sonyman74 Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 Ok got it in and I like it a lot better than the Sure Fire M80. The first thing I had to do to get it on was a small amount of trimming in the front and some in the back. Put it together and it fits tight. I will add more after I go shooting. I see no reason it should interfere with the gas pistons like the Sure Fire did on some other M4's. Quote
Duggan Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 Look forward to hearing this report. I've never even seen this. Quote
sonyman74 Posted October 10, 2008 Author Posted October 10, 2008 Sorry for the large pics but wanted to show some detail. Quote
Duggan Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 Large pics are best, people with 56K deserve to suffer. How heavy is this mount, and how sturdy does it seem? When you attach your grip, is there any noticeable wobble/play? I'm very intrigued by this, I can't beleive I somehow never knew this existed. Looking up details now. Quote
Duggan Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 Hmm I wonder how a non vented, plastic, barrel encompassing shroud type handguard like this will handle the heat of the m4 under heavy use? It seems like it would HAVE to increase the heat of the gun due to enclosing the hottest part of the barrel ... it's just a matter of what degree it occurs to. I'm very interested in what you think of it. I also see it's cheap as **** ... $75 is nothing for a rail. http://www.botachtactical.com/fabbem4po4ra.html Let use know. Quote
sonyman74 Posted October 10, 2008 Author Posted October 10, 2008 Area 51 has them for $69+$8 shipping. As far as wobble/play none at all. It is a tight fit. Quote
ExLonghorn Posted October 26, 2008 Posted October 26, 2008 Area 51 has them for $69+$8 shipping. As far as wobble/play none at all. It is a tight fit. Anyone know if this FAB Benelli M4 polymer 4 rail handguard is compatable with SOCOMguys 7+1 tube? Quote
Mr. Shotgun Posted October 26, 2008 Posted October 26, 2008 looks great.... but imho its too much for a shotgun.... Quote
sonyman74 Posted October 26, 2008 Author Posted October 26, 2008 Yes, That is the mag tube I have. Quote
CivilianM4 Posted October 26, 2008 Posted October 26, 2008 Area 51 has them for $69+$8 shipping. As far as wobble/play none at all. It is a tight fit. My search is weak today. Do you have a link to a web site for Area 51? Thanks. Quote
sonyman74 Posted October 27, 2008 Author Posted October 27, 2008 http://www.fab-defense.com/en/category-rail-systems-and-mounting-solutions/id-167/benelli-m4-polymer-4-rail-system.html Quote
CivilianM4 Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 http://www.fab-defense.com/en/category-rail-systems-and-mounting-solutions/id-167/benelli-m4-polymer-4-rail-system.html Thank you. Quote
Duggan Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 Have you shot it yet? How does it feel/function? Quote
sonyman74 Posted October 27, 2008 Author Posted October 27, 2008 Been very busy last week. Hope to go tomorrow. Will post a review as soon as I do. Quote
bignotti Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 This FAB forearm appears to be well made. Note that it is from Israel. The hard polymer construction of this "full coverage" forearm is quite slick and more difficult to get a solid grip on your weapon unless a vertical grip is used with it. The factory stock or Surefire forearms allow a solid grip since the coverage is over the magazine tube only. I prefer the Surefire forearm with rubber rail inserts or covers over the rear of the forearm leaving the forward portion available for optional equipment. If a rubber or tacky strip was put on either side of the FAB forearm, it might provide a better "feel". Just my opinion. Quote
adamlau Posted October 29, 2008 Posted October 29, 2008 Looks like a neat mod. I was going to pick one up, but it looks as if Area 51 is currently out of stock. No way I am buying from BT and Mako direct is asking over $100, including shipping ... Quote
adamlau Posted October 29, 2008 Posted October 29, 2008 I just picked up the first of three units Area 51 Tactical has coming in from Mako next week. Two more left, good luck guys . Quote
adamlau Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 (edited) Still figuring out the BM-4 that arrived this afternoon. Some light trimming is going to be required, without a doubt grippier than the factory grips. Rougher in finish as well, appears to be well made. Just not a perfect, drop in fit. Edited November 8, 2008 by adamlau Quote
adamlau Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 I do not like it. s o n y man74 (the forum asterisks the first four characters of your username): Check your iron sights, is your BM-4 bowed? Mine is and that is the drawback of its polymer makeup. Two hours of careful material removal by way of a Dremel tool still has not resolved fitment issues. It will fit, mind you, just that the barrel takes a set according to the bow. Will work on it more later, but not happy with it thus far. Quote
adamlau Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 Though the polymer rails themselves are great, I still do not favor the BM-4 over the M80. And I dislike the M80. Perhaps I received a faulty BM-4. Had to adjust the LaRue FUG and offset light mount to accomodate the reduction in tactile clamping force, no problem. The MT cheek riser is on my short list of future mods, but where is the FCAM ! Quote
rsdnick Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 I installed this hand guard on my M4 a few months back. I had shotgun training this last weekend. As you can see from the images, there is some pretty sever clearance issues with this product with the factory gas tubes. Shame on me for not checking this before installing the for end. I have shot a email over to FAB Defense, not heard back yet. I have installed the factory hand guards back on and hoping to get back to the range this weekend to see if i can get the gun to cycle again properly. Quote
rsdnick Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 Just Kidding, you need a 5 post count. As soon as i have 5x posts i'll post the images. Quote
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