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A big shout out to this forum for helping me build my Holy Grail M4. I don't normally post pics of my guns but I'm pretty excited for this one. Upgrades: -14" Barrel Assembly(Only 18 days to get my Form 1 approved) -CC Ti 5rd tube(Still waiting for it) -CC mag tube plug/Spring -IWS sling mount -IWS light mount -FFT foregrips Stippled by Suregrips Custom -Limbsaver 10403 pad -GG&G bolt release -DMW safety -KZ charging handle(Might change it) -Benelli collapsable stock -Sync RMR mount -RMR06 type 2 -DMW 2 round extended tube -A&S Trigger guard -TTI AccuGuide Extended Carrier -Surefire Z57 tailcap -Modlite PLV2

So I added another Italian chick to the stable ?

I'm not sure which loop velcro Esstac sends out because I bought their 6 rd shotgun cards from skdtac.com so I had to source my own loop side. I've been using the same box of velcro that I picked up from Home Depot about 2 years ago or so. I just installed a fresh piece about a month ago which is what you see in the above pics since I had to take the original piece off to get my receiver engraved. The original piece held strong for about 2 years with a 6 round card constantly velcro'd to the receiver. Hopefully I'll have the same success with this new piece. If I start to have issues then I'll update this post.

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No. I have an M4 SBS and am going to buy another one (because why not? Also, I'd like a "spare"...). I like everything I've read and heard about the 1301, but I have zero desire to invest in one.

It is extremely robust. https://www.aridusindustries.com/product-category/beretta1301/ The 1301 will cycle all things well, except LL, and it comes closer to cycling those than the M4, from what I have HEARD. I would believe it. That said, if you have a shell that will not quiiiettttte cycle your M4, but does the 1301, I'd say the margin is too slim to count on it, anyways. My test for cycling/function is to hold the weapon like a big pistol without locking my arm, and run it. If it will cycle through the mag and lock back, I consider it G2G. The 1301 is a great shotgun. It is, however, a hunting gun steered toward tactical use, and the elements of design when you take it apart show this. It will not run for as long as an M4, but it will run very very very very long, indeed!

The shotgun card is from Esstac. https://esstac.com/6rnd-shotgun-card-12gauge/ I've been using that particular one for a little more than 2 years and keep rounds loaded into it and there are no issues with retention.

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