I really liked this product until today. I have shot about 500 shells including 00 buck, and slugs. I finally broke it. The six small screws that hold the plastic to the metal backplate completely stripped and pulled themselves out. In retrospec I would buy another one but remove the shells when shooting heavy loads.

The shell holder instructions were superior to IKEA, and with the LokTite it seems work well after three trips to the range. Makes it a little hard to reach the On/Off on my red dot though. My scouts tell me it looks really cool.

Well, this thing just arrived for my Mossberg 500A and it doesn't work with my UTG forearm! The plate accomodates the 500, 590/600 models; however, on the 500, the plate extends to the very end of the reciever (barrel end) so a "field grade" forearm that extends onto the sides of the reciever can't cycle. I have the UTG Mossberg 500A Tactical Metal Forearm (SHT-150: which I bought from CTD) and it won't workwith this side saddle because the forearm butts up against the end of the mounting plate when trying to cycle a new round. Then the installation instructions say that TacStar is aware of the problem and they suggest we buy their forend or the 4 shot side saddle. That would have been helpful information in the item description CTD! Anyway, I refuse to give up my UTG forearm because it is sweet, so I'm going to have to take the plate to a shop and have them drill and tap a new hole; hey if I had a drill press, good set of calipers, and a hand tap lying around, then I probably wouldn't be so upset (unfortunately, my garage isn't big enough). Lame CTD, very lame! Regardless, it looks like a nicely built accessory and Locktite is "recommended" to be used on all screws in the actual installation instructions, so I'm going to use it once the thing is modded. This is the only time that you have let me down CTD, but you've tainted our relationship forever. <|^{ And add a warning to that item description!

This is a good item, don't get me wrong. But when you first install it use Lock-tite on the screw that goes inside the action. If you don't then that screw'll end up like mine, it'll strip the last thread and will not hold the nut and become useless.

Great product. Easy to install. FYI if you have a 16 gauge. The shells will fit, but are a little loose. They need to be placed with metal side up.

Just purchased and installed on my Mossberg 500 Persuader. It holds the shells tight and was very easy to install.

Bought this item just to try it out and I really liked it. Simple to install on a mossberg 500. The first time using it I did't use locktite on the little nut, but after over 200 rds at the range, the side saddle was a little loose but still functioned perfectly. Holds shells tightly and is the fastest way I can find to reload. It is still new so I don't know how durable the platic will be. It adds extra bulk to the reciever which I do not like but that's a personal preference. This item does what it says it will and I'm very pleased with it.

I have had this for years with my mossberg 500. Not one problem even after reading about stripped screws, but i dont ever remove the shells during shooting. Have fired many rounds with it on still solid. 100% satisfied

This is a great product, but ABSOLUTLEY WILL NOT FIT OR WORK if you have a pistol grip/folding stock that comes over the top of the weapon. I'm sure it is possible to 'modify' the side saddle by cutting away some of the rear material so that it would fit when the stock is folded on top. I think that you would lose the look and the practical use of at least two of the shell slots if you chose to do this. I have a Mossberg 500 Tactical shotgun with pistol grip, and unfortunately none of the gun ranges where i live allow you to shoot without some stock attached to the gun. I purchased an ATI Universal Folding stock for my gun and immediately noticed that the stock will not close completely with the side saddle attached. I had to make a choice.

Great product , installing was easy no brains needed please use locktight on small screws keep up the good work guys great company

just finished a tact ret holder handled fine easy to install

the plastic shell holder completely ripped of the baseplate after just 2 rounds!!!!.the 6 allen screws were still firmly attached to baseplate.i was firing the same winchester 3inch magnum 00 buckshot,and the side saddle was loaded with 6 rounds also.so this may be more suitable for bird or target loads(?).

great product but here are some crucial tips.first loc-tite is not recommended, its mandatory.after i installed mine on a m500, the 6 allen screws holding the shell-holder to the aluminum(?) baseplate completely backed out after 6 rounds of winchester 3 inch 12 gauge magnum buckshot. second don't be a dummy like me and strip the replacement screw for the ejector tang.I haven't had a a chance to test fire since correcting these problems will update soon as possible

I had the elastic but cuff on my mossberg 500 12ga. But when I changed both stock and front grip for the TAC STAR Grips I needed another shell holder. Holds the shells tight and does not interfer with any of the other accesories. Very easy installation, but use of lock tight on all screws is strongly recommended.

I bought this shell carrier for my Mossberg 590 and its awesome. It holds the shells in a way that they won't move due to recoil, but they can still be pulled out easily and quickly. A definite must for any Mossberg.