Heynowwwww Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerDanger Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 The price is certainly up there! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKAN53 Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 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 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heynowwwww Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkay67 Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButchP Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 53 minutes ago, StrangerDanger said: The price is certainly up there! That's an understatement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubicon20032003 Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Think I might pick one up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No. 6 Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 1 hour ago, StrangerDanger said: The price is certainly up there! ^^ What he said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heynowwwww Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 2 hours ago, rubicon20032003 said: Think I might pick one up yep, I'm getting one for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocturnalnature Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric7 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Doing a Briley one today... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAIII Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibliophile Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaason0 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric7 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Well, you end up with an extra bolt release/catch. So, not quite a full 75 service fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calviroman Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 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. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubicon20032003 Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No. 6 Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerDanger Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 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. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calviroman Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heynowwwww Posted April 21, 2021 Author Share Posted April 21, 2021 Update: I installed the bolt release button. Thanks to StrangerDanger for the awesome instructions. Here are a couple of pictures. Thanks 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubicon20032003 Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Ni 29 minutes ago, Heynowwwww said: Update: I installed the bolt release button. Thanks to StrangerDanger for the awesome instructions. Here are a couple of pictures. Thanks Looks good I need to order one for my entry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpha 33 Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 58 minutes ago, Heynowwwww said: Update: I installed the bolt release button. Thanks to StrangerDanger for the awesome instructions. Here are a couple of pictures. Thanks I have one very similar to this one. It's been on my "daily driver" so long I forget where it came from. Never a problem with it. I also like the looks of this one: https://www.rxarms.com/#h.p_03Hhox2MkREf It requires no machining, drilling, tapping or tools of any sort. Only $46 bucks If it's too good to be true then it probably is. Since it's a crappy day here in the socialist northeast and boredom had set in, I set my sights on making one. Needs a tad bit of refining but Ya know what, the darn thing works good. Just have to find something that's a better color match for my H2O. Took all of 20 or 30 minutes to make. Here are a few pics.................... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJHUB Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Is the GG&G or the FFT drilled all the way thru? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morton Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 Thanks for the link alpha 33. I thought it looked much better too, so I bought one. Having read about the big button's potential weakness and seeing this paddle style assist, I'm sure this is a much more durable design, not to mention I'll be able to get two or three fingers on it making the bolt release a breeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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