Hookster

Hey Xamoel, Just scroll down to the "ballistic breach" section. http://www.cqb-team.com/Breaching.html Enjoy, Hookster

Just so you know, There have been issues, at least with the Larue T-1 mount not holding well on the stock Benelli rail which is out of spec. Carriercomp will hopefully be getting their relacement rail out fairly soon. As far as I know there have not been any problems with the Sidearmor rails which, although they aren't spec either, are beefier than the stock Benelli rail. Later, Hookster

Here's the left side with the pressure switch

Add another vote for the Meprolight sights, the Specter Gear buttstock shell carrier and the Sidearmor. Here's a pic of mine with the Sidearmor rail with a Streamlight TLR-1 135 lumen light. I've added the titanium tube since the pic was taken. Later, Hookster

Kip will hopefully have his out soon. Here's what they'll look like: http://photos.carriercomp.com/GalleryFilmstrip.aspx?gallery=210213 Later, Hookster

Why, Thank You Sir! Here's one of the threads about the Mesa problem http://www.benelliusa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20051&highlight=receiver+holes+stripped

HHHMMMMmmmmm........... Another member of the Sidearmor club! Welcome aboard Skeeter Hookster

I recall a couple of posts with people unhappy due to receiver holes getting stripped. In one case if I recall correctly, the sidesaddle fell off while the person was shooting. I believe the theory was the weight of the shells and perhaps an optic on the rail put too much stress on the screws while under recoil. I think that if no loc-tite was used and the screws had loosened up a little that it might add to the stress on the receiver. I'm sure lots of people have had zero problems but some have. I'll see if I can track down the thread. It was a while back so I may not be remembering everything correctly. Later, Hookster

Hi Sarge, and welcome to the forum! I'll just give some quick answers Reliability=I don't think you'll see too much argument if I rate the M4 as the most reliable semi-auto shotgun made Collapsable stock=there are usually some on Gunbroker often around $800 here's one of a few currently on there http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=147059778 Mesa makes 6 shell side-saddles but there have been issues with then stripping receiver holes http://www.mesatactical.com/index.php?id=56 Removing the factory mag tube isn't too bad with a good heatgun here are instructions in post #2 of this thread http://www.benelliusa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17726 There's no longer a long wait for the titanium full length tubes from Kip at Carriercomp. You might want to check them out too http://www.shop.carriercomp.com/ As for Michigan hunting laws your on your own. I'm a CA guy. Later, Hookster

Welcome aboard! Hookster

Hi Sami, It sounds like you should get a hold of Benelli customer service for repair or replacement. Here are a couple threads from the past that deal with the same problem. http://www.benelliusa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15315&highlight=barrel+ring+crack http://www.benelliusa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7276&highlight=barrel+ring+crack Later, Hookster

I highly recommend Specter Gear slings and use them on all my long-arms. I use their CQB sling on my Benelli M4: http://www.spectergear.com/benelli_cqb_sling.htm I use their sling rear adapter with their buttstock shell holder as the rear attachment point http://www.spectergear.com/shotgun_bsh.htm Later, Hookster

Hi Garnok, There have been a few misunderstandings around here and a few heated discussions in the past but those really are the exceptions. All in all it's a pretty friendly and helpful bunch around here as well as a wealth of information and experience. Take Care, Hookster

I've never used their shotgun ammo but have never had any issues with their rifle ammo. Hookster

It felt like something was missing as we roll into the weekend.....Now all is right with the world Hookster

Click on the 5th icon from the right above the reply box (yellow square that looks like it has a little black mountain at the bottom) that will bring up a widow and you simply paste the URL address of the photo in. (you need to have the photo uploaded on a sharing site like Photo Bucket) Later, Hookster

Hey Garnok, Here ya go http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=147279495 Later, Hookster

Here's a standard (non pistol grip) M4 stock http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=147325168 Hookster

Yeah, I'd seen the Battle Arms Development Armorer tool on their TFL ad. I watched the little demo movie and everything. It's a little pricey but very cool! So, did you get the cheekpiece with the velcro straps? Does it feel pretty solid/no slip once it's on? I was wondering how much they actully raise the comb of the stock. I've also been looking at some lace on ones like this: http://usarmorment.com/classic-laceon-rifle-cheek-rest-p-1030.html?currency=USD Later, Hookster

If it did hold up, I think it would look GREAT! on an M4 Hookster

I'll be looking forward to the pics!! Yeah, I'm here in CA. I live in the Monterey Bay area. I'm still undecided about how I want to set up my Socom. I like the A.R.M.S 22M68 mount for the Aimpoint but it is taller than the Aimpoint low ring in the pic so I may get the Ultimak handguard to help lower the sight for a better cheek weld. http://www.ultimak.com/M8.htm Right now it's more like a chin weld which I think I'm getting used to, so maybe I don't really need to do anything. Another option would be a cheek riser. I've been looking at the Desert Warrior Products one. The crew over at M14TFL seem to like them. http://www.desertwarriorproducts.com/M1A-M14CheekRest.html I may change things up in terms of the optics too. Someone posted a pic at TFL of an A.R.M.S. 18 mount with an Aimpoint T-1 and it looked like a sweet set-up. I did just get a set of Sadlak cleaning tools. The gas cylinder wrench and cleaning drill set http://www.sadlak.com/si_tools.html and a bunch of mags from SA. I was going to the range today but it turned out to be a windy/rainy day so I'll go tomorrow when it should be nicer. The good part is my AR H2 heavy carbine buffer that I bought to go with my new LMT CQB MRP piston upper arrived today so I can take it to the range to test fire tomorrow http://www.lewismachine.net/product.php?p=189&cid=11&session=1b8702ffefaaf6eef7244ff67adf6393 I just ordered a SOPMOD stock from LMT last night also to go with it. Thankfully my ARs were registered as "assault weapons" before the cut-off in 2000 so I don't need to mess with all the bullet buttons etc. Take Care, Hookster

Here is what you seek.... http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=147279495 Hookster

What would you do without me Skeeter? http://www.kimberamerica.com/shop/product.php?xProd=73&xSec=17 Hookster

Don't hit attach file just click on the 5th icon from the right above the reply box (yellow square that looks like it has a little black mountain at the bottom) that will bring up a widow and you simply paste the URL address of the photo in. (you need to have the photo uploaded on a sharing site like Photo Bucket) Later, Hookster

Another+1 , The Meprolight M4 sights are highly recommended! Hookster