I placed an order for a full length tube August 3rd I haven’t heard anything yet. I don’t think I’ve missed their call, I usually answer my phone but I don’t have my voice mail set up. I deal with spam calls accord to my mood ?.
Marcy will leave you a voicemail if you have that option available.
I’m seeing 4-5 months lately.
I do know a guy with a muted finished one that he wants to sell.
OP, Your patient approach while repeatedly dealing with customer service is the right way to handle it. Even if all you are getting (for now) is a new bolt, I'm sure it wouldn't have happened if you had displayed excessive attitude. Hopefully the new bolt works smoothly.
Update -
I met up with a forum member yesterday to replace his receiver extension. After swapping the extensions, I noticed that the stock was rather loose and sloppy on the three position extension. I tested the users stock on my M4 and found it to be fine. My stock on his new extension had the same sloppy loose feeling. You could rock the tail portion of the stock back and forth about 8 degrees. There was a good chance the stock would have collapsed under recoil.
Typically these stocks only have about 1-3 degrees of slop.
Inspection of the extension seemed to show that the notches were not machined properly. The notches appeared to be larger. I’d recommend testing the stock on the extensions before going thru the trouble of tearing the extension.
Just a brief update:
I did another clients M1014 under my FFL today. Without a doubt, the MAPP torch is the way to go. It took me maybe 2 minutes of flame to break the threadlocker. Newer production M4's are tougher to get apart than the old ones. I failed on a newer production 11707 a few years back after two hours of using two heat guns on the extension.
About the only reason to disassemble a newer production model is to fix a damaged extension or if you're doing some kind of high end coating process.
Here the Stock Retaining Ring is fully seated. I tap on the Stock Retaining Ring with a large flat punch and a small hammer to make sure it is seated fully.
12. Reassemble the weapon
Perform a function test of the weapon to ensure that it is functioning properly. Ensure that you properly lubricate the Receiver after degreasing the action. You'll notice a difference when you pull the bolt to the rear if you haven't re-lubricated the weapon. I would recommend testing the safety, trigger and disconnector.
That concludes the tutorial on how to disassemble and reassemble the Receiver Extension on the Benelli M4. Hopefully it was clear and will be of use to some users in the future. I will leave the photographs up as long as photobucket remains free.
The way the M4 was meant to be.