Best Oversized Benelli M4 Charging Handle: ¾" Steel vs ½" Steel vs ¾" Titanium

In this post I compare my FFT oversized Benelli M4 charging handles—¾" steel, ½" steel, and ¾" titanium—so you can choose the ideal upgrade for your build. I cover real-world handling with gloves, knurling that matches my FFT bolt release, weight considerations on the gas-operated M4/M1014, durability over time, and when I personally pick titanium vs. steel. If you want the best Benelli M4 charging handle for reliability, control, and fast manipulations, this quick guide has you covered.

0:00 Intro – “What’s the best Benelli M4 charging handle?”
0:11 Why FFT handles have stayed the same for 18 years
0:22 The lineup: ¾" steel, ½" steel, ¾" titanium (plus MP3 variants)
0:51 Why ¾" steel is the crowd favorite (look, feel, match)
1:13 Gas vs. inertia: why M4 tolerates handle weight
1:37 ½" steel: balance, control & matching knurling
2:07 My picks: when I choose titanium vs. steel
2:33 ¾" titanium “HOG”: OEM-like weight, big grab
2:53 Steel vs. titanium: wear/marking, real-world durability
3:50 Nerd corner: materials, friction and long-term use
4:15 What customers are buying vs. what I run
4:31 Wrap-up, questions, how to reach me

I’m often asked, “What’s the best Benelli M4 charging handle?” My answer: the Freedom Fighter Tactical charging handle. I’ve made them for 18 years with zero design changes because they simply work. The most popular choice with customers is the ¾-inch steel handle—it looks fantastic, matches the receiver and my FFT bolt release knurling, and it gives you a big, positive grip. Yes, it’s heavier, but the gas-operated Benelli M4 tolerates handle mass far better than inertia guns (like the M1/M2), so reliability stays solid with duty ammo.

Next up is the ½-inch steel handle—sleeker, still highly controllable, and with the same aggressive knurling. My personal favorites: ¾-inch titanium when I want a big grab at near-OEM weight, and ½-inch steel when I want a balanced feel with outstanding durability. Steel will usually show less marking over time; titanium can show wear sooner in high-contact areas, but both materials run hard for years. Bottom line: you can’t go wrong—pick the size and material that fits your use, your gloves, and your style. Questions? Text or call me at the number on my site—happy to help you build the best Benelli M4/M1014 for you.