[Must have accessories for Benelli M4?]

I could live with the OEM charging handle A LOT longer than the bolt release. That said, the aftermarket charging handles are worth it. The Freedom Fighter Tactical Ti handle is on mine.

 

I just got my load of parts from Freedom Fighter. I looked at their site and called their number, and did the order on the phone. Got a Ti tube, knob, follower, forarm and spring. I had to have the gunsmith remove the original tube, so he just did it all for me while it was there. Took it out shooting this weekend and it was rock solid. Despite being a somewhat experienced shotgunner, I'm fairly new to the M4, as I had only shot one a few times before getting mine. Todd at Freedom was great to talk to about outfitting this bad boy, and I had my parts in about two days after I ordered, which was kind of amazing. Oh, I went with the 1/2 titanium knob, and it is far superior to the original component.

[Has anybody received their rebates yet?]

I'm still waiting on my rebate from an M4 I picked up last December. I beat the deadline. I'm going to be throwing the cash at a US follower, the fax Benelli forend, and a Ti tube. Already bought a charging handle. When I can afford it, I'll pick up GGGs over-sized release. I might go with Mesa's stock, but only after I play with the original stock first. I kind of like it.

[Must have accessories for Benelli M4?]

Probably the first part I'd replace on a new M4 would be the charging handle. The OEM has to go. I like the 1/2 diameters that are offered.

[What three guns would you take into battle/survival situations]

An M4, a nice M1 platform rifle, and a GLOCK.