The Williams Gun Sight .570-inch Bead Front Sight, Medium Shank (Williams part no. 001653) in brass gold is the largest bead diameter in this medium-shank series, built for shooters who prioritize the fastest possible visual pickup over fine precision, particularly on a shotgun used for wingshooting. The medium shank width needs to match the mounting dovetail or hole on the barrel for a secure, correctly seated fit, so confirming shank width against your original sight is an important step before ordering. The gold finish provides strong contrast against a dark rear sight or bead, the same traditional pairing that has kept brass bead fronts popular for generations. It’s a simple, effective replacement part for shooters who want maximum speed from their front sight.

Key Specifications

• Uses a large .570-inch bead diameter, the biggest in this medium-shank series.
• Built on a medium shank width, a different fitment than Williams’ narrow-shank beads.
• Sized for a mounting hole distinct from the narrow-shank series.
• Made from brass for a classic, durable bead front sight.
• Finished in gold for strong contrast and fast visual pickup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the .570-inch bead best suited for? The larger bead trades some fine precision for speed, which many shotgunners and close-range shooters prefer over a smaller, more precise reference.

How is the medium shank different from the narrow shank version? Shank width determines fitment into the barrel’s mounting dovetail or hole; the medium shank is sized for a different fitment than Williams’ narrow-shank beads, so check your rifle or shotgun’s original sight before ordering.

What is this sight best used for? It’s built as a replacement part for classic rifles and shotguns using a bead-style front sight rather than a fiber optic or tritium insert.

Buy the Williams .570in Medium Shank Brass Gold Bead Front Sight

For maximum speed from a wingshooting gun’s front sight, this large medium-shank gold bead is built for that job. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for insured shipping right to your door, and browse the rest of our gun sights selection for other bead sizes and shank widths.