M3 Shell Carrier?

[Styrak]

Just wondering if anyone has had any luck finding something that works as a shell carrier for a M3 shorty (I have a clone DE).

It doesn't have a stock so those are out. I've seen a TM one that attaches to the receiver, but can't find it or anything like it anywhere.

[ShelledPants]

Bandoleer? Shotgun sling with shell holders built in?

I've also seen shell carriers which are MOLLE or also Velcro backed to attach to vests.

http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/redwol...l?prodID=22203

I don't know how well made the Milspex one is... but it's available...
http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/redwol...il?prodID=9117

[Drake]

You mean something like this?




Look for "shotgun side saddle shell holder/carrier"

[Roughneck]

I have a real steel one for a Benelli M3 on my TM M3. It attatches to the real shotgun by removing a pin from the reciever and replacing it with the one that comes with the saddle. This does NOT work for the airsoft version, I used epoxy to mount mine.. holds 6 shells and is on there solid. Any hunting store should have them for about $25.

[Disco_Dante]

At border wars I fielded an entire bandolier of shells. Very comfy actually.

[Styrak]

Drake: Yes exactly.

Roughneck: Alright, schweet. Trip to the local gunstore and JB Weld TO THE RESCUE!

I've read that airsoft shells are a little larger diameter than real 12ga shells so they're a tight fit. Any comments on that Roughneck

[Roughneck]

They're a tight fit, but they'll go in. Dremel is your friend to make sure they slide out smoothly when you need a quick reload. I trimmed a bit off the lips (where they come together around the shell) and I also removed some plastic in the actual shell holder to make sure they fit in there properly. Just don't take out too much or they'll be loose, obviously.

Side note, when you put the shells with the primer down (as in my picture above).. they're real quick to refill with bb's using a speed loader.

[Dracheous]

Originally Posted by Roughneck

Side note, when you put the shells with the primer down (as in my picture above).. they're real quick to refill with bb's using a speed loader.

I suggest with the primer up, this helps prevent dust, dirt and debris from getting into the shell itself. Dust gets everywhere, but if the opening is pointed down its more than likely not to sit into the shell. Also, if you do a tactical reload, you can then place the shell primer down so that you can see it still has rounds in the shell, but you may not be too sure about how many. This way you can always tell a full shell from an empty one, and have access to reload that shell. So basically when you look to your shells you see a primer its full, you see a bb its got some bite left who knows how much, but just one might be all it takes to save your skin. I do the same thing with magazines in pouches, so when I look for a mag I know which ones are full.

[Styrak]

Originally Posted by Dracheous

I suggest with the primer up, this helps prevent dust, dirt and debris from getting into the shell itself. Dust gets everywhere, but if the opening is pointed down its more than likely not to sit into the shell. Also, if you do a tactical reload, you can then place the shell primer down so that you can see it still has rounds in the shell, but you may not be too sure about how many. This way you can always tell a full shell from an empty one, and have access to reload that shell. So basically when you look to your shells you see a primer its full, you see a bb its got some bite left who knows how much, but just one might be all it takes to save your skin. I do the same thing with magazines in pouches, so when I look for a mag I know which ones are full.

Good idea. I do the same thing with my AUG mags. Upside down is full and right side up, where I can see it has no BB's in it, is empty.
Works good since I don't use a dump pouch.

[Roughneck]

True enough, to each his own. I have 20 shells that I fill at the start of the day.. keep 6 in the saddle, the rest in a molle pouch on my harness and I just drop the empty ones in my dump pouch as I go along. With that many shells, I can afford to reload half way though a shell and not worry too much about ammo. When dead, I usually pull a few empty shells out of my dump pouch and replace the used ones in the saddle, then load them (when permitted by game rules)

This shotgun has been my indoor primary for the last few months and I wouldnt trade it for any AEG for CQB. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do.

[Crunchmeister]

I do something similar with my mags. I carry 10 mags with me, but can only fit about 5 easily in my drop pouch. I carry loaded mags BB end down in my mag pouches, and when I put empties back after the drop pouch is full, I put them in BB side up.

[Styrak]

Originally Posted by Roughneck

This shotgun has been my indoor primary for the last few months and I wouldnt trade it for any AEG for CQB. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do.

Well it seems like a decent gun, even if it is a Double Eagle. I'll see how it stands up when I use it in a game. Seems to shoot very well.

[coach]

I need to find a side saddle that will fit my M500. Anyone with ideas locally?

[Roughneck]

Check out Tacstar shotgun accessories. Thats the brand of mine from the M3 but they do make a model for the M500. They also make one for the 870/1100 Remington models as well.

Quickly found this: http://www.impactguns.com/store/tacstar.html

[coach]

Originally Posted by Roughneck

Check out Tacstar shotgun accessories. Thats the brand of mine from the M3 but they do make a model for the M500. They also make one for the 870/1100 Remington models as well.

Quickly found this: http://www.impactguns.com/store/tacstar.html

cool. we need one for the 870 as well. thanks
also want to find a store locally to ensure fitment.
we tried le barons but they didn't have the correct ones