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Looks like that one will rotate as there are no 'flats' like the OE unit; ordered one of FFT - they indicate their weight around 16 grams is due to the size, being larger than Design concepts for easier handling with gloves. Will post AAR

Ordered on Friday - will post AAR & pictures after I get her to the range.

http://www.knightarmco.com/shop2/index.php?productID=311 For those wanting an alternative to the LaRue mount- nothing wrong with the LaRue mount, just doesn't work well with the non-standard picatinny rail on the M4 YMMV

Unless we can revive Kip.....................

NewGunner - Design Concepts appears to be out of business - send them emails which kicked back; phone, as I recall, is disconnected and I think their web site is no longer

I've posted with pictures showing the damage to my T1 LaRue mount - not a problem with the mount per se, just not enough surface area on the Benelli mount - don't know how they got that past the military but that's another story. Reached out to Kip several times w/o success

Thanks - was on the same path trying to find a dealer in Paris that might 'stock' one

Odd question for sure, but the bride is going over to Paris on a school trip and wonder if she might be able to bring back a coupla presents. Don't know if there are export issues, but first thought I'd ping you guys to see if you've got any experience buying them over there. Thx

Yeee Haaaa! NRA A rated as well!

I've got some wooden 'handle' "Q" tips I use to get into the nether parts of my stuff - I just break one in half and use it as a dowel to drive out the pin - I understand what the manual says and that's fine if one has no alternatives - I would prefer not to use a brass/steel drift as the wooden one is just fine - no marring of the pin, works just fine and the price is very good. Enjoy

The Benelli rail only has light witness marks on each lug - the mount took the beating - maybe a bit softer aluminum than the rail?

Thanks - Just dressed it up a bit w/a file and it fits fine on a real picatinny rail - can't believe "our government" would let a contract for these shotguns and not have an industry standard picatinny rail on the top - wonder how many soldiers have had their mounts go **** up because of this. Looked at the Sidearmor and they say it is a mil-spec rail, but it doesn't have the full width lug either. That being said, yes, more real estate, but the same problem with the Larue mount I suspect.

Sorry for the poor picture, but the description will suffice; brand new Larue mount carefully mounted on M4 - 25 rds of skeet ammo and the edges are peened over - corresponding witness marks on the rail as well. Glad I inspected after one box, but wish I'd checked it sooner - Kip - money in hand - can we get an updated progress report? Thx

2010 or 2011.................?

Barometric - congratulations; as a finder fee, I will expect you to post pictures of your beauty when she arrives. Great deal for you, Sir!

Always seems to be the case with me too - sometimes there are just some killer deals that, while they seem too good to be true, sometimes are.

http://www.sturmgewehr.com/webBBS/semi4sale.cgi?read=224638 no affiliation w/seller

Agree w/Hookster - I'd also pull the choke and make sure it's got the right lube on it and tight when re-installed - and obviously make sure one of Santa's elves isn't hiding in the barrel

You are fine - if you can find an exploded view of the mechanism, I think you'll see there is a roll pin that is the fulcrum point of the mechanism - as the release button is in the lock position, it will seem 'twisted' - sort of like a teeter totter which is giving visual of it being off center

Concur w/M1014's instructions - would keep the drill moving as if honing a cylinder block - say a full length pull in 4-5 sec and then push back - medium speed on the variable and plenty of solvent - I wonder if it might be plastic wad build up as well - I do it with the gas pistons in the up position but your still going to get crap in those cylinders, so you might want to make sure to remove the pistons and clean out the bores

No affiliation w/seller - just an FYI http://www.sturmgewehr.com/webBBS/semi4sale.cgi?read=223854

Don't think so - think the length of the 'shafts' are different

I'd also like to get in line - certainly will pick Kip's up when available - got one on my M2 and like it and would like to keep both guns similar thanks

http://www.cabelas.com/p-0041021228297a.shtml

Nah - just push the hammer back and you're fine