XS sighted barrel, tritium?

[MStarmer]

Anyone using the XS sighted 18.5" barrel? I really like the look with the rear for fast acquisition, anyone know if the front is tritium? I'm pretty sure it is NOT as I couldn't find it listed anywhere but based on the price of the part I would sure expect it. I bought my 870P with a bead and was going to put the glue on XS big dot on it but am thinking maybe about a barrel switch to rifle sights.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/814319 ... fle-sights

[Synchronizor]

I think they are tritium. XS Sight System's page shows sights that look similar, and they're listed there as tritium. Like you said, that $222 price tag is more expensive than other short 870 barrels that are specifically listed as having tritium sights. To make sure, you should be able to call Remington and ask about that barrel (part # F249630AS).

I have a rifle sight barrel on my 870, and I like it, but there's a lot to be said for a front bead, especially if you're not trying to make really long-range shots. Front beads are very quick to aim with, and more than accurate enough for lightly-choked buckshot if you do your part. Also, you'll never stab your superior trapezius shouldering the gun, slice your hand doing ammo changeovers, or snag the bead on clothing. Just something to think about.

[MStarmer]

These ones are pretty low profile but after considering it further I doubt they would lend much finer aiming that the bead alone. Plus they are only adjustable for windage, not elevation. I think I'll just stick with what I have and if needed I can always add a traditional rifle sighted barrel down the road.

Aippi had a great pic of them on one of his builds, they are tempting but darn near twice the cost of anything else.

http://www.aiptactical.com/HD_Duty_II.html

[Bastard File]

I have sights on all my 870's...either factory supplied rifle style or Scattergun Technologies Track Lock. I personally have never had any problems cutting or injuring myself using them. I do live & dry fire drills quite often as well. I do agree that rifle sights can snag if care is not taken however. They can also come in handy if it becomes necessary to twist the muzzle out of the grasp of an attacker. I also agree that for a short range HD application with buckshot a bead only will more than suffice.

[Synchronizor]

These ones are pretty low profile but after considering it further I doubt they would lend much finer aiming that the bead alone. Plus they are only adjustable for windage, not elevation. I think I'll just stick with what I have and if needed I can always add a traditional rifle sighted barrel down the road.

Those are pretty low-profile, but I think I'd agree that if you're going to step it up to rifle sights, you might as well find something more precise and fully-adjustable.

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I have sights on all my 870's...either factory supplied rifle style or Scattergun Technologies Track Lock. I personally have never had any problems cutting or injuring myself using them. I do live & dry fire drills quite often as well.

I just recently found a 20" RS RC Wingmaster barrel for a great price. I have yet to really hurt myself on it, but I have had to make some adjustments to handling habits I've developed with my other bead-sight and vent-rib barrels. See here for an example of what I'm talking about. I've also seen opinions that favor receiver-mounted rear sights for this reason.

Again, I doubt this will be a deal-breaker for most. Worst-case, you'll just need to put in some more practice time, which is rarely a bad thing. Still, I figure it's worth mentioning.

They can also come in handy if it becomes necessary to twist the muzzle out of the grasp of an attacker.

That's a good point, I hadn't thought of that.