How well have Mesa Tactical’s design features worked out in the field?
In the June 2006 issue of S.W.A.T. Magazine, gun tester Eugene Nielsen had this to say about Mesa Tactical’s shell carriers: “It’s obvious that considerable thought went into the design. The shell holders have a sleek, streamlined appearance. All exterior edges are chamfered to eliminate any possibility of the shell holders snagging on clothing or gear. A cut-out in the bracket allows the weapon’s serial number to be read for inventory. These are important features that have been lacking in traditional shell holders,” and he added, “The shells are retained in the holder by an innovative, yet ingeniously simple, elastomer retention system. The elastomer retention system utilizes friction to retain the shells, eliminating the need for the flexible plastic, shell retainers used by conventional shell holders.” Mr. Nielsen concludes: “The shells won’t come out accidentally, but are quickly and easily removed by the operator. It’s the best retention system I’ve seen.” And from the battlefiel
