Heynowwwww 26 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Greetings, It looks like a new oversized bolt release button is hitting the market. Looks nice in the pictures. I'm buying one when they are available. What do you think? https://freedomfightertactical.com/collections/m4/products/the-fft-oversized-bolt-release-button Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StrangerDanger 533 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 The price is certainly up there! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TKAN53 4 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Looks nice! Here's one I put together using a 1911 extended mag release button. Just had to drill and tap for a 5-40 screw to fit. All for about $25 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Heynowwwww 26 Posted April 2 Author Share Posted April 2 14 minutes ago, StrangerDanger said: The price is certainly up there! yes, in a world where mini flashlights and threaded metal tubes cost $100's of dollars everything is expensive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dkay67 6 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 I'll admit they look nice, and to offer two shapes of pads is a nice plus... but there are more affordable alternatives that are just as effective and aesthetically pleasing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ButchP 15 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 53 minutes ago, StrangerDanger said: The price is certainly up there! That's an understatement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rubicon20032003 16 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Think I might pick one up 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
No. 6 40 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 1 hour ago, StrangerDanger said: The price is certainly up there! ^^ What he said. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Heynowwwww 26 Posted April 2 Author Share Posted April 2 2 hours ago, rubicon20032003 said: Think I might pick one up yep, I'm getting one for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nocturnalnature 30 Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 3 hours ago, TKAN53 said: Looks nice! Here's one I put together using a 1911 extended mag release button. Just had to drill and tap for a 5-40 screw to fit. All for about $25 Fine job right there! That's a well thought out and well executed project. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
electric7 9 Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Doing a Briley one today... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RAIII 7 Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 I saw it as well and agree it looks nice. Will be interesting to see when some one gets one the difference from the GG&G for 25% more money. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliophile 7 Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 I went with the GG&G “Tactical Bolt Release Pad” for about $124, and it works perfectly for my needs: https://www.gggaz.com/benelli-m4-tactical-bolt-release-pad.html Of course, because it’s ‘Tactical’, it’s way better...right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jaason0 26 Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 I work in a machine shop. It is super easy to just drill and tap it yourself. So basically your paying about 75 or more for them to drill and tap it for you. Maybe you could drill and tap and they d sell you just the screw in part. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
electric7 9 Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Well, you end up with an extra bolt release/catch. So, not quite a full 75 service fee. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calviroman 17 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Looks great and may pick one up. I've always just run the OEM bolt release and can certainly agree the factory one is a good bit too small. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rubicon20032003 16 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 6 minutes ago, calviroman said: Looks great and may pick one up. I've always just run the OEM bolt release and can certainly agree the factory one is a good bit too small. Nice entry setup .I had a question.What’s label thing on side of it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
No. 6 40 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Nice entry. (is the an echo in here?) Can't wait to get mine out of jail. Never had a problem with the OEM bolt release on my Super 90, so I'm not sure I'll make the oversize change when I start with my 14". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StrangerDanger 533 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 The larger the button, the easier it is to break the post the button is mounted to. This post is welded into the body of the stamped sheet metal latch. If you hit it hard or twist it, it can break the weld and you end up with a shitty fidget spinner. I broke a GG$G years ago when unscrewing the pad without holding the pad with a wrench. GG$G did replace it for me. I wish FFT had spent more time improving the latch so that it was easier/smoother to load the M4. They’re set up with a plater too, wouldn’t hurt to have the latch Np3 plated. This added value would make the price point more palatable and would possibly convince owners who already have a GG$G to upgrade. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calviroman 17 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 3 hours ago, rubicon20032003 said: Nice entry setup .I had a question.What’s label thing on side of it Thanks! The sticker is just a UID Sticker. You can get them from Carolina Laserworks for $10. I have no relation with the company, just bought eight or so of their stickers over the years. It's primarily a "cloner" thing. https://carolinalaserworks.ecwid.com/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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