Ghost rings

[Rob96]

I want to add ghost ring sights to my Rem. HD 870. What are some good ones out there, and how much should it run with installation?

 

[L-2]

References:
http://www.vangcomp.com/VCS_price_sheet.htm
http://www.wilsoncombat.com/workorder.pdf
http://www.wilsoncombat.com/sa_traklock.asp
Looking at these websites the cost can be from $140 (~$170 w/shipping both ways) at Wilson for its TrakLock sights; to
$335 (~$385 w/shipping) to $435 (~$485 w/shipping) for LPA or MMC Tritium sights at VangComp.
The sights, alone, from Wilson, can be ~$115. Wow!; huh? It makes buying a 2nd shotgun sound like a good deal.
Being relatively new to shotgun ownership (within last 5 years) and knowing these costs, I bought my shotguns already with factory GRS's.

 

[crucible]

I have the Trijicon Trac-lock's on my 870 (previous owner paid for and installed them), and while they certainly work and are robust, I'd probably go for a set that had protected ears for the rear rather than the "naked" ring that the Trac-lock's have if I was going to purchase and install a set.

If I decided they were necessary at all that is, and having a 1300 that has just a bead, I'm not convinced they are (despite being a nice to have item).

FWIW.

Cruc

 

[TCW]

My 1st used 870 I bought for HD had a 26" barrel on it. I replaced it with a Remington 20" improved cylinder barrel w/ rifle sights. I can hit silhouettes at 100 yards w/ slugs.

Thought about ghost rings initially, but the price turned me off.

 

[Sir Lancelot]

I think ghost rings make a shotgun more accurate but not as fast as a bead.
Anbody else think this?

 

[Preacherman]

The cheapest ghost-ring set I know is made by Mossberg for their 500-series shotguns - see here for details. It's only $63, and is of good quality. I've fitted this set to Mossbergs and Remingtons - you just need to drill & tap receiver holes in the Remington. Recommended.

 

[Fumbler]

The cheapest ghost-ring set I know is made by Mossberg for their 500-series shotguns - see here for details. It's only $63, and is of good quality. I've fitted this set to Mossbergs and Remingtons - you just need to drill & tap receiver holes in the Remington. Recommended.

Did you run into any problems with the elevation adjustment screw protruding into the thinner reciever of your 870?

I have a Mossberg 500 and like Preacherman I believe they are easily the best buy in ghost ring sights.
I got mine from a forum member for $25 but would have gladly paid the $60 for them.
the only thing I do not like is the hole is a tiny bit too big for my preference in a hunting gun (shooting slugs at deer), but as a defensive weapon the large hole is nice and fast.

 

[Dave McCracken]

Sir Lancelot, nothing's as fast as a bead. GRs are not much slower.

Much good work is still being done with beads.

 

[AStone]

i don't even have my beloved 870P yet (damn IRS refund is still 5 weeks out), but i'm starting with a plain bead (cause Dr. McC recommends it), and because i agree with crucible:

"I'd probably go for a set that had protected ears for the rear rather than the "naked" ring that the Trac-lock's have if I was going to purchase and install a set."

+1 on that.

If i add GR's later, i'm looking for something more like what the P'man suggested, those Mossberg GR's, but i hope to find one with wings AND a larger rear aperture. (Looks to me that the Wilson GR's have a small aperture.)

So far, these would be my choice, but i'd really rather have an even larger rear aperture.