Ultra slug and open sights

[xhare]

Has anyone ever put open sights on their ultra slug?  If so, what did you use?  I love the gun, but it weighs enough as is before adding a scope. 

Thanks

[Cookiemann]

I don't own a Ultra Slug(YET), but I did have some crazy ideas a while back.  WHAT IF'S, if you will.  What if you shortened the barrel to 20 or 22 inches?  What if you put a Williams Peeper on it?  Those sorts of ideas...Kinda gets ya thinkin'!!  Personnally, I like the idea of open sights on an USH...

cookiemann

[Busta]

The Williams WGRS Peep sight will mount into the two rear scope base holes, then it's just a matter of installing a front sight. You would have to measure to get the correct sight height unless you get lucky. If you want a shorter barrel they make the 20 ga youth barrel that would help lighten it up a bit.

[xhare]

Cookieman, I love that idea too.  I have always thought that several of the Handis would do well if offered in shorter barrels (44, 4570, 500, 12 guage slug).  I actually had an ultraslug before, but traded it for the new 12 guage rossi (it comes with sights and holds well). I hunted with my ultraslug, but the scope just made it less handy.  I prefere the heavy weight Brenneke slugs and also have slugs from Dixie slug, so I have no need for a scope anyhow.  But I have always liked the ultraslug, this may well be a project for the future. 

[Cookiemann]

YEAH !!!  I LIKE THE WAY YOU THINK!!

[TNhunter]

If you're worried a bit about the extra weight of a scope and mount - remove the steel bar from the stock of the USH.  I removed mine and like the balance and handling of the gun much better now.  BTW - I have a Leupold VX1 2-7 shotgun scope on mine.