March 20, 2015, 07:12 AM | #1 |
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Shotgun sites
Looking for some good affordable sites for my HD shotgun. It does not have a vent rib just a plain bead front site. I'm not looking for tactical dodads or anything. Night sites or hiviz sites may be ok. What do you guys recommend? Thanks.
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March 20, 2015, 08:42 AM | #2 |
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Some manufacturers offer barrels with sights.
Might be less expensive to get one of those, if available. Otherwise, a receiver mounted rear sight and replacement front sight will be required. Some are easier than others to install. Just check with the usual sources, like Midwayusa, Brownells, 'etc.
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March 20, 2015, 02:16 PM | #3 |
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There are a number of "Glow in the dark" sights. Just unscrew the front bead, and screw in a replacement. Your eye will serve as the rear sight.
Then see below....
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March 20, 2015, 03:29 PM | #4 |
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Since you should be pointing your shotgun, your focus should be on the intruder and which way he is moving, not a glow worm. JMO, YMMV
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March 20, 2015, 04:01 PM | #5 |
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I suggest you keep it - as it is ..../...and practice with it as it is....
Front Sights on a shotgun ...are only used ( unless you're trying to make it a rifle )...to make sure the gun is not canted as you mount the gun / then your focus shifts to the target. A gunsmith can change the existing front bead....to most anything / ...like a night sight dot ..or a gold bead...or whatever. |
April 12, 2015, 06:31 AM | #6 |
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Xs makes a "big dot" front bead that glues right over the current front bread.
I put one on my "HD" gun, and rather like it. I was concerned about the fact that it glues on, but I used loctite black, and it seems like it's on there for good. |
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That won't affect your ability to still see the target I'd look for a Tru Glo type combination fiber optic and Tritium front bead http://www.truglo.com/firearms-tacti...366B7DDEB2FF93
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April 12, 2015, 06:23 PM | #8 |
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Not if your intended target is juking and jiving like a dove........
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