[bigalexe]

I have another thread running about some difficulty im having with sighting a shotgun. I have an idea what i want to do as far as sights go but im looking at probably having a cost of $1000+ between the gun and the sight brand new.

Im wondering if airsoft shotguns and guns in general are similar enough to the real models that i could get an airsoft and use it as a fitting platform to test out different sight setups without borrowing someone elses shotgun and stripping their sights off it.

[RyanM]

Not a chance. The cheaper models are about as close to a firearm, externally, as a Red Ryder BB gun. The ones that may be close will literally cost more than a real shotgun. Like a good quality, basic Remington 870 airsoft will run you about $500.

[General Geoff]

for testing ergonomics and length of pull, eye relief, etc, it should work fine. The weight will probably be different though.


And yes, generally speaking, a quality airsoft shotgun that will have the same external dimensions as the real deal will probably cost just as much as the real deal, possibly more.

[RyanM]

Oh, after reading your other thread, I would suggest one of those adapters which attaches an AR-15 stock to the gun, (though I'm not 100% sure if they make them in 20 gauge). AR-15 stocks are designed to be held somewhat high up on the shoulder, and a 5-position or 6-position M4 stock will adjust to pretty much any length you need. And I believe Knoxx makes a recoil-reducing M4 style stock, which would probably work well since it would be harder to get a recoil pad on an M4 stock. That, combined with a red dot scope on relatively high scope rings, may work well for you.

[bigalexe]

wow never though of an AR-15 stock. i had though of seeing if i could attach one of the rails (the carry handle) to a shotgun to give the required lift. But changing the stock may allow me to place it higher as you mentioned. I have shot an AR-15 from standing and apart from the fact that this particular gun was rather heavy (there were alot of toys on it) i had no sighting issues.

[rcmodel]

Just how dang big are you anyway?

Standard dimension shotgun stocks are usable by about 95% or more of the adult population!

You might do well to go to a trap & skeet range and get someone to help you out with proper shooting form.

Failing that, this might save you all the time, effort, and expense of inventing the wheel all over again.
http://www.burrisoptics.com/speedbead.html

rc

[bigalexe]

The issue im running into is not length of pull, its the distance from shoulder to face. If i lower my face down onto the stock i end up bending my neck forward so my eyes are staring at the action of the gun (not down the barrel). This has to do mostly with my myasthenia and scoliosis. I very thin and long of build.

[bigalexe]

Ok im posting the same message on my 3 threads about generally the same topic:

Thank you again everyone for your objective and very non-slanderous advice and responses to my questions despite that im almost a complete newbie here. I have found a solution to my problem and it involves 3 items. The first item is a reflex red-dot style sight such as an EOTech. The next item is an AR-15 detachable carry handle with the appropriate rail to mount the reflex sight. The third item is a scope rail made by UTG/Leapers which bolts directly over the receiver of a Remington 870 shotgun which is the gun i am looking at.

Basically the result is that i get a basic sight glass (well EOTech is a little more than basic) that is raised off the gun to adjust to my frame.