I realize that this reply is a year late, but I thought the information may be helpful to other 1201fp users. I owned one a while back and when the opportunity came around to acquire another a few years ago, I jumped. I used it as a deer gun here where rifles are not allowed, and really appreciate the light weight and capacity. Anyway, as I got older, my eyes just can't pick up the front sight in the narrow slot of the rear sight. I subconsciously pick the front up so I can see it and the last two deer I took were hit high.
After hours of research, I concluded that the receivers of the 1201fp and the Benelli M1 were very similar. I bought an Aimtech saddle mount for the Benelli and was able to adapt it to the 1201fp with a bit of Dremel tool modification. Not a difficult job, you just have to enlarge the cutout for the bolt release and modify the saddle that goes under the receiver. If you approach the saddle contouring carefully, you can negate the need for the tension screw that comes with the saddle. Just be sure not to force the side screws, as the mount is aluminium.
A set of low rings and a Leupold VX-1 shotgun scope completed the package, and she should be set for next season!
All that's left is to sight her in and find which slugs work best.
After hours of research, I concluded that the receivers of the 1201fp and the Benelli M1 were very similar. I bought an Aimtech saddle mount for the Benelli and was able to adapt it to the 1201fp with a bit of Dremel tool modification. Not a difficult job, you just have to enlarge the cutout for the bolt release and modify the saddle that goes under the receiver. If you approach the saddle contouring carefully, you can negate the need for the tension screw that comes with the saddle. Just be sure not to force the side screws, as the mount is aluminium.
A set of low rings and a Leupold VX-1 shotgun scope completed the package, and she should be set for next season!
All that's left is to sight her in and find which slugs work best.
