Can you still see or use the bead sight with this on?
1614926
Not sure if you can use a bead sight. I mounted mine with a slug barrel attached (traditional sights). Without the scope I can still use the regular sights.
1614927
Can't answer this question because I have a special 18.5" barrel w/ heat shield and breacher on the end . No bead sight. This mount measures a little less than 1mm from the top of the receiver. I would think that as long as the front bead sight isn't to small it should work out alright.Hope this helps you.
1614928
You can see it but it sits on top of your reciever so your vented rib will not be in view. I would recommend taking the mount off for bird hunting or clays. It only takes a minute or two to install or remove.
1614929
My 870 is a retired State Police riot gun. 18.5" barrel, rifle sights. They are usable, but I'm not sure if the bead sights of a field barrel would be usable. If I had a ventilated rib field barrel. I'd try it and let you know (and shoot skeet better too). Jeff
344391
I threw out my old sight after replacing it. However the new sight adjustment plat looks and operates just like the old one. I would bet that you could..
2195521
Yes you do, the rear base has to be drilled and tapped and aligned properly. The original bead sight that is elevated by a small platform, (on a standard Remington barrel) the bead will be removed then the trijicon will be dropped into place with epoxy and a pin. The pin just adds additional reliability so your front sight isn't just relying on epoxy to hold it.
2257402
Yes. I have it on that same shotgun. It works well, and is a good upgrade to the bead without spending a pile of $$. Keep in mind though that this is ONLY a fiber optic rod, and not a night sight- no tritium glow- it just picks up ambient light. That said, it is a good, functional sight.
1736360
You can buy a 2 inches see through riser you can still see your fixed sight
1837904
The only way I have found to use this item on a pistol, is if the pistol has a scope. I tried using it with open sights and I was unable to see the graph in theBore Sighter so I think it only works with a scope, however, it might be that I don't know how to use it without a scope.
1652409
Not sure, I dont think I ever used it. After turning it on and seeing 3-4 red dots, I took it off permanently and bought a real holo sight.
1897415
Personal preference to co-witness your sights or not but I would with flip ups. You can drop your sights down and out of the way when using the red dot. If you co-witness you will want a medium riser and to put the sights below the red dot and not co-witness a high riser.
1539949
i had NO issues, i have a scope on mine, and i can still see my iron sights...but if you want to cut it up.... its yours!!!!!!!
381927
The 1" see thru sights work great but if you have a need to use open sights under it forget about it. its neatly impossible
226602
Hi PA. I would not remove the front sight. It is designed to be used as a backup just in case the batteries go out on the red dot.
1435497
You can if you have the rail adapter or the helmet adapter. I love the light and it is very versatile. The helmet adapter clips to the edge of the helmet not like the rail adapter which will adapt to a weapons system style rail.
1808805
No, you will not be able to use the rail and still see the iron sights. A set of Leupold 57323 rings will attach directly to the receiver and allow you to see the iron sights.
1587179
No you cant, that's what the lens cover is for with the little pin whole in it .....you can turn off the cross hairs and still use the unit but not the other way around . if the unit is off , you cant even see through it . The unit is not like a regular scope ...do a little research on night vision with Google and you will see what i am talking about ..
1637365
Without a riser, the front sight is visible, but not a distraction. However, I don't mind it, with a rear buis you can cowitness pretty well, and almost zero the dot with your irons.
1023590
No. It sits it very close to co-witness when on 1 power. After u zoom to about 3 power the front iron sight is not visible.
1856139
Yes, but I would recommend getting the rear-sight package, which I didn't. It really needs that to compliment it. It is better than the original sight.