ASO544 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 (edited) Got my approval and completed the engraving and got the barrel on. Trying to decide which handguard to go with.....original or FAB Defense. When I had the barrel shortened, he also ported the end with 10 ports on both sides. I hope to get it to the range this week and see how she performs. Which HG do yall like? If I keep the FAB HG, I will change to another foregrip...not sure which one though. http://s51.photobucket.com/albums/f382/M60-E4/Benelli%20M4/ Edited November 30, 2008 by ASO544 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1014 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 very hot,,I like the one with the factory handguard,,the porting of the barrel makes it awesome,,thanks for sharring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolai552 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Bottom pic for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Shotgun Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Wow, beautiful gun.... I like the top pic..... what kind of charging handle are you using?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNSC_WARRIOR Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Thanks for the pics. I prefer the top one. I don't like de way the forend grip looks on the bottom picture. It's too small. You need something bigger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggan Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 If it runs reliably, the FAB grip. Now all you need is a GG&G bolt release, Larue FUG vfg, and an aimpoint t1 in a larue mount, probably medium height ... and a surefire 6p with 256 lumen replacement head mounted offset on the side. Then you'd have the best possible shotgun imo But very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASO544 Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 Put about 50 rounds down range today.....1oz Slugs at 50 yards held around 4-5"...and the 00 pattern at 15 yards was perfect. The recoil was cut dramatically and follow up shots were really fast. 7 rounds fired as fast as possible was also very controllable, smooth, and accurate. Overall, and unbelievable small but potent package. The charging handle is a Design Concepts...formerly Progressive Machine and Tool. Having both the GG&G and PMT/DC, I find this one to be better built and sized right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggan Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 You say the recoil has been reduced when going from 18.5 to 14? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Shotgun Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 You say the recoil has been reduced when going from 18.5 to 14? I'd like some more detail on this as well... also is there a link where I can buy this charging handle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggan Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 http://www.benelliusa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17187 I've linked this thing so many times lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASO544 Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 You say the recoil has been reduced when going from 18.5 to 14? The barrel has been ported. It has 10 ports on both sides of the front sight base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASO544 Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 Interesting issue... After shooting the other day I removed the barrel and handguard together and I noticed the FAB HG was keeping the pistons from operating (grooves in HG not properly cut and put pressure on the edge of pistons keeping them from moving), so while shooting, it was operating from recoil only and not the gas. No problem. I removed the FAB HGs and did a little dremel action on the inside of the HGs so the pistons would free float. I then put the HGs on and again ensured the pistons moved with the HGs on tight and they did. I then shot it the other day and noticed it kicked a little harder then when I previously shot it. I would have thought that with the gas system operating that the recoil would have been even less but this is not what it felt like. Any thoughts on this? I also contemplated, if safe, to possibly pinning the pistons in the closed position so that the M4 only operated by the recoil if it does in fact shoot smoother that way. Any thoughts on this? Thanks, ASO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l2azorback Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Brownell's has em....got mine in 3 days! Regards, Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l2azorback Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Try the Tango Down Stubby Grip...I have two of them and love them. I actually use a hybrid hold on my ARs, partial handguard and partial VFG. If you like the VFG only and have larger hands, then the stubby may not work for ya. Regards, Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cleefurd Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I would not recommend pinning the pistons. Even if doing so had no potentially destructive outcome, which may be the case, it seems reasonable to assume that pinning may render it impotent with light loads. That's when the gas system shines, and gives the required kick to further assist recoil in cycling. I like the top picture. Less is more, and compliments the package. SLEEK!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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