870 exp vent rib and changing the bead

[MrTuffPaws]

I have a 870 Express 20ga with a 21 inch vent rib barrel and I was wondering if and how I can change the bead sight to a light pipe or something else easier to see.

By the looks of it, it seems that they bead is screwed in, but I do not want to try and remove it unless I know for sure.

Other than removing the bead and gluing a new sight on, do I have any other options?

 

[9mmMike]

Several outfits make a light bar that will clip to a vent rib barrel. They block the bead so you can not see it (with the gun mounted) and do not require that you remove the bead at all.
I shoot with a guy who has one of these.

Mike

edited to add.

Here is one from Brownells that is magnetic. You need to measure your vent rib width. Click me to see

 

[kudu]

Beware, some of Remington's beads are pressed in and will not unscrew, but may break off. It can be a small gunsmithing fix to repair one that has been boogered up.

Since the last thing I want is something bright on the end of my barrel to distract me from my target, I shy away from everything but a plain bead or a Bradley white front bead. Remember with a shotgun all the bead is is a reference point, you should be focused on the target or bird. Defensive guns or slug guns are a different matter all together.

 

[9mmMike]

Here is another style from Cabela's.

Click me

It also goes on the vent rib but locks down with allen screws.

Mike

 

[9mmMike]

Here's one from Sportsmans Guide for $4.97. That's practically free!
Mike