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These will illustrate how the bolt latch and the bolt interact to control the vertical position of the carrier. [ATTACH=CONFIG]680[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]681[/ATTACH]

Here's the next series of illustrations. The uploads are fairly clear; mostly to highlight the various engagements of the trigger sear with the hammer hook and disconnector, as well as illustrating how trigger is not engaged by either the disconnector or the hammer hook during bolt cycling. It may clarify understanding / misunderstandings of some posts related to disconnector discontent ! [ATTACH=CONFIG]675[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]676[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]677[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]678[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]679[/ATTACH]

The M Series Benelli cartridge drop lever, the carrier and the hammer actions are not generally illustrated for understanding of function. The Benelli manuals are confusing as to what the status of the "red dot showing" really means .......so, I have made my own list of red dot status / functions. The parts are small and not well seen without high quality photos, which unfortunately are degraded during the upload process...that problem and a 5 photo / post limit will require several sequential postings to illustrate all the information. So sorry. [ATTACH=CONFIG]671[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]670[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]672[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]673[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]674[/ATTACH]

Okay, this time I reduced the pixel density BEFORE uploading, resulting in 85 - 90 kb images, which should be better than the 15 kb images initially....Any other suggestions would be appreciated. [ATTACH=CONFIG]665[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]666[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]667[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]668[/ATTACH]

Let's try photo bucket and see if things improve. http://s1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee424/veryeasy4me/?action=view&current=Screenshot2011-06-13at10905PM.png http://s1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee424/veryeasy4me/?action=view&current=Screenshot2011-06-13at103533AM.png http://s1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee424/veryeasy4me/?action=view&current=Screenshot2011-06-13at105245AM.png http://s1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee424/veryeasy4me/?action=view&current=Screenshot2011-06-13at105919AM.png

Just a few illustrations for those that may want to install an over-size safety button on their Benelli's. A few correct tools makes the task easy to do. Also, for the Type A's, a neat tool you can make to prevent scratching your trigger group pin. The uploader reduces the pixel density significantly so some crispness of the photos are lost. [ATTACH=CONFIG]661[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]662[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]663[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]664[/ATTACH]

A few more related comments...about pins / punches and hammers. Generally, if you use a brass punch, use a brass hammer; steel punch, steel hammer etc.....otherwise the poor brass punch is beatin' up by a metal pin on one side and a steel hammer on the other end. 1+ for the screwdriver sets......you can never have too many ! and then you can always grind your own on a 6- 8 " wheel. The Brownells fixed set and Magna Tip are nice and I use the Wiha Torque screw driver to consistently tighten the screws without stripping them, particularly the aluminum receiver of the Benelli's, the light alloy frame grips of the SigSauers and the 1911's. I have found that 8.5 inch/lbs seems to work great. You can use a little less if you are applying blue level thread locker.

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These photos will illustrate more detail as to the path the pin must traverse. good luck. Hope these help. [ATTACH=CONFIG]651[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]652[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]653[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]654[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]655[/ATTACH]

I have found that installing carrier latch on the benelli's a few tricks are in order to prevent misery. 1. tape off the receiver to prevent punch slip marks! 2. use the proper size punch.....2 mm or 7/64" roll pin punch 3. use the toothpick trick to keep the roll pin moving thru the correct alignment of holes; an alignment punch or slave punch does not have the friction to stay in place. 4. the use of non-marring clamp will keep the cartridge latch securely in place while you are re-installing the retaining pin; 5. On re-installing if the pin does not move with each tap of the hammer......STOP! and check the alignment........it is easy to destroy the cartridge latch holes. There is a 5 photo limit per post......so see the next post for some more details to understand how the pin must be properly positioned.

Gear Sector makes specific picatinny rail mounts for the surfire flashlights like the x-300 etc. I have a lot of their equipment. They parts are all machined very nicely. http://www.gearsector.com/browse/category/mounts/flashlight-mounts/

If I were you I would begin scanning the Classified ads for a "Benelli for Sale"......starting Sunday !

Not everyone's forefinger fits easily or safely into the 12 gauge lane to push the cartridge stop lever. Over the life of the gun cycling, the use of the bolt to extract / eject the unfired cartridges versus the wear / tear on the extractor is negligible. Purists would argue that you don't risk cycling "live rounds" to empty your weapon. I would argue if you can't use the bolt handle to safely unload your weapon, perhaps you shouldn't be using the bolt handle to begin with. (never end a sentence in a preposition).

The black cartridge is a Winchester PDX1 2-3/4" loaded with 1 oz. rifled slug and 3 #00 buck shot pellets The red cartridge is a Federal Premium 2-3/4" 1 oz. copper hollow point sabot slug. Hey, what about the grip ?

As always, Thanks!

Some more M4 eye candy......how about a Gear Sector vertical grip to hang on to the shorty ? http://s1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee424/veryeasy4me/?action=view&current=Screenshot2011-05-11at92955PM.png Maybe someone will post the photos? Stranger ?

Just received my GG&G bolt release pad.......last week. Ordered in January! Nicely finished.

Over the top. Very sporty.

All the photos you need of the different handles.

I have put Kip's bolt handle on my M4 and the other 3 new handles are in the parts box. Very nice proportions, titanium finish is perfect and engineered properly. Hopefully, I am on the list for one of the black ones !

They fit together just fine......see photos. http://www.benelliusa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25111&page=8

thanks for your efforts. I just wanted to illustrate the relative sizes installed.

thank you sir. didn't like the other photo ?

Maybe KB or Stranger Danger will properly upload the photos. Comparison of charging handles for the M4. Just received my new Kip handle it's real nice......tight fit and looks great. http://s1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee424/veryeasy4me/?action=view&current=Screenshot2011-04-06at71954PM.png http://s1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee424/veryeasy4me/?action=view&current=Screenshot2011-04-06at71954PM.png

Just ordered mine. Will compare it with my GG&G and FFT titanium bolt handles.