CDL64 Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 I'm sure that this has been discussed before but I like to hear all opinions and options. If you just purchased an M4 tactical for the purpose of home defense what would be your top 5 upgrades in order of importance and why. Back it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpha 33 Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 6 hours ago, CDL64 said: If you just purchased an M4 tactical for the purpose of home defense Well in reality, it needs nothing straight out of the box. Upgrades are in the eye of the beholder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unobtanium Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 (edited) What I do with mine (14"). -Light (what light depends on my application) on IWC. PID is all. -T2 on a Scalarworks. A dot improves precision, speed, and allows more complete visualization of the target than beads or irons. -TTI safety, black. This safety allows you to go hot by depressing it using the middle ("belly") of your finger either on the way, or into the trigger guard. It's an excellent way to keep the gun safed, finger off the trigger, without compromising time to shoot if necessary. A must have, imo. -Lead faucet tactical sling. A sling is to a long gun what a holster is to a pistol. Admittedly, I remove it for my shotgun as its a snag hazard and mine is mainly used for coyotes near my coop. -OEM aluminum trigger guard. No need, I just like it. Nod to tradition. -Bonus...I replace the LPA rear ghost aperture with an LPA made aperture that lacks wings/dots. Its less visually cluttering and the way the dots line up (mickey mouse) really messes with you if you're used to literally any other dot containing sighting system. These mods are not fancy, but they are things I've learned over nearly a decade and a half and owning around 10 m4s, that actually enhance value and function and make it a better weapon for my uses. The trigger guard is a nod to tradition, I admit, though. Also...take it down, wipe it off very well, this includes the ID bore of the recoil extension. Then lube generously. I have come to strongly prefer cherrybalmz black rifle balm, or better yet, the forward design control version of it. Lube carrier rails, carrier bore, cam pin track, and bolt lugs, as well as the recoil spring and tube. Also, the tang of the barrel. A thick grease works well here if you like. Damps vibration a tad. Not necessarily, but will keep interior of receiver ano a hair nicer a hair longer. I didnt shorten my list to fit the OP. This is my list of stuff to get an m4 sbs up to speed, for me. Edited August 16, 2021 by Unobtanium 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerDanger Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 3 hours ago, Unobtanium said: What I do with mine (14"). -Light (what light depends on my application) on IWC. PID is all. -T2 on a Scalarworks. A dot improves precision, speed, and allows more complete visualization of the target than beads or irons. -TTI safety, black. This safety allows you to go hot by depressing it using the middle ("belly") of your finger either on the way, or into the trigger guard. It's an excellent way to keep the gun safed, finger off the trigger, without compromising time to shoot if necessary. A must have, imo. -Lead faucet tactical sling. A sling is to a long gun what a holster is to a pistol. Admittedly, I remove it for my shotgun as its a snag hazard and mine is mainly used for coyotes near my coop. -OEM aluminum trigger guard. No need, I just like it. Nod to tradition. -Bonus...I replace the LPA rear ghost aperture with an LPA made aperture that lacks wings/dots. Its less visually cluttering and the way the dots line up (mickey mouse) really messes with you if you're used to literally any other dot containing sighting system. These mods are not fancy, but they are things I've learned over nearly a decade and a half and owning around 10 m4s, that actually enhance value and function and make it a better weapon for my uses. The trigger guard is a nod to tradition, I admit, though. Also...take it down, wipe it off very well, this includes the ID bore of the recoil extension. Then lube generously. I have come to strongly prefer cherrybalmz black rifle balm, or better yet, the forward design control version of it. Lube carrier rails, carrier bore, cam pin track, and bolt lugs, as well as the recoil spring and tube. Also, the tang of the barrel. A thick grease works well here if you like. Damps vibration a tad. Not necessarily, but will keep interior of receiver ano a hair nicer a hair longer. I didnt shorten my list to fit the OP. This is my list of stuff to get an m4 sbs up to speed, for me. Knew you’d be a FDC guy too! I’d add to get a Briley choke wrench and their choke grease. The factory choke tool might as well be thrown in the trash. It’s only value is the thread cleaning portion. Grease your steel chokes or they will rust. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallChange Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Light, sling, maybe a side saddle. Oh yeah, and LOTS of range time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull and Bones Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Two things. 7rd mag tube of your choice, and the C-stock. clean and lube shoot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbiker852 Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 20 hours ago, Skull and Bones said: Two things. 7rd mag tube of your choice, and the C-stock. clean and lube shoot I agree with this 100%. Do as little as possible. Avoid messing with the trigger if possible. Less modifications equals less issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pack Rat Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Light mount,larger mag tube,red dot,sling swivel sockets,reliable charging handle would be my choices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cold_snap Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 On 8/16/2021 at 9:58 AM, StrangerDanger said: Knew you’d be a FDC guy too! I’d add to get a Briley choke wrench and their choke grease. The factory choke tool might as well be thrown in the trash. It’s only value is the thread cleaning portion. Grease your steel chokes or they will rust. Where might one find the aluminum trigger guard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unobtanium Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 35 minutes ago, cold_snap said: Where might one find the aluminum trigger guard? THE aluminum trigger guard went out of production years ago, sadly. Take-offs are about the only way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SynthesMan Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, cold_snap said: Where might one find the aluminum trigger guard? Sold out now, but you can find the NP3 coated version here. He's pricey, but you do get a very quality piece of work. GL in your search. Edited August 21, 2021 by SynthesMan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDL64 Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 Thanks for the input! Some great ideas. I've only had it for a few months, I kind of like it just like it is. Only change I'm going to make for now is to the adjustable stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03svt Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Boooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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