Saddle mounts

[twyatt]

Is there a solid, reliable saddle mount for an 870 20ga?
I really don't know that I want to drill and tap the gun just yet.  What are the pros and cons of a saddle mount? 

[CrustyRusty]

I used the weaver one that is made out of plastic.  It held up fine and maintained poa/poi with my Fastfire.  But, I don't like the way it looked so I drilled and tapped my 870 myself and am much happier. 

[twyatt]

I don't necessarily mind the looks as much as I don't have a local gunsmith I trust, nor do I want to do it myself.   Not sure that leaves me many options though other than a saddle mount.  I just want to be sure there aren't some major cons to them that I wasn't aware of. 

[CrustyRusty]

You should have no problem then. I think Remington is having a sale on saddle mounts now.  You may want to check their website, or get one off Amazon, which is where I got my weaver