Esstac Shotgun card

[Jonnylaw]

I’m considering using the esstac shotgun card on my Benelli M4 as I like the idea of having several cards that also fit in M4 pouches and I don’t like existing saddle options as I’m using a scalarworks mount.

For those that use them, do you run a 5,6, or 7 rd card? I have the extended tube. Also, any damage to receive if taking off the Velcro held on by adhesive? 

[Unobtanium]

I prefer the Vang Comp cards. I use the 6 shot version because that's what they're offered in. I have tried Esstac and SOE, and the Vang Comp is hands down the better product.

[StreetSweeper56]

The M4 has a fairly long receiver that will easily accommodate a 7 round card which is what I use. I've never had the need to remove the wool from the receiver but I can't imagine doing so would cause damage. 

[xblax619]

i too run the 7s. 

[SnidelyWhiplash]

9 hours ago, Unobtanium said:

I prefer the Vang Comp cards. I use the 6 shot version because that's what they're offered in. I have tried Esstac and SOE, and the Vang Comp is hands down the better product.

I want to give the Vang Comp cards a try. Where / what Velcro are you running on the receiver?

[Unobtanium]

5 hours ago, SnidelyWhiplash said:

I want to give the Vang Comp cards a try. Where / what Velcro are you running on the receiver?

I just bought a roll off of Amazon and cut to fit.

[aznwhip]

7rd

[Kaiser]

7 round

[TheDude]

4 round with Slugs . .

[iamrt]

I did the 7 round card and actually had to remove the loop part to swap out the 5 round tube for a 7 round tube. Doing so didn't mar the receiver one bit or leave any residue.

[JT111]

I have both the esstac 7 round and vang comp 6 round cards. They both work fine. I wouldn’t want to lug a fully loaded M4 around with 7 extra rounds on the side for long. It gets heavy in a hurry for me. I think I prefer the 6 round cards. I’ve taken the adhesive backed Velcro off and it caused no damage and left no residue.

[Varangian]

On 6/12/2022 at 8:25 AM, iamrt said:

I did the 7 round card and actually had to remove the loop part to swap out the 5 round tube for a 7 round tube. Doing so didn't mar the receiver one bit or leave any residue.

Same here.

I did have to replace the loop velcro because the adhesive wasn't nearly as strong after being removed.

[GilF]

Wouldn’t the Velcro adhesive on the left side of the receiver get in the way of the trigger group retaining pin? How would you be able to pull the trigger group out for cleaning? 
 

or does the Esstac card allow the pin to come through ok? 
 

Thanks!

[xblax619]

54 minutes ago, GilF said:

Wouldn’t the Velcro adhesive on the left side of the receiver get in the way of the trigger group retaining pin? How would you be able to pull the trigger group out for cleaning? 
 

or does the Esstac card allow the pin to come through ok? 
 

Thanks!

yes. i cut out a small square section to accommodate the pin. i’ll admit thats its not the prettiest bit it doesn’t bother me as its not visible with the card attached. 

[nyc71]

I have the Esstac 6 cards function as advertised.

[GilF]

5 hours ago, xblax619 said:

yes. i cut out a small square section to accommodate the pin. i’ll admit thats its not the prettiest bit it doesn’t bother me as its not visible with the card attached. 

Thanks, really appreciate your comment. 

[C S 73]

On 6/20/2024 at 11:40 PM, xblax619 said:

yes. i cut out a small square section to accommodate the pin. i’ll admit thats its not the prettiest bit it doesn’t bother me as its not visible with the card attached. 

I did this as well.  Works great, no one knows any different.