*Update pg 2 Again Anyone Dealt With a Case of the Benelli Sticky Stock/ Forearm?

So I noticed that my M2 a few years ago was starting to get tacky on both the forearm and buttstock. I don't hunt with it all that often and it's kept at my mom's house in a gun cabinet.

I went over there this weekend and pulled a few of the guns out for a good ole wipe down. Well, the M2 was unbelievably sticky and nearly impossible to even handle.

Here it is with an obligatory foot in the pic



I did some quick googling and evidently it's a problem with a handful of models of Benelli's with a certain "grip" mixture used on the buttstock and forearm. They tried all of the home remedies to no avail. Most voicing their dismay of paying a pretty penny for a fine shotgun and one day reaching into the safe and it's just a sticky mess.

I emailed Benelli Sunday evening and got a response today. All they needed was my contact info and the serial number. I included the above picture with a picture of the serial number.

I got a reply back within a few hours stating that both replacements are on order (and backordered) and will be shipped at no charge when they have them available.

If you want to shite a brick.. click this link and check out the replacement part prices on Benelli's website.

If you have anything Benelli, keep an eye on it.

My question is... anyone had this problem and if so, how long was the wait to get replacment parts?