I wanted to put this here under the 590 topic because I need feedback from 590 specific users. I have read tons of side saddle reviews and watched installation and review vids on YouTube, but I can't seem to find anyone addressing my concerns.
I know a lot of people dislike the non metal saddles because they look or feel cheap, but that doesn't bother me too much, with the exception of the Velcro ones (Even that's not entirely true because the Vang looks pretty slick to me).
The thing that bothers me is the metal to metal contact between the receiver and the adapter plates. While I don't really plan on removing the side saddle once it's installed (except to clean the gun) I don't want to have to deal with the superficial damage caused by most of these designs. This is especially true with the marinecote, since it is more susceptible to scratching.
So that narrows down my choices to the Mesa or the GG&G, since both of these use a gasket to (hopefully) prevent the metal to metal contact. Can any people who use either of these let me know how effective these designs are at preventing damage to the receiver? I would appreciate your comments, thoughts, and (especially) pictures.
Thanks in advance!
I know a lot of people dislike the non metal saddles because they look or feel cheap, but that doesn't bother me too much, with the exception of the Velcro ones (Even that's not entirely true because the Vang looks pretty slick to me).
The thing that bothers me is the metal to metal contact between the receiver and the adapter plates. While I don't really plan on removing the side saddle once it's installed (except to clean the gun) I don't want to have to deal with the superficial damage caused by most of these designs. This is especially true with the marinecote, since it is more susceptible to scratching.
So that narrows down my choices to the Mesa or the GG&G, since both of these use a gasket to (hopefully) prevent the metal to metal contact. Can any people who use either of these let me know how effective these designs are at preventing damage to the receiver? I would appreciate your comments, thoughts, and (especially) pictures.
Thanks in advance!