JMIS Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I just picked up 26" vent ripped barrel for my SLP. I'd like see what you guys are running for front and rear sights. It doesn't have to be an SLP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunCat Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 (edited) Hi-Viz Comp on the front of my M2, nothing for a rear sight (although I once had a 10/22 flip up rear) Edited October 5, 2012 by GunCat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ten-X Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I love those rear sights milled in. This will definitely be a winter mod. I've missed my last slug target!!!! Do most people modify the point of impact with the sights or by bending the barrel? Mine shoots high and left (more high than left) from 40-70 yards and I wonder if I put in a rear sight that is taller than the rib, it's only going to shoot higher. The rear sight will surely correct the windage issue but it'll be pushed off to one side and not centered. I wonder what that will look like when I'm staring down the barrel. I've shot so many clays that mounting and pointing a shotgun is pretty natural. I don't want to loose that but do want to be able to square up a sight on slugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Rob Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Did you do that yourself, or is that custom work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Did you do that yourself, or is that custom work? One in the same. I did it and it is custom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickB Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Patrick, is the first sight an XS pistol sight with a notch milled in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Patrick, is the first sight an XS pistol sight with a notch milled in? Yes it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickB Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Thanks, Patrick. Does the notch give any advantage? I assume you just place the front sight into the notch and use the same sight picture for slugs as well as birdshot. Also looks like you need to sit the sight up higher to use the notch, versus the standard setup. So, just to clarify, no need to buy the 3 sight set SG-3001-1 http://xssights.com/index.php?nID=specialty&cID=Specialty%20Products&pID=specialty I can get away with buying a pistol sight set and just use the rear? http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=16769/Product/SEMI-AUTO-EXPRESS-SIGHT-SET Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 (edited) I don't follow any "use this" on setting up shotguns with sights. I have used the express V but only with my added notch. I don't care for express sights on my pistols either. Give me a notch and post any day! On some shotgun I use "take-off" 1911 rear sights that I trim and regulate for POA / POI. I some cases I use pistol dovetail front sights if I need a low sight height and in other instances I use rifle front sights. One can make significant POI changes with the right combination of fronts and rears for elevation. The same can be said for windage by splitting the offset between the front and rear. That way you don't end up with a rear that is hanging off the rib! The Express unit that is built for shotguns is narrow to fit the width of the rib and looks nice. Caspian Pistol Front Edited October 6, 2012 by P.E. Kelley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 (edited) Double post. Edited October 7, 2012 by P.E. Kelley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Due to a number of requests….I guess I better get this out now…I no longer "smith" for hire. Hit up Red Neck Tactical for your sight installation. or Accurate Iron or Benny Hill at triangle shooting sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickB Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Patrick, for rifle front sights, which do you recommend? I'm trying to figure out a rugged front sight to pair up with the ghost ring rear on one of my Versa Max's and need something 0.4" tall or so. Both Hi-Viz and Williams make something that I have been thinking of using. http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=9506/Product/FIBER-OPTIC-RIFLE-SIGHT http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=16338/Product/RIFLE-FIRE-SIGHTS Thanks for your help! Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Patrick, for rifle front sights, which do you recommend? I'm trying to figure out a rugged front sight to pair up with the ghost ring rear on one of my Versa Max's and need something 0.4" tall or so. Both Hi-Viz and Williams make something that I have been thinking of using. http://www.brownells...TIC-RIFLE-SIGHT http://www.brownells...FLE-FIRE-SIGHTS Thanks for your help! Mick I have used both, but the nod goes to the HiViz because of the interchangeable light pipes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Snyder Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 (edited) my 21" M1S90 has a 10/22 milled in about .100" deep, and use a HiViz Flashpoint with second tallest triangular light pipe to get point of aim... the triangular tip shows up well in the rear notch sorry, a little fuzzy...cable tie is not visible when shooting Edited October 8, 2012 by Les Snyder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caz41 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Which XS express sight is being used for the rear? I'm guessing it doesn't matter and any of the pistol sights work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan 45 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Which XS express sight is being used for the rear? I'm guessing it doesn't matter and any of the pistol sights work? XS makes a set of 3 different heights specifically listed for shotguns. Check this page, about 1/2 way down. http://xssights.com/index.php?nID=specialty&cID=Specialty%20Products&pID=specialty I got lucky. The lowest sight worked great for my Nova, while the middle height sight worked great for my M1. It's not as good of a sight picture as something like Patricks, but I do like the low profile, snag free rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caz41 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Which XS express sight is being used for the rear? I'm guessing it doesn't matter and any of the pistol sights work? XS makes a set of 3 different heights specifically listed for shotguns. Check this page, about 1/2 way down. http://xssights.com/index.php?nID=specialty&cID=Specialty%20Products&pID=specialty I got lucky. The lowest sight worked great for my Nova, while the middle height sight worked great for my M1. It's not as good of a sight picture as something like Patricks, but I do like the low profile, snag free rear. So it comes with 3 different rear sights? 3 different heights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan 45 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Yes, the set of XS sights in my link came w/ 3 different heights. Short, med, and tall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caz41 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Yes, the set of XS sights in my link came w/ 3 different heights. Short, med, and tall. Sweet, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMIS Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 Here's what we ended up doing to my SLP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colodrew Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Bryan - how deep did you cut the dovetail for the 3 sight set? Which XS express sight is being used for the rear? I'm guessing it doesn't matter and any of the pistol sights work?XS makes a set of 3 different heights specifically listed for shotguns. Check this page, about 1/2 way down. http://xssights.com/index.php?nID=specialty&cID=Specialty%20Products&pID=specialtyI got lucky. The lowest sight worked great for my Nova, while the middle height sight worked great for my M1. It's not as good of a sight picture as something like Patricks, but I do like the low profile, snag free rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbrowndog Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 XS recommends .05 deep, I cut them .075 deep Trapr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snertley Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 http://www.xssights.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=993545&CAT=8269 I have run these for over 10 years. They work great and are adjustable for POI. Also fast on movers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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