Maxaks 1 Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 I am a absolute believer that aks are thee best weapons ever. I also like the traditional ak sights because I can focus in on a target better with my eye conditions, but after seeing the hk sights I am considering the krebs ghost sight or the chaos quadrail with the hk sight, my question is... Which do you like better and why? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evlblkwpnz 3,418 Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 I like the sights on a shotgun to be as close to the bore as possible, for multiple reasons. Factory sights for me. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KennyFSU 249 Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 I'm in this boat as well; love my AK sights and I want the same for my S12 as well. Still debating on which FS to get. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maxaks 1 Posted June 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 You guys arent any help ;-) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KennyFSU 249 Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 Wait, this forum is for help?!? Lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maxaks 1 Posted June 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 Ak files guys said this is the place. Everyone must be out partying and haveing a good time. Not sitting at home geekn out on forums and "guns Quote Link to post Share on other sites
impaler13355 1 Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 I got a set of weld on hk sights and while i dont have them on yet (Dont want to be out of my gun for a few weeks this summer) I can tell I am going to like them a lot better then the stock ones. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fallschirmjager667 729 Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 i like krebs best, i really don't even like hk sights on a rifle let alone a shotgun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evlblkwpnz 3,418 Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Ak files guys said this is the place. Everyone must be out partying and haveing a good time. Not sitting at home geekn out on forums and "guns I thought this was the party 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maxaks 1 Posted June 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 It is you didn't Get the memo? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KennyFSU 249 Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Sorry just got back from the range with the S12. Front bead is all I need! Although AK elevated FSB looks badass... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet Man 2,114 Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 (edited) A FSB from Dinzag with the factory rear sight, works pretty well for me shooting clays, or long range with slugs. Edited June 17, 2012 by Mullet Man 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socom688 217 Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 I have Krebs, and love them. The ghost rings allow for quicker target acquisition since the rear sight of the Krebs has a larger ring aperture than the H&K. The H&K were meant for something that has more range than a shotgun... my .02 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socom688 217 Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 I will admit though, the Dinzag front post is the best looking on the S12. That's how it SHOULD look coming out of Russia 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KennyFSU 249 Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 A FSB from Dinzag with the factory rear sight, works pretty well for me shooting clays, or long range with slugs. That looks really nice, did you remove the front bead too? It just unscrews off, right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Old S-12's the bead unscrews. Newer ones are swagged. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KennyFSU 249 Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 So I'll need a BFH I presume? Lol jk. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet Man 2,114 Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 I just snipped the bead off with some sidecuts and filed it down flush. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Asmodeus 13 Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 I like the sights on a shotgun to be as close to the bore as possible, for multiple reasons. Factory sights for me. ^ This. I have AK sights on my S12. They are good for slugs, and if you are VERY used to AK sights. (Which I am) But... the offset from the bore is more of an annoyance on a shotgun than a benefit. I am "visually" more certain of my shots with slugs due to the fact I am guiding them in with both a front and rear sight. But the truth is, I don't truly shoot them any better than I do with my 870 that just has a HUGE f/o front bead pipe from HiViZ. And they occlude more of my vision... and they are slower than a bead. The bore offset means I have the FSP twisted way way way down, and the rear sight set on 400m for a mere 35yds. But I guess at least I "have" an option to adjust that you otherwise wouldn't have. Not much you can do about the offset from the bore on the S12. But compared to a traditional shotgun with a bead on the barrel... I'd still pick a bead on a barrel. i like krebs best, i really don't even like hk sights on a rifle let alone a shotgun HK diopter sights make me want to throw babies into a tree chipper. I hate them. The notch is vague, and visually annoying. Light transitions seem to give me issues as well as the V catches light in dumb ways. The peep occludes too much of my vision. Last sights I would want on a shotgun. I had them on a shorty AR. They were awful. A lot of people seem to like them, and go through the trouble of installing them on a S12. But make sure it's what you want first. On paper it seems like they could be the best of both worlds / peep/ notch. In actuality I like them not as much as either the AK notch, OR the AR peep. If you are used to them, and like them. Then, OK. But if it's something you are going to weld onto the S12 and you've never run them before. Buyer beware. You may find like I did, just because other people are doing it... doesn't mean it will work for you. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socom688 217 Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 I like the sights on a shotgun to be as close to the bore as possible, for multiple reasons. Factory sights for me. ^ This. I have AK sights on my S12. They are good for slugs, and if you are VERY used to AK sights. (Which I am) But... the offset from the bore is more of an annoyance on a shotgun than a benefit. I am "visually" more certain of my shots with slugs due to the fact I am guiding them in with both a front and rear sight. But the truth is, I don't truly shoot them any better than I do with my 870 that just has a HUGE f/o front bead pipe from HiViZ. And they occlude more of my vision... and they are slower than a bead. The bore offset means I have the FSP twisted way way way down, and the rear sight set on 400m for a mere 35yds. But I guess at least I "have" an option to adjust that you otherwise wouldn't have. Not much you can do about the offset from the bore on the S12. But compared to a traditional shotgun with a bead on the barrel... I'd still pick a bead on a barrel. i like krebs best, i really don't even like hk sights on a rifle let alone a shotgun HK diopter sights make me want to throw babies into a tree chipper. I hate them... Hahaha I literally laughed out loud when I read that! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.BlahX3 12 Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Ok, I'll say it. Red dot! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squishy 1,149 Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 So what about removing the bead and adding one of these boys; Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maxaks 1 Posted June 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Looks like ill be getting the Krebs sights I get angry easily and don't want to throw any babies in a wood chipper! Lmfao Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D.C.MORRISON 494 Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Krebs for me. Took off the bead with a dremmel. Replaced the front sight post with a tritium. Very happy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Asmodeus 13 Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 So what about removing the bead and adding one of these boys; I like fiber optic sights. I have TFO's on a few hand guns and they are insane in a direct light source. But for fiber optic to truly be effective it needs a lot of surface area to gather light when its not in direct light. Like something this size. Even after the sun was gone and it was over cast and raining... just look at it glow. My lady shooting the 870 at night. The little ones are ok. But I think you'll be disappointed in all but direct light. It is going to be better than something black in the dark however. But not much. The bigger it is. The more light it can gather. The brighter the end "dot" will be even when its not in direct light. Those are tiny. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squishy 1,149 Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 I figured something like this would be better than a small black bead. But, how about something that doesn't need to gather light? I watched the vid, what was that thing she was doing after every shot, moving her hand back and forth? I remember seeing something like that in an old Clint Eastwood movie... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maxaks 1 Posted June 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Your lady has quite the potty mouth ;-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KennyFSU 249 Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Lmao squishy, I believe they call that the 'ol HJ. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squishy 1,149 Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 (edited) Lmao squishy, I believe they call that the 'ol HJ. What is this "HJ" you speak of? I have a suspicion but I would never make a crude comment in reference to someone's wife, girlfriend, mother, sister etc. Yet another failed attempt at humor on my part....the internet's a tough room. Edited June 19, 2012 by Squishy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KennyFSU 249 Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Lol you're right, I digress. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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