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That looks like you could get a good grip on it. I love that knife. This is my OTF.

Well congrats man! I learn a lot here too.

Looks like you’re settled on what you really want. Looks great to me! That’s a keeper.

This thread has pictures and a description of the Mesa stock. I have the Mesa and like it. Someday I will get a C stock after the market settles down.

And I will not let go of my M4.

I had two M2 tacticals and have an M4. They are both fantastic shotguns. My M4 is slightly more picky about ammo, but it still cycles a variety of rounds, even some inexpensive target loads. My M2s would eat anything. The M4 is a lot heavier than the M2, is battle proven and is considerably more expensive. I personally think the M2 is a great choice and I wish I still had one.

My understanding is the top one in the picture in your original post is the new and improved charging handle design. I’m surprised to hear you have better luck with the old design. As I read through this thread, you also said you like the new design a lot. I’m confused, but that’s ok.

That’s worth trying. Thanks for the tip.

I recently ordered one of these from TTI. I was hoping they would send the new style like the top one in your picture. They sent me the old style. I ended up sending it back because it was rusty. Not sure why they mailed me the old style. I’ll just keep the stock one on since I don’t know if they would send me another old one.

The Urbino stock doesn’t require a vice to install.

Clean it and properly lubricate it. Others may correct me if I’m wrong. I lubricated fairly generously on my M4 during break in.

It’s normal. When you remove the charging handle you’ll see that it has detents that hold it in position with some play. Clean it and properly lubricate it for break in. Use high brass loads, buck shot or slugs for best results. You’re gonna love that thing. Congrats on your new M4 and welcome to the forum!

Welcome to the forum! There is a lot of good reading here. You should take a picture of that shotgun and post it up.

TTI took care of me right away. They apologized that my charging handle was sent out looking like it did. They already emailed a return shipping label. Honestly, the ultimate charging handle I bought for my M2 is awesome. I don’t judge them. They treated me right. Customer service wins every time.

Thanks for the advice. I’ll give them benefit of the doubt.

They need to refund me or send me a decent item. I’m not impressed. They sent me some old piece they had laying around.

Also, I thought the design was changed so the handle doesn’t spin when it’s installed. Has anybody ordered one of these recently? This handle does not have the directional knurling pattern that I saw described in a thread by stranger danger from August. Maybe I was sent an old one.

This is what they sent me. I’ve sent an email requesting to return it.

Dang those pictures are giving me spring fever!

Well i just ordered one a couple days ago. I’ll let you know first hand how it works. I had one on an M2 and really liked it and had no problems. I heard something about some problems a while back and thought they had improved their design. Soon I’ll find out.

Congratulations on your first gun purchase! You’ve chosen a fine shotgun. That’s a lot of gun for a first firearm. The manual indicates a more complete assembly/disassembly. The modified loading area is not necessary. It’s more for competition shooters. Properly clean and lubricate before shooting for best results. Breaking in your gun is best achieved with heavier load ammunition such as Federal 00 buck, slugs or high brass shells. Welcome to the forum! There is a lot of expertise so read plenty. I’m constantly learning from forum members.

Vortex Venom. It works well. Good choice for budget conscious shooter. I have Holosun 510 and an Eotec 512 that are both too bulky and too tall for cheek weld IMO.

That reminds me of a friend of mine who tried to explain that to a young woman who was incorrectly sporting a flag on her sleeve. She had absolutely no clue what he was trying to say to her. I think she became offended.

I believe the M4 “Entry” model he is referring to is the M4 with 14.5 inch barrel that requires special permit for short barrel shotgun.

Modified choke will work fine with slugs and 00 buck. Fire at will.