Ghost Ring Installation

[Tango_Whiskey]

Hello fellow 870 shooters,
I just received a set of Trijicon RE04 Ghost Ring sights that I ordered from Brownells. The installation instructions were not in the package. Does anyone have the instructions? I was hoping to get these things installed today and shoot this weekend but it looks doubtful.

TW

[SharksFan]

I may be mistaken, but doesn't the RE04 series require tapping of the receiver for the rear sight, and the front sight needs to be glued or soldered?

[Tango_Whiskey]

Correct, the kit is supposed to come with instructions that gives you dimensions etc. on where to drill and tap the holes. I called Brownells and tried to get them to open a fresh package and fax me the instruction sheet but I ended up calling Trijicon direct and they emailed it to me. Now I need to hunt down a #6-40 tap apparently nobody in my area has one.

[twangeezer]

Here in 2023, 870's come predrilled and tapped,
at least my TAC-14 20Ga, did (from BUD'S).

MY question, before buying, would be:
DO TRIJICON & REMINGTON KNOW THIS, AND
DO THE SIGHT'S HOLES MATCH UP WITH THE RECEIVER'S?

[JeffCooper]

If you are a little shy about drilling (easy) and tapping (nerve -racking), a good smith will charge about $10/hole. Tapping is a little dangerous as the hole is small and taps are fragile. One does not want to snap a tap off!