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The TacStar SideSaddle puts six spare 12-gauge shells on the side of your Winchester's receiver, right where your support hand can reach them without breaking your grip. It's the original design that built TacStar's reputation, and it's been a fixture on duty and field shotguns for decades for one simple reason: it works. Instead of fumbling for loose shells in a vest or pocket, you get a fast, repeatable reload that stays put whether you're wading a duck marsh or clearing a room.
The shellholders are molded from a tough, weatherproof polymer that grips shells firmly and shrugs off moisture and grit. That polymer block is riveted to an aircraft-grade aluminum backing plate, so the whole unit stays rigid and won't flex or rattle when you're on the move. Owners consistently note that the tension holds shells snug enough that they aren't going anywhere, even under recoil, yet they pull free clean when you need them.
This carrier is built specifically for the Winchester 1200 and 1300 platform, including the Defender and Black Shadow variants, as well as FN TPS receivers. Installation uses your shotgun's existing pin locations, and everything you need comes in the box: the long replacement pin screw with washer, a 1/4-28 screw, six Allen screws for the shellholder, two hex wrenches, and the aluminum plate. No drilling, no tapping, no trip to the gunsmith. One thing worth knowing up front is that a full-length field-grade forend that rides up onto the receiver sides can contact the six-shell block and keep the action from cycling fully. If your gun wears a factory field forend, a shorter forend or a TacStar or Pachmayr pistol-grip forend clears it with no issue.
Beyond the reload speed, a lot of folks like keeping different loads staged and ready, buck on one end, slugs on the other, so you always know what you're chambering. It also doubles as a handy shell caddy in a boat, blind, or cabin when it's off the gun.
Yes, this carrier is made specifically for the Winchester 1200 and 1300 platform, including the Defender and Black Shadow models, along with FN TPS receivers. Owners also report it fitting the Winchester SXP Defender, which shares the same receiver design. It is a 12-gauge only unit and will not fit other makes.
No gunsmithing is needed. The carrier mounts using your shotgun's existing pin locations with the included hardware and hex wrenches, so there's no drilling or tapping. Just note that the printed instructions in the box are somewhat generic, but the process is straightforward and most people have it on in a few minutes.
A full-length field-grade forend that extends up onto the sides of the receiver can contact the six-shell block and stop the action from cycling fully. If your shotgun has that style of forend, switching to a shorter one or a TacStar or Pachmayr pistol-grip forend clears the carrier. Guns already running a pistol-grip forend won't have any issue.
The polymer shellholders are tensioned to grip shells firmly, and users consistently report that rounds stay locked in place even under recoil and hard handling. They still pull free cleanly when you reach for a reload. Many owners also use it to stage different loads like buck and slugs for quick access.
| UPC | 751103011614 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1081161 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 9 |
| Model | |
| Model Fit | Winchester 1200/1300 Defender & Blackshadow |
| Mount Type | Receiver |
| Product Type | Shotshell Carrier |
| Shipping Weight | 0.5625 |
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