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Some other choices for QD rail mounts.....not shown, but I use some Daniel Defense QD which are nice as well.

For those with the conventional styled butt stock.....you could replace the sling plate or insert a QD attachment point into the stock, then use one of the other style QD points on any available forward rail system.

I like the QD styles (single or dual attachment points) and there are a lot of quality mfg's.

The Montefeltro (M1) does not use a magazine retaining cap like many other Benelli's. You have to remove the magazine tube from the receiver to liberate the magazine follower, magazine spring and any magazine limiter ("plug") that is installed.

Often times when installing the bolt back into the receiver, the action link gets hung up above its proper location into the action link recoil plunger at the rear of the receiver. When this situation arises, properly aligning the link with the plunger requires removing the bolt in and out a few times and jiggling the parts to have them get aligned. For those that don't have the extra 30 -60 seconds it takes to mess around like that, here's a method I have used with Benelli's to make it a 5 second task without the commotion and no risk to scratching the gun art.

The Benelli Cartridge Drop Lever and the Carrier (latch) Button are genius by simplicity of their mechanical interaction however this combinations is not too clever for the new operator figuring out how to manipulate them to achieve their weapon loading status intentions. Cartridge Drop Lever When the Red Dot is visible it indicates: 1. The hammer is cocked. 2. The carrier is “free” to move and the magazine can be loaded. IF the cartridge drop lever is depressed BEFORE loading, the carrier loses its “free” status. To “free” the carrier on a cocked weapon, DEPRESS the carrier latch button and load normally. This contradicts the assumption “no red dot seen, not cocked” ! IF the magazine is loaded, DEPRESSING the cartridge drop lever releases a shell from the magazine on to the carrier. IF the magazine tube is empty, DEPRESSING the cartridge drop lever will allow the bolt to be locked in the rearward position (breech open). The available Benelli M4 Anatomy Manual explains and illustrates these complex interactions in detail.

Here's the M4S with a 3x magnifier on 2 different platforms.......HKMR556A1 and 7.62 LaRue

Truckcop...... Thanks for asking all the tough questions ! It saved me the heart burn.

Are you sure you got all the parts for $500 ?

StrangerDanger. Nice photos.

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It's a bad idea.

For those interested in a size comparison.

My 2 cents. I think the Micro T-1 is better proportioned for the M4 and it easily covers the reasonable engagement range for the M4. The CompM4S seems too large on the Benelli M4; it seems better suited for the carbine platform, especially when combined with its 3x Magnifier.

The ergonomics with the offset are good, not great; better than the linear rail but not as nice as a dedicated substituted forend rail. The dissatisfaction of the ergonomics for me is my left thumb has to be lifted off the grip because the rail is in the way, causing my thumb to be pointing lateral to the axis of sight, rather than along the axis of sight in a more natural shooting grip; furthermore, the forward groove depression molded into the stock grip, is where most operators thumbs would most likely naturally be placed (probably why they put it there !); adding any rail demands it is located further rearward than optimal ergonomics for hand placement which in turn forces the back of the light to be closer than I like, meaning UNnaturally flexing the thumb into position (rather than extending the thumb) to activate the light switch. Just my thoughts. The changing radii of the forward grip makes mounting the linear rails farther forward impossible and still have it look nice (there would be a big gap under the rail unless some shady tree shim was fabricated to obliterate it). The Gear Sector however, already has the attachment base in a nearly identical radius as the mounting point on the forend, which allows for it to be placed pretty far forward. I only posted these to maybe give those considering such an undertaking, some additional ideas before picking up the drill. These are just some prototypes I was screwing around with to see how they might work; If I get around to taking the "real" rails off my M4's I'll take some photos. How hard could it be for Benelli to offer a single molded rail like the offset deal ? As an optional left hand guard substitute ?

The 2 image limit posting rule has to go. This style T nut works well.

For those with just a modicum of fabricating talent, here are some additional ideas for Direct mounting to the polymer item. The various length linear polymer rails are easy to attach, however in my opinion, the unused rail portion interferes with a natural grip for the operator. The offset rail is sufficient to mount a light and lacks the disability of interfering with the grip of the operator. Using "T" nuts to secure the Torx plus fasteners have a number of advantages over the alternative of a combination of washers / nuts on the inside of the forend.

They are available now....just my 2 cents

The CarrierComp BLACK charging handles are well worth the wait. Not bling, but a must upgrade to finish the M4 functionality as it should have been. As always, fit and finish is flawless from Kip. Thanks for the nice product.

Troy sights are good and have the features you seek. AR-15/M16 FOLDING BATTLE REAR SIGHTS - Brownells

Good photos and seems to be a fair review....still looks big !

One more example of cross-decking the Aimpoint options.

As mentioned above, the versatility of the Comp4S can be expanded by also using it on other platforms with / without the Aimpoint 3X magnifier on a swing mount; with the QD zero mounts it only takes a few seconds to swap them around.

Hookster, I haven't used the SRS but have had it in my hands and it seemed "clunkier" than the market competitor which I chose. The SRS was just a little to round and stocky aesthetically, which was collaborated by the spec sheets when comparing the SRS to the Aimpoint Comp4S (low battery position)......the SRS weighs about 2 ounces more and is almost an inch wider than the Comp4. The Comp4 also has no-parallax effect, if you "see the dot-shoot the shot"......the SRS does not make any claims regarding the parallax on their red dot system....I suspect the marketing absence of bragging about it means the answer is no. I am not sure either the SRS or the Comp4 add functionality over the Aimpoint T-1 when mounted on the Benelli M4. Also, a anti-reflex kill flash is available for the Comp4, as shown, and the Comp4 can be used in combination with the 3X magnifier when cross-decked to over platforms. These might help. I too would like to see the SRS mounted on the M4 if anyone has some photos.