snapshot Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Have an M1014 and am looking for a good quality easily mountable 6-round side saddle - any suggestions from anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1014 Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 no side saddles for me,,it eliminates the modular feature of the M1014--------M1014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenb Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 This is a Tacstar unit. It's okay. Could be better though. If you install it improperly, it will jam up your gun. If you tighten it too much it squeezes the receiver which restricts the bolt. To install it, you have to remove the retainer ring from the take down pin that holds the trigger group in place. You replace the pin with a unit that is threaded on one end, and has a hex head tightener on the right side of the receiver. This has a washer under it to prevent damage to the finish. The threaded end threads into the back plate of the shell carrier which has some plastic clear padding on its arms to prevent damage to your finish. The bolt goes through the back plate of the shell carrier, then you put a nut on it to keep it from backing off. The outside of the tacstar unit is a rubbery material that actually holds the shells. This is held in place by 6 hexhead attachments that screw into the back plate. The bad thing about it is you have to go through all of this just to be able to pull the trigger group out. Pulling the trigger group out is usually done more then it really needs to be though. I'd bet you could go through 2000 rounds before needing to take it out for cleaning and relubing. I'd like to see one made that mounts to the top picatinny rail and drops down over the side, and doesn't interfere with removal of the trigger group pin. -Steve As for function, it is sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FN_FAL Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 Sweet looking gun. Your barrel and magazine kind of look like ther nickel.?. Must be the flash, but its still a nice set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenb Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 Thanks! You're right about the lighting. I run halogen lights in my house which doesn't help much. I'll fix the finish in a few months when it goes to Robar to be refinished in Rogard & NP3 on the inside. It's even worse in this picture, but it shows the newest additions I just completed. The laser is a 12mw visible green laser. Mounted in 2 ARMS 22 low mount scope rings with 1" spacers. I then had to make a custom mount to take those spacers down to the 7/8 diameter of the laser body. I did this with 5 #14 o-rings for each ring. Rock freakin' solid, with shock isolation benefits. Holds a zero perfect enough for shotgun work. You'll notice I pushed the EOTech back more to give it more support on the rail. The mount on the EOTech was getting beat up with such little support. Plus, it shifted some weight to the rear. I might reverse the mount so the throw levers point towards the back and be on the top though. I don't want the front snagging on anything. -Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapshot Posted January 30, 2005 Author Share Posted January 30, 2005 Steve -- is that a two extension tube and if yes where did you purchase as I am looking for one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenb Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 Sure is, I got mine off ebay. I think it was 60 bucks new in the package. Better then waiting for someone to get them in stock. -Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kspeer Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 I am new here, but couldnt help responding to your post. I shoot a m1 super 90. I use a side saddle by http://www.3gungear.com/ He's out of Arizona. Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newt117 Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Kevin you beat me to the punch I was going to suggest the same co. I have a 8 shot side saddle on the way. The great thing is it attaches with velcro and doesn't bind the action up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipguy Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 The 3gungear stuff is fantastic. Bought a bunch of do-dads from him, and they're on the M4. Love 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenb Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Those on the 3gungear look like they're nylon. Are they easy to reload? I have to fight with the nylon one on the buttstock. -Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kspeer Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 I also have an 8 round Newt. Good stuff. Steven, they are nylon, with some serious velcro attachments. I know what you are thinking, it's velcro, but this stuff is sick! I have been the route of the plastic saddles. I have an 1100 also with his products. I shoot 3 gun matches with mine, once in a while I have a round fall out, but thats it. Easy on and off. While you are at it, check his slide lock 2 pack. Another sweet addition. (No, I dont work for 3 gun gear!) Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newt117 Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Just got mine today. Put it on and the fit is fantastic. It is also the 8 round side saddle. I am going to shoot a three gun match this weekend I will let you know how it preforms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1014 Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 -------------M1014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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