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Continued; Nordic Components – http://shop.nordiccomp.com/Shotgun_c4.htm (Follower, +2 magazine extension, tactical bolt handle, tactical bolt release button) The button is supplied with a 3-36 screw. This is too large to drill and tap the OEM bolt-release for (yes, it can be done, but it's not a great idea). Pass. Also, better extensions/handles available. If you want a circular bolt-release, keep tuned for a thread of mine coming next week. It will detail how to achieve it. SideArmor - http://www.sidearmor.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7&products_ id=46&zenid=1efnl9l6828osb862bnnivfqc6 (Aluminum up to three (3) picatinny rail / shot shell carrier (4 shells) combo) Oink Oink. It looks rather heavy and mall-ninja. Surefire - http://www.surefire.com/maxexp/main.pl?pgm=co_disp&func=displ&strfnbr=6&prrfnbr=2 4259&sesent=0,0&search_id=2091368 (Aluminum three (3) picatinny rail hand guard) I have heard mixed reviews about piston-interferance. TacStar - http://www.tacstar.com/ (+2 magazine extension, shot shell carrier) I guess, but there are better options. Teague Precision Chokes - http://www.teagueprecisionchokesltd.co.uk/ (Various chokes) Good luck getting them in the US. I got one in MOD constriction, and it was MURDER! to get. It patterns with buck/slug about the same as conventional MOD chokes I have tried. Trulock Chokes - http://www.trulockchokes.com/cgi-bin/eShop/index.cgi?choke_info=yes&cart_id=2860355.55017 (Many chokes including tactical / breeching choke) George Trulock is a pleasure to speak and do business with. His chokes perform just as well as Briley's, but the fit/finish doesn't QUITE equal them in my experience. TSG (TacticalShotgunner) – http://www.tacticalshotgunner.com/one-piece-replacement-tube-for-benelli-m1014-m11707-shotguns-p-196.html (Full length magazine tube) Made in the USA I have dealt with these people before and they are EXCELLENT! However, I feel there are better mag-tubes on the market from Carrier Comp and FFT. Vang Comp Systems - https://vangcomp.com/gun_accessories.html (Stainless Steel follower, Standoff device (breeching)) Made in the USA SS followers add unnecesary weight and corrosion liability. Stick with Aluminum. How many doors have you breeched lately? Wolff Gun Springs - http://www.gunsprings.com/index.cfm?page=items&cID=2&mID=10#470 (Magazine spring, recoil spring, hammer spring) Kip did the leg-work for you and had custom springs made and you can buy springs from him for your 7-shot mag-tube. There, all the BS, murkiness, and ambiguity removed and replaced with my indisputable opinion.

A forum member well versed in basic search procedures compiled this thorough and much appreciated list. For members who appreciate Benelli forum member's objective reviews of the sources listed, you have come to the right place. Special thanks to Unobtanium for offering to help a "noob" discern how to wade through these links without blinders. Arredondo - http://www.arredondoaccessories.com/...?cid=1004,2008 (Tactical bolt release bar, tactical bolt handle) Good stuff, but mainly for M1/2 owners who 3-gun. Benelli – http://www.benelliusa.com/ (Collapsible stock, +2 magazine extension) Mesa Urbino will be better, cheaper, and the +2 mag extension is pointless when full-length tubes exist. Briley - http://www.briley.com/brileybreachbuster.aspx (Many chokes including tactical / breeching choke) Highest quality chokes I have found. Brownells - http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/sid=44598/pid=20384/sku/Browning_A_5_Follower__Alum__Black__12_Ga_ (Aluminum / Stainless Steel follower (red or black finish)) Made in the USA Get the aluminum one. Brugger & Thomet - http://www.brugger-thomet.ch/en/manufacturing/handguards/shotgun.php?pid=359 (Aluminum four (4) picatinny rail hand guard) I have no experience with this part. Carlson’s Choke Tubes - http://www.choketube.com/mobilchoke.html (Many chokes including tactical / breeching choke) Good cheaper chokes. CarrierComp - http://shop.carriercomp.com/category.sc?categoryId=4 (Titanium full length magazine tube (various finishes), M1913A mil-spec replacement rail. Hybrid bolt knob, Muzzle Brakes, Pioneered W.C. Wolf Spring for M4) Made in the USA Excellent R&D/QA-QC, wait-times can be long (this is reportedly a thing of the past), responds directly to customer demand for specific products and can/does 1-off parts. CMM – (can’t find manufacturer’s website) (Bolt release pad) CMM is now known as Tac2, www.tac2.com and they make 2 kinds of bolt-release pads, one flush-fit, and one where the bolt protrudes. Be sure to CALL AND SPECIFY AND DISCUSS WHAT YOU WANT! Dave’s Metal Works - http://davesmetalworks.com/ben4.htm (Oversized safety, +2 magazine extension, full length magazine tube, tactical bolt handle, speed bar (bolt release)) No Experience here EGW (Evolution Gun Works) - http://egw-guns.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=39 (Aluminum picatinny rail (for scope mounting)) Kip's/CarrierComp's will be better. EGW's offers NO improvement over OEM. Fab Defense - http://www.fab-defense.com/en/weapon-benelli-m4.html (Polymer four (4) picatinny rail hand guard) No personal experience, have read they require some lovin' to get to fit correctly. Freedom Fighter Tactical - http://www.freedomfightertactical.com/products.php (Titanium full length magazine tube (various finishes), +2 magazine extensions, tactical bolt handle) Made in the USA Less R&D goes into products than CarrierComp based on what I have seen from them, similar products with higher prices. Wait-time is virtually 'nil and ships with a T-shirt and other schwag. Avoid their steel stuff and buy only the Ti gear. GG&G - http://www.gggaz.com/index.php?cat=63&parents=60 (Tactical bolt handle, tactical bolt release pad Very good part,but can tear the side of your finger or skin on knuckle depending on how you rack the bolt. Will scratch reciever during normal usage. KZ (Kley Zion / BoTach Tactical) - http://www.botachtactical.com/kzm4.html (Aluminum four (4) picatinny rail hand guard, several bolt handles, +2 magazine extensions) Made in the USA No experience with their rail, but there are better tubes and bolt handles to be had. Pass. Meprolight - http://www.meprolight.com/?catid={A1CC7186-A683-4876-99AA-1C0FE320AAC8}&itemid={ECA215F2-EB0E-4AFD-BB0D-428164F6C310} (Tritium ghost ring night sights) The only players in this game. Finding a 5.5 wrench is a PITA! Buy an extra nut from Brownell's as it is a nylon-locking 1-time use item. It rounds off easily. Mesa Tactical - http://www.mesatactical.com/ (Shot shell carrier / picatinny rail combo) The only product I want from them is the Urbino. Based on my interactions with them, if something goes wrong with their stuff--it's your fault, Benelli's fault, the wind/sky/moon's fault, because MESA doesn't make mistakes.

THAT's what I call a sticky. Printing it out now. It was USELESS until it had human insight attached. Thank you kind Sir !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Which one did YOOOOUUUUU like best. That's what I'm after. Choices lead to repeated mistakes, experiences shared = wisdom :D

I read the choke has to be torqued first, then loc-tite the Breach Buster on in that position. Did they loc-tite it in the wrong spot?

Your opinion on Socomguy? Have you tried Dave's stuff? Other reviews on this forum are very mixed. I have a Wolff spring so the tube is next step for me IF I go that route again.

OK if a "noob" asks for a list then cool deal--- but why "every noob thread"? Arrrggghhh ?!?! Most of us want clarity in a sea of choices that brought us here. Giving us a bibb made from that list is like climbing into a lifeboat full of ocean water.

OK. Could someone knowlegable eliminate the ones who; Won't sell direct Sell Junk Aren't US made ...or is this favoritism? As a "newb" what I DON'T want is to have to navigate these waters with a "cheat sheet" that makes accessorizing feel like "Pin the Tail on the Donkey". This sticky might be a good idea for some people, but hopefully it won't smear every item specific inquiry people make. I mostly visit to silently observe and read real reviews, rarely posting since I'm learning. It would suck to have it dumbed down to a list of things most people avoided at some point, and have to glean from that list what really impressed the masses long term.

Well dang !! Guess if the opposite result applies for the man at the bottom of the lake, it will justify the concept for him.

Is that what he told you?

The site shows Tom Knapp. Googled him. That dude is bad. He seems to like it.

But YOU tried to sell it for $750 (self serving above $200 eh?) Enter the art of negotiation... You say $200 shipped, add $150 for tube, in exchange you require a scope you know costs $750 PLUS shipping.... How much of the $400 price difference should one of our forum members have to EAT before we are allowed to speak up? Oh that's right... It would be a travesty elsewhere to openly advise on-lookers that alternatives abound. It's called a FORUM idiot. 2. A public meeting or presentation involving a discussion usually among experts and often including audience participation.

Well then most other forums like to let predators take uninitiated buyers to the cleaners. I like this forum. It is transparent, and you apparently thought these fellas would let you pillage people like me. You give Cajuns and Krauts a bad name.

Sounds like censorship to me. Oh and did we solicit your fine print?

Welcome to our world.

I like Tucker's heading.

:DIs it pronounced "Reaper"?

Here's one. It is cheap enough from what I've seen http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=169287518

You guys are crazy.

Wow. Thought that was high at first. Then I researched it. Good deal.

Good info. Might get an M4. Update; Got one late February 2011 !

I have had my M4 just long enough to know I'll never sell it. So it is time to accessorize. Plan on keeping it 5 rounds to avoid legal concerns. Only bought one accessory so far and looking for advice BEFORE I ever do that again. Any suggestions on a sling (my next purchase)? Much thanks.

Hi 1811. Where did you find your C-stock? Is it the collapsible? I am looking to upgrade my M4's stock too. I've only done one upgrade so far with mixed reviews. The FFT bolt racker that is pretty, but sort of frail. I am thinking of putting an optic on it... and looking for a decent sling without trying out a dozen.

Which models are those with the heat shields? Are they factory?

My friend went ahead and bought one too and I asked to look at his... same thing. All dented up and scratched. Every time you use the gun and pull it out the FFT has a new scratch and or dent. What does 36RC mean? Is that the type of titanium? The FFT still looks OK on the outside. He just smoothed it out with some scrungie pad material. Here I thought he was just us being too picky. His is the silver one Unobtanium's looks really nice compared to Mike's. Maybe h.bowman's is newer and improved hybrid A2 version. My friend went back to his factory one but I'm still going to use the FFT one, looks too cool to throw in a drawer, where it will sit until I actually get an M4. Update; Got an M4 late February 2011. Got widgets way ahead of time. Now my FFT bolt knob has a home.