ClackClackBAM Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Does anyone have a lead on where I can get a seven round tube these days? I have a CarrierComp on order, but I really don't to wait three months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'zaster Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 FFT is probably your best bet at the moment. I am expecting my CC 7 round tube, spring & follower to show up today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorchRedTulsan Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 2 hours ago, ClackClackBAM said: Does anyone have a lead on where I can get a seven round tube these days? I have a CarrierComp on order, but I really don't to wait three months. You might just call to verify the lead time (if you haven't already). Mine shipped a lot faster than I was expecting. Also, their website only shows a 20-45 day lead time. Not sure if you're ordering something special for a 3 month wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdog19 Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 This email just now popped into my in-box; contains the latest inventory and "status of business" of FFT. https://mailchi.mp/d760e8590cf7/big-news-at-fft-full-length-finished-titanium-tubes-are-in-stock-limited-time-2976857?e=b12864a6d2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClackClackBAM Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share Posted May 7, 2020 2 hours ago, TorchRedTulsan said: You might just call to verify the lead time (if you haven't already). Mine shipped a lot faster than I was expecting. Also, their website only shows a 20-45 day lead time. Not sure if you're ordering something special for a 3 month wait I did just to confirm the listed timeframe and that's when the owner told me how long the real wait was. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo45 Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 FFT is fine if available but a 3 month wait isnt that long and will be over before you know it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClackClackBAM Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 Well I would rather not get the FFT tube. I like the idea of titanium, but I'm after the CC because it's coated to match the factory finish. Call me a purist, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerDanger Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Sometimes the Carriercomp tubes pop up for sale on the equipment exchange on AR15.com. Or sold on gunbroker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkat72 Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Just wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickRope Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 The CC tube is nice, I don’t like waiting either ? http://www.davesmetalworks.com/m4.html the oversized safety is nice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClackClackBAM Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 5 hours ago, StrangerDanger said: Sometimes the Carriercomp tubes pop up for sale on the equipment exchange on AR15.com. Or sold on gunbroker. Good call. I check it everyday but things move fast over there. If you happen to see one, can you ping me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerDanger Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Yep. I’ll keep an eye out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClackClackBAM Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 16 minutes ago, StrangerDanger said: Yep. I’ll keep an eye out. Appreciate that! Heck, if you're willing to- if it's under $200 and is in good shape and I can't get there in time, just buy it then I'll PayPal you the money. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerDanger Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Sure. I’ll grab it if I see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClackClackBAM Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 10 minutes ago, StrangerDanger said: Sure. I’ll grab it if I see it. Awesome, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClackClackBAM Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 I managed to find a NIB OEM tube, so I have that and springs/follower from CC on the way. Along with the sling, it feels good to be done building this. Stranger, I'm taking your advice and NOT adding up this build. haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
introzz2010rm Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 (edited) RickRope, thanks for sharing. Edited May 11, 2020 by introzz2010rm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyuss Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 I was able to get mine within 2 weeks. Ordered it from here. https://www.briley.com/p-63664-full-length-benelli-m4-carbon-fiber-magazine.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickey d Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 On 5/8/2020 at 11:42 AM, RickRope said: The CC tube is nice, I don’t like waiting either ? http://www.davesmetalworks.com/m4.html the oversized safety is nice too. Has anyone used the speed bar for the bolt release? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focus59 Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 On 5/7/2020 at 2:20 PM, ClackClackBAM said: I did just to confirm the listed timeframe and that's when the owner told me how long the real wait was. I ordered last week and was told the same thing. While not what I wanted to hear, I appreciate them not overpromising in delivery speed. The time will go quickly and I have a feeling it’s worth the wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNtadpole Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 On 5/7/2020 at 10:47 AM, ClackClackBAM said: Does anyone have a lead on where I can get a seven round tube these days? I have a CarrierComp on order, but I really don't to wait three months. @ClackClackBAM I have a 7 round tube on order too. LOL it kinda sucks knowing that you confirmed a 3 month turn away, but I'm going to wait as well. Now I'm thinking the 20-45 days didn't sound that bad! I ordered the DG finished version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClackClackBAM Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 Question- would it be worth keeping the OEM tube once my CC is ready, or should I just sell it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdog19 Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 On 5/11/2020 at 3:39 PM, mickey d said: Has anyone used the speed bar for the bolt release? Mikey D - I have the speed bar from Dave's Metal Works. I actually bought it from Redneck Tactical which still cracks me up today. It's a "precision" bent piece of metal that is redneck genius. Kind'a like your wife using your trolling motor to dice-up a bucket full of crawdads to make gumbo! It works.... . The biggest draaawback is it is held in place by the right forearm piece and will fall free when you begin to disassemble the gun. In other words, it's easy to lose. I tried to lose it many times but the metal clang when it fell on the floor alerted me to go looking for it. Having said that, it worked and served me very well for years before recently swapping it out for a GG&G assembly with oversized bolt release pad/button. I did that after my OEM shellstop/bolt release broke. It works. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdog19 Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 6 minutes ago, ClackClackBAM said: Question- would it be worth keeping the OEM tube once my CC is ready, or should I just sell it? I'm a little adverse to selling my OEM parts because I consider them spares for the chance I may need 'em. It is a good way to recoup some funds as you upgrade your M4, but OEM 7 round tubes seem pretty plentiful on GB and ebay. I guess it can't hurt to post it and see if you get any bites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNtadpole Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 10 minutes ago, ClackClackBAM said: Question- would it be worth keeping the OEM tube once my CC is ready, or should I just sell it? Based on the market's desire for aftermarket mag tubes, and not factory tubes, I wouldn't count on getting much for it. My plan is to keep all my take-off parts in the event that I ever decide to part ways with the M4. That way, I can make a factory spec m4, hopefully getting near retail for it, while parting out the aftermarket goodies. IDK how the market's supply usually is with 922r USA parts, but I know it's dry right now. Collapsible stocks are MAD expensive right now. Trigger kits are basically unobtainable... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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