Calculated Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I just ordered the complete ATI Raven combo for my M4 and I have one question. I would much prefer to use the OEM Benelli 7 shot tube rather than the ATI extension. Is the 7 shot tube compatible with the Raven kit? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTycoon Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 The ATI forend and heat shield are compatible with the 7 shot tube. However, the Tube Picatinny Rail Shroud will not fit unless you figure out a way to shim the tube. Perhaps you could wrap the tube in a thin sheet of material to build it out to the diameter of the ATI tube. The standard tube has a diameter of 25.33 mm and the Rail Shroud is made to fit the ATI extension tube with a 27.6 mm diameter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calculated Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share Posted January 5, 2016 Thanks for the knowledge, I appreciate that. Looks I'll be using the extension rather than the 7 shot OEM tube. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTycoon Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 The ATI extension is only a plus one (6 shot total). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calculated Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 NoTycoon, can you recommend a Picatinny Rail Shroud that will work on the 7 shot OEM tube? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calculated Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 Well, I cancelled my order for this setup after I read many negative reviews about the overall quality. Back to square one now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerDanger Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 (edited) You chose wisely. Go see HK and get an OEM collapsible stock, then get yourself a Carriercomp magazine tube/follower/spring. Throw in a Geiselle hammer and a FFT trigger and disconnector. You'll be set for 922® compliance. Avoid the picatinny rail mounts that attach to the magazine tube or replace your forearm. They complicate disassembly and add a ton of weight. If you're looking for a weapon light mounting solution, look no further than Ava Tactical. Edited January 6, 2016 by StrangerDanger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calculated Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 Thank you sir for the well thought out I response, I really appreciate that. So, you prefer the Carriercomp tube as opposed to the OEM 7 shot tube? Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerDanger Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 (edited) Any time. ATI will probably come and throw a tantrum at me again. Without a doubt. The M4's a slightly overweight platform to begin with. So any time you can chop weight, eliminate a corrosion point and end up with a magazine tube that matches the shotgun better than any other offerings is a win. Their magazine spring is the best one out there and the follower is great too. The only bad is they can take a while to get. I spoke with Marcy today and she said they should be down to the 3.5 month time frame now. Edited January 6, 2016 by StrangerDanger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calculated Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share Posted January 8, 2016 I just bought a Carriercomp Ti 7 round tube and an OEM Collapsible stock. I still need to buy the hammer and the FFT trigger group. Anything else I need at this point? Which side shell holder do you recommend? Mesa Tactical Polymer 6 round has my attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerDanger Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Your needs should be covered. Now you can focus on wants. The only shell carrier I recommend is the 3 gun gear Velcro card system. The other add a ton of weight and thickness to the receiver. I find loading from California competition belt mounted speed loaders to be much faster. I like the following: TTI replacement shell elevator Dmw oversized safety Gg&g oversized bolt release Ava Tactical Light Mount IWC MOE rear QD sling mount Blueforcegear VCAS padded QD sling Meprolights night sights Scalarworks top rail if you want to go the Trijicon RMR route FFT trigger and disconnector as good Geiselle hammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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