New used barrel

[46camper]

I just bought a new used barrel . It has been cut down to 18.5 inches. The barrel is a vent rib. Now "Bubba" also put a fiber optic slide on bead.
My question is what can I do for a bead ? I not really a fan of clamp on or slide on beads . I thought of drilling and tapping the rib. Then putting a new bead on it. What are my options for a new bead ? Where do I get a new bead ? What thread size etc.?
My second option is a ghost ring sight. How would the front sight work with the rear ghost ring sitting on top the rib?
Third option is a reflex sight I would leave the slide on fiber optic.
I will be useing it for home defence . Sometimes I will also be useing it with slugs .
What do guys recommend ? I think the barrel is worth saving . Bubba did a really decent job hacking the end of the barrel . It almost looks like it came from the factory that way.

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[DHonovich]

If you have a local gunsmith then I would bring it there and have them tap it and install a bead. The shop by me charges about 50 bucks to do so. You can do it yourself but takes having the right equipment. You can also add a reflex sight like you mentioned but I am a believer in the KISS protocol when it comes to home defense.

 

[Bobster]

You can order the tap and drill from an industrial supply house like MSC or McMaster Carr or Grainger. Or maybe Midway. I keep a supply of 500 brass beads with matching tap specifically for this purpose. There is no rule that says you HAVE to put back a Remington bead (for example). I just shortened an H&R 1871 to about 19" because that was where the rib support was rather than let the rib "hang" with a shorter cut.

PS: I use Mossberg 500 beads because they are a larger thread diameter and a perfect replacement for smaller stripped out holes. Drill and tap a little bit larger and GTG!

PPS: second pic is the H&R currently with a $40 870 "tactical" stock...

 

[46camper]

Thanks you guys I'm going to go with the bead .

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