Mesa Tactical Side Saddle SureShell Carrier for Remington 870/1100/11-87 (6-Shell, 12-GA)

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SKU: 133-MT-90210
UPC: 878405000204
Manufacturer: Mesa Tactical
MFG#: MESA 90210

I bought this shell holder for my 870, it had gotten great reviews, so I figured I'd try it out. Like everyone else, I'm thoroughly pleased with it, the construction is rock solid, the installation was a breeze, and it holds the shells very securely. I have not had the shells in it long enough to notice any deformation of the retention tube, but they include an extra one just in case. I have another shotgun build that I'm planning, and will definitely be purchasing another one of these for it. Hope this helps!

This 870 side saddle is a nicely made American product that works exactly as advertised. I plan on storing shells in the carrier and I'm not worried about the elastomer loosening over time. The installation is pretty straight forward, with one exception. If you have an 870 Express Tactical, it may be necessary to remove the "D" shaped retention clip that holds the plastic tube that the front trigger pin passes through attached to the trigger group. Without removing the D-clip you won't be able to pass the male Chicago screw into the receiver (from right to left when looking down on the receiver). Drop the trigger group out, pull off the D-clip and then proceed with the installation. If you are looking for Remington 870 Accessories, look at Mesa

Mounted it on my Remington tac-14 Express without difficulty. With 4 in the gun and 6 on the side, I'm ready for hunting

This Remington 870 side saddle is bery well constructed. Everything fit perfectly and went on without a hitch. It holds shells securely but not so much that they're challenging to remove. Just make sure to use a bit of Loctite when installing to ensure that the bolts don't loosen up.

Reasonably easy to install, very well designed. Holds shotshells securely, isn't as bulky as some others on the market. Metal body, not plastic, so don't worry about it breaking from being dropped or smashed against a wall or w/e.

Works as advertised. The aluminum mesa tactical Sureshell carrier feels sturdy, and the stick-on pad for the plate to protect the shotgun finish is a nice touch. The rubber insert holds the shells well, and according to the included documentation, Mesa Tactical will replace the inserts for free if they ever wear out. I thought this was a better situation than to have a plastic shell holder that would require an entire replacement if it ever wore out. This six-shot carrier also works fine in conjunction with the Magpul MOE forend on my Remington 870.

I'm not sure of the other companies and went with the idea; you get what you pay for. Fits and works great do exactly what it's supposed to do. Install was a cinch. The shotgun comes with a six shot tube, so got this for an additional six shots! I've read reviews about other having issues with these being too long to chamber or dispense a shell?? I'm not sure what that issue is about, but it fits awesome for mine. Shells are held in by a piece of the rubberish tube they call elastomer, which is Santoprene thermoplastic... I'll just say rubber for short. It comes with two. One pre-installed black colored, which is the softer one, and one white colored one, which is the stiffer one to hold the shells in tighter for more rougher use. Also, it comes with a super-thin 3m rubber tape to guard this thing against scratching the side of the gun. I definitely got what I paid for!!

Puts additional shells in the perfect position for tactical reloads. The construction of this item is rock solid; you will not be disappointed with the extra money spent. Plastic carriers cannot compare. The serial is not obstructed with this piece installed, and the hardware used to mount it is high quality. I could not be more satisfied with this purchase. In my opinion, one of the best upgrades you can make to your 12 gauge. Please note I installed on the IAC Hawk 982 (870 clones), and it fit perfectly; no issues at all. The shells are secure, yet quickly accessible with a twist out and this carrier feels like it can take years of abuse... overall, an excellent product!

I Installed this side-saddle on my Remington 870 earlier today. This side saddle is a bit pricey; however, as the saying goes, you get what you pay for! Before attempting to install this side-saddle, make sure that your weapon is unloaded and safe so that no accidents happen inadvertently. I would recommend installing the included adhesive "rubbery-pad" onto the back of the side saddle, not only to protect the finish of the weapon, but I believe it will help with shock absorption (loosening of the bolts, etc.). I also believe that it provides a better mounting surface than just metal to metal. I definitely had to fiddle with the trigger assembly on my weapon while attempting to push the "Chicago bolts" through the receiver. I also had an issue (completely my fault) with the hex head of one of the bolts partially rounding off, because the Allen key wasn't properly seated flush in the hex head. I have contacted the seller regarding replacement hardware and will update my review accordingly. Other than those minute "hiccups," the install went quickly and pain-free using the instructions. The side saddle holds 12 gauge shotgun shells securely but also includes another piece of "elastomer," that will hold shells even more securely, if necessary. NOTE: Make sure that the forend doesn't overlap the receiver with the action open on your weapon, or you are not able to properly operate the action on your weapon after the side saddle is installed. A solution to this is either to purchase a new forend (the Magpul one I found on Amazon works great!) or to modify the stock forend on your weapon. I would recommend this item, with no reserves, to anyone that has a compatible weapon that is in the market for a side-saddle.

This Mesa Side Saddle is a very high-quality accessory to any tactical shotgun. It is very well made, fits perfectly on my 870, and holds shells with just the right amount of tension. Don't waste your money on plastic parts. This shell holder is built to last. It looks great too! I highly recommend it.

Heavy duty materials and easy install. Good enough for me to order another for my other 870.

. The option to change the tension holding the shells was a great idea . Though I found the installed band held just fine humping through the woods. Its more money than the plastic saddles available but aircraft aluminum is not going to crack in berry cold conditions