...And she's DONE!!!(For Now)​?

[chris1280]

A big shout out to this forum for helping me build my Holy Grail M4.  I don't normally post pics of my guns but I'm pretty excited for this one.

Upgrades:
-14" Barrel Assembly(Only 18 days to get my Form 1 approved)
-CC Ti 5rd tube(Still waiting for it)
-CC mag tube plug/Spring
-IWS sling mount
-IWS light mount
-FFT foregrips Stippled by Suregrips Custom
-Limbsaver 10403 pad
-GG&G bolt release
-DMW safety
-KZ charging handle(Might change it)
-Benelli collapsable stock
-Sync RMR mount
-RMR06 type 2
-DMW 2 round extended tube
-A&S Trigger guard
-TTI AccuGuide Extended Carrier
-Surefire Z57 tailcap
-Modlite PLV2

[alpha 33]

Very nicely done. I don't see your ammo saddle listed? I have been searching off and on for a couple of those.

[No. 6]

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[chris1280]

The shotgun card is from Esstac.  https://esstac.com/6rnd-shotgun-card-12gauge/  I've been using that particular one for a little more than 2 years and keep rounds loaded into it and there are no issues with retention.

Edited July 4, 2021 by chris1280

[alpha 33]

How is the velcro applied to the receiver?

[rubicon20032003]

I got two cc ti  5 shot tubes a few weeks ago.Waiting on one more.Way they talked end of august.

Edited July 4, 2021 by rubicon20032003

[chris1280]

50 minutes ago, alpha 33 said:

How is the velcro applied to the receiver?

I cleaned the side of the receiver with acetone and used this heavy duty velcro, just the loop portion.

https://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-Industrial-Strength-Fasteners/dp/B00006IC2T/ref=sr_1_3?crid=I04W4I8FTUAH&dchild=1&keywords=velcro+90593+2"+x+4'+black+industrial+strength+tape&qid=1625415875&sprefix=velcro+90593%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-3

[chris1280]

28 minutes ago, rubicon20032003 said:

I got two cc ti  5 shot tubes a few weeks ago.Waiting on one more.Way they talked end of august.

I placed my order on May 10th so hopefully I'll get it by the end of August.

[alpha 33]

24 minutes ago, chris1280 said:

I cleaned the side of the receiver with acetone and used this heavy duty velcro, just the loop portion.

I guess my concern is what, if any, damage is done to the receiver finish if left on for a long time.

[chris1280]

51 minutes ago, alpha 33 said:

I guess my concern is what, if any, damage is done to the receiver finish if left on for a long time.

I had the same velcro loop on the receiver for almost 2 years and about a month ago I peeled it off so I could get the receiver engraved and although it was really on there it came off with no residue left behind and no discoloration or damage to the receiver.

[calviroman]

Looks great, very thoughtfully done, and very classy setup!  

[Redwingsfansfc]

2 hours ago, alpha 33 said:

I guess my concern is what, if any, damage is done to the receiver finish if left on for a long time.

None. If really worried about it, you can sweet talk it off with acetone as you peel it back.

[alpha 33]

Great, I'm going to get me a couple..........................

[Unobtanium]

OP, can you update us? I have the Esstac cards and their velcro, 5 shot, and it slowly began peeling my velcro off the de-greased receiver with the loaded shot card. Has it done this to you, as well?

[chris1280]

50 minutes ago, Unobtanium said:

OP, can you update us? I have the Esstac cards and their velcro, 5 shot, and it slowly began peeling my velcro off the de-greased receiver with the loaded shot card. Has it done this to you, as well?

I'm not sure which loop velcro Esstac sends out because I bought their 6 rd shotgun cards from skdtac.com so I had to source my own loop side. I've been using the same box of velcro that I picked up from Home Depot about 2 years ago or so. I just installed a fresh piece about a month ago which is what you see in the above pics since I had to take the original piece off to get my receiver engraved. The original piece held strong for about 2 years with a 6 round card constantly velcro'd to the receiver. Hopefully I'll have the same success with this new piece. If I start to have issues then I'll update this post.

[DailyEDC]

super clean setup

[RJHUB]

Any reason not to go ahead and get the 7 rnd esstac card?  Looks like it would fit nicely.

[ArthurMorgan]

47 minutes ago, RJHUB said:

Any reason not to go ahead and get the 7 rnd esstac card?  Looks like it would fit nicely.

From my experience i assume it's just personal preference. I use the 7 and it's pretty much perfect. Nothing in the way, etc. 

[chris1280]

23 hours ago, RJHUB said:

Any reason not to go ahead and get the 7 rnd esstac card?  Looks like it would fit nicely.

Honestly, there is no specific reason other than it's what I've had on hand from when I owned a Rem 870. But I agree with ArthurMorgan that the 7rd cards would fit my needs better.

Edited July 20, 2021 by chris1280