Low Profile Sights from XS Sight Systems: Guns & Gear|S5

Published on August 1, 2014
Duration: 3:38

This video details the installation and use of low-profile Express sights from XS Sight Systems for shotguns. The sights are designed to remain close to the bore centerline, offering an advantage over higher-mounted ghost ring sights, especially for faster shooting and maintaining a proper cheek weld. The installation process involves a gunsmith creating a dovetail in the vent rib, and the sights can be used for both slug accuracy and as a reference point for birdshot and buckshot at closer ranges.

Quick Summary

Low-profile Express sights from XS Sight Systems offer advantages for shotguns used in home defense and competition by maintaining a sight picture close to the bore centerline. This allows for a better cheek weld and faster shooting compared to higher-mounted ghost ring sights. They can be used for quick aiming with birdshot or for precise slug accuracy.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction to Shotgun Sights
  2. 00:08XS Sight Systems Low Profile Sights
  3. 00:28Advantages over Ghost Rings
  4. 00:43Shooting with a Bead vs. Rear Sight
  5. 00:58Competition Use Case
  6. 01:14Using Sights with Slugs
  7. 01:32Installation Process on Vent Rib
  8. 01:55Replacement Barrel Option
  9. 02:21Sight Adjustability
  10. 02:34Self-Defense Shotgun Sights
  11. 02:44Hostage Situation Drill Example
  12. 03:10Using Birdshot with Sights
  13. 03:33Conclusion: Need for Sights

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of low-profile Express sights on a shotgun compared to ghost rings?

Low-profile Express sights keep the sight picture closer to the bore centerline, allowing for a more natural cheek weld and faster shooting. Ghost ring sights tend to be mounted higher, which can force the shooter to lift their chin, slowing down target acquisition.

How are XS Sight Systems' low-profile Express sights used in different shotgun applications?

For close-range shooting with birdshot or buckshot, the bead sight can be used as a primary aiming point while the low-profile rear sight remains unobtrusive. For slug accuracy, the full Express sight picture is utilized for precise alignment.

What is involved in installing XS Sight Systems' Express sights on a shotgun's vent rib?

Installation requires a qualified gunsmith to create a small, precise dovetail in the vent rib. The Express sight is then dovetailed into this slot. XS Sight Systems also offers replacement barrels with integrated bases for these sights.

Can birdshot be effectively used with low-profile Express sights on a shotgun?

Yes, even with birdshot, the low-profile sights can aid in aiming. For close-range or aerial targets, the bead can be used for quick aiming, and the presence of the rear sight can still provide a reference point for accuracy.

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