Need advice on replacement rifle sights for 870

TCW · May 30, 2001, 09:49 PM

Hi,

I received my replacement Remington barrel in the mail. It looks good except for the POS sights. I noticed that the front sight looked funny, and when I touched it a big white flake of paint came flying off! So, the front sight is now black. I've heard that Remington sights were bad, but geez! Absolutely no pride in the wormanship...not to mention no QC.

Any recommendations for a replacement set?

Thanks!
TCW

Dfariswheel · May 30, 2001, 10:38 PM

Cheapest is to get some Rust-oleum Gloss white paint and re-do the sight. For new sights, nobody carries more then Brownell's. http://www.brownells.com

Other than the paint most Remington shotgun sights are pretty good. They'll stand up to police use, and that's a good recommendation.

May 30, 2001, 10:41 PM

Gosh, I've been pleased with the rifle sights on the 2 870 barrels I've had. Didn't see any quality control problems. As to replacements, check Williams, Lyman, etc

Go to http://www.gunhoo.com and search for sights.

Kilgor

Dave McC · May 31, 2001, 07:19 AM

A $2 bottle of Testor's Enamel paint for models will fix you right up,TCW. Try White and Yellow.

Those rear sights are amde by either Williams or Lyman, IIRC. They'll work, tho I do prefer a peep, using the standard front and a Lyman or Williams receiver sight.

LIProgun · May 31, 2001, 10:16 PM

I've never had a problem with Remington's rifle sights, either on 700 rifles or 870 shotguns. If you decide to replace yours, one option to consider is Meprolight's replacement sights with tritium inserts.

May 31, 2001, 10:16 PM	#5
LIProgun Senior Member Join Date: August 27, 2000 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Posts: 489	I've never had a problem with Remington's rifle sights, either on 700 rifles or 870 shotguns. If you decide to replace yours, one option to consider is Meprolight's replacement sights with tritium inserts. __________________ MOLON LABE. - Leonidas of Sparta, 480 B.C.

May 30, 2001, 09:49 PM	#1
TCW Senior Member Join Date: May 10, 2000 Location: PRK Posts: 430	Hi, I received my replacement Remington barrel in the mail. It looks good except for the POS sights. I noticed that the front sight looked funny, and when I touched it a big white flake of paint came flying off! So, the front sight is now black. I've heard that Remington sights were bad, but geez! Absolutely no pride in the wormanship...not to mention no QC. Any recommendations for a replacement set? Thanks! TCW

May 30, 2001, 10:38 PM	#2
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	Cheapest is to get some Rust-oleum Gloss white paint and re-do the sight. For new sights, nobody carries more then Brownell's. http://www.brownells.com Other than the paint most Remington shotgun sights are pretty good. They'll stand up to police use, and that's a good recommendation.

May 30, 2001, 10:41 PM	#3
KilgorII Guest Posts: n/a	Gosh, I've been pleased with the rifle sights on the 2 870 barrels I've had. Didn't see any quality control problems. As to replacements, check Williams, Lyman, etc Go to http://www.gunhoo.com and search for sights. Kilgor

May 31, 2001, 07:19 AM	#4
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	A $2 bottle of Testor's Enamel paint for models will fix you right up,TCW. Try White and Yellow. Those rear sights are amde by either Williams or Lyman, IIRC. They'll work, tho I do prefer a peep, using the standard front and a Lyman or Williams receiver sight.