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Benelli M4 Charging Handle
Benelli M4 Charging Handle
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Benelli M4 Charging Handle
Upgrade your shotgun’s performance with the Benelli M4 Charging Handle—precision-machined for a flawless fit on the Benelli M4 and built to endure. This rugged charging handle is available in steel or titanium and crafted specifically to enhance reliability, ergonomics, and speed during operation.
Key Features
- Purpose-built for the Benelli M4: Designed and tested exclusively for the Benelli M4 shotgun receiver and bolt-carrier group, for zero receiver drag or binding.
- Premium materials: Choose from 6Al-4V titanium alloy (lightweight strength) or hardened chromoly steel (exceptional durability).
- Oversized handle, improved ergonomics: Available in ½″ and ¾″ diameter knurled shaft options, significantly larger than the OEM handle (≈ ⅜″) for faster, more positive charging.
- 3-notch, non-rotating detent design: Prevents unwanted spinning inside the bolt carrier group—ensuring consistent, reliable operation.
- Knurled gripping surface & deburred edges: Enhanced traction—even under stress, with smooth edges for safer use.
- Lightweight, balanced: Despite its oversized design and stronger materials, the titanium version weighs only ~0.34 oz (~9.6 g) for the ½″ size—lighter than the OEM handle.
- Finish and color options: Available in matte black or H2O-match coatings Titanium models are coated in Black or H2O Cerakote. Steel models are coated in a Black finish, or NP3® to match H2O.
Why Choose This Charging Handle?
When you’re running a Benelli M4 in dynamic environments—whether sport shooting, tactical training, or competition—you want controls that respond instantly and reliably. The Benelli M4 Charging Handle offers:
- Faster and more confident bolt manipulations thanks to the larger diameter and knurling.
- Durable build materials that hold up under heavy use.
- Enhanced visual match and finish options to maintain a clean, professional look on your shotgun.
- Easy installation: Simply twist out the OEM handle and insert this unit—no complex modifications required.
Product Specifications
- Materials: Titanium or Chromoly steel.
- Diameter Options: ½″ (≈1.27 cm) and ¾″ (≈1.90 cm).
- Weight (approx.):
- ½″ Steel: 0.58 oz (16.4 g)
- ¾″ Steel: 0.84 oz (23.7 g)
- ½″ Titanium: 0.34 oz (9.6 g)
- ¾″ Titanium: 0.46 oz (13.2 g)
- OEM handle weight: approx 0.41 oz (12 g) for comparison.
Installation & Fitment
- Ensure the firearm is unloaded and safe.
- Remove the OEM charging handle from the bolt carrier by twisting/pulling as instructed in your manual.
- Insert the upgraded charging handle (choose your diameter & material) into the bolt carrier, then twist and secure—fits seamlessly with the Benelli M4 platform.
Final Word
For Benelli M4 owners looking to upgrade one of the most used controls on the gun, the Benelli M4 Charging Handle offers a smart, high-quality solution. With stronger materials, larger diameter for faster manipulation, and finish options to match your platform, this is a must-consider upgrade for performance and reliability.
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Not much to say about it. It's a bigger charging handle to replace a tiny one. I got the smaller option of the two and it's fine. I went with the titanium to not add any extra reciprocating mass to the bolt. This extended one is probably lighter than the original steel one even though it's larger. It also is much more easily removed which helps with disassembly.
The charging handle fits the weapon, and I haven’t had it come out when racking it. However, it seems like the slightest twist allows me to pull it out and it doesn’t lock into place nearly as good as the OEM model. For now it works, but I don’t see myself trusting it forever and will likely have to upgrade again soon.
I tried two different Freedom Fighter tactical charging handles and neither fit right. They also will pop out easily and unexpectedly. The Shell Tactical unit I got appears flawless finish and most importantly, fit and function exactly the same as the factory unit.
Benelli M4 Charging Handle
Easy simple installation and great results over the small charging "button".