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I bought a follower and spring from Sure Cycle last year for my M1S90 they were both great quality parts. I believe the follower should fit the M4 tube fine but I haven't tried it yet. Even if it doesn't, they offer a M4 extension with a spring and follower. Although they only show the complete kits (tube, spring and follower) on the website. I called them and they were happy to sell me the spring and follower as seperate items. Here's a link: http://surecycle.com/store/pc/showsearchresults.asp?idcategory=6&customfield=&SearchValues=&priceFrom=&priceUntil=&withstock=&sku=&IDBrand=&keyWord=benelli&exact=&resultCnt=100&order=&iPageCurrent=1&pageStyle=

I just double checked 25401 is the correct zip code Hookster

If we did, perhaps it should ask specifically if a "muzzle attachment" is one of the imported parts and if a U.S. made screw -in choke could replace it. Hookster

I checked out Phase 5 Tactical's web site. I like their muzzle brake, it's very medieval. http://www.phase5tactical.com/products.html Hookster

Just found it: 244 Needy Road Martinsburg, West Virginia 25401-9431 Hookster

Does anyone have the mailing address for the ATF Firearms Technology Branch in West Virginia? I have a feeling their mail volume is going to experience a spike Hookster

I was happy with Ergo's wire loom covers too. I also got some of their regular ladder rails as well to fill in any exposed side rails I end up with. My light/switch and backplate will be here Friday so I'll get everything together this weekend and post some pics. I hope you'll be posting a couple pics of your MRP build when you get it all dialed in the way you want. Hookster

They are cute but I've heard that they don't feed to well in any pump, but on the bright side you could brag about your 15rd or so mag tube

http://www.sidearmor.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7&products_id=62&zenid=actg6idikvai4qkfk9eeqte174 I'm very happy with their M4 rail. I imagine the SuperNova rail is of the same high quality. It's on sale now too!! Hookster

The Streamlight pressure switch wire is 8" so that should be plenty to work with. You've got a fine wife setting you up with Troy Ind. sights. I ended up with the A.R.M.S. 40L on the back of my main AR and a Samson flip on the front. I'm also running an EO Tech with a flip to side 3x magnifier but I like the idea of going smaller/lighter like you're talking about with the T-1. When I post Benelli pics I'll throw in a couple gratuitous AR pics. Hookster

I've been playing with my pressure pad switch from my Insight M3X I have on one of my ARs to check for problems when removing the barrel. I think as long as I pull the barrel out slightly so there's a little space between the barrel clamp and the rail, then remove the switch and then remove the barrel the rest of the way I should be OK. I've also been looking at just activating the light with fingertips of my left hand (the TLRs have momentary on one direction and constant the other) and it works pretty well with how my hand naturally sits so that's always a good option if I run into to many problems with the switch mounting. I did get the shell carrier and am pleased with quality but at the moment I'm thinking that I'm going to leave it off for the time being. just to keep weight and bulk down. I can always bolt it on later if the need arises. I do have the same Specter Gear shell carrier on the stock though that you have. I've always been a fan of their stuff, I have Specter Gear slings for all my long guns. Congrats on getting your LMT MRP, must have been a long wait these days. Did you get a SOPMOD stock to go with it?

I will be posting pics soon after I get the light/switch mounting completed. So far I'm leaning towards a short rail on the right side with the light and long rail on the left with the sling swivel in the same placement that you are using and the pressure pad switch forward of that. I'll be routing the wire under the Sidearmor rail between the rail and the barrel. I just ordered a Streamlight TLR-1 along with the pressure switch, backplate (which has a constant on as well as momentary position) and red filter from Optics Planet. I've had a TLR-2 for a couple years on my Glock 21 and have been very happy with it. So we'll see how the TLR-1 does on the Benelli. Although I had been looking at the Surefire Scout it seem like the TLR-1 is a couple ounces lighter, a couple inches shorter, slightly brighter and less $$. I did like the fact that the scout sits a little further forward but I've been playing with my tlr-2 on the Benelli and don't find the shadowing to be an issue for me. The unknown is how secure their switch mounting system is going to be. It has a couple rail mount clips that the switch mounts to. If you click on this Botach link and hit the magnified view of a couple of the AR pics on the left side of the page you can get a pretty good detail of the mounting system. http://www.botachtactical.com/sttlmitali.html# So anyway, we'll see how things go. If I don't like it I'll try something else. Now if my Carriercomp tube would show up, life would be complete Hookster

I put the rail on last night. Absolutely zero problems with installation, fit or removal of the old rail. Hookster

If anyone is thinking about getting the Sidearmor M4 rail they just went on sale for $280 that's $50 off what I just paid. Their Super Nova rail is for sale as well. Check it out: http://www.sidearmor.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=7 Hookster

I was tempted to slap it on yesterday after I opened the box but just didn't have time to do it right. Yeah, it looked like those looms would be just the ticket for the way your switch wire is routed as long as they secure well. I got a wrench from here: http://www.amazon.com/Wiha-Metric-Wr.../dp/B000IBOOBM Good quality tool without having to buy the entire ignition wrench set from Sears. Hookster

X2 on that!!! Just received my Sidearmor rail today and I'm very pleased so far after my initial look at it. The quality of the machining and finish is great!! I'll have time this weekend to do the installation and start playing around with light/switch placement and wire routing. I'll post some pics as things get farther along. Hookster

quot[e=Posha;89634]If you have a fairly new M4, in theory you will only need a metric hex wrench and a heat torch to remove 6 flat head hex screws on the upper rail. Some vendors will include the wrench and 6 extra screws in the very likely event that you might strip them. (The threads are welded with lock-tite). The recommendation is that you heat the screws with torch, then very simply back the screws out. Yeah right! I stripped three, and now the unit is at a local machinist for damage control. t's a bit tricky, and you have to be careful not to overheat the aluminum. I'd seen the post above from 2008 in a thread about installing the Brugger and Thomet forend and it made me a little nervous about getting the screws out. Good to hear you guys didn't have too many issues with removal. 122......mmmm..toasty

Thanks, I'll have heat gun standing by just in case. Is whatever threadlocker they use at the factory in Italy on the mag tubes etc. in the "high strength hold" range like red loctite or more like the blue med. strength?

Hey All, Can anyone who has removed their receiver rail tell me if the use of heat is advisable or not really needed? Thanks, Hookster

I think I might be ok with the taller post. The M1S90 it came with used the same LPA rear sight as the M4. Meprolight sells the same shorter front sight post for both the M1 and M4. http://www.meprolight.com/default.asp?catid={14BA41E5-A292-435D-B40C-B413BFEBCA91} so I think I should have enough elevation adjustment to make it work But anyway, I'll know more next week after I start playing around with things. I'm also looking at the new 135 lumen 2.5 hour run time Streamlight TLR-1 but I still have my eye on the scout as well http://www.streamlight.com/product/product.aspx?pid=80

I wish I'd known about that "buy it now" price when I ordered mine a couple of days ago but no matter. Mine has already shipped so I should have it in hand on Mon. or Tues. If anyone is thinking of ordering one they do have free shipping which is nice these days. I hate when you order some small part that they send in by mail in a letter envelope and they still charge 8.95 or whatever for shipping. As far as using a rail ladder on the top rail to help with routing wiring. I have a original Benelli front sight post off of my M1S90 (I replaced it with a Meprolight) Anyway, it's a good 1/8" (if not a little more) taller than the M4/ Meprolight post. I wonder if that would be enough to visually clear the rail ladder? I'd of course be sacrificing the night sights.

I just ordered a couple of these also to try out: http://www.ergogrips.net/item-detail.cfm?ID=4380&storeid=1&image=loproloom.gif&CFID=37763399&CFTOKEN=26316591 Looks like they could be nice for routing light wiring if they secure well to the rail. Anyone tried them? Hookster

Well...I just placed my order for the rail system. I ordered an additional long rail, a short rail and the shell holder.

Thanks SD, I'm going to sleep on it one more night but I think I'll be ordering the SideArmor rail tomorrow