Benelli's new ghost rings?

[jthuang]

New Benelli ghost rings?

The above picture is from Benelli's website. My Benelli M1S90 Tactical is an older import, as it still has the Heckler & Koch import markings.

I noticed that the ghost ring "ears" on the rear sight appear different than my gun's sights. I'll see if I can't dig up a clear picture of my shotgun, but my question is: did Benelli recently (since 1998) change their ghost ring sights?

Thanks!

Justin

 

[RobCon]

Justin. Yep. The previous GR sights(Williams) proved to be fragile. The new design, LPA I believe, looks much more substantial. I run an M3 with rifle sights but in every shotgun class I have had with the old GRs on Benellis some have come adrift. It is encouraging to see the manufacturer paying attention. Rob

 

[Paochow]

As substantial as the new LPA sights are, the fragile screws that hold them on are no better. I lost my LPA sight in a MN field last fall, when the screws snaped off on my 3 week old Benelli. Benelli replaced it under warranty though, and I love the gun, so I let this ripple slide.