StrangerDanger Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 The F.I.S.T. is a mounting system for this. It's a new bayonet variant slated for fielding after the end of, "Don't ask, don't tell." ...and yes, it does come in FDE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xamoel Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 That looks tactical! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AggiePhil Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 StrangerDanger beat me to it. And oh...that part DOES count towards 922r compliance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMKM Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Where in Michigan are you having the work done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cleefurd Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 (edited) Where in Michigan are you having the work done? PVD coatings PM Sent. Edited March 14, 2011 by cleefurd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzman Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Cool. I'll be getting one for sure. Grizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cleefurd Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Cool. I'll be getting one for sure. Grizz Humbled. Thanks Grizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decodence Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Yes the 44 solid titanium ones were moved a while ago. The revised ones had tooling and coater's delays, which led us to a new coatings firm in Michigan who will also be doing the work on our "F.I.S.T." (to debut Jan 1st) Meanwhile the current run of bolt knobs were set back to January release since they will be coated along-side the other samples previously mentioned at the Michigan plant. The bolt knobs are made by us (carriercomp) but outsourced for TiAln coating. BTW; Yes the revised bolt knob will have the A2 heat treated tang to withstand the Benelli designed intent to double as a gas piston disassembly tool. Can't wait. Will be looking for it in a week or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAR_ICE Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Been searching for a Ti Charging Handle myself, have any of you tried Freedom Fighter Tactical? Their product looks pretty good, thinking on making a purchase. http://www.freedomfightertactical.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHat Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Been searching for a Ti Charging Handle myself, have any of you tried Freedom Fighter Tactical? Their product looks pretty good, thinking on making a purchase. http://www.freedomfightertactical.com/ It's what I use, very good piece of gear. My only reservation is that it might be a tad too big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haywoodhonkerhunter Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Umm ... Yeah. Brownells says that Design Concepts has discontinued production of the titanium charging handles for the M4. The only ones available now are the M1 charging handles. D'oh! may be able to find one on gun broker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tactical1 Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Got one as well, only concern for me is there is a bit of "play" in the handle allowing it to spin a bit - as if the flats on the end are a bit shallow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAR_ICE Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 It's what I use, very good piece of gear. My only reservation is that it might be a tad too big. Thanks BigHat for your honest response. I thought it appeared a little large, looks as though I’ll be waiting for the release of Kip’s Ti charging handles also. At present, waiting to hear from him on an order I place Dec 4th for two FL OEM Ti tubes. Should be shipped by Dec 12....Can’t wait! After reading some of the other posts, will probably pick up a couple of KZ forearm rails to. It just doesn’t stop does it. My wife will put a squeeze on the pocket soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHat Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Thanks BigHat for your honest response. I thought it appeared a little large, looks as though I’ll be waiting for the release of Kip’s Ti charging handles also. At present, waiting to hear from him on an order I place Dec 4th for two FL OEM Ti tubes. Should be shipped by Dec 12....Can’t wait! After reading some of the other posts, will probably pick up a couple of KZ forearm rails to. It just doesn’t stop does it. My wife will put a squeeze on the pocket soon. Good luck. The M4 does attract mods. When I started doing some drills to remove a buckshot round and insert a slug, I sometimes got hit by the handle. The THING you really need more than an aftermarket charging handle is a bigger bolt release. That button is small. Getting ready to install mine (GG&G) shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAR_ICE Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Good luck. The M4 does attract mods. When I started doing some drills to remove a buckshot round and insert a slug, I sometimes got hit by the handle. The THING you really need more than an aftermarket charging handle is a bigger bolt release. That button is small. Getting ready to install mine (GG&G) shortly. Maybe I’ll take your advice on that also; purchasing the GG&G Bolt Release Pad. Damn it! As you said, “The M4 does attract Mods”. The setback I have is, I have two M4’s, so the expense is always doubled, and yes I know, well worth it! I must have gotten bit by that damn “Bug” again. I purchased the Carlson Breach Chokes two weeks ago for them, looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHat Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Maybe I’ll take your advice on that also; purchasing the GG&G Bolt Release Pad. Damn it! As you said, “The M4 does attract Mods”. The setback I have is, I have two M4’s, so the expense is always doubled, and yes I know, well worth it! I must have gotten bit by that damn “Bug” again. I purchased the Carlson Breach Chokes two weeks ago for them, looks awesome! By the way, I was just on the FFT website and they now make a 1/2" diameter charging handle. Looks ideal. Think I'll replace my 3/4" model. Just an FYI you you and others that may not be aware of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAR_ICE Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 No I didn't know, looks as though I'll be placing my order soon. At 10 grams for Ti, it weighs 2 grams less than the original Benelli part. Did you also see that FFT is manufacturing the Forearm/Forend compliant part, identical to the Benelli M4 ? (Made in USA printed on inside) I just sent them an email asking when they expect availability. Awesome! BTW, how the fit of the charging handle, nice & snugged or loose. Thanks again BigHat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmaniac Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Interesting about the forend. The clear looking one on the site is just a sample right? I need it in black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAR_ICE Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Interesting about the forend. The clear looking one on the site is just a sample right? I need it in black. I know through all the excitment you missed the last paragraph (I had to read it twice also) it states... "The item currently pictured is a spec forend. The forend we offer will be virtually identical in texture and color as the factory forend." http://freedomfightertactical.com/products-page/forends-and-followers/the-freedom-fighter-tactical-922r-compliant-forearm-forend/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookster Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I'll be getting Kip's for my long term handle but the FFT 1/2" titanium handle may be on my order list too so I can check one out. I'd love to hear a review if anyone orders one. Later, Hookster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AggiePhil Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Awesome. Freedom Fighter also sells aluminum 922r compliant followers in various colors. I need one of those too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHat Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 No I didn't know, looks as though I'll be placing my order soon. At 10 grams for Ti, it weighs 2 grams less than the original Benelli part. Did you also see that FFT is manufacturing the Forearm/Forend compliant part, identical to the Benelli M4 ? (Made in USA printed on inside) I just sent them an email asking when they expect availability. Awesome! BTW, how the fit of the charging handle, nice & snugged or loose. Thanks again BigHat! My current 3/4" model is great and does not rotate. Eyeing that Ti 1/2" model and they claim it fits as well. Already using the Surefire forearm so I'll pass on the FFT model. Great for those seeking 922r compliance though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMWguy206 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 This morning I went to the range to shoot some clays and had a few malfunctions which were failure to feed. The first malfunction I cycled the bolt manually but did it so fast that part of the skin on my right pointy finger got caught on the edge of the opening just on top of the "M4" engraving. This is with the stock knob so I just placed my order for a 1/2in titanium knob from Freedom Fighter Tactical. Now the failure to feed occurred about 5 times. This never happened on the first 50 rounds I fired on Wednesday but occurred between 51-75 rounds. This is with birdshot, 2 3/4in, 1200fps. My guess it's just the weak ammo that didn't allow the bolt to fully cycle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerDanger Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Try more lube. The M4 likes to run wet. Not dripping, but heavily coated. Try a box of high brass bird shot to see if the same failure occurs. Many say the M4 needs a good breaking in when brand new. So some high brass might do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMWguy206 Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Try more lube. The M4 likes to run wet. Not dripping, but heavily coated. Try a box of high brass bird shot to see if the same failure occurs. Many say the M4 needs a good breaking in when brand new. So some high brass might do the trick. Ah didn't think about the break-in period. Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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