bt77 Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 OK, new guy to the forum but been around the boards for a long time. I have been going through the threads and this is covered a few times but I want the latest and greatest information and opinions available. Who makes the best full length US mag tube for a Benelli M4? How about US followers? Side saddles? Sling attachments? Charging handles? Bolt release buttons? When suggesting a product please tell me why. Thanks for the input. Gary -BT77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Fab Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 This is my opinion only. Full-length Mag tube = carriercomp = absolutely outstanding products/service and like to support the owner of the company who is a member here. US Followers = Anyone but if you order the tube from carriercomp they will send you a free follower. Side saddles = SideArmor, hands down. Much better fit/finish/retention than Mesa. I have owned both. I don't use a sling. I am using the GG&G charging handle until carriercomp releases theirs. Bolt release = GG&G as it provides what I consider to be the best size and function out of what is available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAR_ICE Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 From what I've read and the pics I've seen +1 KB Fab! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saym14 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Who makes the best full length US mag tube for a Benelli M4? absolutey Carrier comp How about US followers? brownells Sling attachments? depends on your sling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L84Cabo Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Dude...it's as much about the journey as the destination. It's all here. Pull up a beer...sit down...spend a little time with the Search function. You will be well rewarded and probably learn a lot along the way. Come back with your specific questions. Lots of folks willing to help. Including me. Heck, I would have given you a fish if you had just asked about one item. But my god you asked about everything under the sun. So "Teach a man to fish," and all that crap. Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerDanger Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Who makes the best full length US mag tube for a Benelli M4? carriercomp. Superior machining, fit and finish. How about US followers? carriercomp's offering will be the better of the options. The Brownells unit isn't marked USA made. carriercomp's is cheaper too. Side saddles? Sidearmor. Be it their full rail system or their shell carrier/top rail combo. The ball bearing detent design that retains the shells is better than the tacstar and mesa unit I've used. The Tacstar is absolute garbage. Sling attachments? Slings? I like the Vickers VCAS padded sling. The Benelli M4 is quite heavy, so padding is a good thing on lengthy hikes. Charging handles? carriercomp's, FFT's 1/2" offering and Design Concepts are the only ones I'd consider. Otherwise, I'd stick with stock. They're the only ones that are the same or less weight than the stock unit. Given that Design Concepts are pretty rare these days, I'd wait it out for carriercomp's. Bolt release buttons? GG&G for sure. No plastic parts. Some offerings are okay if you can drill and tap your existing unit, but that is beyond the means of 95% of us. Taking it to the gunsmith will add another 50 bucks on top of your purchase price, so you might as well just get the GG&G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super33 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Who makes the best full length US mag tube for a Benelli M4? carriercomp. Superior machining, fit and finish. How about US followers? carriercomp's offering will be the better of the options. The Brownells unit isn't marked USA made. carriercomp's is cheaper too. Side saddles? Sidearmor. Be it their full rail system or their shell carrier/top rail combo. The ball bearing detent design that retains the shells is better than the tacstar and mesa unit I've used. The Tacstar is absolute garbage. Sling attachments? Slings? I like the Vickers VCAS padded sling. The Benelli M4 is quite heavy, so padding is a good thing on lengthy hikes. Charging handles? carriercomp's, FFT's 1/2" offering and Design Concepts are the only ones I'd consider. Otherwise, I'd stick with stock. They're the only ones that are the same or less weight than the stock unit. Given that Design Concepts are pretty rare these days, I'd wait it out for carriercomp's. Bolt release buttons? GG&G for sure. No plastic parts. Some offerings are okay if you can drill and tap your existing unit, but that is beyond the means of 95% of us. Taking it to the gunsmith will add another 50 bucks on top of your purchase price, so you might as well just get the GG&G. What he said. You can't go wrong with carriercomp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACExpert Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Specter Gear buttstock shell holder is really nice, looks much better than the neoprene sleeve shell holders from cabelas etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranz Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Freedom Fighter Tactical charging handle and full length magazine Rob Roberts Custom Gun Works forcing cone modification Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xamoel Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 thats kinda crazy NICE first post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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