Best Remington 870 side saddle

[CoJo]

What is the best Remington 870 side saddle? One that doesn't have issues. Or any other ways to carry rounds on the shotgun

[PartyBarge]

What is the best Remington 870 side saddle? One that doesn't have issues. Or any other ways to carry rounds on the shotgun

Some great real world insights and product reviews:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnLbe5q3-Lo

[Guns and guitars]

Mesa tactical.

[CoJo]

Thank you for the YouTube spot. What would work with a tactical model? Would 6 not work? Or would the 4 be better. And anyone have experience with the velcro option

[AreWeFree]

Check out velcro shell holders like this http://www.skdtac.com/Esstac-Shotgun-Card-p/ess.106.htm

Just a thought in case you don't want to drill/tap your receiver or use chunky/heavy side saddles.

[DeliveryBoy]

Velcro cards by SOE or skd like above mentioned. Use to have a plastic permanent side saddle... never looking back with the Velcro now.

[aippi]

The new Mesa Tactical Poly Shell holder is the one I feature as it has duel retaining tubes in the back plate that holder the shells securely. It retails for around $40 which is $30 less then the Mesa Aluminum. See it at www.mesatactical.com

[CoJo]

Seems like the Velcro is the way to go! What's the best 8,6 or 5 capacity for the side saddle.

[TKCastle]

Esstac from skd.com. Buy more then 2 and you can swap an empty for a full in seconds.

[CoJo]

Hopetonbrown for some reason I never thought of the weight added with the 8 round card. I think I'm going to go with the 5 round card. Makes the most sense. Couple extra on the side and it doesn't effect the weight of the gun to much. I also saw the gg & g side saddle with its slanted holders. Looks like an interesting option.

[pesty3782]

Condor makes a great set up. I have a few 870's set up this way. The extra Velcro holders fit in a standard M4 pouch

[DeliveryBoy]

Why would a former Air Force transport pilot have "real world insights" on tactical shotgun use?

Did you even watch the video? His points are pretty sound. He's simply laying out all the options. Sure, he's a little goofy- take some of what he says with a grain of salt. He makes you think.

Regardless, I agree with you. Velcro cards have my vote.

[Guns and guitars]

I ordered two different Esstac saddles after I posted in this thread and found them interesting.
Not impressed.
Great for possibly air soft, but put them on two shotguns yesterday, clean surfaces for the velcro ( which they don't include ) and both of them peeled off the gun today.

Industrial velcro peels off, so I would have to use more adhesive, which Im not going to do on my shotguns..
I guess I just don't see why anyone would base their reloads on a sticker.
Im sticking with the mesa tactical, thats great that is meant to last..

[deckhandmike]

What is the best Remington 870 side saddle? One that doesn't have issues. Or any other ways to carry rounds on the shotgun

Are you thinking home defense or 3 gun? Just curious. For HD I've always been pretty content with 8 rounds of buck.

[Guns and guitars]

What product did you use to prep the receiver?

I've had velcro on some of my shotguns for years now.

I had a Mesa aluminum sidesaddle on my Benelli M4. After taking my first tactical shotgun class I took it off, and replaced it with velcro. You can time your reloads out of those metal side saddles with a sundial.

Also, I think the esstac's are too big. 5 to 6 capacity maximum.

Duracoat degreaser.
I agree with the size, I got a 5 slot, thats about perfect.
We tried them with a heat gun a little bit ago, will leave them overnight and see where we end up.
Seems like a great idea, maybe its the former infantry man speaking but adhesive backed gear worries me....
Ill let you know what I have tomorrow and if I come in to the shop to see my saddles on the floor!
Thanks.