Josh-L Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 (edited) Ok I plan on cutting my barrel down. My gun has ghost rings on it. Will my smith be able to remove the front sight and re-install it or will I need to purchase another "tower" front sight for the ghost ring? If I need to purchase another one can anyone link me to it at brownells or midway? Second question... my nightsights are burnt out. Not a big deal cause I want to put a fiber optic front on anyway. Is there a replacement rear ghost ring that is solid black with no dots? And who makes the most rugged green fiber optic to replace the front night sight with? And the last question (for now lol)... I plan on removing the mag extension and cutting the barrel flush with the end of the tube. Would this... http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=6281/Product/FOREND_CAP__W_O_SWIVEL_STUD ... be the best thing to use or is there another option? I plan on putting a Nordic big bolt knob on it and would like to have one of their spiral fluted extension tube nuts but I don't need a tube. Would it be possible to use this... http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=191485&cm_mmc=Froogle-_-Gunsmithing%20-%20Gun%20Parts%20-%20Shotgun%20-%20(Aftermarket)-_-PriceCompListing-_-191485 ... as just an end cap with no extension? I'm going for a Benelli M1K look... Thanks. You guys have been a lot of help so far. Edited March 26, 2011 by Josh-L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rezarf Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 1. Talk to your smith, he will know if he can "un-weld" the front sight. I doubt he will be able to but only he will know. Otherwise they do make "Band" sights for the front with fiber optic. Like this: http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=19505/Product/REMINGTON_SHOTGUN_TACTICAL_GHOST_RING_SIGHT_SET 2. You can always post up here for a factory replacement non-tritium. Brownells also carrys some factory parts. 3. The Nordic tube would look great with one of their handles, however you need to "cap" that cap. I would call Nordic to see if they make a flush fitting cap. The nut you linked to is open on both ends. That gun would look amazing when done. Make sure you post up some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBow Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 There are enough 14" Benelli barrels floating around that I wouldn't cut a perfectly good barrel. You can often find them on Gun Broker and sometimes here. Best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh-L Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 I want one like in the pic that's 10.5. Plus a factory 14 inch barrel is retarded expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh-L Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 1. Talk to your smith, he will know if he can "un-weld" the front sight. I doubt he will be able to but only he will know. Otherwise they do make "Band" sights for the front with fiber optic. Like this: http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=19505/Product/REMINGTON_SHOTGUN_TACTICAL_GHOST_RING_SIGHT_SET 2. You can always post up here for a factory replacement non-tritium. Brownells also carrys some factory parts. 3. The Nordic tube would look great with one of their handles, however you need to "cap" that cap. I would call Nordic to see if they make a flush fitting cap. The nut you linked to is open on both ends. That gun would look amazing when done. Make sure you post up some pics. Sent Nordic an email about the flush fitting cap. I looked all over Brownells but couldn't find factory all black rear sight. I also sent my gunsmith an email to see what he thought about the front sight. I agree, I doubt he'll be able to remove it and I don't want to replace it with a banded one. Looks like this project might be a pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh-L Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 Ok I'v been spamming this board trying to get my post count up so I can email someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh-L Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 I figured I'd spam my own thread lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh-L Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 Wooo Hooo last one and I'm at 20 posts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rezarf Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Here is the Brownells page that might be most helpful. Do you have the LPA sights or the stamped sheetmetal sights? I think you will find that the M1 is nothing like a 590 or 870 to modify and build up. They are way harder to find parts for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh-L Posted March 28, 2011 Author Share Posted March 28, 2011 The front sight looks like the top one in the pick I posted but the rear ghost ring is different. I don't see a link on my phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planman Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Oh how I would love to find one of those sheetmetal rear ghostring sights! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thequickad Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Me too, Benelli rear ghost ring sights seems to be very difficult to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHINOWSO Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 You are on a noble quest (and I assume aware of the short barreled shotgun NFA requirements...) Personally I have a Mossberg 590A1 14" SBS. Yeah, it's not a Benelli but it was only 4-bills (plus 2 more for the tax stamp...). It satisfies the fix and get lots of attention at the range. Kicks like a mule with full power stuff, ESP slugs. YMMV, Rhino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHINOWSO Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 This guide acts as an aid in identifying types of firearms and destructive devices which must be registered with ATF under the national firearms act (title II of the gun control act of 1968). Short Barreled Shotgun Distinctive Characteristics Shotgun having a barrel or barrels of less than 18 inches in length. Rate of Transfer Tax $200.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.