abbarreto61 from United States, TX Public Profile

I purchased this handguard for a Benelli M2 Tactical as a replacement for a Surefire handguard with 500 lumen light built in. The reason for the change was that I was never "really" happy with the Surefire handguard, which felt bulky, awkward and heavy and the illumination was just ok, not great. In all honesty, the original Benelli handguard was very comfortable and light, but I felt I needed a light as the main purpose of this firearm is for home defense and being prepared for something in the dark.

So, I received this handguard today. The packaging is basic, a cardboard box and some bubble wrap, on extra shim and no instructions. I mounted it without the extra shim and there was wobble in the handguard, so I took it apart and added the shim. Now there is no wobble.

It feels good, it looks good, the QD for the sling is good. Now I will see about mounting the Streamlight TLR RM2 light-laser combo after I get the appropriate mount. I am not sure how it is going to come together in terms of space, I planned on mounting the light-laser at the 6 o'clock position, we will see.

In any event, I like this handguard and think that anyone that owns a Benelli M2 would like it as well. It is not cheap, but it is substantially cheaper than other alternatives I was considering and the mounting and unmounting I believe are much easier.

These binoculars are just ok. I read the instructions on how to "use" them, cover lens on right side, focus, cover lens on left side focus again, adjust for pupil width, etc., maybe it is my eyes (I have myopia and astigmatism) but it is hard to see through them. that is one issue. The other is that the rings that are supposed to be to help you adjust in the event you use corrective lenses are wobbly and don't want to stay in place, they are quite loose. The nice carry bag is made in China which leads me to believe the binoculars are made in China (what isn't now days) so like I title says... bah... not impressed and they are not cheap at $130 Dollars after taxes. I will go ahead and keep them but would not recommend or buy again.

I have purchased a lot of "upgrades" and gadgets for my firearms. The TruGlo TFX PRO are the biggest mistake and waste of money I have made to date. I purchased 4 sets of these sights, all the TFX PRO versions, had them installed by a gunsmith and am not happy with them in any way, shape or form when compared to the factory sights these replaced. I put these on a H&K VP9, AN H&K P30, a Sig M11-A1, a Sig P239 and that was a bunch of cash between the purchase of the sights and the gunsmith.

What did I get for this "investment"? Sights that can pretty much only be seen clearly in bright daylight or under some source of bright light, in pitch black they are barely visible, and in low light I can not see them AT ALL.

I have had these sights mounted on said firearms for some time and I am seriously considering removing them, chucking them in the trash can and having factory sights put back on the firearms.

I am kicking myself for getting carried away and thinking these were going to be so cool. Enough said, I do not like them or anything about them. If you are considering them, buy 1 pair don't go crazy like I did and then decide.