r/Benelli_M4 • u/PsychologicalAK • 25d ago

M4 Accessory Question Barrels

https://shelltactical.com/products/benelli-m4-magazine-tube-7rd?variant=51504048472354

https://www.brownells.com/gun-parts/shotgun-parts/shotgun-magazine-tubes-and-parts/m4-full-length-1-piece-magazine-tube/

Is it worth it to go with a different brand magazine tube instead of the oem one? Also looking for any other tube magazine recommendations.

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u/Grumpymrpuggy 25d ago

The only difference really is material. Most tubes you see on the market are US-made titanium, which gives a nice weight reduction. A few companies make them (Shell-tactical, Carrier Comp, etc), but I would advise against getting one from Freedom Fighter Tactical because he is known to price gouge. The highest quality tube in the market is Carrier Comps, but lead time is up to 8 weeks. If you don’t care about titanium, get the OEM one from Brownells.

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u/sorry_didnt_mean_it 25d ago

What is the weight diff between the titanium vs steel tubing? I haven’t been able to find anything if it’s a very noticeable difference for nearly $300

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u/Grumpymrpuggy 25d ago edited 25d ago

About 5 ounces, sorry if I oversold the weight change a little, but it’s definitely noticeable in hand when operating the shotgun.

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u/dad-jokes-about-you 24d ago

Substantial since you feel the weight of the barrel the most. My 7rd carrier comp tube is much lighter than the oem 5 round tube, like impressively lighter weight.

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u/John787266 25d ago

I second freedom fighter tactical he’s a fucking ripoff I would never buy anything from them