Mesa Tactical Side Saddle

[anthracite]

Hello everyone,

Was looking for a side saddle for a Beretta 1301 Comp, and found this article: http://blog.beretta.com/a-handy-upgr...a-1301-shotgun

[W.R.Buchanan]

Hot tip: Don't use a Hard Side Saddle on your gun!

Use a Velcro Side Saddle. The hard ones get in the way, and once on you can't readily take them off. once they are empty you have to stop everything to reload them.
Not exactly speed friendly.



The Velcro ones are attached with a piece of Velcro Tape and can be removed easily with no harm to the gun if you decide you don't want it on there any more.



Also to reload one you simply rip off the empty one, and slap on another full carrier.



Not to mention the best soft side saddles are $15! I use Brown Coat Tactical. They have 2,4,6,and 8 shell versions. 6 fits most receivers best.

https://www.browncoattactical.com/product-p/h-shell.htm

Randy

[CWL]

I also use the velcro shell holders although mine is mounted on the stock's butt. Reload strips fit into an AR mag pouch for ease of transport & carry.

[anthracite]

Hot tip: Don't use a Hard Side Saddle on your gun!

Use a Velcro Side Saddle. The hard ones get in the way, and once on you can't readily take them off. once they are empty you have to stop everything to reload them.
Not exactly speed friendly.



The Velcro ones are attached with a piece of Velcro Tape and can be removed easily with no harm to the gun if you decide you don't want it on there any more.



Also to reload one you simply rip off the empty one, and slap on another full carrier.



Not to mention the best soft side saddles are $15! I use Brown Coat Tactical. They have 2,4,6,and 8 shell versions. 6 fits most receivers best.

https://www.browncoattactical.com/product-p/h-shell.htm

Randy

I also use the velcro shell holders although mine is mounted on the stock's butt. Reload strips fit into an AR mag pouch for ease of transport & carry.

Wow thank you WR Buchanan and CWL! Just saved me a bunch of money. I saw the Velcro ones and just figured they reload the same, but did not even think about the convenience of throwing on another full velcro strip.

Merry Christmas to you two! I'll check out the link provided.

[W.R.Buchanan]

Antricite: Do physically call them to order. I have seen some negative reviews on their Customer Service. Best to call them and actually talk to someone to make sure you get your product.

There are also cheap Chinese ones on Ebay for $2-3 each and you can get a bunch of those. I am currently on a China Boycott since they tried to kill all of us, but many don't care about such things? I do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Midway USA also has similar products. Plenty of choices out there, but In my estimation the Brown Coat ones are the best out there.

Randy

[Boarhuntor]

I am currently on a China Boycott since they tried to kill all of us, but many don't care about such things? I do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Midway USA also has similar products. Plenty of choices out there, but In my estimation the Brown Coat ones are the best out there.

Randy

And where do you think the Brown Coat ones made?

[Screagle]

Now the UK is trying to kill us

[L-2]

Both,

https://www.browncoattactical.com

and

https://esstac.com

have hook & loop type shotgun ammo holders of various sizes. From some mild internet research, both companies' products are made in the USA. Of course things could change at a moments' notice in industry as to where something is made.

I did first try some less expensive versions probably made in China I'd bought on Amazon. The elastic loops from these cheaper versions just didn't hold as well and were both sewn looser; and the elastic wasn't as wide as the ones I later bought from Esstac.

I've read good/great reviews of both Esstac and Brown Coat Tactical products over the years.

I'm also using some old-school "TacStar" side-saddles which have worked fine for me for several years:

https://www.lymanproducts.com/brands/tacstar/side-saddles

[anthracite]

Antricite: Do physically call them to order. I have seen some negative reviews on their Customer Service. Best to call them and actually talk to someone to make sure you get your product.

There are also cheap Chinese ones on Ebay for $2-3 each and you can get a bunch of those. I am currently on a China Boycott since they tried to kill all of us, but many don't care about such things? I do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Midway USA also has similar products. Plenty of choices out there, but In my estimation the Brown Coat ones are the best out there.

Randy

Thank you WR Buchanan. I will admit when I went to order the other night after I initially responded, I hesitated because a lot of the reviews complain about exorbitant turn around times.

And no worries, I'm also on a China boycott. Funny it began shortly after joining the forums

Both,

https://www.browncoattactical.com

and

https://esstac.com

have hook & loop type shotgun ammo holders of various sizes. From some mild internet research, both companies' products are made in the USA. Of course things could change at a moments' notice in industry as to where something is made.

I did first try some less expensive versions probably made in China I'd bought on Amazon. The elastic loops from these cheaper versions just didn't hold as well and were both sewn looser; and the elastic wasn't as wide as the ones I later bought from Esstac.

I've read good/great reviews of both Esstac and Brown Coat Tactical products over the years.

I'm also using some old-school "TacStar" side-saddles which have worked fine for me for several years:
https://www.lymanproducts.com/brands...r/side-saddles

Thank you L-2 for the additional options and support of Browncoat. The feedback is also extremely helpful

[W.R.Buchanan]

And where do you think the Brown Coat ones made?

I believe they are in Arkansas.

Randy

[Ragemachine]

I just ordered SKD Tactical Esstac shotgun cards 5-shot. Let me install it to my Mossberg 930 spx. I will post pics and what I think.