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ChrisChris · 08-21-2007, 08:24 PM

I am looking to add a set of rifle sights or ghost rings to my 870. The only problem is, I can't seem to find any. Wilson Combat sells some for a large ammount of money. Unless I am blind, why is there such a small selection?

Myk9noseknows · 08-21-2007, 08:43 PM

These are also kind of pricey:
http://www.xssights.com/store/shotgun.html

You can get a front sight really cheap made by HiViz. They're easy to drill and tap. not sure what manner you are using the sight system for?

ChrisChris · 08-21-2007, 09:03 PM

Home defense. I have a good feeling I can be a lot more accurate with a set of sights when firing buckshot compared to the single bead.

RobFMJ · 08-21-2007, 09:09 PM

Will you be able to see the sights in said home defense situation?

Myk9noseknows · 08-21-2007, 10:12 PM

Might look into the Lasermax 1202. I have one on my HD 870 and I love the thing. It's a laser/light combo for under $189.

It's pretty hard to accurately fire a shottie under pressure while trying to hold a flashlight.

Badshot · 08-22-2007, 08:23 AM

http://www.midwayusa.com/esearch.exe...=Search_Button

seems kinda expensive all around, but that's the link to what I found at Midway USA... you might check Cabelas, Brownells, Sportsmans Guide and Google

wot_racing · 08-22-2007, 08:26 AM

I have a set of hunting sights on mine.. Hi-Viz tri-viz, but they are great for quick target aquisition.. I would use them for HD..

Its kind of hard to get a god picture, but you simply line up the three arrows on what you want to shoot..

**jonny4523** · 08-22-2007, 08:33 AM

I would go with something like a single Hi-viz fiberoptic up front. I actually use one that is held on magnetically for like $15. Works fine for me. You are not really going to have a chance to line up sights in a home defense situation anyways.

ChrisChris · 08-22-2007, 10:10 PM

If rifle sights are useless for home defense like many claim, why do so many tactical units have them equipt on their shotguns? The Benelli m4 comes with them right from the factory. http://www.benelliusa.com/firearms/m4.tpl\

My ideal setup is a surefire forend with sights.

Yes, in extreme situations its point and shoot. But that is no excuse for not preparing ourselves and our weapons.

WmBSmithII · 08-22-2007, 10:28 PM

I was thinking about doing an EOtech style sight for my 870 doesnt anyone have anysuggestion for what would be a better sight for a shotgun?

08-21-2007, 08:24 PM	#1
ChrisChris XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 154	Shotgun Sights I am looking to add a set of rifle sights or ghost rings to my 870. The only problem is, I can't seem to find any. Wilson Combat sells some for a large ammount of money. Unless I am blind, why is there such a small selection?

08-21-2007, 08:43 PM	#2
Myk9noseknows XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,887	These are also kind of pricey: http://www.xssights.com/store/shotgun.html You can get a front sight really cheap made by HiViz. They're easy to drill and tap. not sure what manner you are using the sight system for? __________________ "When people need help, they call the Police. When Police need help, they call K-9"

08-21-2007, 09:09 PM	#4
RobFMJ XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Galveston, Texas Posts: 1,883	Will you be able to see the sights in said home defense situation? __________________ Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

08-21-2007, 10:12 PM	#5
Myk9noseknows XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,887	Might look into the Lasermax 1202. I have one on my HD 870 and I love the thing. It's a laser/light combo for under $189. It's pretty hard to accurately fire a shottie under pressure while trying to hold a flashlight. __________________ "When people need help, they call the Police. When Police need help, they call K-9"

08-22-2007, 08:23 AM	#6
Badshot XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,433	http://www.midwayusa.com/esearch.exe...=Search_Button seems kinda expensive all around, but that's the link to what I found at Midway USA... you might check Cabelas, Brownells, Sportsmans Guide and Google __________________ --------------------- Stupidity should should be painful! On AR15's: Learn to use your Iron Sights before you go adding all that extra crap on your gun!

08-21-2007, 09:03 PM	#3
ChrisChris XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 154	Home defense. I have a good feeling I can be a lot more accurate with a set of sights when firing buckshot compared to the single bead.

08-22-2007, 08:26 AM	#7
wot_racing XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Harlan, KY Posts: 473	I have a set of hunting sights on mine.. Hi-Viz tri-viz, but they are great for quick target aquisition.. I would use them for HD.. Its kind of hard to get a god picture, but you simply line up the three arrows on what you want to shoot..

08-22-2007, 08:33 AM	#8
jonny4523 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 2,040	I would go with something like a single Hi-viz fiberoptic up front. I actually use one that is held on magnetically for like $15. Works fine for me. You are not really going to have a chance to line up sights in a home defense situation anyways. __________________ -XD40 Service (Feb 2002) Springer Precision Carry Trigger -XD9 Tactical (June 2007) Springer Competition Trigger, USPSA Production -Remington 870 Mag, 12g, my hunting companion -Thompson/Center Triumph (June 2007) -Ruger Mark II (Oct 2004) Gvt Comp Model -AR build (Sept 07 - May 08 ) Mostly RR NRA, USPSA #TY60062 -If guns kill people, then spoons made Rosie O'Donnel fat! -When seconds count, the police are only minutes away

08-22-2007, 10:10 PM	#9
ChrisChris XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 154	If rifle sights are useless for home defense like many claim, why do so many tactical units have them equipt on their shotguns? The Benelli m4 comes with them right from the factory. http://www.benelliusa.com/firearms/m4.tpl\ My ideal setup is a surefire forend with sights. Yes, in extreme situations its point and shoot. But that is no excuse for not preparing ourselves and our weapons.

08-22-2007, 10:28 PM	#10
WmBSmithII XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 207	I was thinking about doing an EOtech style sight for my 870 doesnt anyone have anysuggestion for what would be a better sight for a shotgun? __________________ Si vis pacem, para bellum.

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