I am looking for a light weight side saddle to put on a Benelli or Beretta 1301.
I use a Tac Star on my 870 and I am happy with it because it is light and rigid because it is polymer. It is easy to back fill from a dump pouch in classes. And it is inexpensive. I would use this on a semi auto but there are problems.
On the Benelli, it could cause problems if over tightened and they don't make one for the Beretta.
I know the Aridus and Mesa Tactical are solid construction, but add more weight than I would like and if you load them up with shot shells its even heavier. I would be concerned with the weight if installed on Benelli. From posts on PF, the elastomer on the Mesa Tactical is hard to adjust for the right amount of tension.
The elastic cards can work but they are a pain to fill if used in classes and it means needing to buy multiple cards. They are disposable too if the elastic wears out from use. They are inexpensive, though. This may be the solution I am looking for, but I am wondering what other peoples experiences are with side saddles in general.