*Benelli M4 thread*

[DailyEDC]

my out of state setup



My setup when visiting the Pacific NW. M4 with bolt-ons.

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Busted my M4 outta jail today! I am a happy camper.





I'm planning on throwing a ton of lead downrange this Sunday.

[INVINCIBULL84]

Busted my M4 outta jail today! I am a happy camper.





I'm planning on throwing a ton of lead downrange this Sunday.

Nice looking gun, kinda looks like mine. But it is a sin if you do not shoot it the day it gets out of jail, & desk pops don't count

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Nice looking gun, kinda looks like mine. But it is a sin if you do not shoot it the day it gets out of jail, & desk pops don't count

Thanks.

Hmmm...I do live in BFE, so that can be arranged rather quickly.

[hogbody74]

M4

Any differences between a M4 and a 1014? Sorry if not in the right place.

[Spartan301]

Benelli M4!

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[Spartan301]

Any differences between a M4 and a 1014? Sorry if not in the right place.

The "M1014" is the military nomenclature for a M4.

(Also, the M1014 did not come with the collapsible stock.)

[Foebia]

Busted my M4 outta jail today! I am a happy camper.





I'm planning on throwing a ton of lead downrange this Sunday.

Wow that's nice, I love the color. Never seen one like that

[L84CABO]

Busted my M4 outta jail today! I am a happy camper.





I'm planning on throwing a ton of lead downrange this Sunday.

Is that a factory color? Didn't know they were coming like that. Very nice!

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Wow that's nice, I love the color. Never seen one like that

Is that a factory color? Didn't know they were coming like that. Very nice!

Thanks!

Yes, that is a factory color. People selling their M4s on Gunbroker describe it as Dark Earth. Benelli's website refers to it as Federal standard Field Drab.

[usclee]

This color is awesome in person!

[ez1911]

Just jailed! Walked into the local LGS and this was just screaming "Take me Home!" Been thinking about one for a while now. I'm a weak man when it comes to beautiful!

[CandG]

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Yours looks a bit like mine!

[Rasyad]

So the answer is......

....yes the front sight can be removed from a Benelli M4.

I used an oxy-acetylene torch to detach the front sight from the barrel. I started out heating the top of the sight thinking I would be able watch the heat spread down to the base. As you can see, however, the torch blew right through the softer steel of the sight. Directing the torch to the base of the sight had the desired effect. As soon as the base of the sight turned red it popped off the barrel with a little tug of pliers. It only took about 10 seconds of heat so I don't think barrel got all that hot.

Some work with a fine file was needed to remove the bits of braze welding material left on the barrel. This followed by some careful sanding with 600 grit and then 2000 grit resulted in a perfectly flat and smooth barrel surface.

Rasyad

[Rasyad]

Here is the result....

Carrier comp tube and follower
Briley custom trigger
Benelli C-Stock will be pinned in shortest postion, shown
Custom delrin cheek rest
Shield SIS red dot sight.

I need to find or make a full length pic rail to cover the top of the receiver where the rear sight used to live.

I really like the compact, squared off shooting position. Last details are deciding on the bolt handle and final color.

Rasyad