Rem. 870 Side Saddle

Slip Shooter · September 22, 2008, 03:06 PM

I have just purchased a Remington 870 Express with 18 ½ in. barrel equipped with the extended magazine for HD. I will add a 12 ga, Mesa Tactical 4 round Sureshell carrier from MidwayUSA. They sell the carriers for right and a left sides.

In y’all's opinion which should I purchase, right or left, and why? I have no experience with the side saddle carriers and need to differentiate between the two. This will be the only add-on I will attach to the weapon. Also, how does it attach? Would another choice be best?

I will Load 6 OO Bk in the magazine and 4 slugs in the saddle with an empty chamber.

Thanks up front ----
Slip

Cerick · September 22, 2008, 03:11 PM

I would go with the left side carrier. I have a 6 shot mesa tactical shotshell holder for the left side. I would think that the only reason you would get a right side one would be if you ran out of room on the left side. I feel that on the right sede it would be more out of the way

dogtown tom · September 22, 2008, 10:50 PM

Read this before buying Mesa:

http://www.10-8forums.com/ubbthreads...0&page=0#72263

zippy13 · September 22, 2008, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slip Shooter

I have no experience with the side saddle carriers and need to differentiate between the two. This will be the only add-on I will attach to the weapon. Also, how does it attach? Would another choice be best?

In view of Dogtown Tom's reference to Mesa problems, how about the TacStar SideSaddle? It has a polymer shell carrier that's attached to a metal plate that installs on the shotgun receiver. Mounting screws are included for an easy installation. It comes in 4 and 6 shell configurations.

Slopemeno · September 22, 2008, 11:37 PM

Never had an issue with the TacStar version, and mines been on the gun for over a decade.

tplumeri · September 22, 2008, 11:56 PM

my choice is (was) rt hand stock mount because i'm rt handed and reloading feels better that way.
if i were to mount on the receiver it would be left hand, cause thats how my buddies is set up and it feels better that way.
maybe someone you know has on or the other that you can try.
just my 2c
tom

chickenman · September 23, 2008, 07:31 AM

I have the 4 shot shell holder on my 870 and like it. It works for HD. I did install it and have problems with a stiff forend so I called Mesa. They sent a new install kit. She runs great.

Scattergun Bob · September 24, 2008, 09:55 PM

Good to see your name!

Trying to ID the forward 2 shells in your first photo, they look like nickled high base? OK, you stumped me what are they?

I see you are running Rem buckshot, I like there 000 flavor.

Good Luck & Be Safe

Maiden Tx · September 24, 2008, 10:41 PM

Hey chickenman like the color of your gun how did you paint it.

September 22, 2008, 03:06 PM	#1
Slip Shooter Member Join Date: February 4, 2005 Location: NW Louisiana Posts: 85	Rem. 870 Side Saddle I have just purchased a Remington 870 Express with 18 ½ in. barrel equipped with the extended magazine for HD. I will add a 12 ga, Mesa Tactical 4 round Sureshell carrier from MidwayUSA. They sell the carriers for right and a left sides. In y’all's opinion which should I purchase, right or left, and why? I have no experience with the side saddle carriers and need to differentiate between the two. This will be the only add-on I will attach to the weapon. Also, how does it attach? Would another choice be best? I will Load 6 OO Bk in the magazine and 4 slugs in the saddle with an empty chamber. Thanks up front ---- Slip __________________ My wooden nickel's worth. Laissez les bon temps rouler. NRA Benefactor Member. Last edited by Slip Shooter; September 22, 2008 at 04:29 PM.

September 22, 2008, 10:50 PM	#3
dogtown tom Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2006 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 3,090	Read this before buying Mesa: http://www.10-8forums.com/ubbthreads...0&page=0#72263 __________________ Need a FFL in Dallas/Plano/Allen/Frisco/McKinney ? Just EMAIL me. $20 transfers ($10 for CHL, active military,police,fire or schoolteachers) Plano, Texas...........the Gun Nut Capitol of Gun Culture, USA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pELwCqz2JfE

September 24, 2008, 09:55 PM	#8
Scattergun Bob Senior Member Join Date: February 29, 2008 Location: Nine Mile Falls, Washington Posts: 1,186	chickenman Good to see your name! Trying to ID the forward 2 shells in your first photo, they look like nickled high base? OK, you stumped me what are they? I see you are running Rem buckshot, I like there 000 flavor. Good Luck & Be Safe __________________ First, with the most, WINS! Regards, Scattergun Bob

September 24, 2008, 10:41 PM	#9
Maiden Tx Junior Member Join Date: September 11, 2008 Location: Grand Prairie Posts: 2	color of shotgun Hey chickenman like the color of your gun how did you paint it.

September 22, 2008, 03:11 PM	#2
Cerick Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2008 Location: 973, NJ Posts: 345	I would go with the left side carrier. I have a 6 shot mesa tactical shotshell holder for the left side. I would think that the only reason you would get a right side one would be if you ran out of room on the left side. I feel that on the right sede it would be more out of the way

September 22, 2008, 11:37 PM	#5
Slopemeno Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2007 Posts: 2,663	Never had an issue with the TacStar version, and mines been on the gun for over a decade.

September 22, 2008, 11:56 PM	#6
tplumeri Junior member Join Date: September 26, 2007 Posts: 1,919	my choice is (was) rt hand stock mount because i'm rt handed and reloading feels better that way. if i were to mount on the receiver it would be left hand, cause thats how my buddies is set up and it feels better that way. maybe someone you know has on or the other that you can try. just my 2c tom

September 23, 2008, 07:31 AM	#7
chickenman Member Join Date: July 29, 2008 Location: North Texas Posts: 69	I have the 4 shot shell holder on my 870 and like it. It works for HD. I did install it and have problems with a stiff forend so I called Mesa. They sent a new install kit. She runs great. __________________ "You may all go to Hell, and I will go to Texas" - Davey Crockett