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Buy one from Numrich then sell the old one. You're better off with a new unit.

Dangerous mama! Wait until you get the collapsible stock in the middle position, she'll be in love! You might loose your stick though. The middle and even the fully collapsed position allow you to short stick the weapon very well. The tail piece hooks over your strong hand forearm.

Yeah, the base of Kip's charging handle is steel. The worry is titanium will be damaged by the steel detent. Even with the steel, it is still a very light weight option. It's on par with the Design Concepts. At least you didn't loose the mounting hardware. I just went through that pain in the ass. Might be blasphemy to have had the replacement rail for 6 months or so and not mounting it the day you received it. Even if you don't mount anything to the top rail, the replacement is a visual enhancement.

We had considered it. No ones really an expert, so we're kind of guessing on if it would help at all. You'd need a high speed camera to figure out if the weapon was cycling any faster or not. For now, it's working. So no need to dick with it.

I used a cheap Stanley heat gun i got from Home Depot for like 20 - 25$ to do my carriercomp mag tube. It says that says it's a 1000? I don't know if that is watts or degrees (which I wouldn't believe). It had a high and low setting. I baked it on high and it took all that time. The more heat you have, the faster it will go. Higher heat may damage the finish or temper of springs if not removed. Even the front of the receiver couldn't be touched for very long after heating due to convection. Source your tools ahead of time. Removing the spring retainer from the base of the existing recoil tube is probably the biggest ***** if you don't have the proper tool. The new one will arrive assembled, so it's plug and play. Take a picture of the inside of the receiver with the trigger pack removed. This will help a lot when it comes time to screw the new tube in. The tube can be screwed in by hand. So knowing the seat depth is important. I set mine flush with the inside of the receiver. It will screw in further. Avoid this, or your pistol grip won't thread onto the weapon. Use the collapsible stock in the collapsed position on the tube to act as an alignment gauge. The comb of the stock will point to the center of the rear sight housing when properly indexed. Expect to spend 2 hours on this job. It's not as hard as most make it seem. There is just only one way to do it properly. If you run into any trouble, let me know.

Yes, it will fit the M1014 11701 model.

You'd need to cut the flat spot down the entire length too. Do it yourself notches wouldn't be heat treated either. It is easier to just replace the recoil tube with the 3 position one. That was last months project where I sourced them from Numrich Arms. I wrote up a detailed disassembly/reassembly guide last month. The tube is like 105$ for a complete assembly.

I finally got around to upgrading my Benelli M4 to one of carriercomp's Picatinny top rails. I've used almost every rail system available for the M4; Factory Mesa Tactical SideArmor Recently, I had been using a Mod 1 SideArmor top rail system. While the SideArmor was far better than the factory rail, the design raised the Picatinny rail higher than the factory and carriercomp's. This had the negative aspect of obstructing the FOV of the iron sights. This aspect was compounded by the longer top rail. This crowds the iron sights and FOV somewhat. The added weight and bulk of the full top rail was a negative aspect. It significantly slowed the speed in which you could "snap" the barrel onto a target. The Mod 2 is even worse due to the higher weight. The bulk surrounding the handguards also obstructed the users ability to roll the weapon in the palm of your hand. These type of handling techniques help when short sticking the shotgun, or rolling to reload. Shell change overs... If I recall, the Mesa Tactical unit also rose the rail slightly to accommodate their receiver plate for mounting their shell carrier to the extrusion. The fit and finish of Kip's rail is as expected, perfect. It's beveled where it should be to reduce snag hazards. The screw holes are properly cut so the factory screws seat properly. The rail itself is true spec. No BS cuts down the center. They're honestly not needed with this low profile rail. The fit with my LaRue mount on my Aimpoint T1 is solid. I would highly recommend using blue locktite to attach the mounting hardware. Great care should be taken to avoid stripping the fine threads in the thin aluminum receiver. The carriercomp rail uses the existing Benelli hardware to attach the rail to the receiver. I did no have my original hardware anymore. Luckily I was able to purchase the set from a fellow member here. This hardware cannot be sourced at the usual places like Brownells or Numrich. My wife stole my camera this week, so I do not have any photos of the unit installed. You can see several photos at the carriercomp website here: http://shop.carriercomp.com/product.sc?productId=6&categoryId=5 If you intend to mount anything to the M4's top rail, do yourself a favor and pick one of these rails up. It's one of those small upgrades that make the weapon "the way it should have been" from the factory. Now, we just need to get Kip to release the following items; 1. US made Disconnector 2. US made Hammer 3. Titanium Bolt Handle

It has the collapsible stock, but it doesn't collapse due to a neutered recoil tube assembly.

As is, yes it is. If you add a magazine tube extension, it will not be in compliance. I would not sell a firearm that is configured out of compliance. I see some do. If the weapon is ever involved in a crime, they may back track to you. Possession of a firearm violating 922 isn't a crime. It's the act of assembly that is.

If it was semi auto, I'd be all over it like zombie Michael Jackson at a Chucky Cheese ball pit. I handled one at SHOT. It's compact and has a great capacity and seriously light weight even loaded. But still a pump gun.

Pistols make excellent close quarter combat weapons. Even compared to a SBR, they offer many advantages. Example, if you have to get someone who has crawled under a house. Or in a mine. They also offer the concealment aspect. Carry lightweight as possible. No armor. No multiple gallons of water. No 500 rounds of ammunition. No mall ninja gear. A load bearing pack that holds the weight on your waist is your best friend. A typical shoulder pack will make you cry for your mama within a mile or two. Most aren't conditioned to haul 40, 50 or more pounds of weight over uneven terrain for long distances. Military personnel train to to this often. I go out once a week and plan a hike/shooting routine. We carry basic essentials. Some are only a mile or two. Some are 6 to 8 miles over rough terrain. After several miles, it can feel like someone is stabbing you between the shoulder blades if you poorly carry your load. If you're carrying a weapon with a heavy barrel, ask yourself why? Do you have a full auto? Even lightweights won't burn out from a couple mag dumps. Every option you purchase should be weighed on value and item weight. Expenses in weight reductions are worthy investments. Heck, guys who climb Everest and others cut the handle off of their tooth brush to save a half ounce? Adopt this idea towards gear and you can; A. Bring more tools as a result B. Operate with less of a load which will reduce your physical stress and make you more effective. If you're stressing, you're going to burn through resources like water and calories quick.

Gun shows are usually a miss. The only gold plated items are their own. A dealer will low ball you big time. They'd offer you 1200 - 1300 at the most. I think gunbroker would be the best option. It costs nothing to list and you can leave it up forever. I don't see the m1014 as being very collectable at the current time. Most buy the M4 to shoot, not to be a safe queen. Another solution is to wait until carriercomp releases his hammer and disconnector. Then add the titanium tube and his follower. Then replace the recoil tube with a functional one so the stock actually works. Then you could sell a 922 compliant M4 for a premium. Many would rather buy an already modified weapon rather than do the work themselves. I think listing it for 2000 would be the best move. See if you get any bites in a month or so. Keep an eye on how many users are watching the auction. If it doesn't sell, drop it a 100$.

Finding the right buyer is always the difficult position. Example, I sold my used FN PS90 with 6 mags and a rail for 2400$ on gunbroker. There were others just like it on the site at the time. Except brand new for 1500. I thought it was a Nigerian scam or something. However, the cash cleared and he got his prize. Price the item according to how fast you need to move it. Take high quality photos as well.

Looks like a Tacstar which is a POS. it replaces the push pin for the trigger pack. It turns into a major PITA to disassemble the weapon as a result. There was so much fail in the design that it could choke a hungry-hungry hippo like Rosie O'Donnel. It's design can cause cycling problems because it actually squeezes the receiver. The only way I would even consider it is I would throw away the mounting plate and attatch the rubberized shell carrier with some Velcro.

Those are great prices. I need to call them to see how much they want for a M600C Scout Light. I don't blame Optics Planet. They don't open each box and inspect the items. The blame lies with Surefire.

It's from Spectre Gear. The M1 model fits the M4.

I'd let it sit on gunbroker for 1999.95. You can try higher and see if you get any bites, but I doubt it. I wouldn't sell right now. I would wait until the collapsible stock market rises again and inflates your items value. The serial number does hold some value. Since this is an end of the line production unit, not so much.

Padded VCAS from Blue Force Gear. QD swivels. Mesa Tactical rear sling mount for the collapsible stock and a GearSector rail mounted sling mount attached to either a Sidearmor top rail or the Surefire m80 railed forend. No pics yet.

5.7 is a great round for weight concerns. My wife carries a Five-Seven with a Surefire x400 on it. You'll likely never find it in the field though. Stick with 22lr, 9mm, .223, 7.62 x 39, 45 acp, 38/357, 40 s&w, 308 and 30'06 and 12 gauge. I'd recommend everyone watch the movie, "The Road" for a somewhat accurate portrayal of what the US will look like after Obama's second term.

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The serial number will influence it's collectable value. If I recall, only 2500 were made in that release. The collapsible stock in itself is valuable as well. Less so recently though due to the influx or stocks on the market. Being fired naturally reduces the value some.

No problem. It'll take nearly that long to fix my M80 Snafu. PM me when yOu have funds if still interested.

Where is that? Nothing showed up in search.

I plan on selling it. It might be a week or so though. I just looked at Sidearmors website. They don't sell the mod 1 anymore. This is a shame because it is much lighter than the mod 2. The mod 1 accepts detachable side rails so you can pick and choose where you need them. The full rail system on the sides can crowd your hand. How does 275$ shipped sound? Along with the full rail, you also get: $25.45 2 short side rails $38.20 1 long side rail $54.95 1 4 round shell carrier I want to sell all the items together.