The Mossberg Sidemount is a 6-round unit that attaches in the same manner as the Remington Sidemount and fits Mossberg 500/590. Benelli Picatinny models include an integral Picatinny rail and mount to the top of factory drilled/tapped receivers. Available in 6-round for Benelli M1/M2, 6- and 8-round for M4/M1014, and 4-round for Supernova shotguns. Shells are staggered for right- or left-handed grip and are spaced with minimum distance to each other. Required belt space is also minimized. Positioning of the shells is absolute uniform through the rig and allowsfor consistent use ofall modern shotgun loading techniques and for example mixing load-2 and load-4. Later, I wound up shepherding an active LE shotgun program for a period long enough to encompass pretty much everything from bead-barreled police pumps through twin-magazine bullpups. Along the way my thinking changed as well. Nowadays, I find myself using more game vests and belt-hung shell pouches than anything, the latter during informal claybird shoots. However, I still use those handy flap-covered bandoleers, sometimes with a dual-shell clip-on thingy. I love these shotshell cards, cery stiff, high quality stitching, first rate product. Made in USA, too!

Two useful claybird options in simultaneous use between the shotgun vest and belt pouch. This shotgun will probably never see a side-saddle or extended magazine – but the shooter has plenty of shells! Probably Just Defense These little 5 Shot Bandoliers are made by everybody, but I’ve found 5.11’s to be robust. The key to these device’s success is the elastic bands. If they loosen too fast, they start to fail. They can also fray and rip. Another advantage: a shotgun with a tubular-magazine shotgun is a shoot-and-replace system. As long as spare shells are readily accessible, they can be fed directly into the magazine, even if the gun is mounted to the shoulder. These systems are sold to fit the receivers of popular repeating shotguns such as Remington Model 870s and Mossberg 500 pumps. Offered in various capacities, they locate reloads at the shooter’s fingertips, while consolidating shells into a useful grab & go firearm. Useful total shell height adjustment range 33mm, useful self-adjustment range ( tensioned spring travel) 13mmThe Mesa Tactical Products Receiver Mount Shell Holder is a lightweight and durable aluminum holder that allows for fast tactical reloads of 12 gauge shotshells on the left side of the receiver. The Santoprene elastomer rib securely retains heavy slug shells during movement or recoil. Because it’s a little slower and the bandoliers are a little faster, I can reload the shotgun from the bandolier in a hurry and then reload the bandoliers from this pouch if things have gotten a little slower. VTAC Shell pouch It’s a big box magazine that doesn’t go in your gun. Instead, it attaches to your belt of gear and feeds your shells as you need them. With my All Missions Plate Carrier and its unique Hexgrid system, I mounted the AmmoPal horizontally under my offside arm. Mounts with included hook and loop,M6-screws or adapter (adapter not included in assemblies size 20, 28 or 32). Or just spring for a dual-magazine shotgun and call it good. Go this route and you’ll need a sighting system, meaning the project won’t be cheap. My experience is limited to the aforementioned KSGs. These futuristic looking pumps allow selection of the magazines, each of which can hold seven shells.

Effective range, depending on the gun and load, will max out at around 35–40 yards. More range (and punch) will require a switch to a slug. A common 12 gauge rifled-slug shell contains a one-ounce, .73-caliber lead bullet. This layer of retention does mean accessing the ammo is a little slower than an open bandolier. As you can see, I combine a bit of both. I use the Viking Tactical Shotgun Ammo Pouch as a means to reload my bandolier if I run them dry. However, the better general-purpose choice is a field-worthy system combining shell retention with protection from the elements. Comfort is also worth considering (especially if seated). Shotgunners already into the tactical world already have preferences to include Molle gear and tactical vests.

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To reduce the absorption of moisture into the leather, use universal waterproofing (water repellent) sprays (the same as for shoes). Process leather, suede, lacing and ammo loops (inner side of them too). Do this before each use. Such sprays protect products from dirt as well. Great construction. To create the most durable shell holder, we spent 1-year to find out reliable material. We use the most rigid nylon, high-quality leather, and durable sleeve to make it sturdy. Also, Electronic Positioning Solution ensures every round is accurate so that they can hold shells securely and allow easy extraction when needed

If you’re thinking this over right now, you’re probably not alone. Suddenly, depending on the function of the shotgun, we could have a “situation.” This technology we use to assemble our list depends on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the following: Two presumed negatives of the shotgun is limited range and capacity. Both are true to some extent, although slugs will arguably cover distances justifiable from a legal perspective. As for capacity, there was a time halfway around the globe when I would’ve given my teeth for a detachable-magazine pump gun. I got the 8 shell holder and is the perfect size for the 590 receiver. The adhesive is very aggressive and after holding it down for 30 seconds It was like cement. Very impressed woth the quality of materials as well. rounds aren’t much, but that’s the limitation of a small, polymer, belt-mounted shotgun ammo carrier. Anything larger would be unwieldy due to the width and shape of shotgun ammo. Nothing is saying that you can’t buy and carry multiple 2 shot belt carriers.

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Actually, a double-gun isn’t a bad home-defense choice, and some are made expressly for this purpose. But, of course, even a basic pump or autoloader can double its capacity. For more, beyond a magazine extension, it’s the side-saddle option. For those who are unfamiliar with shotguns, the process of loading one from a shell carrier can seem daunting.