Brownells Shotgun Sight Kit ''A''

The Brownells Shotgun Sight Kit "A" is a comprehensive replacement sight assortment designed for gunsmiths, armorers, and shotgun enthusiasts who need reliable, durable front sight solutions. This kit gives you 80 ready-to-install shotgun sights in eight different configurations, so you can match nearly any shotgun that comes through your shop or into your hands for a build or repair.

What sets this shotgun sight kit apart is the quality of the components and the practical variety it offers. Each sight features a true spherical bead machined to precision—not the flat or lop-sided designs you'll find elsewhere. The shanks are threaded cleanly right up to the bead base, letting you dial in exact sight height on the barrel. You get two shank thread sizes (3-56 and 6-48), three bead diameters (.067, .130, and .175 inch), and your choice of gold-brass or white-aluminum construction. That mix covers the vast majority of shotgun sight holes in the field without custom drilling and tapping.

The gold beads are machined from brass; the white from high-tensile aluminum alloy. Neither will bleed, wear away, or chip like enameled sights do. The kit comes in a clear plastic counter case with each sight type individually boxed and labeled on a black tray—organized so you can grab what you need without hunting. Whether you're outfitting a gun counter, running a gunsmithing operation, or keeping a selection on hand for your own shotgun projects, this is a smart way to stock the most common sizes without tying up capital.

Key Features

• 80 total sights per kit: 40 gold-brass, 40 white-aluminum
• Two shank sizes—3-56 (most common) and 6-48 (industry standard for re-tapping)
• Three bead diameters: .067, .130, and .175 inch
• True spherical beads, precision-machined for consistent fit
• Threads cut cleanly to the base for exact height adjustment
• Durable brass and aluminum construction—resists wear, chipping, and color bleed
• Clear plastic display case with labeled compartments
• 10 sights of each configuration for immediate inventory

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What shotguns will these sights fit?

The kit covers most shotguns with threaded sight holes. The 3-56 shank is one of the most widely used thread sizes in the industry. The 6-48 shank is the firearm industry standard and works when you need to redrill and tap a new hole, or if no hole exists initially.

What's the difference between the gold and white beads?

Gold beads are machined from brass; white beads from high-tensile aluminum alloy. Both are durable and won't bleed, wear off with use, or chip and peel like enameled sights. The choice is mostly visibility preference and aesthetics.

How many sights of each type do I get?

You receive 10 sights of each configuration. With 8 different combinations (2 shank sizes × 3 bead sizes × 2 colors), that's 80 sights total—40 gold and 40 white—giving you a complete, balanced inventory with minimal capital investment.

Can I order refills for this kit?

Yes. Brownells offers refill sights for Kit "A" available as single sights or in 10-packs of a specific configuration.