So my on going project for my 590A1 18.5" barrel w/bead sight is to make it soley for home defense.
Had a mini scare around 2 am a few weeks ago which turned out to be nothing.
But I learned a lot from it. One - my access to my weapon is adequate. The weapon was obtained and ready to rock in probably 10 seconds or less. Two - you can't see diddly in the dark.
I couldn't see the bead an if there was a threat I couldn't identify it until I got to a light source. I understood now the tactical advantage of a light source on the weapon.
It's my busy season and as such I'm racking up some decent overtime so I had some extra cash on hand so I went on an information search on my best options.
Light source - I wanted something to place on the shotgun. In the end I wanted something integrated in the forend. I came across the eotech insight and the surefire weapons light. Debating back and forth and ended up getting the surefire one as I found a really good deal on one. Impression is very good. I like the fact that there's a pressure pad and a dedicated on off button. Weight isn't that bad and my fiancé can handle it no problem. Once I get a chance to hit the range ill give it the 200+ round challenge.
Glow bead - in low light conditions or if I'm in a position where I can identify the threat without giving my position away I need to be able to aim my shotgun. With the current bead I can not with confidence. At those distances shot doesn't spread that much and you don't want to use the spray and pray method. I had my heart set on the XS big dot but based on member reviews here it was going to be a pain to get it to fit since it seems XS caters to the Remmington line. Meprolight was recommended so it picked one up. Much cheaper and the threads (5/40) fit the thread of the 590A1. Installation was easier than I thought. Taking the bead out was stupid easy (needle nose pliers and moderate force). Top it all off I didn't scratch up the barrel taking it off as I thought I would. Meprolight states you may need to file down the threads and I did find that necessary. Not much but it did protrude a little bit. Another common complaint is that it doesn't line up straight. Kinda.... You need to force it a little bit to make it straight (enter the needle nose pliers and some gentle force).
Turned the light out and wow bead is glowing!!! Like always this is just initial impressions. We will see how these new additions hold out on the range. I run my shotguns hard and hot.
Pictures to come later on tonight. I typed this in the laundromat haha. Killin time at the mat.
Had a mini scare around 2 am a few weeks ago which turned out to be nothing.
But I learned a lot from it. One - my access to my weapon is adequate. The weapon was obtained and ready to rock in probably 10 seconds or less. Two - you can't see diddly in the dark.
I couldn't see the bead an if there was a threat I couldn't identify it until I got to a light source. I understood now the tactical advantage of a light source on the weapon.
It's my busy season and as such I'm racking up some decent overtime so I had some extra cash on hand so I went on an information search on my best options.
Light source - I wanted something to place on the shotgun. In the end I wanted something integrated in the forend. I came across the eotech insight and the surefire weapons light. Debating back and forth and ended up getting the surefire one as I found a really good deal on one. Impression is very good. I like the fact that there's a pressure pad and a dedicated on off button. Weight isn't that bad and my fiancé can handle it no problem. Once I get a chance to hit the range ill give it the 200+ round challenge.
Glow bead - in low light conditions or if I'm in a position where I can identify the threat without giving my position away I need to be able to aim my shotgun. With the current bead I can not with confidence. At those distances shot doesn't spread that much and you don't want to use the spray and pray method. I had my heart set on the XS big dot but based on member reviews here it was going to be a pain to get it to fit since it seems XS caters to the Remmington line. Meprolight was recommended so it picked one up. Much cheaper and the threads (5/40) fit the thread of the 590A1. Installation was easier than I thought. Taking the bead out was stupid easy (needle nose pliers and moderate force). Top it all off I didn't scratch up the barrel taking it off as I thought I would. Meprolight states you may need to file down the threads and I did find that necessary. Not much but it did protrude a little bit. Another common complaint is that it doesn't line up straight. Kinda.... You need to force it a little bit to make it straight (enter the needle nose pliers and some gentle force).
Turned the light out and wow bead is glowing!!! Like always this is just initial impressions. We will see how these new additions hold out on the range. I run my shotguns hard and hot.
Pictures to come later on tonight. I typed this in the laundromat haha. Killin time at the mat.