Unobtanium Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 How do I do this? I got the acorn nut off, now what? THere is a T-shaped piece of metal with washers under it that is preventing the main screw from coming out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unobtanium Posted September 22, 2008 Author Share Posted September 22, 2008 I gave up, Benelli told Ron of Tacticalshotgunner.com that it was glued in there. They advised that heating it with "A strong hair-dryer" would cause the adhesive to release. They said the stock could take A LOT! of heat (and it can!). I heated the thing up until the CLP smoked off. No loosening. I decided discretion was the better part of valor. TAKE NOTE! MESA TACTICAL BUTTSTOCK SHELL-HOLDERS WILL NOT WORK ON AN M4! Ron has been a stand-up guy in his dealings with me on the purchase of this item. I am (regrettably) going to have to ship it back to him sometime this week as I cannot make it work. Props to Ron for calling Benelli for me as well as offering me either my money back, or store credit. While I cannot recommend this product for M4 owners, I can recommend Ron as a dealer. Good people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unobtanium Posted September 23, 2008 Author Share Posted September 23, 2008 My solution to the need of buttstock mounted ammunition: I think it looks tasteful. Black Neoprene. Feels good on the cheek too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggan Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Hmmmm. I've definitely gotten mine loose before. Back when I first got the gun and though that was how I got the stock off ... I unscrewed the pad, undid the rear weird nut, and I think the rear sling lope just came right out with it. I'll look when I have time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gungho1989 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Unobtanium Thank you for the kind words it is much appreciated. After getting off the phone with you the last time I got to thinking about it and on an older M4 that belonged to a customer we had removed the Stock to install a collapsible on his shotgun and when we did we seperated all the hardware out of the butt stock at that time. I wonder if the Adhesive is something Benelli started adding in the recent past. As Duggan's experience may point to. Duggan If I may ask how old is your Benelli? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unobtanium Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share Posted September 24, 2008 Unobtanium Thank you for the kind words it is much appreciated. After getting off the phone with you the last time I got to thinking about it and on an older M4 that belonged to a customer we had removed the Stock to install a collapsible on his shotgun and when we did we seperated all the hardware out of the butt stock at that time. I wonder if the Adhesive is something Benelli started adding in the recent past. As Duggan's experience may point to. Duggan If I may ask how old is your Benelli? Not a problem at all. I feel that if someone treats a customer with the attention and respect that I was treated with when I phoned you for help/inquiry as to my problem, then the rest of the people out there should hear about it. Not only does it put the money in deserving hands, but it helps those who spend that money get what they pay for. Everybody wins. I too think Benelli may have started this up recently (or does it sporadically). Either way, it is going to pry another $50 out of my wallet, but I think I will be all the happier for it. PM sent, and will call you tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggan Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 2005. I'll find out more info tomorrow if I have time, I'm pretty sure mine is loose though. Edit: Since you're here anyways ... How's that quad rail coming along? Is it collecting dust? :\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gungho1989 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 2005. I'll find out more info tomorrow if I have time, I'm pretty sure mine is loose though. Edit: Since you're here anyways ... How's that quad rail coming along? Is it collecting dust? :\ If you talking about the rail that Mesa has been working on I do believe they have put it on the back burner. I have heard rumors of another company working on them though here lately and Ive seen some pics of it and it looks real slick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unobtanium Posted September 26, 2008 Author Share Posted September 26, 2008 If you talking about the rail that Mesa has been working on I do believe they have put it on the back burner. I have heard rumors of another company working on them though here lately and Ive seen some pics of it and it looks real slick. What quad-rail is this? Are we talking handguards or mag-tube for accessories like lights, or what? I don't care how mall-ninja it is, I would love to have a VFG with a Surefire in it. I have yet to find a good way to mount a light on this shotgun. Everything involves a clamp of some sort and clamps on shotguns are just a no-no imho. PS. I have been tracking the shipment I sent you Gungho and it is in IN. That means mine should be in LA Thanks a TON! I will call you tomorrow to verify that everything that I sent you has arrived in order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggan Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 The FCAM, the rail that will never be made that I've been waiting for since I bought this gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggan Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 info here http://www.benelliusa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unobtanium Posted September 26, 2008 Author Share Posted September 26, 2008 The FCAM, the rail that will never be made that I've been waiting for since I bought this gun. Meh, it looks like it is making an already substantial shotgun bulkier yet. Not a fan really. All comes down to personal taste in the end I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ligament Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Guys, I just purchased a Mesa tactical stock-mount sureshell carrier for my M4. Planning on installing this weekend. Has this issue been resolved or is it still not possible to mount this device on the M4 stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggan Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Nothing has changed. I doubt it will work for you. If it does, let us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan_kalani Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Guys, I just purchased a Mesa tactical stock-mount sureshell carrier for my M4. Planning on installing this weekend. Has this issue been resolved or is it still not possible to mount this device on the M4 stock? did it work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unobtanium Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 I highly doubt the poster will be successful in their attempt. I gave up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerDanger Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 (edited) The ergonomics of the FCAM were lacking in the prototype stages. The bottom was very bulky. I wasn't a big fan of the forward vertical grip on this weapon. The lockup and engagement of the FCAM is awesome. However, there are further problems that I see now that could be addressed in different ways. Relying on the 5 screws in the top of the receiver to stabilize the top rail is a no go in my opinion. If I was going to advise again, I'd opt for a different route. Replacing the bracket that is held in place by the magazine tube and the receiver has a lot of potential. Edited June 5, 2009 by StrangerDanger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggan Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 The wrgonomics of the FCAM were lacking in the prototype stages. The bottom was very bulky. I wasn't a big fan of the forward vertical grip on this weapon. The lockup and engagement of the FCAM is awesome. However, there are further problems that I see now that could be addressed in different ways. Relying on the 5 screws in the top of the receiver to stabilize the top rail is a no go in my opinion. If I was going to advise again, I'd opt for a different route. Replacing the bracket that is held in place by the magazine tube and the receiver has a lot of potential. Yea, it always looked huge. Too bad they never even brought it to market at all though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.