelli Smith himself and I wouldn't hesitate to take one of his if an AI wasn't available.
Nobody that I know of has ever had a Taran M2, it may be good, but I feel like you're paying more for the name than you are the craftsmanship. I've heard rumors of some Taran M2's taking a dump.

This forum did start out here in OK. & our admin team is here in OK. but the forum itself is nationwide as are AI & TSS shotguns. I own several AI Shotguns but wouldn't hesitate to own a TSS, Benny is a badass & he'll take care of you. As for the TTI guns, I wouldn't hesitate to own one of those either. I've never heard anything bad about them other than what you'd just posted. As Jesse stated, they are a little more flashy than the other 2 brands, with the custom machined parts he's using which drives the price a bit higher. As for function, I doubt you'd be unhappy with any of the 3. They're all 3 works of art that you'll be proud to throw into the dump barrel & scratch the hell out of at your local 3gun match.

Dude, you're like, smart

don't get ahead of yourself

You're GD right I am.

see above

ShaneP · Dec 29, 2016

Red Neck Tactical, aka Triangle North is the coolest place to take your gun (I'm just sayin')!

But like others have said, most people around here have the AI since Mr. Cyrwus is local and an all around decent guy. I'm sure Benny and TTI do great work also, but I try to support local when possible.

JoeF · Dec 30, 2016

RCI puts out a pretty badass M2 as well

jtischauser · Dec 30, 2016

Joe Frechette said:
RCI puts out a pretty badass M2 as well

Yes Mark does. In fact I'd probably buy one of his if I needed one today. I'd also check with Aaron Hayes at Hayes custom guns too.

cajunautoxer · Dec 30, 2016

My shooting buddy had a Benny his JM Property when they first came out. It ran like a champ and when VM first came out he got one from Benny. It's ran awesome the past 5 yrs or when ever they came out

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59nolimit · Jan 1, 2017

I think you would be happy with any of them but I agree with TTI you are paying more for the name then the work done. I have a AI M2 and absolutely love it! I can't imagine it being any better than it is. Of I hadn't chose Mike at AI Hayes custom guns would be my next choice. I am 95% sure when I am ready for my 2011 build Hayes will be doing it.

irons_shooter · Jan 4, 2017

Just remember, there are only 4 or 5 of the proprietary barrel to magazine alignment tools in existence today to ensure slug POI. Many other smiths besides TSS, AI and TTI use a method of bending the barrel which results in really bad long term effects. Not saying anyone mentioned above does this, but hitting the barrel of a $1400 shotgun against a tree to fix POI is not what I would consider good.

My recommendation is stick with the guys that have been doing this for several years and have a proven record of reliability and knowledge.

Burk Cornelius · Jan 4, 2017

mike_pinto said:
Just remember, there are only 4 or 5 of the proprietary barrel to magazine alignment tools in existence today to ensure slug POI. Many other smiths besides TSS, AI and TTI use a method of bending the barrel which results in really bad long term effects. Not saying anyone mentioned above does this, but hitting the barrel of a $1400 shotgun against a tree to fix POI is not what I would consider good. My recommendation is stick with the guys that have been doing this for several years and have a proven record of reliability and knowledge.

I always thought bending the barrel was a weird way to accomplish POI.

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benny hill · Jan 5, 2017

talking to jim clark sr. long ago, he told me ALL shotgun smiths hit barrels on trees for POA in the day. I use a tool but before that I hit hundreds on a pole and all shot POA and stayed there, does'nt matter method as long as it shoots where you look.