With over two decades of experience crafting professional-grade shotgun accessories, Mesa Tactical understands the shotgun platform intimately. While shotguns excel in versatility, offering loads for every conceivable purpose, their limited ammunition capacity has always been their Achilles' heel. This limitation, inherent to tube-fed designs, has spawned numerous solutions over the years – from stock-mounted carriers to belt pouches. Among these solutions, the receiver-mounted shell carrier, or side saddle, has emerged as the gold standard. Mesa Tactical's SureShell system represents the pinnacle of this design.
Built from military-grade 6061-T6 aluminum with a hardcoat anodized finish, the SureShell Carrier outperforms polymer alternatives in both durability and reliability. Mesa Tactical's approach to mounting sets them apart from competitors who rely on universal designs or adhesive mounting. This Benelli-specific model ingeniously integrates with the factory top rail mounting points, eliminating the need for additional drilling or permanent modification. The design incorporates Santoprene elastomer shell tubes, providing secure retention whether shells are stored brass-up or brass-down. A thoughtful addition of a protective rubber gasket preserves your shotgun's finish.
Section 922(r) of the U.S. Code is a federal law regulating the assembly of semiautomatic rifles and shotguns from imported parts. Specifically, it prohibits the assembly of firearms that would be considered "non-sporting" under the 1989 Import Ban criteria, as defined by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). While Section 922(r) itself doesn’t directly regulate ownership or possession of a firearm, it applies to individuals assembling or modifying firearms from imported parts.
For owners of the Benelli M4, a popular semi-automatic shotgun designed for tactical and defensive use, compliance with Section 922(r) becomes crucial when making modifications to its configuration, particularly when altering features such as magazine capacity, stock type, or other parts that change its "sporting" designation.
Key Considerations for Benelli M4 Owners: Importation and Sporting Status: The Benelli M4 is imported as a shotgun approved for sporting purposes. Modifications that convert it into a "non-sporting" firearm—such as increasing magazine capacity beyond five rounds or adding prohibited features (e.g., collapsible stocks or pistol grips)—can trigger 922(r) compliance requirements.
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