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I don’t have many posts here, so what the heck, here’s a picture of my new-to-me M4. It’s the one on the bag. i was getting a zero with slugs first. My M1S90 is on the bench.

Hey all, Excited to announce this project, which I've been developing since Fall of 2022. Specifically designed to be fully compatible with the OEM Polymer 2pc Benelli M4 Handguard (Benelli 70117, and Benelli 70116). This brand new concept revolutionizes the way the Benelli M4/M1014 handles. It gives the user multiple options for accessory attachments, protecting hands from barrel heat, all while retaining the superior and unmatched ergonomics of the original Polymer 2pc Benelli M4 Handguard. Machined from billet 6061-T6 and mil spec hard coat annodized. Once installed, this Heat Shield offers fast, and tool-less takedown of the Benelli M4/M1014. Fully compliant with ARDEC Solicitation DAAE-30-98R-0401. It is not any slower to take down the weapon than if you didn't have the heat shield on at all. The design requires an Rx Arms Optic Mount to function (as the receiver optic mount has a boss hole which accepts the heatshield). Initially will be offering a mil spec picatinny rail, and RMR rail. To follow will be the aimpoint T2, and P2 rails in early 2024 it is looking like. All optics will co witness from close range to long range. If you are interested, you can sign up on the waitlist at rxarms.com. It is looking like Q4 2023 for availability. If you have any questions I'd be happy to answer anything I can.

I’m not really a James Reeves fan. He’s likely a decent fella but there’s something about his personality and excessive use of foul language that I don’t care for. I have no idea why I watched the attached TFB TV YouTube video but I was pleasantly surprised that it featured Rob Haught and his “Push-Pull Shotgun Technique”. I had heard of this shooting technique before but never saw an example or explanation of it. After watching this video I went through a sleeve of slugs in my M4 and, although it took a while to get used to the technique, once it “clicked” I’ll be darned if it didn't make my follow-up shot’s and transitions noticeable faster. I’m not recoil sensitive but it did help lessen recoil significantly as well.

RxArms, thanx for doing this stuff! Hope you at least make enough $$ to keep you interested in doing this type of thing for a while. How much does the guard weigh? Looks awesome BTW, nice work! Have you thought of doing QD cups on the front mount? Or is that covered by the M-Lok?

still looking for a good red dot but its beautiful to be hold.

Thanks! I’ve been asked about the SBS. I haven’t looked at the mlok spacing, and I don’t have a 14” barrel to test out as that is illegal in Canada (14” barrel semi auto). chances are slim… however, it might be possible to hack off some front slots with a good aluminum cut off blade, and debur and then do a touch up annodizing kit on it. m4 barrel is 18.5 inch, so I guess the SBS would need a heat shield that is 4.5” less. Just measured and you’d lose the front 3 slots. maybe I’ll try to make a few during the production run and I’ll send one off to someone to test…

interesting

You're right, here you go

I dont mind, like we discussed this particular model is not losing any value, its an investment as much as any firearm around, besides being functional tools, I look at them as investments not money pits, probably why my collection only consists of high quality top tier gear

No compatibility with any other mount than the ones I am offering. The boss and boss hole add strength near the reciever and allow a tool less takedown. Other wise it would not be possible, and there would not be any contact at the rearward part of the shield to keep it secure. it is secured by a clamp on the mid barrel guide ring. The shield itself is 1/8” thick to ensure proper stiffness at the front. In my testing of many hundreds of slugs and buck, with a 2 cell weapon light near the muzzle, it has held up very well, with no signs of movement once it has been secured in place.

Wish I could lower it, but it’s an expensive piece to machine, it isn’t just an extrusion like other handguards, it’s machined from billet inside and out. It’s 16” long, and has some precision machining on it which is costly. as for the optic cost, new M4 owners won’t feel the cost as much as older M4 owners as they haven’t upgraded anything yet. Picatinny is the cheapest way to upgrade. I might adjust the pricing before offering it for sale, trying to make it as cheap as I can.