Shotgun sidesaddles?

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drjones

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Anyone use one of these on their home-defense gun? Seems like a good way to keep extra rounds extremely close. Is there any drilling or anything required? Gun I'll be using it on is a Mossberg pump.

I'm talking about the ones that attach to the side of the reciever, not the stock.

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drjones
 
They evidently work. There was a article in Popular Mechanics a few years ago about the L.A. county swat teams gear and most of their shotguns had them. Their swat team is one of the best in the country and they routinely train with military special operations groups so I would assume they know what they are doing.
 
Astonishingly enough, I ordered one from Brownells last night.

IIRC, no, it does not require drilling of the reciever. I think it uses screws that go through your normal receiver pins. Not too familliar with the mossberg, but don't you have to push out two or three pins to drop the trigger group?

If no one else chimes in with a definitive answer, I'll let you know when it gets here.
 
I installed a sidesaddle on a Mossberg 500- if I remember correctly there are 2 screws that replace the factory ones, one of which is a slightly longer one that holds the ejector springs. These two screws hold the aluminum mounting plate for the shell holders. It is a great accessory, although it does add weight to the gun.

JK
 
One caveat with regard to the installation of any sidesaddle for storing extra rounds on your semi-auto shotgun. Overtightening of the sidesaddle's installation screws can/will often interfere with the cycling of semi-auto shotguns.

Best remedy, tighten to where you are sure the sidesaddle is secure, confirm cycling/function with a variety of light and heavy loads, then count the number of turns to remove the screws. Then, use Loctite on the screw threads and re-install screws the exact same number of turns.

Hope that helps.
 
Yeah, what he said, but make SURE you dont use the red, permanent Loctite. Personally, i cant think of any reason not to have 5 extra rounds handy, and with a little practice, they strip out of their holders very quickly and into your gun. I have one on my Marine Magnum. Of course it doesnt hurt that they look cool and intimidating. :)
 
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