HD shotgun red dot recommendations

[M76]

CGN

I currently have a Remington 870 with a trijicon rmr, but wanted to put this optic on a pistol. Any recommendations for another more affordable red dot
that can withstand the recoil of a 12 gauge? I appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks

[therealnickb]

The only one I tried was an older model Leupold freedom rds. The glass fell out after a few dozen rounds of 00B. So, don’t use that one.

I replaced it with the rmr, but haven’t tried it yet.

[W.R.Buchanan]

How about a set of Fiber Optic/Tritium Rifle Sights? pretty sure they can take it.

I have one of those Big Dot Front Sights on one of my barrels and I assure you that you can't miss it in either Daylight or at Night.

Also you don't have to worry about batteries or bashing the optic which sticks up in harms way.

jsut an idea.

Randy

[APNF128]

I have a Holosun 507c on my Beretta 1301 and its fine.

[ken5714]

Take a look at "Swamp Fox" optics.https://www.swampfoxoptics.com/

[SDM44]

I've put almost 500 shells through my A300, with most of it being buckshot and slugs (about 125 birdshot shells).

My CT RAD Pro has been rock solid still holds zero, and it perfectly co-witnesses with my GRS. Plus the 'shake awake' and auto-brightness adjustment features are nice and saves the battery.

[M76]

Thanks for all input

[deckhandmike]

Quite honestly a red dot on a home defense shotgun is complete overkill. If you can't hit a Target at 10 yards then you're not proficient enough to use the firearm anyhow. A light with a laser is a far better option. That being said, the only requirement I would have for any Red Dot on a home defense weapon would be that it is a shake awake. If something goes bump in the night and it's pitch black the last thing I want to do is **** around trying to find a small little on button to get my DOT to appear and then have to confirm it by lining up my eye properly. I want that dot on the second that I picked that shotgun up with the only thing on my mind being putting it on the target and eliminating the threat

Can?t imagine how anyone could miss at ten yards. And I like the light/laser as it allows me to scan better without worrying about keeping a perfect cheek weld.

[NATEWA]

HIVIZ Snap On Sight for Plain Barrel Shotgun

Get one of these ^

$15

[nyc71]

Quite honestly a red dot on a home defense shotgun is complete overkill. If you can't hit a Target at 10 yards then you're not proficient enough to use the firearm anyhow. A light with a laser is a far better option. That being said, the only requirement I would have for any Red Dot on a home defense weapon would be that it is a shake awake. If something goes bump in the night and it's pitch black the last thing I want to do is **** around trying to find a small little on button to get my DOT to appear and then have to confirm it by lining up my eye properly. I want that dot on the second that I picked that shotgun up with the only thing on my mind being putting it on the target and eliminating the threat

"looking for a dot" "Turn on the dot", I can tell you haven't shot a shotgun with a dot on. If you get the dot sighted in where ever you put the dot on as long as you do the rest when it comes to the trigger you're going to hit it. When you mount the shotgun the dot is there, you don't have to "look for it" like a pistol if you're not use to shooting with it. Quality dots will stay on & give you a couple of years without replacing the battery according to their manufacturer. I replace the battery every year on my bday but it's not necessary.

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[Romeo_alpha01]

Have you considered just upgrading the RMR on the shotgun to the newer RMR HD? I only bring it up because it has the 55 MOA ring and 3.25 or 1MOA dot, which seems to make more sense on an HD shotgun if you practice often with buck and slugs.

[W.R.Buchanan]

My HD gun has a Streamlight TLR 7 with a Laser. I have it set up so both the light and the laser come on at the same time when the treadle switch is activated. One way it is full on, the other way it is momentary contact which is what you want to use. When hunting in your house you don't want the light on all the time. Only when you are coming on target and when you come back off you are releasing the switch so you don't trace a line right back to you.

Randy

[tacticalcity]

Look at all the haters above? LOL. You could make the same claims the haters are making about putting a red dot on a handgun or even an AR. If you can't hit a target with ______ at ______ yards without a red dot you suck. They are not wrong, but they are missing the point. Firstly, it's cool. Secondly just about anything you can do without a red dot with irons or a bead you are going to do better with a red dot. It's not a necessity. It's a nice to have. Besides, even though the primary purpose is HD, that doesn't mean you're not going to want to take a course with it and push it to it's limits. In which case, a red dot is helpful.

My HD shotgun is a Mossberg 500 that retailed for under $400 back when it was still made. Not sure what the current day equivalent costs. Putting a $900+ red dot on it is hard to justify financially. If I could justify it I would put an Aimpoint T2 on any long gun where it was the primary optic. You occasionally find T1s in the marketplace for $500 in near new condition. I would go that route if the old school Burris FastFire 3 in the Wing Mount was not working so well. I may still someday. If only to satisfy my ego. Huge difference in price. Huge difference in battery life. But the Burris does the job. They advertise 10K hours battery life. Read it's more like half that. But that is still over 200 days left on at a usable brightness setting. Not bad for the price. If I did not already own it, I might go with an RMR or better yet an SRO. But of course, you want something cheaper since that is what you already have.

[xXRifleManXx]

I have a holosun 508t on my 1301 with about 2000 rounds without an issue. Might swap it for an eps. Rmr is good to go but the battery change out is kinda lame in 2024. Couldn’t pay me as a civilian to use a laser unless it’s for nv on a rifle. It’s not cool and searching for a laser vs mounting and finding a sight picture would likely get you killed in a gunfight- which is exactly what is being talked about here. I would take a 870 with a bead and a flashlight over a ghost ring or a red dot most days or nights. Not just because of hunting for 25 years but because it’s the quickest way to get on target and get off a shot.

[tacticalcity]

While I have not run them on a shotgun, the Viridian RFX35 has run great on my Gucci Glocks. I wanted something reliable but affordable because I had a bunch of these that needed optics. They are really similar to a Trijicon SRO. To the point of wondering how they get away with it. The dot is green rather than red. The larger SRO type window makes picking up the dot quick and easy. No issues so far. My ego makes me want a Trijicon more. But from a practical standpoint, there is no real reason to do that. Given how well these has performed for me.