John Doe Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBcPcqsiDhY Just watched this video from TFB TV. Was wondering what you guys think. I found it very interesting that this happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckcop Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 (edited) Aftermarket stuff. Stick with OEM. Edited April 10, 2023 by truckcop 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Randall Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 (edited) I have the Strike Industries Benelli M4 Hayl Rail MLOK Handguard (Weight 6.6 oz) installed, but only have fired about 300 rounds with this handguard; I have not seen any issues. Visual inspections showed no plate misalignment or piston impact. But I will be inspecting more thoroughly and frequently in the future. I avoid cheap ammo and only purchase well-known reliable ammo (training, defense, hunting, etc.). I had a few ammo issues before break-in which I decided was 100 rounds of 00 buck shot. After break-in my Benelli M4 seems to eat about anything I feed it. I do all my own gunsmithing taking care and caution when installing stuff including watching a bunch of YouTube videos before commencing work to obtain lessons learned from other folks. In regard to the 922r discussion - Totally agree that 922r Federal Laws do nothing to improve the M4; it all about lobbying. In fact, the gunsmithing done to make it 922r compliant increases malfunction probability, warranty compliance with Benelli, and even potential safety issues. Edited April 10, 2023 by Don Randall 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahamu Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 I mean it makes sense.. a shit ton of aftermarket parts and poorly installed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerDanger Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 500 rounds really isn't even much of a test. The half assed installation of the aftermarket components likely caused all of their grief. Unless you're really chasing weight savings, get a Carriercomp magazine tube over the Briley. Briley dicked around when they made their tubes so that each end of the tube is seated into a stainless end which has the threaded ends. The trouble is, the transition from stainless to carbon fiber tube is not the best. Inserting rounds, the follower can hit the transition and stick even with their aftermarket follower that is designed to work around that exact issue. That's exactly the issue they were having where they were struggling to load rounds and having to hold your mouth just right to get it to pass over the transition. You can play warranty games with Briley, but it's going to take a bit to fix everything right. You don't have any of those issues with a single piece titanium or steel tube. Whatever you get, put some thread locker on it. Strike Industries is synonymous with crap. Set screws to keep the rail from rocking back and forth that press against your handguard retainer and barrel casting is a piss poor design. All that movement can lead to a piston striking the rail. That Speed Bar wasn't going to last long with those Mongo's beating on it like that. That's a light duty part at best. Even a GG&G would probably end up breaking from that kind of abuse. We've all seen the size of the screw that holds that pad in place. I think they alluded to replacing the receiver extension? That's the area I'd be concerned with. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamBam Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 Well said as always Stranger! The BM4 is a quality firearm..and firearms are often referred to as a tool. I never have nor will understand why so many people are incapable of due diligence/homework that is so easily accessible today to establish what is cheap-gucci-crap to avoid because it may fail/compromise their firearm..vs. what is known to be a quality replacement part that provides a purposeful upgrade. Good lord that Speed Bar abuse test??..pure ignorance..next that dude will torture test the Briley mag tube with a hammer or Map torch until failure. Agree about Strike Industries..a strip-center beauty salon for dressing up firearms with you know..essential style. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RxArms Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 (edited) To be honest I slap my bolt release tab a lot because it’s…. Fun. Never had any problems with the OEM handguard and my bolt release being slapped to release the bolt. some differences are mine is 1075 spring steel at 45RC. Those other speed bars are 4140 at 30 Rockwell or so. Big difference in stiffness. Edited April 13, 2023 by RxArms 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullassault Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 On 4/11/2023 at 9:05 PM, StrangerDanger said: I think they alluded to replacing the receiver extension? That's the area I'd be concerned with. That’s the 1st thing thought when I saw all the other “quality work” they had done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evolution Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 Junky aftermarket parts, junky ammo, what else would anyone expect? Not to mention the totally unnecessary "trying to look tactical" bashing on the damn thing. 👎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M2_shootr Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Meh……a piss poor video of a great gun with Walmart quality crap installed. This video carries no weight with me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightt Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 pretty sure this guy got paid to rock the Beretta 1301's.. just sayin.. goofy video 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenw111 Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 On 4/10/2023 at 4:30 AM, John Doe said: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBcPcqsiDhY Just watched this video from TFB TV. Was wondering what you guys think. I found it very interesting that this happened. i saw the video, ....ive never seen such unintelligent ineptitude in my life. ANYONE likewise (also that video) that puts an EOTECH on a shotgun should go to jail, ....so unintelligent, so senseless. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Doe Posted April 18, 2023 Author Share Posted April 18, 2023 On 4/16/2023 at 2:53 PM, kenw111 said: i saw the video, ....ive never seen such unintelligent ineptitude in my life. ANYONE likewise (also that video) that puts an EOTECH on a shotgun should go to jail, ....so unintelligent, so senseless. 🤣🤣🤣 What's wrong with an EO Tech on a shotgun??? I was actually considering it, but what would be your reasoning for not doing so and what would be your recommendation for a sighting system? I ask this question with good intent, as I just bought my M4 recently and do not know what the best sighting system would be. I see lots of people putting all kinds of different optics, but EO Tech seems to be a favorite. What say you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xblax619 Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 i think it was said in jest. however, i would guess it is due to size. compared to the more popular choices like the trijicon rmr or aimpoint t1 the eotechs are big honkin things. i personally put a holosun 503g myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamrt Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 I plan on a T2. Anyone run one with the Scalarworks mount? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djack69 Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 (edited) I want that Btiley carbon tube, doesn't look like it was loctited correctly? Edited April 21, 2023 by Djack69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M2_shootr Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 On 4/17/2023 at 10:46 PM, John Doe said: 🤣🤣🤣 What's wrong with an EO Tech on a shotgun??? I was actually considering it, but what would be your reasoning for not doing so and what would be your recommendation for a sighting system? I ask this question with good intent, as I just bought my M4 recently and do not know what the best sighting system would be. I see lots of people putting all kinds of different optics, but EO Tech seems to be a favorite. What say you? Do the research on someone before you decide to take their advice. “I’m a gunsmith….I have more optics than anyone” does not make one a SME. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scout_21 Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 On 4/17/2023 at 6:46 PM, John Doe said: 🤣🤣🤣 What's wrong with an EO Tech on a shotgun??? I was actually considering it, but what would be your reasoning for not doing so and what would be your recommendation for a sighting system? I ask this question with good intent, as I just bought my M4 recently and do not know what the best sighting system would be. I see lots of people putting all kinds of different optics, but EO Tech seems to be a favorite. What say you? https://www.swatmag.com/article/heliborne-shotgun-snipers/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Doe Posted April 22, 2023 Author Share Posted April 22, 2023 5 hours ago, M2_shootr said: Do the research on someone before you decide to take their advice. “I’m a gunsmith….I have more optics than anyone” does not make one a SME. Yes, sir. Lesson learned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Doe Posted April 22, 2023 Author Share Posted April 22, 2023 2 hours ago, Scout_21 said: https://www.swatmag.com/article/heliborne-shotgun-snipers/ Cool article. I guess "Mr. Gunsmith" with more optics than sense has absolutely no idea what he is talking about. Thanks for the info! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M2_shootr Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 Side note……looks like a Surefire hand guard in the Benelli in one of the pics 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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