Benelli's new ghost rings?

jthuang · January 24, 2001, 12:22 PM

The above picture is from Benelli's website. My Benelli M1S90 Tactical is an older import, as it still has the Heckler & Koch import markings.

I noticed that the ghost ring "ears" on the rear sight appear different than my gun's sights. I'll see if I can't dig up a clear picture of my shotgun, but my question is: did Benelli recently (since 1998) change their ghost ring sights?

Thanks!

Justin

RobCon · January 24, 2001, 01:37 PM

Justin. Yep. The previous GR sights(Williams) proved to be fragile. The new design, LPA I believe, looks much more substantial. I run an M3 with rifle sights but in every shotgun class I have had with the old GRs on Benellis some have come adrift. It is encouraging to see the manufacturer paying attention. Rob

Paochow · January 24, 2001, 05:58 PM

As substantial as the new LPA sights are, the fragile screws that hold them on are no better. I lost my LPA sight in a MN field last fall, when the screws snaped off on my 3 week old Benelli. Benelli replaced it under warranty though, and I love the gun, so I let this ripple slide.

January 24, 2001, 12:22 PM	#1
jthuang Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2000 Posts: 823	New Benelli ghost rings? The above picture is from Benelli's website. My Benelli M1S90 Tactical is an older import, as it still has the Heckler & Koch import markings. I noticed that the ghost ring "ears" on the rear sight appear different than my gun's sights. I'll see if I can't dig up a clear picture of my shotgun, but my question is: did Benelli recently (since 1998) change their ghost ring sights? Thanks! Justin

January 24, 2001, 01:37 PM	#2
RobCon Senior Member Join Date: March 4, 2000 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 149	Justin. Yep. The previous GR sights(Williams) proved to be fragile. The new design, LPA I believe, looks much more substantial. I run an M3 with rifle sights but in every shotgun class I have had with the old GRs on Benellis some have come adrift. It is encouraging to see the manufacturer paying attention. Rob

January 24, 2001, 05:58 PM	#3
Paochow Senior Member Join Date: September 17, 2000 Location: Midwest Posts: 277	As substantial as the new LPA sights are, the fragile screws that hold them on are no better. I lost my LPA sight in a MN field last fall, when the screws snaped off on my 3 week old Benelli. Benelli replaced it under warranty though, and I love the gun, so I let this ripple slide.