montana_jeepn Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I recently purchased a NIW Mesa Tactical side saddle. This is the one that replaces the factory pictanny rail as well and holds 6 shells. In my research after buying, I see that there was previously issues using these.......I emailed the company and they assured me that there hadn't been an issue in over a year since they upgraded their mounting hardware. Any feedback/users of this accessory? I like the looks of it, but I don't want to do anything that will hurt my receiver. Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BilleeDee Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 sidearmor rails appear to be the most popular. They are nice looking but a lil expensive. You get what you pay for however I am sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forzArmata Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 (edited) Montana, I too purchased a new Mesa 6-shot saddle yesterday for my BM4 and was super worried about installing it after reading all the horror stories. It’s sitting here either about to get installed or returned to the shop. I’ll wait for some more replies before I make a decision. On the flip side, I have heard a lot of good stuff about the Sidearmor system. The only downside I see with it though is the size (weight isn’t a huge factor). It really seems to bulk up the gun. Not to mention I just ordered a Surefire M80 forend, and having picatinny rails all over the thing is not that appealing to me both practically and aesthetically. Edited May 2, 2012 by forzArmata Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sib1948 Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Have used the Mesa Tactical shell carrier on my M4 for over a year without any issues. Love the looks and function. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc63 Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 ...I don't want to do anything that will hurt my receiver. Many thanks. I have also heard they fixed the mounting issue. Buy with confidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montana_jeepn Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 Awesome, thank you all for the feedback! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forzArmata Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I have also heard they fixed the mounting issue. Buy with confidence. Meaning that they now use the factory screws? How can I tell if I have a new model or an older one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevejg16 Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 I mounted the 8 shot on my M4 and had problems with cycling, put the original rail back on, no problems. I was able to get a return at Brownells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montana_jeepn Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 I mounted the 8 shot on my M4 and had problems with cycling, put the original rail back on, no problems. I was able to get a return at Brownells. How long ago was this? Did you talk to mesa tactical about it and if so, what did they say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forzArmata Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 (edited) I returned mine today. I will buy the BM4 Sidearmor Short Rail and the 6-shot shell holder which clamps on the side. That way I can take off the shell holder if I need to sling my gun while in the bush hunting bear (I find the Mesa shell carriers dig into my back when the gun is slung). Edited May 6, 2012 by forzArmata Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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