HOME DEFENSE FIBER OPTIC SIGHT 12-20GA

For improved sights on my Shockwave I tried a low cost red laser, then a low cost green laser. The red dot was too hard to see in the bright sunlight, and the green worked great but dimmed quickly (overheated?). I could have bought a better green dot laser but didn't really like the extra "appendage" on top of my shotgun that wouldn't fit in my scabbard, so decided to try this simple green fiber optic sight. It is simple, won't quit working, is low-profile, light weight, and is easy to see in bright sunlight so I'm pleased. It went on easy and fits tightly so it hasn't budged. I did spray it with some Krylon camo plastic paint I had on hand to give it a little more eye appeal (the large black plastic piece on the end of the shotgun just didn't get it for me) so I'm very happy with this sight.

Love this add on. Popped this into my 88’s security barrel. It’s pretty solid. My main concern is durability and the possibility of the plastic being cheap and therefor the grip would weaken over time. But that is not the case here. I can’t get it to budge now and it’s there to stay, which I’m ok with. I could pop it off if I wanted but I’d prefer it to stay that solid. The fiber optic is crazy bright, you can see it from the side like I taped a glow stick to my gun. That said. On a cloudy day where the sun reflects off the overcast and makes it REALLY hard for me to see, I was popping clay with my security barrel no problem. The sight slides right up against the bead and hooks into place. I wish it fit my long barrel because I’d get another one in red. Would recommend, actually I did and he got one, and loves his.

Does not fit to Remington 870 Tactical Synthetic square bead. I suppose it can be placed slightly behind the square bead but alignment with the sight would be trial and error, by eyeballing it. The TruGlo clips on to the barrel very tightly so repositioning once clamped on the barrel is very difficult, if not impossible. Removal is fairly easy. I used a plastic car door trim tool to lift the rear tapered end very carefully to prevent scratching the barrel finish. Four stars only because I cannot align it to the bead using the v-shaped groove. Otherwise it appears to be well made and clamps very tightly.

I was wishing my Mossberg 500 12 gauge that I keep handy for home defense had rifle sights. Then I found this fiber optic snap-on sight. I knew this was a good company, I like their "fiber-optic" sights. This is well-engineered and solid as a rock. I followed the directions and snapped it on directly behind the front bead sight on the barrel. The notch in the plastic wasn't quite engaged with the bead, and I had to place the end of the barrel on a surface, place a wood block on the rear of this snap-on assembly and rap on it with a small hammer. I was thinking if I put alcohol on the barrel before I installed the sight, it might slide easier before it dried. But the instructions specifically state to not use strong solvents. I could have just spit on it I guess. It's not a big deal because I got it positioned tight against the front bead, and it's never moving. In low light, or any light, the fiber optics are outstanding in brightness. This isn't for trap shooting, it's your front-door solution. If this looks useful, don't give it a second thought. Order it.

Really nice for what I needed I removed the rail or cantaliever arm and clipped this to the front it snaps on pretty tight and got a little mid sight I made for reference it'll be nice for what I need it for my grounds are more tight spaces and won't be for distance so the red dot I had wasn't doing as much good as a simple green bead attached to the end of 835 it's got the rifled barrel with 3 inch accutip Remington to really give some knock down wish me luck.

Giving product 5 stars. Purchased for Mossberg 590 Shockwave 12 gauge with barrel bead. Made of strong plastic. Instructions say install from back first at 45 degree angle, then press down into place. Problem with that is it is impossible to guess if it will line up correctly with bead. Tried that way and was off 1/4 inch and was at an angle. Nearly impossible to remove from 12GA Shockwave barrel once installed. Had to use plastic putty knife to get under and pry for removal. Tried instruction way 2 times and was still off. Went the other way, started by lining up at bead side, then pressed that into place first. Was a little crooked and not into the notch where bead goes. Was able to press opposite end into straight line, then with small punch and hammer, gently tap front end down where notch surrounds bead. After that, I was able to inspect product. Must say that this fiber optic is definitely a winner. I purchased the green version and even in dim light it is very easy to see. Took it into my basement after dark where I have a small led night light. It was enough to lite the green fiber with no problem.. In daylight or bright rooms, the green optic is very intense and easy to see! I had ordered an XS Trijicon for my 12GA with the bead. Found out in order to install the Trijicon, you have to change beads and use JB Weld and actually cold weld night site to shotgun barrel. Then to remove, choices according to mfg is propane torch or something to heat the JB Weld. Not on my new $500 home defense shotgun! Going that route, if you removed, say bye bye to barrel finish! Don't need a night sight that bad. I was very pleased with this Fiber Optic snap on product. So impressed, I ordered 1 more green and the red version to compare. Will keep extra ones for backups. Sometimes good products come and go, so if something like this, I always buy a 2nd one to stash. The optic itself has a small amount of movement. Will place 1 small drop of clear gorilla glue on bead side which will stop the movement.

I am obviously challenged. Product looks robust enough, quality seems adequate, installation was a snap (pun intended); However, as I was lining it up with the bead sight, I snapped the glow rod off. What a dumb@$$!!!

Pros: slips over bead sight high visibility low snag much better than bead sight Cons: its plastic

Tried it on Mossberg 500 12ga 18.5" barrel with 10 slugs It doesn't fall and what most important this sight sits a bit higher that barrel brass bead sight and finally slugs went right on target. Without this sight shotgun was shooting high because barrel brass bead was lower than receiver and it was hard to take a correct aim. So I found Truglo sight sturdy enough, easy to install so I definitely pleased with it. And it will be easy to remove if by any chance I decide to do so.

Beauty edition to my M590a1. Would buy another in the future.

This is a perfect fit on 12 gau single the second sight i have bought Highly visible even in low light. snaps on tight

still not tested but seems good and solid