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knguye11
07-10-07, 17:17
I recently installed a rail on my Benelli M1 and now would like to add a red dot scope on it. I don't know what would be best for this application. I am thinking of ATN Digital Ultra Sight Reflex Scope, but most don't recommend since it can't really handle the recoil. The reticle keep getting dimmer on each shot.
If you have any suggestion, I am all ears. Thanks in advance.

Rail I used is Dave's Metal Works

http://www.knguyen.info/m1/images/IMG_2793.jpg

Bolt Release button is Ed Brown, and GG&G bold handle

http://www.knguyen.info/m1/images/IMG_2786.jpg

You can view the rest of the photos here (http://www.knguyen.info/m1/)

FJB
07-10-07, 22:03
Check out the Aimpoint Micro T-1 or H-1.

See discussions about them on in the Optics Thread of the forums.

Attached is a picture of the Micro T-1 on a VangComp 870. It is very rugged had has with stood several shotgun classes basically 200 slugs, 200 00B, 800 target loads thus far.

S/F

Kisara
07-11-07, 15:47
Trying not to get off-topic, but can you tell us about your rail- Maybe start a new thread with some photos? I may want to go that route on mine. THX

m.adams
07-11-07, 16:02
I'm not FJB, but I believe that Hans V. put that Rail on there for him, it's a nice functional piece of Pic Rail on top of the receiver.

FJB
07-11-07, 20:06
That is correct. Hans Vang installed a piece of Picatinny rail in front of the LPA ghost ring rear sight. As an aside, Hans will be producing his own rear ghost ring sight that will have a piece of Picatinny rail in front of the ghost ring for mounting a red dot like a Micro.

Attached are some photos of the Micro T-1 in the new LaRue Tactical Micro Tall Riser, Short Riser, and the standard Aimpoint Micro mount. The LT short riser is the same height as the standard Micro mount, but uses his superb throw lever. The standard Aimpoint Micro T-1 mount will fit a Weaver rail like a #36 base mount.

Also, attached is a close up of the Micro T-1 with the short riser on a VangComp'd 870.

S/F

knguye11
07-11-07, 21:32
Add couple pics...

C4IGrant
07-13-07, 20:51
Aimpoint H-1. You can add a LT mount if you want or just use the factory mount if you don't need to remove it and have it repeat zero.



C4

Eth0
07-15-07, 07:47
scope or red dot?

SpaceGhost
07-15-07, 16:30
Aimpoint T1,H1 are just fine as is Aimpoint M2,ML2,M3,ML3. As is EO TECH. If you want to keep it small and light I would reccomend the Aimpoint T1,H1 or Dokter, Jpoint or the new Trijicon Dokter copy. It all depends on YOU, USAGE and YOUR budget.

HLDefender
08-31-07, 23:37
I just was pondering the whole EOTech/Aimpoint question for my 870P. After a lot of house clearing drills and carefull thought of how I'd use this weapon I've come to this conclusion ---- For indoor defense purposes - I need to shoulder this weapon as quickly as possible. Since the threat will be no farther than 20', my best plan is to aim off the front sight at center mass. IMO - as good as my EOTech is -- it will probably slow me down to a small degree in a CQB situation.

But recognizing the value of a good red dot for beyond the confines of my small condo -- I do want something that will allow accurate shots out to 25m with buck - and 50m with slugs. For that I will be choosing the minidot like the Pride Fowler or Burris Fast Fire.

These mini's are small enough to allow you to focus on the front irons from over the top of the sight for CQB and their feild of view is large enough for reasonably quick and accurate shots at distance. Compared to my EOTech -- I felt much quicker indoors with the front sight. I'll show some pics when I get the thing mounted. For now its the EOThingy :D , but soon it'll be the Burris:

http://www.burrisoptics.com/fastfire.html

http://www.swfa.com/pc-9051-1220-burris-1x-fastfire-red-dot-reflex-sight.aspx

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/HOMELANDEFENDER/2003_0101SkeetGun0013.jpg

HLD

FJB
09-01-07, 00:45
Check out the Oct 2007 issue of SOF Magazine to read about Aimpoint Sights on shotguns.

S/F

C4IGrant
09-01-07, 08:06
To me, there is really only one option for a Shotgun. That is the Aimpoint H-1 or T-1.


C4

Mike729
09-01-07, 08:21
What about the LaRue Low Profile Irondot? I don't chase bad guys or kick doors down for a living (kudos to those who do) so my intended use would be HD, shotgun classes and range. Is the Irondot a viable option with the Aimpoint Micro finally out? (considering the price difference).

http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetactical/catalog/P7157694coin.jpg

I borrowed an EOTech from one of my AR's and mounted it on my 870MCS, and found it was way too bulky and heavy for my intended uses, so it didn't even make it to the range for a test drive on the shotgun. Besides, I find myself struggling with the EOTech reticle sometimes (it's probably more an issue for the optometrist than the gunsmith)

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w295/mdl729_photos/870MCS/IMG_0814.jpg
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w295/mdl729_photos/870MCS/IMG_0804.jpg

Robb Jensen
09-01-07, 08:26
I agree the H1 or T1 is probably the most rugged sight you can get for a shotgun.

FJB
09-01-07, 11:57
I think the Irondot will sit to high for a shotgun as it is really designed for the 2.5" sight to bore offset of the AR. But I haven't used one, so don't quote me.

S/F

HLDefender
09-03-07, 22:41
I think the Irondot will sit to high for a shotgun as it is really designed for the 2.5" sight to bore offset of the AR. But I haven't used one, so don't quote me.

S/F
IIRC - the low pro IronDot mount with the Pride Fowler is not as high as the usual AR mounts...

HLD...

Spooky130
09-09-07, 18:22
IIRC - the low pro IronDot mount with the Pride Fowler is not as high as the usual AR mounts...

HLD...

I think the low LaRue IronDots would be a great option. I would want to see some feedback from someone else for high(er) recoil operation on a shotgun. The Aimpoint looks great but that's a lot of coin. This might be a case of buy cheap and end up buying twice.

Spooky

Mike729
09-09-07, 19:02
I've been after this same information. I like the Low Profile Irondot design.

If they could make a low-profile Irondot with a different option other than Pride Fowler, like Fast Fire, at 300 bucks, I think they'd sell a few more.

Spooky130
09-09-07, 21:59
I've been after this same information. I like the Low Profile Irondot design.

If they could make a low-profile Irondot with a different option other than Pride Fowler, like Fast Fire, at 300 bucks, I think they'd sell a few more.

I bought one of their "normal" sized FastFires and it has worked pretty well so far on my AR. I've asked that same question because there is a definite niche to be filled by them. I have an HK USC converted to UMP and it would be just the ticket on that as well.

Spooky