Chiappa 1887
Shotgun · Lever-Action · 22″ Barrel
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Optic mount: Picatinny MIL-STD-1913 Rail · M-LOK
Effective Range: Close quarters (~0–50 yd)
Updated
Seen on screen
- The Terminator (The T-800 · Terminator 2) — ran iron sights
We note what each gun ran on screen — iron sights, or the optics and lights it carried. Where we stock a match (or its current successor), expand the row for the product and its price. Everything that fits this firearm is in the full lists below.
Compatible Optics
The Chiappa 1887 isn't factory optics-ready: it has no slide cut or rail to mount a sight directly, so there's nothing to fit. (Aftermarket gunsmithing can add a mount; we only list factory-fit options.)
Compatible Lights
(24)
24 weapon lights that mount on the Chiappa 1887, ranked by how well each suits its job.
24 of 24 lights
- Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount HL-XIdeal
1,000 lm · 50,000 cd · Balanced · ~447 m throw · Strobe
Where to buy≈ $180 MSRP - Elzetta Charlie HCIdeal
900 lm · 26,250 cd · Balanced · ~324 m throw · Strobe
Where to buy≈ $257 MSRP - Inforce WMLx Gen 3Ideal
1,100 lm · 25,000 cd · Balanced · ~316 m throw · Strobe
Where to buy≈ $150 MSRP - Streamlight TLR RM 2Ideal
1,000 lm · 22,000 cd · Balanced · ~297 m throw · Strobe
Where to buy≈ $160 MSRP - Olight Odin TurboWorkable
330 lm · 275,625 cd · Throw · ~1050 m throw
Where to buy≈ $260 MSRP - Modlite HOGWorkable
720 lm · 170,000 cd · Throw · ~825 m throw
Where to buy≈ $349 MSRP - Cloud Defensive REIN 3.0Workable
1,250 lm · 100,000 cd · Throw · ~632 m throw
Where to buy≈ $325 MSRP - SureFire M640DFT-PRO TurboWorkable
700 lm · 100,000 cd · Throw · ~632 m throw
Where to buy≈ $499 MSRP - Nightstick LGL-160-T TurboWorkable
800 lm · 100,000 cd · Throw · ~632 m throw
Where to buyManufacturer - Modlite OKW v2Workable
1,300 lm · 95,000 cd · Throw · ~616 m throw
Where to buy≈ $309 MSRP - Cloud Defensive REIN MicroWorkable
1,000 lm · 95,000 cd · Throw · ~616 m throw
Where to buy≈ $370 MSRP - SureFire M340DFT Turbo Scout ProWorkable
650 lm · 95,000 cd · Throw · ~616 m throw
Where to buy≈ $419 MSRP - SureFire M640T Turbo Scout Light ProWorkable
700 lm · 70,000 cd · Throw · ~529 m throw
Where to buy≈ $379 MSRP - Arisaka 600 SeriesWorkable
500 lm · 55,000 cd · Throw · ~469 m throw
Where to buy≈ $250 MSRP - Modlite PLHv2Workable
1,350 lm · 54,000 cd · Balanced · ~465 m throw
Where to buy≈ $259 MSRP - SIG Sauer Foxtrot-MSR Full-SizeWorkable
1,350 lm · 33,000 cd · Balanced · ~363 m throw
Where to buy≈ $260 MSRP - Olight OdinWorkable
2,000 lm · 22,500 cd · Flood · ~300 m throw
Where to buy≈ $160 MSRP - Streamlight ProTac 2.0 Rail MountWorkable
2,000 lm · 17,700 cd · Flood · ~266 m throw · Strobe
Where to buy≈ $194 MSRP - SureFire M600DF ScoutWorkable
1,500 lm · 16,000 cd · Flood · ~253 m throw
Where to buy≈ $329 MSRP - Olight Odin MiniWorkable
1,250 lm · 14,400 cd · Flood · ~240 m throw
Where to buy≈ $130 MSRP - SureFire M640V VampireWorkable
350 lm · 12,750 cd · Balanced · ~226 m throw · IR
Where to buy≈ $459 MSRP - SureFire M600U ScoutWorkable
1,000 lm · 11,300 cd · Flood · ~213 m throw
Where to buy≈ $309 MSRP - SureFire M340V Mini VampireWorkable
250 lm · 9,300 cd · Balanced · ~193 m throw · IR
Where to buy≈ $499 MSRP - SureFire M300C Mini ScoutWorkable
500 lm · 7,600 cd · Flood · ~174 m throw
Where to buy≈ $299 MSRP
Lights mount on the gun's accessory rail — fitment is near-universal, so the grade reflects flood-vs-throw fit for this gun's use, not whether it bolts on.
Compatible Lasers
(11)
11 lasers that mount on the Chiappa 1887. Lasers are situational — an IR aiming laser or illuminator earns its place with night vision (it does what a red dot can't), and a visible laser is a real aiming aid on a carry gun with no optic, though largely redundant once you mount a dot. Tagged by the role each fills, not graded.
11 of 11 lasers
- Steiner DBAL-I2Night Vision
Red + IR aiming · 8 oz
Where to buy≈ $799 MSRP - Holosun IRIS-RD4Night Vision
Red + IR aiming · IR illuminator · 1,000 lm light · 8.5 oz
Where to buy≈ $899 MSRP - Holosun IRIS-RD3Night Vision
Red + IR aiming · IR illuminator · 6.4 oz
Where to buy≈ $900 MSRP - SureFire XVL2-IRCNight Vision
Green + IR aiming · IR illuminator · 400 lm light · 5 oz
Where to buy≈ $1,799 MSRP - L3Harris ATPIAL-CNight Vision
Red + IR aiming · IR illuminator · 7.5 oz
Where to buy≈ $1,849 MSRP - Steiner DBAL-A3Night Vision
Green + IR aiming · IR illuminator · 8 oz
Where to buy≈ $1,984 MSRP - Steiner DBAL-D2Night Vision
Green + IR aiming · IR illuminator (LED) · 8.6 oz
Where to buy≈ $2,300 MSRP - Wilcox RAID XeNight Vision
Red + IR aiming · IR illuminator
Where to buy≈ $2,500 MSRP - B.E. Meyers MAWL-C1+Night Vision
Green + IR aiming · IR illuminator · 11 oz
Where to buy≈ $3,285 MSRP - ATN IR850 ProIR Illuminator
IR illuminator (LED)
Where to buy≈ $149 MSRP - Pulsar AL-915IR Illuminator
IR illuminator
Where to buy≈ $249 MSRP
Civilian-legal units only (eye-safe IR). Fitment is the rail; whether you need one depends on your setup, so these are positioned by role rather than scored.
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- Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol12 GaugeOptics-Ready
Common questions
- Is the Chiappa 1887 optics-ready?
- No — the Chiappa 1887 isn't factory optics-ready, and it has no slide cut or rail to mount a sight directly.
- What is the effective range of the Chiappa 1887?
- In 12 Gauge, the Chiappa 1887's typical effective range is Close quarters (~0–50 yd).