M4Real Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 Hi everyone. I've read in the past that the Surefire Forend has issues fitting the M4 properly. Is this still a problem? I just got my M4 yesterday and am trying to decide if I should put this forend on my gun. I'm also planning to install a CC Titanium full-length tube and follower, as well as a Sidearmor Short Rail w/ a 6 round side mount shell holder. Thanks for your help. Quote
John P. Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 Why not skip it and just get the full sidearmor? If it's about compliance, then wait to put the titanium tube on until after Freedom Fighter Tactical comes out with their made in the USA set. There are now so many new ways to do the m4. Quote
dprichard Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 I have the Surefire on mine at the moment and it fits just fine. Just got it last week. Quote
StrangerDanger Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) I had one. But I returned it. I find the factory handguards to be vastly more comfortable. I also hated where NY mounted items ended up on the rail. The light for example would end up interfering with the placement of my hand. With or without rail covers it felt too big. Like holding onto a pringles can. It added some weight too. Any reduction gained with the titanium tube would be lost to it. It's only real redeeming value was it counted towards 922 parts compliance. Edited January 31, 2011 by StrangerDanger Quote
dprichard Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 Stranger, did you find a 922r compliant replacement or are you back to stock? Quote
StrangerDanger Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 I'm waiting for Freedom Fighter Tactical to release their stock reproduction unit. For now, I'm back to stock. The Sidearmor rail is a better rail system for mounting lights. They are working on a smaller minimalist version that offers just the side mounts via a barrel clamp that doesn't interfere with disassembly. Quote
AggiePhil Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 I bought a used Surefire M80 from a friend and it fits like a dream. Love it. And I don't even have anything mounted to it yet. LOL Quote
Charlton Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 mine fit fine, just don't like the grip and, don't need anything mounted there Quote
M4Real Posted February 1, 2011 Author Posted February 1, 2011 Does this forend come with any rail covers? Quote
AggiePhil Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 Yeah, it comes with three Surefire ladder rail strips. Quote
becktherecce Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 Can't wait for the smaller sidearmor rail Quote
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