TacStar Tactical Railmount with Slimline Sidesaddle

This shell holder looks great, mounts easily and securely, and offers the ability to add an optic to your shotgun, BUT, the version I got hold the shells so tightly, you'd never be able to trust it during a rapid reload. I'm sending it back.Update 6-17-10. I decided to keep this shell carrier because I couldn't find anything similar that I liked. I ended up cutting each shell loop on my bandsaw to relieve the excessive grip on the shells. All stay put, even under pretty agressive use. The shells could be pryed out sideways if they were to get caught on something, but it takes quite a lot of force to make that happen. I may make a second mod by adhearing an elastic strip over the outside of each loop to ensure the shells can't be pryed out sideways, but I want to continue as is to see if adding the strip is really needed. Updated tp 3 stars

It fits like a glove on mi mossberg 88. This is a great product it's nicely made and does not feel cheap at all. It's worth every penny makes my mossberg 88 look 10 times better.

The TacStar railmount and sidesaddle arrived with one screw cammed out. That was obvious upon visual inspection of the item. Rubbing the screw head with my finger revealed sharp raised metal points that were ready to scratch the finish on my shotgun. I removed the screw and filed the head to remove the sharp points. That left shiny spots around the cross opening but it's not visible when mounted so that's okay with me. Fitting the mount to my Mossberg Maverick 88 took five minutes from start to finish. The instructions were spot-on for mounting. The sidesaddle rings ranged from tight to 'Are you kidding me?'. I had to use both hands to insert and remove shells from the first two rings and it wasn't easy. The rest of the rings were tight but allowed insertion and removal with steady heavy pressure. I expected a snug fit but this is ridiculous. You can't depend on getting shells out of this device in a survival situation. Fixing the mold for the sidesaddle should be a simple fix for the manufacturer. I get that shells have to be snug because dropping them is unacceptable. But having a fit tight enough to require lube is another matter. Aside from the screw mishap and shell fittings, the mount is made of quality materials and fit my shotgun well. Perhaps prolonged use with shells will expand the sidesaddle rings. If so, this moves up to a four-star item.Pros- Solid materials and made in USA (according to packaging)- Fits Mossberg Maverick 88 and the 500 & 590 shotguns- Provides a rail for accessories- Mounting hardware included- Accurate and easy to follow instructionsCons- Poor quality control. The cammed out screw should have been replaced before this item was ready for purchase.- Freaking tight sidesaddle. Renders shell carrying useless unless the material stretches over time or graphite powder lube helps

Purchased this for a 590 Mossberg Shockwave. The items arrived on time in proper packaging. It installed and fit perfectly with all parts included. Instructions are clear and easy to follow. Noticed in previous reviews that the item - which appears to be made of aluminum, scratched the receivers when installed. Due to this, I lined mine with Gorilla tape prior to installation (yes- there is enough room) and it does not impede the fit. No scratches. 12 gauge plastic shells fit snugly, small cuts in the rubber liner (careful - once made, cannot be undone) relieve the effort needed to remove ammo from the shell holders.

Fits my Mossberg Maverick 88 perfectly. Very easy to install. I read one review stating that it scratched someones shotgun while they were installing it so in order to prevent that from possibly happening to me, I simply lined the inside with duct tape and cut holes where necessary.

It's a great addittion to my maverick 88 , fits snug and no wobble . Only dinged 1 star because it scratched my shotgun during the installment.

Disappointed.. If you want your gun to look cool and you never plan to shoot the thing, this product works for that. If you plan to actually fire it then I would consider other options. The pin that runs through the trigger assembly broke within the 1st 10 rounds I put though it. Also the side saddle is way too tight to actually reload from in any reasonable amount of time. I was hoping that would break in over time but the mounting hardware didn't last long enough to find out.I thought going with the tacstar as it is "not the cheap one", would be the right way to go, however it's not and I would advise you to rethink how you want to rail or sidesaddle your gun.

Your browser does not support HTML5 video.  Nice mount. I like I can still see my bead sight.Other reviewers are correct. The side saddle is very tight. Securely holds shells, they are hard to remove. Hoping they will loosen after keeping shells stored in there.At this time, unable to quickly remove shells with one hand.I like the construction and instal for a Maverick 88. Quick easy durable.Overall 4 stars.UPDATE***shells do not losen over time and won't.Took a Dremel to remove some of the rubber and then sanded it down by hand. Shells are way easier to remove. If you want to use this for SD or any sort of actual use, you'll need to grind some of the rubber away. Shells can now be removed with light/moderate pressure by pushing on them with one finger. Still snug to hold but it's usable.

Muy buena calidad ,queda estupendo sobre el arma ,yo la mía la compre seminueva con pocos tiros y modificada de culata y corredera por tanto tuve que modificar y recortar dos cartuchos porque al montar daba sobre estos e impedía está acción,imagino que con la corredera de serie no será preciso ,aún así está operación fue sencilla y quedó muy bien.

I ordered the wrong one..it was replaced right away with the right one...thanks again.

As advertised.