Mike Grasso

OORAH!!!!!

Sorry, has nothing to do with Texas, it's a Federal Importation Law 922®, that's why I said BATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms). The law states how many imported parts can be on the weapon, so by going with the ones I listed it becomes legal. State law can not "ease" Federal law, just make it more stringent, like here in California!!!!!!!

There are legality issues when placing an extension on your M4. Unless you are LE Officer and the weapon is used on duty, BATF will have a canary. The way around this is to use a US made full length tube, follower and spring. The only experience I have is with the titanium model made by CarrierComp which is Cleefurd on this sight. His workmanship and customer service is outstanding. You can't go wrong with his products. I tried very hard to get them authorized. Mg

OK, I'll bite. First I've owned and/or use dozens of different shotguns throughout my career. All of which have operated very well. On one hand my SBS Benelli M1S90 has never failed me in hundreds of entries, but on the other, no shotgun has calmed people down quicker than the racking of an 870. An O/U Perazzi took hundreds of clay birds but my Nova took the ones with feathers. Years later and 3 kids has twindled whats in the safe, but there is still one of each. A side by side Remington, an O/U Berreta 686, a pump Remington 870 and my two work guns, both Benelli's. So after all that, what's my opinion.... Have to go back to "Can it to the job consistently and accurately" then each and every one of them takes the cake while hunting. But if you're quoting Hemingway, then I want a Benelli, preferably an auto loader. Mike

Reliable 1 : suitable or fit to be relied on : dependable 2 : giving the same result on successive trials Pretty much describes the M4, ask an Operator, OK - My answer is Yes. It's obvious that you prefer the Nova, I'm sure that's the reason why you named yourself "Novaking". That aside, the mechanical functioning of the Nova was not the original poster's question. The post was then hijacked by your opinion, not by the answer he came to the forum seeking. It's obvious by you're continuing posting that you're pretty uptight about your opinions / skill /experience level, so go for an unbiased answer, it helps the most. Don't bother to respond, I've moved on. Mike

Outstanding scenario! Wish I was there to add the garlic, sliced potatoes, a thin red wine glaze...........

Ok I'm new here but I'm not new, so to speak. GTPSC - You're off and on in your statement. Any pump shotgun will allow you, if you are precise enough to eject a shell or do a rollout without actuating the cartridge release. The problem is that under pressure, your fine motor skills are the first to go and you will have trouble performing that manipulation. The M4 is designed to circumvent that problem and allow faster selection. The following are opinions... Everyone has preferences, my philosphy is simple... Can it to the job consistently and accurately? Is your skill level actual or perceived? Answer those honestly and many weapon systems fit the bill. Duggan - Overall, it gives you much more options and flexibility, not to mention speed, over the standard pump system. It just takes some getting used to, as it is rather different. Novaking - Pump guns are easier the understand, more reliable, and In the Nova's case, its chambered for 3 1/2. You can also unload the mag. without chambering a round.

Duggan - "The drawbacks ... it's heavy and lots of people suck at using rifle sights, so they miss and blame it on the gun, when really the fault lies with their usage of the gun. " Ahhhhh, well said - It's a poor carpenter who blames his tools....... Mg

It would depend if the rifle sights on the weapon were original or aftermarket, if the weapon was originial or aftermarket. The originals had a non-removeable front sight which would mean total gunsmith replacement or drilling and tubing the front sight. The rear could be re-staked. If it is aftermarket, you would need to know what weapon they were modified from and replace with the same. Mg

+1 - I agree. The DC Charging Handle, formely Precision Machine and Tool, (in stock at Brownell's) is a great addition. It has the three bevels so it locks in place and will be more likely not to shoot loose on the range or in the field. An emery cloth can take down some of the sharper corners. Mg

Very good explanation. The CRL or Cartridge Release Lever ( the small blade with red dot the , when depressed will allow a cartridge into the "ghost chamber") allows the Operator to perform certain administrative functions like loading or unloading and operator functions like "select slug rollout". Simply in the field if you are loaded with a specific ammo, be it Buck or bird, and the situation turns where you need an ammo for a greater distance, the weapon is easily "reloaded" with your new cartridge without any function from the mag tube. From a safety standpoint the actual chamber can be manipulated without accessing the mag tube. so the chamber can be "downloaded" back to the mag tube safely. The weapon system is designed with an operator in field conditions in mind. Whether it's hunting or hunting. Mg

Looks like it's sold and you can pay your bills!

Try to figure replacement cost when dealing with insurance issues... Shotgun - 1500 to 1750 (Factory pistol grip stock) 400 to 800 - Factory collapsible stock (if available) 100 - Meprolight Tritium sights 100 - Mesa Tactical 8-shot shell holder w/rail 150 - SOCOMGuy full length magazine tube 50 - GG&G enlarged bolt release 50 - GG&G extended bolt handle 250 - Streamlight rail adaptor for weapon light Insure for around $3000

Information I received was that the originial barrels were produced with some of the "Less Lethal" ammunition in mind. They still didn't work and they were being dropped.

Guess the system needs me to post more before I can let you know the location...

2 questions - 2 answers. This is the case I personnaly use for Ops, it fits the standard stocked M4 perfectly. It's Molle adaptable and has plenty of options... Sorry - It won't let me show you the 5.11 Shotgun case or a link to it As for Pelican cases, we use them for storage and movement in our Air Ops, can't hurt them! But they are heavy! Mg