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This is common if you limp wrist a low dram round.

The recoil is pretty tame compared to other 12 gauges. It does have a removable choke. The weight of the weapon my be a hindrance to her. However, from a defensive standpoint from a vehicle, a handgun may be a better choice. The idea of leaving a 1500 dollar weapon in a vehicle while you're at the bank or getting groceries isn't appealing to me. I'm sure a pink nightmare edition would sell a few units. However, it isn't a factory option. It would be something you'd have to have done aftermarket.

I'd be surprised if gunscrubber or breakfree did not damage the camo finish. That stuff will melt a lot of plastics and paint. My concern would be damaged parts of the coating or near edges. Once it gets beneath the coating, it's like visiting a burn ward peeling snakes. I'd use a milder cleaner, or test the other on an area you're not worried about ruining.

The piston failed within 50 rounds on a brand new 11703 which had the 4 port barrel. Even though the piston has a straight blow back design that is partially cushioned by the bolt carrier, the pistons bottom out against the stops on the barrel. These stops only impact on one side of the piston. If we could watch the action of the piston in slow motion, my assumption is that the piston reverberates after bottoming out. Signs of this can be seen in the wear patterns inside the receiver. Primary blame would probably lie with the heat treatment. From the piston photo, you can see how rough and brittle it appears to be. There appear to be fractures all along the shaft of the piston. After the piston was replaced, I fed the same barrel 10,000 rounds of a similar diet of ammunition until it beat my bolt carrier like an Irish wife and deformed the guide rails to the point that the bolt carrier would bind when retracted to the rear of the receiver. They did a great job on the piston. If it can handle that and not snap in these conditions, a properly heat treated unit should last nearly forever. I cried to Benelli USA, and they replaced my barrel with an 11707 2 port unit, bolt carrier group, handguards, ARGO system, pistons, Choke and front Sling mount... I tried to get them to simply replace the entire weapon in hopes to get an 11707 receiver, but they declined. Either way, I was happy with the work they did.

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=23690/Product/MAGAZINE_CAP $25.71 with the discount.

Nice camo job. I cashed out some VAC time and thew down and bought the Aimpoint 3x magnifier on a LaRue pivot mount. That magnifier ain't cheap. $635.80 I have some concern about the dot quality through the T-1 and the magnifier. I weighted what path I wanted to take for an optic carefully. I seriously considered an ACOG with an offset mount for my T-1. However, I found that 80% of my target engagements are well within 50 yards. The last 20% are between 50 - 200 yards. I've been scoring lately at Walmart for 22lr too. I'm up to 25 bricks in storage within a month. By the end of summer, I hope to have a 100 bricks on standby. Over there in commiefornia, is 22lr Federal bulk pack pretty easy to get?

One of my very old photos I found recently of a factory piston that I snapped in a 4 port model.

Don't forget M1014's parade of high end cellphone photos and unique comma placement!

It's a GearSector offset flashlight mount. A 1" ring. As for the switch, I put it right under my thumb between the rails. I have to modify a spacer so I can mount the ring mount near the tail cap instead. Less obstruction to my right hand when shooting left handed.

Green dot over the red Aimpoint dot at approximately 50 feet.

One particle beam installed lastnight. 12mw visible green laser. I've had this laser for 6 years. I refurbed it this last week. I still have some final adjustments to do though. So far, it seems solid and is really compact. Well under 5 ounces.

I put locktite on every screw on my weapons. They tend to shake loose if you shoot enough. I also use a grease pencil to mark the screws to whatever they're attached to. That way, I have a visual reference to if they're starting to back out. It is the tall mount LaRue. Using a lower mount can cause issues with getting your face close enough to the top of the receiver. Plus, a lower mount would limit my ability to put a light on the 12 o'clock rail. I have the Aimpoint dialed in at 50 yards. It shoots Point of Aim at around 200 yards also. I've never sat down at a bench and tried for MOA groups. You can dump magazine after magazine in either 223 or 22lr at 50 yards into a tin can.

Which Troys did you get? My MRP has been getting worked over as well lately. Crappy photos, I know. It's in the 22lr conversion in these photos. I think next week I'm going to send the 22lr barrel to ADCO to have it profiled down, cut to 14.5" and pin a PWS FSC556 in place. Overkill for a 22lr, I know.

Try to train yourself to reload before you need to use the bolt release to chamber a round. If you're not shooting, you should be topping off. Saying that, I'm a fan of the device. Expensive, yes. The one Skeeter got is a little cheaper. Different button pattern, but functions the same. If you want the GG&G unit, get it from Brownells with the Discount. Installation is fairly straight forward assuming you have the proper tools. A proper set of roll punches and slave pins makes this job very easy. You can improvise a slave pin by using a drill bit to hold the assembly together while you drive the roll pin into place. Before disassembling the catch, note where the spring is between the catch and the receiver so you will know where to place the spring. Note where the current roll pin is seated so you'll know what to aim for. Eye candy:

Urbino Tactical stocks for the Benelli M4 are available in tactical black or coyote color. 90030 Urbino Tactical Stock (Standard Buttpad, Black, Benelli M4, 12-GA) 215.00 90040 Urbino Tactical Stock (Cheek Riser, Standard Buttpad, Black, Benelli M4, 12-GA) 280.00 91460 Urbino Tactical Stock (Limbsaver, Black, Benelli M4, 12-GA) 245.00 91470 Urbino Tactical Stock (Cheek Riser, Limbsaver, Black, Benelli M4, 12-GA) 310.00 90090 Urbino Tactical Stock (Standard Buttpad, Coyote, Benelli M4, 12-GA) 225.00 90100 Urbino Tactical Stock (Cheek Riser, Standard Buttpad, Coyote, Benelli M4, 12-GA) 290.00 91580 Urbino Tactical Stock (Limbsaver, Coyote, Benelli M4, 12-GA) 255.00 91590 Urbino Tactical Stock (Cheek Riser, Limbsaver, Coyote, Benelli M4, 12-GA) 320.00 Urbino Tactical stocks can be enhanced with the following modular buttpads. 90520 Standard Buttpad for Urbino Tactical Stock 35.00 90530 Limbsaver Buttpad for Urbino Tactical Stock 65.00

You have to rig up a ghost busters style backpack that makes the noise when your buddy flips the switch.

Swank. Good to see you're still getting BRD treatments.

For more eyecandy, here is my older CCW gun. I carried this pistol on duty from 2002 until 2009. Not in this holster at least. It is an Alessi ACP/s in black bullshark leather. I have a matched belt for it as well. Lou will be surely missed.

No argument. I felt the same way before. If you can, try to set up a night shoot around barriers. Run the course with the hand held light and see if someone has a weapon mounted one you can try. Time the course and set up targets that are randomly Shoot/No Shoot scenarios. It is fun, and you learn tons about yourself on the first run. A benefit of a weapon light on a pistol is the added weight. It reduces preceived recoil and allows faster followup shots. If you use a Surefire with a DG switch installed on a pistol, you'll be spoiled instantly and you'll sell all other brands.

I used to think an attached weapon light was overly tactical and I wouldn't have a purpose for it. The holster limitations didn't help either. In the past year or two, a lot of new carry methods have evovled elabling the user to carry a light mounted weapon concealed relatively easy. When I took a few night shooting classes, I realized what a massive disadvantage I had next to the users who were running dedicated lights. Using a hand held light essentially leaves you shooting one handed. Your grappling, blocking, opening doors hand is filled with a hand held light. I moved to the XDm package since my highly modified Beretta 92g Elite II didn't accept a weapon light. I went with the Surefire X300 first because of the DG remote momentary activation switch. This gives you absolute control over the output with you strong hand. It is completely ambidextrous as well. It doesn't require your trigger finger to activate the swith either. You can open car doors or structure doors and still have the output a your control. I then upgraded to he X400 to add the laser aiming option. I use the laser for shooting around barriers without exposing my body as much. Or, when clearing an area, I can see where my muzzle is pointed while visually searching an area without the weapon being in my plain of view. A lot of times you cannot bring the weapon up with both hands on the weapon. If you have to fire from your side or from on the ground, one handed activation is crucial, or you simply won't use it. The single momentary switch controls both he light and the laser. There are no complicated switches or actions involved to turn the device on. I also carry a hand held Surefire LX2 200 lumen light. Learn to use the lanyard and it becomes an even better tool. The variable output of the LX2 adds to its value. You don't always need 200 lumens. You do not need to put the muzzle on a target to illuminate them. The splash from the 170 lumen output will illuminate them sufficently. Off the ground or off a side wall works well.

Sure, here ya go.

http://www.themalabarfront.com/product_info.php?products_id=1580 Raven Concealment, Phantom Holster. I carry this for my XDm 9mm with an attached Surefire X400.

I've never used one since I don't have a collapsible stock. I think you have to drill a hole to install it. I'm not a 100% sure. It might be in the way if you're a lefty. However, if you're a lefty, chances are you'd install it on the opposite side. I like the placement. When I had my sling attached at the sling loop at the rear, it would impede bringing the stock to my shoulder pocket at times.

Do the Masterpiece models fire from an open bolt?

Here is some info on dram equivilents: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080416132939AACjmUi Generally, it is the power factor. Higher brass usually indicates it is a heavier (more powerful) load. The more solid you hold the M4, the faster it will cycle. If you hold it at your hip and allow the weapon to travel backwards during recoil, it will perform sluggishly or fail. Also, make sure you lube inside the receiver extension. You want to reduce friction inside this part by all means possible. The inner surface is rather rough.