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Post by bigbore442001 on Jul 14, 2020 22:03:02 GMT -5
Hello:
I know some have used the small red dot sights in place of a rear sight on magnum revolvers. I was hoping that some on this site may offer some input. I did some internet searches and it seems that the Leupold Delta Point, Burris Fastfire 3 and Trijicon are the best bets.
Anyone have experience with the microdot sights on a hard kicking revolver? Thanks
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Post by dougader on Jul 14, 2020 23:08:34 GMT -5
I've never run my 480 SRH full tilt, but my Burris FF3 does a pretty good job with 370-395 grain bullets at 800-1100 fps. No signs of loosening up so far.   |
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Post by Big Bore on Jul 15, 2020 4:09:45 GMT -5
I have a Trijicon RMR 1MOA and absolutely love it. Rock solid and the 1MOA is awesome for hunting. It's mounted on a 460 and zero issues. Another I own and really like is the Vortex Venom 3MOA. Bigger dot but equally reliable so far.
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Post by needsmostuff on Jul 15, 2020 9:42:39 GMT -5
If I could piggy-back on this information request  ? Please add any base recommendations with thoughts on ease of install , height and sturdiness . Thanks , Of course , love the closeup pics of the set up. Seems like a lot of asks but I'm looking at doing a couple of guns ,,,,, and my tired brain is swimming. |
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Post by contender on Jul 15, 2020 9:57:46 GMT -5
I tend to like the UltraDot's on many guns. I had a Burris FF II on a 454 that just quit. Burris fixed it of course,, but still don't know WHY it quit. So far,, no UltraDot has given me any issues.
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Post by Big Bore on Jul 15, 2020 11:55:35 GMT -5
I tend to like the UltraDot's on many guns. I had a Burris FF II on a 454 that just quit. Burris fixed it of course,, but still don't know WHY it quit. So far,, no UltraDot has given me any issues. Ultradots are bomb proof. Great dot sights. I personally prefer the smaller reflex style, but you absolutely can't go wrong with these either. |
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Post by dhd on Jul 16, 2020 15:14:31 GMT -5
Though I don't have any red dots on DA revolvers, I do have one on 4 different BH's. Trijicon, Burris, and Vortex. All good so far. The Trijicon on my 4 5/8" SBH has been shown no mercy and could care less. Really, to-date I haven't had any issues from 357, 44 Magnum, and heavy 45 Colt loads.
For my eyes a tube type (Ultra Dot) is easier to pick up the dot than the tiny reflex optics.
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Post by AxeHandle on Jul 17, 2020 7:19:48 GMT -5
I've had good luck with the Vortex products where compactness mattered. I run the large Aimpoint 9000SC on my paper punchers. Had a Trijicon and was impressed but after they sold me 2 machine screws for $20 and then charged me $10 to ship them I'll NEVER have another Trijicon product in my house.
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Post by giblett on Jul 18, 2020 16:24:37 GMT -5
Fastfire3 held up fine on glock g40 but I'm a lil hesitant to put one on my 500 jrh even though I'm not shooting full power loads so may take Trijicon off 357 and go that route just ain't a fan of the tube type red dots
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Post by bradshaw on Jul 19, 2020 7:32:00 GMT -5
Appreciate candid reporting of first responders here, enabling shooters to consider experiences from the Firing Line. Manufacturers need to read this stuff.
David Bradshaw
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