Description
The Mesa Tactical Saddlerail 4" MOS is built from 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum and wraps around the top of your Mossberg receiver to carry six shotshells on the left side, right where they're most accessible during a reload. Instead of plastic friction loops or flimsy designs, this saddle uses Mesa Tactical's rubber friction retention system that grips shells firmly without requiring any complicated fiddling. The shells stay put under recoil and hard shooting, but still slide in and out smoothly when you need them.
The 4-inch Picatinny rail mounted on top gives you real mounting flexibility. Add a red dot, reflex sight, or any standard optics without permanent modifications to your shotgun. The rail is mil-spec hard anodized for durability and sits clean on the receiver without interfering with your factory front bead sight. Installation is straightforward with basic tools and no gunsmithing required. The unit mounts using factory Mossberg trigger pins that get replaced with internally threaded steel pins, then bolts securely on both sides of the saddle.
Installation and Fitment Considerations
One thing to keep in mind is that this saddle works with tactical-style forends or factory forends cut down appropriately. A standard factory forend that overlaps the receiver will interfere with the saddle's operation. Mesa includes all necessary hardware and a rubber gasket that sits between the saddle and your receiver to prevent finish damage and stop any rattle. This gasket is a small touch that protects your shotgun's value and keeps everything quiet.
What Makes This Saddle Stand Out
Mesa Tactical made a name for itself doing aluminum right when competitors were cutting corners with plastic. This saddle's rubber retention tubes hold shells snugly but can be swapped out if you ever need stiffer or looser grip. Everything is machined precisely and finished in black matte. The whole system mounts rock-solid with zero movement under recoil, and the design preserves your serial number visibility on the receiver.
Key Specifications
- Model Number: 93630
- UPC: 878405001485
- Manufacturer: Mesa Tactical
- Compatibility: Mossberg 500, 590, Maverick 88
- Shell Capacity: 6 rounds
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
- Rail Type: Picatinny MIL-STD-1913
- Rail Length: 4 inches
- Retention System: Rubber friction tubes
- Finish: Matte Black
- Installation: Receiver-mounted with trigger pin replacement
- Included Accessories: Rubber gasket, mounting hardware, steel pins
What’s Included
- Mesa Tactical Saddlerail 4" side saddle
- Internally threaded steel replacement pins
- Picatinny rail mounted on top
- Rubber friction retention tubes
- Adhesive-backed rubber gasket
- All mounting hardware
- Backup retention tubes (white rubber)
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this side saddle work with my standard factory forend?
Not without modification. The Saddlerail 4" MOS requires either a tactical-style forend or a factory forend cut down so it doesn't overlap the receiver. This is the one compatibility item to verify before ordering. Many people switch to a tactical forend anyway once they go this route with their shotgun.
How does the rubber retention system compare to other side saddles?
Mesa's rubber friction tubes grip shells by friction rather than pinching them, so shells load and unload smoothly without fighting the retention. The tubes come in black and white options if you need different holding strength. Cheap plastic saddles often wear out and drop shells after heavy use, but the rubber design holds up through thousands of rounds.
Do I need a gunsmith to install this?
No. Installation requires only basic tools and takes about 15-30 minutes. You'll replace the factory Mossberg trigger pins with the internally threaded steel pins included with the saddle, then bolt both sides of the mount securely. Mesa includes all necessary hardware and mounting instructions.
Can I use standard optics on the rail?
Yes. The 4-inch Picatinny rail accepts any standard mil-spec optics, red dots, or reflex sights. The rail mounting doesn't interfere with your factory front bead sight, so you still have a backup if your mounted optic fails. The rail is mil-spec hard anodized for durability and corrosion resistance.




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