After 300-500 rounds through my M4, it's the best reliable shot gun I have used !! I could run any kind of ammo through it flawlessly !! There is nothing wrong with a stock Benelli M4 and the Marine Corps that has used thousands of them can back that up claim !! BTW 45 weeks for return time ?? They should not be in business !!
I’m was on the fence about this upgrade …I go to the range every week with a group of old high school friends, we all have M4’s and we’re thinking about calling TT for a group discount (9 of us) …A lot of your issues I’ve seen multiple videos….we’re gonna pass on this one…Appreciate your honesty
They are taking care of me currently... it should be sent back to me either today or tomorrow... few issues on my gun, which I will explain on my next video coming up hopefully this week or start of next week!
probably buy an OEM hammer spring for the light strikes. And buy an OEM follower if there isn't already one, or make sure the shell goes to the rear of the loading gate when using the match saver. sometimes the crimp of the shell can get caught up in the magazine causing the bolt to not close.
Where were you a year ago lol... the follower was an issue we had, the shell lifter was filed down a bit and two spring were replaced.... part 4 of this series goes into this a bit more
They DEFINITELY play w/ u on the turn around time. They'll give you every excuse in the book before shipping your firearm. I was quoted 8 months and got my 2 glocks back on month 16!
Appreciate the honest review, a lot of people spend the money and then they just shill for the company because they drank the kool aide regardless how it runs. I like the stipple, I like the inletting and loading gate. Not sure the bolt and all that needs messing with. I basically did all the 922R stuff, freedom fighter bolt release which works beautifully, scalar works mount with a Trijicon RMR.
It was definitely a hard decision, as I invested a ton of time and money into this gun. Posting about this has had its share of embarrassing moments via the keyboard warriors, but it's also been a good thing as well
have you disassembled and cleaned the BCG etc...? could be some shavings that weren't cleaned out from milling. Seeing the shoddy milling, it wouldn't surprise me if they didn't clean and lubricate the internals properly. Sorry to hear, other worse than an expensive paper weight.
@@chef.papa.6tango523 dang. ya maybe inferior springs that aren't providing enough force to firing pin. I'd try some other spring packages, maybe back to OEM? Sad when companies grow too fast and sacrifice quality control and customer communication.
@@jmoney8911 I'm gonna bail on sending it back to tarran for repair... ill get the spring kit from freedom fighter and try that... hopefully that'll work
I feel your frustration, which is understandable. The bottom line here is that they have managed to turn one of the most reliable shotguns, if not the most reliable, into one that is unacceptably unreliably and charge you almost the cost of the weapon to fu@k it up, as they have. If it were me, I would refuse to accept the firearm in its present condition and demand that they restore all the components to their original condition or face legal action for damages. I have a Benelli M4 and decided not to mess with the internals of the weapon. The M4 is a combat shotgun, not one suited for 3-gun competition, hunting, or trap/skeet shooting. If the weapon is good enough as is for the Marines and the armed forces of 20+ nations, it should be good to me. If there is a problem, other than a reliability issue, the problem is with me, not the gun. The only modifications I've made to mine are external, with the exception of the Taran lifter and an oversized safety button from Daves Metalworks. A flashlight is a must, so I also added an Impact Weapon light/sling attachment adapter. Other than that, the magazine is a titanium one-piece from Carrier Comp. None of this changes do or can impact the functioning of the weapon. If I need to revert back to the original condition of the weapon I can do that myself in a matter of minutes. Last but certainly first in importance is the Benelli warranty that could be rendered null and void once the original mechanism has been altered or modify. Hope you solved this issue and let us know the outcome of your bad experience with Taran Tactical. Thanks for sharing and good luck!
It seems you just wanted a very special gun that was already a very special gun? It would have be almost a one of as you would probably never see another? Nice try that just didn't work out! Every week in the CCW Class I see good intentioned folks come in with highly and expensively modified guns and they are shocked they often are quite temperamental to the point they fail the class? At the same time I see someone with a stock Glock 19 or a S&W Shield and there are no issues. Sounds as the company has gotten arrogant, sloppy, expensive and awful customer service? Oh and really slow. I have a m4 LE/Mil and my only mod is a really bright front night sight. Best of luck, your heart was in the right place.
Hey bud, it's really a simple fix. I personally think you have your sidesaddle tightened on the shotgun to tight. It will majorly affect the cycling of the bolt. Try loosening your sidesaddle and i think that will fix your issues. Good luck bud
Dude it looks pretty sick, however, I’m sure you’ll agree, looks don’t trump function and reliability. Sorry it’s not a super sweet race shotty that runs like a Rolex, as it should! Don’t give up the fight. Keep pestering TT, because they really should stand by their product and do right by you. Keep us updated. I’m Having issues with my AR pistol I built..
Oh yeah, this is not something that should just be let go! You would think that Taran would take personal charge of this matter because his name and reputation is at stake? Taran needs to make this one and every one at those prices right! I would not do business with that company.
Man 46 months for that huh I know you’re disappointed to say the lease. Man your sacrifice is not for nothing I was planning on sending them my m4 now I’ll just build my own screw his fancy logo.
I was told that Taran has college kids doing his stipple work and if you look closely there’s nothing special or proprietary about it a 10 year old with a soldering iron can probably do the same thing. It’s not worth their price or turn around time
Who were you told that by? The stipple work is pretty darn professional compared to the basic glock home stipple job... it doesn't need to be special or proprietary if it works, and this pattern is darn near perfect. Especially compared to oem
@@chef.papa.6tango523 a contractor that lives in Malibu that knows Taran told me he has college kids doing his frame work. I personally don’t like the frame work but everyone has their own opinion. I prefer clean borders like boogeyman customs
On a side note…Next time you watch John Wick part two count how many shots he pump off with his Benelli M4…He had a real Benelli M4 you’ll see what I mean after you count…
@v8felon it was at the time of this video the 1301 now are about the same cost as the benelli m4 (un-modified/factory), so I'd say it's user preference at this point
Definitely feel you on that. While they did end up fixing the gun to a good working order now, part of me wonders if it was just the youtube video that made the difference...
It's terrible when you spend hard earned money and the company doesn't care one bit. If it wasn't for John wick he wouldn't have half his business. If I give 4 grand for a glock 34 it better have 3400 dollars in the box with it.
It sucks you had this experience. For how awesome it looks, it's sad that the performance isn't as good as they make it out to be. Also not sure if you notice but you smack your lips a lot and it's pretty distracting lol
The fact you contacted them ALOT , then they only DM you on instagram AFTER you posted a video with almost 3000 views now. Another red flag on their customer service, in addition to their quality control
After 300-500 rounds through my M4, it's the best reliable shot gun I have used !! I could run any kind of ammo through it flawlessly !! There is nothing wrong with a stock Benelli M4 and the Marine Corps that has used thousands of them can back that up claim !! BTW 45 weeks for return time ?? They should not be in business !!
I’m was on the fence about this upgrade …I go to the range every week with a group of old high school friends, we all have M4’s and we’re thinking about calling TT for a group discount (9 of us) …A lot of your issues I’ve seen multiple videos….we’re gonna pass on this one…Appreciate your honesty
They are taking care of me currently... it should be sent back to me either today or tomorrow... few issues on my gun, which I will explain on my next video coming up hopefully this week or start of next week!
Best to keep a gun at the factory specification. You may want to upgrade minor cosmetics yourself but the major parts are best to keep it genuine.
probably buy an OEM hammer spring for the light strikes. And buy an OEM follower if there isn't already one, or make sure the shell goes to the rear of the loading gate when using the match saver. sometimes the crimp of the shell can get caught up in the magazine causing the bolt to not close.
Where were you a year ago lol... the follower was an issue we had, the shell lifter was filed down a bit and two spring were replaced.... part 4 of this series goes into this a bit more
They DEFINITELY play w/ u on the turn around time. They'll give you every excuse in the book before shipping your firearm. I was quoted 8 months and got my 2 glocks back on month 16!
Appreciate the honest review, a lot of people spend the money and then they just shill for the company because they drank the kool aide regardless how it runs. I like the stipple, I like the inletting and loading gate. Not sure the bolt and all that needs messing with. I basically did all the 922R stuff, freedom fighter bolt release which works beautifully, scalar works mount with a Trijicon RMR.
It was definitely a hard decision, as I invested a ton of time and money into this gun. Posting about this has had its share of embarrassing moments via the keyboard warriors, but it's also been a good thing as well
@@chef.papa.6tango523 fuck em, at the end of the day it’s your money, your gun, your time (and money is time). You pay for premium, demand premium.
@@JamesReedy you're not wrong
have you disassembled and cleaned the BCG etc...? could be some shavings that weren't cleaned out from milling. Seeing the shoddy milling, it wouldn't surprise me if they didn't clean and lubricate the internals properly. Sorry to hear, other worse than an expensive paper weight.
I did after I started giving problems originally... think the problems only got worse after their "put this spring back in" fix.
@@chef.papa.6tango523 dang. ya maybe inferior springs that aren't providing enough force to firing pin. I'd try some other spring packages, maybe back to OEM? Sad when companies grow too fast and sacrifice quality control and customer communication.
@@jmoney8911 I'm gonna bail on sending it back to tarran for repair... ill get the spring kit from freedom fighter and try that... hopefully that'll work
@@chef.papa.6tango523 sounds like a better play! Can you post a follow up video? best of luck
@@jmoney8911 definitely will be posting this terrible journey
I feel your frustration, which is understandable. The bottom line here is that they have managed to turn one of the most reliable shotguns, if not the most reliable, into one that is unacceptably unreliably and charge you almost the cost of the weapon to fu@k it up, as they have. If it were me, I would refuse to accept the firearm in its present condition and demand that they restore all the components to their original condition or face legal action for damages. I have a Benelli M4 and decided not to mess with the internals of the weapon. The M4 is a combat shotgun, not one suited for 3-gun competition, hunting, or trap/skeet shooting. If the weapon is good enough as is for the Marines and the armed forces of 20+ nations, it should be good to me. If there is a problem, other than a reliability issue, the problem is with me, not the gun. The only modifications I've made to mine are external, with the exception of the Taran lifter and an oversized safety button from Daves Metalworks. A flashlight is a must, so I also added an Impact Weapon light/sling attachment adapter. Other than that, the magazine is a titanium one-piece from Carrier Comp. None of this changes do or can impact the functioning of the weapon. If I need to revert back to the original condition of the weapon I can do that myself in a matter of minutes. Last but certainly first in importance is the Benelli warranty that could be rendered null and void once the original mechanism has been altered or modify. Hope you solved this issue and let us know the outcome of your bad experience with Taran Tactical. Thanks for sharing and good luck!
You should contact Todd at freedom fighter tactical, he knows M4s. I did a lot of work my self. I did not mess with the internals except trigger.
I always wanted one of TTI pistols but i am not going to wait that ridiculous wait time so i will admire through TH-cam videos 😂
Yep 100%
Tti puts in way to light of springs
I like the aesthetic of the bronze/copper bolt. That’s honestly the only thing I feel Taran does well other than stippling.
Lol and they send it out to someone else to do that part
Did it work well prior to the modifications and upgrades?
100% function for over 2,000 rounds of bird, buck and slug
It seems you just wanted a very special gun that was already a very special gun? It would have be almost a one of as you would probably never see another? Nice try that just didn't work out!
Every week in the CCW Class I see good intentioned folks come in with highly and expensively modified guns and they are shocked they often are quite temperamental to the point they fail the class? At the same time I see someone with a stock Glock 19 or a S&W Shield and there are no issues.
Sounds as the company has gotten arrogant, sloppy, expensive and awful customer service? Oh and really slow.
I have a m4 LE/Mil and my only mod is a really bright front night sight. Best of luck, your heart was in the right place.
@@d7dun1010 he probably expected whatever was advertised by them
Hey bud, it's really a simple fix. I personally think you have your sidesaddle tightened on the shotgun to tight. It will majorly affect the cycling of the bolt. Try loosening your sidesaddle and i think that will fix your issues. Good luck bud
The side saddle doesn't screw in on the side. And I took the saddle off with the same results just in case.
I do appreciate the helpful comment though. Truly.
As an update, it was the follower, and the lifter getting jammed up inside the chamber area.
Dude it looks pretty sick, however, I’m sure you’ll agree, looks don’t trump function and reliability. Sorry it’s not a super sweet race shotty that runs like a Rolex, as it should! Don’t give up the fight. Keep pestering TT, because they really should stand by their product and do right by you. Keep us updated. I’m
Having issues with my AR pistol I built..
Oh yeah, this is not something that should just be let go! You would think that Taran would take personal charge of this matter because his name and reputation is at stake? Taran needs to make this one and every one at those prices right! I would not do business with that company.
Put the original trigger springs back in that is your problem. Did same with mine and light strikes, put original back in works great
Man 46 months for that huh I know you’re disappointed to say the lease. Man your sacrifice is not for nothing I was planning on sending them my m4 now I’ll just build my own screw his fancy logo.
Please don't send it to them. Lol. I don't even want to send it back to them to fix their handy work
Even though it's Taran tactical M4, does this item consider to 922r compliance?
I was told that Taran has college kids doing his stipple work and if you look closely there’s nothing special or proprietary about it a 10 year old with a soldering iron can probably do the same thing. It’s not worth their price or turn around time
Who were you told that by? The stipple work is pretty darn professional compared to the basic glock home stipple job... it doesn't need to be special or proprietary if it works, and this pattern is darn near perfect. Especially compared to oem
@@chef.papa.6tango523 a contractor that lives in Malibu that knows Taran told me he has college kids doing his frame work. I personally don’t like the frame work but everyone has their own opinion. I prefer clean borders like boogeyman customs
On a side note…Next time you watch John Wick part two count how many shots he pump off with his Benelli M4…He had a real Benelli M4 you’ll see what I mean after you count…
Lol yeah
send me those handguards, I will fix them up for you!
I am sorry for what happened to you.I wouldn’t buy anything from them.to me trying to improve perfection it’s like trying to reinvent the wheel
Seems like 1301 is a better buy...
@v8felon it was at the time of this video the 1301 now are about the same cost as the benelli m4 (un-modified/factory), so I'd say it's user preference at this point
Taran will never get my business
Definitely feel you on that. While they did end up fixing the gun to a good working order now, part of me wonders if it was just the youtube video that made the difference...
maybe with this mod it became a god blank gun, because in movies they're using blanks 🤣
Lmfao!!!!!!!
Should of just left it factory and Reliable!!
It's terrible when you spend hard earned money and the company doesn't care one bit. If it wasn't for John wick he wouldn't have half his business. If I give 4 grand for a glock 34 it better have 3400 dollars in the box with it.
I can hear you are not satisfied
U can sue them
Freedom fighter tactical is only way to go
FFT price gouges everything lol
So you let Taran touch your kitty, huh?
@RckTrckr lol yeah, mixed feelings about it. Wouldn't repeat the experience again personally
Wow that was a horrible experience. Waste or money
It was less than ideal, but check out part 4
Should have left it stock 🤦♂️
Should pay me I could done a much better job. Him freelancers
Spent all that money and didn’t even get a telescoping stock…
... and? Those stocks are dumb
It sucks you had this experience. For how awesome it looks, it's sad that the performance isn't as good as they make it out to be.
Also not sure if you notice but you smack your lips a lot and it's pretty distracting lol
Quit buying modified junk, people
... k
The fact you contacted them ALOT , then they only DM you on instagram AFTER you posted a video with almost 3000 views now. Another red flag on their customer service, in addition to their quality control
Bullet capacity 7 but normal version has 8
What is the "normal" version? Cuz the factory m4 carries 5.
Took homie 52 wks and over $3500 for something that doesn’t even run. TT is worthless
Lol taran tactical is a joke.
Please check your Instagram DM from me.