JustBC Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 I want to mount a light on my Benelli M4. Has anyone tried the Steiner Mk7 Battle Light? It replaces the end cap of the magazine tube. It sticks out a couple inches past the muzzle. One of the plusses would be no shadow like you would get in a side mounted light. Another plus is no need to replace the forend. The minus for me is that it sticks out past the muzzle. Thoughts anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckcop Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 (edited) A little bit of searching will find you here: http://www.avatactical.com/ or here: http://forums.benelliusa.com/showthread.php/32451-New-Product-Announcement-Benelli-M4-Mount-from-AVATactical-com-Discount-Available They're popular with folks on this forum but may not be available at the moment. Check them out. Edited September 25, 2016 by truckcop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les_garten Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Avatactical is worth waiting for and saving for. They have no competition in this application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustBC Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 A little bit of searching will find you here: http://www.avatactical.com/ or here: http://forums.benelliusa.com/showthread.php/32451-New-Product-Announcement-Benelli-M4-Mount-from-AVATactical-com-Discount-Available They're popular with folks on this forum but may not be available at the moment. Check them out. Saw those, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortec MAX Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 I would worry about muzzle blast damaging the light. I have a magazine tube that extends past the muzzle and it gets lead splatter on it from shooting slugs and carbon residue from all rounds. The blast right there has to be terrible. It would take a tough light to survive there. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustBC Posted October 1, 2016 Author Share Posted October 1, 2016 I would worry about muzzle blast damaging the light. I have a magazine tube that extends past the muzzle and it gets lead splatter on it from shooting slugs and carbon residue from all rounds. The blast right there has to be terrible. It would take a tough light to survive there. Mike MAX, That is what I was afraid of. I am going to order a BLAM until such time as AVA has anything in stock that I can check out. Thanks! BC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerDanger Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 A challenger appears... http://www.impactweaponscomponents.com/product/multi-light-benelli-m4-mount-scout/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustBC Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 The plot thickens. This looks pretty interesting, Pic rail and clamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerDanger Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I have one inbound from Impact Weapons for testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustBC Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 Keep me posted. Would be especially interested in seeing a pic with the magazine cap screwed on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortec MAX Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I have one inbound from Impact Weapons for testing. SD, please give us your thoughts on this product when you get it. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impact Weapons Components Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 We started a new thread in the Benelli sub-forum to introduce our New Multi Light M4 Mounts, but it is pending moderator approval. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerDanger Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Will do. IWC: The moderator is mostly AWOL here. They don't mind people advertising on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calviroman Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I checked out the IWC site...very interested in this Scout mount! Hoping to see some pics of it mounted as the pics on their site were not the greatest. Hoping this will work with 14" as well as common 18.5" configs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markd Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I've been watching this thread hoping to get some additional info on the IWC M4 light mount. I'm also interested in what's going on with the new Ava mount. Any updates? In the mean time I could use some recommendations on which light I should be looking for, which would fit both of these mounts. My M4 will be used primarily for home defense. I'm thinking around 400 lumens should be about right. Suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVATactical.com Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I've been watching this thread hoping to get some additional info on the IWC M4 light mount. I'm also interested in what's going on with the new Ava mount. Any updates? In the mean time I could use some recommendations on which light I should be looking for, which would fit both of these mounts. My M4 will be used primarily for home defense. I'm thinking around 400 lumens should be about right. Suggestions? Thanks for the interest Mark. We're just a few weeks out, all parts are machined, we are just putting a literal finish on them. There are some great enhancements coming with the 2nd generation mount, as well we retain the flexibility of the 1st generation in that both .8 inch and 1 inch lights - and new we can mount Scouts as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benelliwerkes Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) I run a Scout on this 14" Mossberg 590A1; I might have to try the mount on the 14" M4. If you need a beta tester, send me one. Edited October 17, 2016 by benelliwerkes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les_garten Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 I run a Scout on this 14" Mossberg 590A1; I might have to try the mount on the 14" M4. If you need a beta tester, send me one. Nice Shotguns, I do likes me some Mossberg... @ AVATactical If ya need another Beta Tester send me one too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markd Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the interest Mark. We're just a few weeks out, all parts are machined, we are just putting a literal finish on them. There are some great enhancements coming with the 2nd generation mount, as well we retain the flexibility of the 1st generation in that both .8 inch and 1 inch lights - and new we can mount Scouts as well. Thanks for the update! I'm looking forward to seeing what you have come up with. Also interested in your pricing, especially in light of (pun intended) the IWC offering. Edited October 18, 2016 by markd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impact Weapons Components Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 I checked out the IWC site...very interested in this Scout mount! Hoping to see some pics of it mounted as the pics on their site were not the greatest. Hoping this will work with 14" as well as common 18.5" configs. Hi! Our mount will work with the 14 & standard barrel length guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impact Weapons Components Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 I've been watching this thread hoping to get some additional info on the IWC M4 light mount. I'm also interested in what's going on with the new Ava mount. Any updates? In the mean time I could use some recommendations on which light I should be looking for, which would fit both of these mounts. My M4 will be used primarily for home defense. I'm thinking around 400 lumens should be about right. Suggestions? What additional info would you like? The base mount will be as shown on our site, consisting of two CNC Machined Billet 6061-T6 Black Type III Mil Spec anodized "halves" if you will. The top half of the mount has ambi Scout M300 & M600 & Streamlight Rail Mount 1 & 2 mounts, which use 2 - 8-32 x 1/4 TORX or hex fasteners to mount the light at the 1 or 11 position. The top half slides along the underside of the barrel and then drops down and seats against the snap ring groove and flats used to hold the factory stamped webbing sling mount in place, which you toss when using our mount. Then the bottom half with the ambi Rotation Limited QD's goes into the lower half of the snap ring groove and against the flats. You then insert 2- 8-32 x 3/4" TORX or Hex fasteners into each side and tighten. The halves clamp onto the flats and ring groove, making it impossible for the mount & Scout to rotate or pop off. The intro price for this mount is $70.00. Going to $100.00 after the first lot sells out. Optional is a single rail section, specially designed to bolt where either or both of the Scouts go. This rail section allow attachment of an Inforce WML or other weapon rail mounted light or laser. Pricing will be $20 introductory, $25 after the first batch sells out. The optional rail section accepts any of three IWC rings, which we've sold for over five years. They come in .830, 1.00 or 1.030 and are $20.00. So if you run a handheld light and wait for the pricing to increase, the total of 4 parts would be $145. But we offer the SUMMIT program, which has free, no strings attached, discounted pricing for a variety of distinguished professions, including the average Joe! Just an FYI... IWC has invested over $10K in design, prototype and Patent costs to bring this niche market item to fruition. We hope you like it. It's a simple, light, strong, 2-4 parts, same tool mount made right here in the USA using all of our knowledge gained on our current line of exceptional mounting solutions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calviroman Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Thanks Earl! Excited to check this out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markd Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 IWC, thanks for supplying details on your new light mount. As I have not made a decision on which light I want to get yet, how would you recommend ordering one of your mounts? Thanks, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustBC Posted October 20, 2016 Author Share Posted October 20, 2016 IWC, Can you post a picture with the benelli magazine cap screwed on? I can't tell if it is going to interfere. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markd Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Any updates, reviews, recommendations on the Ava or IWC M4 light mounts. Has anyone gotten either one yet? I would like to get thoughts/opinions on each of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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