RaymondMillbrae
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MixStuff,
Nematocyst is correct. I am also of the camps that a solid ghost ring site is the preferrable sight to have. For accuracy, the ghost sight is the absolute bomb! (Using slugs and free standing, I can plink at golf balls at 30 yards...no problemo)!
But as you can see in my above post, I like to play.
As a matter of fact, I like to play alot!
Gosh...come to think of it, we're going to the mountains again next weekend. The Gun Show was this last weekend, and I just purchased $200.00 worth of shotgun ammo. (Check out some of the goodies below).
I'm fully loaded and ready to play!!!!!
Like I may have previously mentioned, I placed the red dot sight on my 870P for the purpose of SUPER-QUICK SIGHT ACQUISITION WITH BOTH EYES OPEN. (I intended to do a lot of outdoor slug shooting).
But if you are looking for a totally home defense weapon, then ghost ring sights are the way to go. (In my opinion).
Nothing to snag on. Nothing to turn ON. No dust on the lens to clean. Nothing to worry about if you drop it. Just a powerful home defense weapon that you can grab and shoot if the moment (Lord forbid) dictates.
But then again, if you have a few shekels burning a hole in your pocket (like I usually do), then a red dot is a pretty cool toy to have. And depending what you want to achieve, it will fill a certain nitch nicely!
Now...to defend the red dot in an actual combat scenario. It works.
Period!
Being a Ranger for 6.5 years, it has it's place. (Look at the Trijicon ACOG's).
But there is always a catch. A "tit-for-tat". You gain one thing, but you lose another.
I currently have my shotgun leaning against my microscope stand behind my computer chair. (Magazine loaded, but no shotshell in the chamber). And if the situation were to arise, I could still shoot and hit what I am aiming at with no problem...even if the red dot was turned OFF and the yellow lens covers were still on.
But then again, I've been in the martial arts for over 18 years, and I would probably try to subdue the bad guy unless the situation dictated that I take a different approach. (And since there are no kids in the house, there is always a handgun within arms reach).
No, I'm not a fanatic. I just like shooting and reloading (and carving leather, welding, and wood working) - so there are always trinkets pertaining to the latter hobbies lying around my place.
But to end, I have to agree with Nematocyst. If it's totally gonna be a "Grab-N-Shoot Home Defense Weapon"...then forget the red dot. It will complicate matters a bit. And it will be even worst if you do not continually practice with it...or if your heart is pumping like a jack-hammer in a life and death situation.
Hmmm...come to think of it...what was your question again?
Oh yea...the mounts.
Hmmm.
I am not familiar with the way your side-mount is fastened onto the receiver. But could you just mount it OVER the B-Square mount and maybe use a spacer on the "for" (forward) portion of the side-mount? (If the side-mount extends beyond the B-Square mount).
OK, I'm done babbling.
Best wishes, Bro!!
In Christ: Raymond
Nematocyst is correct. I am also of the camps that a solid ghost ring site is the preferrable sight to have. For accuracy, the ghost sight is the absolute bomb! (Using slugs and free standing, I can plink at golf balls at 30 yards...no problemo)!
But as you can see in my above post, I like to play.
As a matter of fact, I like to play alot!
Gosh...come to think of it, we're going to the mountains again next weekend. The Gun Show was this last weekend, and I just purchased $200.00 worth of shotgun ammo. (Check out some of the goodies below).
I'm fully loaded and ready to play!!!!!
Like I may have previously mentioned, I placed the red dot sight on my 870P for the purpose of SUPER-QUICK SIGHT ACQUISITION WITH BOTH EYES OPEN. (I intended to do a lot of outdoor slug shooting).
But if you are looking for a totally home defense weapon, then ghost ring sights are the way to go. (In my opinion).
Nothing to snag on. Nothing to turn ON. No dust on the lens to clean. Nothing to worry about if you drop it. Just a powerful home defense weapon that you can grab and shoot if the moment (Lord forbid) dictates.
But then again, if you have a few shekels burning a hole in your pocket (like I usually do), then a red dot is a pretty cool toy to have. And depending what you want to achieve, it will fill a certain nitch nicely!
Now...to defend the red dot in an actual combat scenario. It works.
Period!
Being a Ranger for 6.5 years, it has it's place. (Look at the Trijicon ACOG's).
But there is always a catch. A "tit-for-tat". You gain one thing, but you lose another.
I currently have my shotgun leaning against my microscope stand behind my computer chair. (Magazine loaded, but no shotshell in the chamber). And if the situation were to arise, I could still shoot and hit what I am aiming at with no problem...even if the red dot was turned OFF and the yellow lens covers were still on.
But then again, I've been in the martial arts for over 18 years, and I would probably try to subdue the bad guy unless the situation dictated that I take a different approach. (And since there are no kids in the house, there is always a handgun within arms reach).
No, I'm not a fanatic. I just like shooting and reloading (and carving leather, welding, and wood working) - so there are always trinkets pertaining to the latter hobbies lying around my place.
But to end, I have to agree with Nematocyst. If it's totally gonna be a "Grab-N-Shoot Home Defense Weapon"...then forget the red dot. It will complicate matters a bit. And it will be even worst if you do not continually practice with it...or if your heart is pumping like a jack-hammer in a life and death situation.
Hmmm...come to think of it...what was your question again?
Oh yea...the mounts.
Hmmm.
I am not familiar with the way your side-mount is fastened onto the receiver. But could you just mount it OVER the B-Square mount and maybe use a spacer on the "for" (forward) portion of the side-mount? (If the side-mount extends beyond the B-Square mount).
OK, I'm done babbling.
Best wishes, Bro!!
In Christ: Raymond
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