M4 Magazine Extension, comparison

[Renault]

Can anyone tell me the pros and cons of the different options i have?

So far i have read the thread about Socomguy's tubes, and they look to be high quality, then i recently saw the thread about the TacStar extension tubes...

there is quite a price difference, although if there was no price difference i would go with the entire tube (from socomguy)...being that i think it looks better... but also about 100+ dollars more expensive. Is there a reason why the TacStar extension tubes are so cheap, possibly low quality, or am i being to pessimistic about things that cost less?

[ejts]

I bought mine from this site:
http://www.shop.carriercomp.com. These tubes are titanium and of excellent quality. I'm very happy with mine. Also, Kip is very pleasant to deal with. I would highly recommend you check it out.

[Duggan]

Just get a full tube.

If you don't get a full tube now, you will forever want one, and will likely end up buying twice and purchasing one later.

If you buy a full tube, you will never want a +2. The grass is only greener on one side of the fence when it comes to full length tubes.

Tacstar tubes, in my experience, have been averagely machined tubes that do not match any finish I've ever seen. I haven't looked at them in years, perhaps they have improved their game ... this is not to say that they will not work, but they wouldn't be the first place I looked for quality.

But seriously, just get a full length tube.

If you're a tightwad, buy a Daves metal works full length tube. They will work, and are affordable.

If you want the best for the best shotgun available, get a CarrierComp or SOCOMguy tube. They are worth it, ask anyone who has one.

Buy once cry once.

[M3X2]

Buy once, cry once. I like that. Go SOCOMGUY and never look back. Quality cost.

[m4p226n]

I agree with Duggan that a full-length tube would be preferable, and I've seen what appears to me to be some fantastic machining by carriercomp and socomguy. The only reason that I am settling for a +2 tube is because I'm just not comfortable taking a heating gun to my receiver, and a +2 tube will accomplish exactly the same thing without the hassle. For me, that's good enough. For others, it's not and I respect that. To each his own.

[Duggan]

I agree with Duggan that a full-length tube would be preferable, and I've seen what appears to me to be some fantastic machining by carriercomp and socomguy. The only reason that I am settling for a +2 tube is because I'm just not comfortable taking a heating gun to my receiver, and a +2 tube will accomplish exactly the same thing without the hassle. For me, that's good enough. For others, it's not and I respect that. To each his own.

Do I have to get Bill Nye on your as-s and tell you how silly that is?

[m4p226n]

LOL!

Duggan some of you guys could probably build a space shuttle from coke cans. Unfortunately, I can break an anvil. What can I say.

[sneakerfreak602]

It's gonna be more material for a one piece tube then a +2 and hence usually more cost. I would get a Carriercomp or Socom tube over a Tacstar for quality reasons and Duggan stated previously.If you have some extra $ to burn you might be able to find a oem +2 tube on gunbroker if you specifically want Benelli oem parts. Just remember Benelli parts are always going to be more expensive then a Remington or Mossberg.

[Renault]

It's gonna be more material for a one piece tube then a +2 and hence usually more cost. I would get a Carriercomp or Socom tube over a Tacstar for quality reasons and Duggan stated previously.If you have some extra $ to burn you might be able to find a oem +2 tube on gunbroker if you specifically want Benelli oem parts. Just remember Benelli parts are always going to be more expensive then a Remington or Mossberg.

i work at a school, i don't have extra money to burn... but instead i will save up and just buy from socomguy, i'd rather go with quality and have the patience to wait for it. It's not like i am going to die if i don't have +2 on my M4 right now, i hope

[sneakerfreak602]

Renault sounds like a wise choice to me. Let us know how you like the socom tube.