Tactical 870

[Ben Danbleume]

Any one have a tactical equipped 870? Looking for a good mount for red dot type sight on a Picatinny rail. Unfortunate the base model 870 Magnum Express I have isn't drilled or tapped.

[bshort]

I have an 870 SPM that is drilled/tapped from the factory.

[SOONER*REDNECK]

There is a tactical shotgun group on facebook that may be able to help you out. I have a couple tactical shotguns including an 870 but dont have one with a red dot so im no help.

[alanhore]

I thought they used to made a side mount for optics on a 870. Might try google for saddle mounts.

[Ben Danbleume]

There is a tactical shotgun group on facebook that may be able to help you out. I have a couple tactical shotguns including an 870 but dont have one with a red dot so im no help.

Thanks but no facebook for me. Side mounts all have iffy reviews, think I'll just get it tapped for a rail.

[berudd]

JMO but a red dot on a HD shotgun seems unnecessary and perhaps a hindrance. Give me a its more of a point and shoot weapon instead of aiming it, especially in that scenario, I’d want both eyes open with optic.

[alanhore]

JMO but a red dot on a HD shotgun seems unnecessary and perhaps a hindrance. Give me a its more of a point and shoot weapon instead of aiming it, especially in that scenario, I’d want both eyes open with optic.

I have used on on a turkey gun where aiming is more important. On a weapon for home use give me a tube of buck shot rounds and a gunlight and I am good.