Vent rib on defensive/tactical shotguns?

[Redlg155]

I've always wondered about the lack of a vent rib on tactical shotguns. Just about every 870 that I have used at work have been smooth bore with a standard bead.

Is there any rationale on not using a shorter 20-24 in vent rib turkey barrel for defense? Or why not an 18"vent rib. If I'm not mistaken, I've seen a match shooter on tv shooting a longer vent rib barrel with an extended mag tube in 3 gun.

 

[LeonCarr]

I think the best all around shotgun would be an 870 Turkey Gun with the 21 inch Rem Choke barrel. That shotgun would handle about 99% of hunting or defense situations you might encounter, and not be too long in overall length for Home Defense.

On top of all that, the vent ribs just plain look cool .

Just my .02,
LeonCarr

 

[Gordon]

In a defense shotgun I am beginning to think the shorter length of the stock is more important than a short barrel , with in reason. Yes 1100 Remingtons are very deadly with 21" barrels and Brownings and Ithaca Deer Slayer 24" barrels can work too for me witha 13" or a little less LOP.
The bead on a vent rib is not too good tho for defensive purposes. Robar used to fab a post that was somehow affixed to a vent rib that seems pretty hot , if you forgive the pun.

 

[Red Cent]

They make a Hi Vis sight set for the rib. Got a set on 1187. I like mine.

 

[RMc]

Shorten and rethread for chokes...

...Mike Orlen does excellent work at very reasonable rates

http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=36237

18.75" is the shortest legal length compatible with Remington 870 rib post placement.

Simple sight picture: _o_