M4 Side Saddle

[ls1camz28]

I have a new Benelli M4 that I plan to use for home defense and target shooting, Based on that, would you recommend adding a side saddle to it? If so, what type (Velcro/metal) and what brand would you suggest?

 

Thanks in advance for your input.

[ScrapRat]

I haven't owned my m4 for very long but a couple hikes with the slung m4 has me reconsidering the aluminum Mesa Tactical side saddle/rail. It is a solid product, but it does add some bulk to the m4. Good for keeping some extra shells on the gun at home, not so great hiking through the woods. If I carried this more often, I'd definitely switch out the aluminum side saddle for one of the velcro-backed ones.

[cspcrx]

several threads on this if you search but I have the Asgard. I like that it replaced the factory rail that some had issue with and the saddle can be removed. For several years I used my shot gun for more than just defense, like sporting clays, so being able to remove it is nice.

[PCFIVEZ]

+1 on the asgard. I have both the eight shell and the five shell!

[ls1camz28]

Thank you for your replies.

[12508]

I have the sidearmor.

Looks like they are now going by the name asgard so yeah . . .

Edited April 3, 2016 by 12508

[ohbejuan]

I have several Sidearmor/Asguards and love mine. I don't happen to use them anymore since I'm using the Scalarworks RMR rail, but Asguard makes an awesome product. Be careful with any other options that only use top rail screws because its possible to damage the screw holes in the aluminum receiver

[Retired]

I have a Mesa Tactical, worked well for me.

[ScrapRat]

removed, redundant.

Edited April 8, 2016 by ScrapRat
double-post due to approval delay

[Lakotah]

I have the side armor on both mine and love them. Very well built, very durable. Had no idea they were called Asgard now. LOL

[PCFIVEZ]

I got the mesa tactical for my supernova...it's nice but my only complaint is that damn rubber tension thing wears out and the shells loosen over time

[Retired]

I got the mesa tactical for my supernova...it's nice but my only complaint is that damn rubber tension thing wears out and the shells loosen over time

 

My side saddle has a nylon (?) shaft (for lack of a better term) that can be replaced when it wears out, they even sent a spare with my order.

[Vortec MAX]

I have a SideArmor on mine. With that setup, the shell carrier can be removed.

 

I actually have an older style SideArmor setup for an M4 that I am not using. With the old style, the shell carrier is held on by two screws instead of it being quick release.

 

Mike