XS Remington 870 Pedestal Big Dot Tritium Sight
Tritium sights basically provide green or yellow sight lights on your shotgun that glow in the dark. They have been nicknamed “night sights” for this reason and get installed on the rear or front of your shotgun. Tritium is described as a radioactive isotope of hydrogen. The sights use tiny vials of tritium that are responsible for emitting its soft green glow. If you are in an area with low lighting or darkness then the tritium sights will allow you to see where you’re aiming.
XS Remington 870 Pedestal Big Dot Tritium Sight
Tritium Sights on Shotguns
That way you don’t have to guess where you’re pointing your weapon. Many people make this mistake when they are hunting at dusk or at nighttime with their shotgun. After the sun starts to go down, they end up shooting their hunting partner because they can’t see the direction where they are pointing the weapon. These sights also come in handy when using shotgun for home defense. You can aim your shotgun before switching on flashlight.
Tritium shotgun sights are machine made with a steel exterior, which gives it the ability to withstand tough weather and other conditions. There is also a white ring on the front that allows using sights in daylight.
As for the diameter of the Tritium element, there are different sizes available to accommodate your shotgun and your specific needs for aiming. Some people like big green Tritium dot while others prefer the smaller dots.
Tritium sights that are waterproof and give you the ability to aim with both eyes open. They don’t even need batteries to work and they will glow for 12 years. Best of all, these sights cost on average of $30 to $40. This makes them truly affordable for any shotgun user.
One thing you don’t have to worry about is having your target see the light because the green lighting will only be facing you as you take aim. This is not a light that shines outward for your target to see like laser sights. Tritium sights allow you to aim discretely as a result. Just make sure you know where your target is because the sights won’t let you see your target in the dark. It will just let you see your weapon and the direction you are aiming it.
XS Remington 870 Pedestal Big Dot Tritium Sight
XS Remington 870 Pedestal Big Dot Tritium Sight is the easiest way to upgrade your front sight if you have bead. You don’t need to remove or drill it out.
The thick white ring of the big dot sight makes it easier to aim during the day. Tritium element gloves for years and makes it much easier to aim at night.
XS Remington 870 Pedestal Big Dot Tritium Sight Package
I like the quality of the XS Remington 870 Pedestal Big Dot Tritium Sight. It is made of metal, all edges are smooth and I can tell you that it is a high-quality product.
Installation of the XS Remington 870 Pedestal Big Dot Tritium Sight
The installation of the XS Remington 870 Pedestal Big Dot Tritium Sight is simple. It will take just 10 minutes.
You will need apoxy to attach the site and alcohol to degrease sight and bead.
1. Use alcohol to degrease sight and bead.
Degrease Sight and Bead
2. Fill the cavity on the underside of the sight with epoxy, for example: Brownells Acraglas Gel (recommended by manufacturer).
Fill the cavity on the underside of the sight
3. Press the sight over the bead.
Press the sight over the bead
4. Remove excess epoxy using rubbing alcohol while the epoxy is still soft.
5. Allow epoxy to set.
XS Remington 870 Pedestal Big Dot Tritium Sight
Video – Installation of the XS Remington 870 Pedestal Big Dot Tritium Sight
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I have installed this site on my home defense model. Nice sight, but not as bright as I thought. I ‘ll probably add the mount from Elzetta. Otherwisw product is as claimed. The triium is nice on the ol’ workhorse house gun.
Excellent read Vitaly. I have spoken to the rep at XS Sights to help me figure out how exactly to do this upgrade to my model 870 Express Tactical Magpul shotgun. As soon as I have some time I will do this. Your articles are always well written and are enjoyable to read. Thank you for your experience.
What is available for a barrel which has been cut back with no front sight whatsoever? Thin width base as it has been ported.
Excellent idea was looking to get a different barrel with better sights since mine is just a bead this might help my tired old eyes . Thanks vitally for this info
How does one remove it (in 12 years or so) when it’s time?
You will need to find the way to remove epoxy. Haven’t done that before, so cannot give you advice.
Mine took a light bump on a shooting table at the range and the mount fractured and the part holding the tritium vial broke off. The JB weld was till intact holding the base to the bead. pictures did not help. Just be aware, most home defense shotguns are gonna take a hit or two in normal use. Stupid me bought another one and glued it on after heating up and nocking off the broken one. Still on there today, but my faith in it is greatly decreased.
XS did not stand behind the sight when I contacted customer service about it either after only two months of use. That is why I said “pictures did not help”.
I love the XS big dot sight (SG-2003-1) for my R870! I rock the Mesa Tactical Gen II LEO stock adapter; target acquisition is almost instantaneous under any light condition. Not a shill, but I run XS/Trijicon sights on ALL my guns; people are moving to all optic sights and omitting back-up sights…a potentially fatal mistake in defensive situations.