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bellcat
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Red Dot

I think I’d like to mount a red dot on my S&W 2.0....45acp.
I’ve never purchased or mounted one, and would like some advice. Also, what do I need to pay for a dependable and functional unit without breaking the bank?
Thanks for your help.
Mark
Thanks for your help.
Mark
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C&H Precision Weapon Systems mounting plate - completely fills the gap in the slide, which will take some of the potential shear forces off the mounting screws, and their claim to fame is more threads holding the plate down. They come with a packet of VC-3 threadlocker - follow the instructions & it seems to do the job. Clean the screws and holes with acetone before you apply.
Bang for buck - really liking Holosun. 407 and 507 line good sights. 509T: fully enclosed emitter probably easier to clean and more crud-resistant overall.
You're gonna want to get, or borrow, a low-range torque wrench that will let you cover the 8-12 inch-pound range.
"Nothing is safe from stupid." - Zee
Leupold Deltapoint Micro is probably the only game in town - two versions to install in the sight cut of either a Glock or an M&P.
CHPWS can mill your slide. Depends on your overall game plan.
"Nothing is safe from stupid." - Zee
As far as mounting without milling your gun, options are limited but they exist:
- Buy a second slide with M&P's CORE mounting system
- Buy a Dueck Defense rear plate: https://dueckdefense.com/shop/handguns/sw-mp/rbu-trijicon-rmr-smith-wesson-mp/
I've played with a Dueck Defense plate and they're... okay. It's not a bad way to experiment with a RDS to see if you like it before pulling the trigger on a new gun/slide/milling.
"Slow is smooth, smooth is fast, and speed is the economy of motion" - Scott Jedlinski
"Slow is smooth, smooth is fast, and speed is the economy of motion" - Scott Jedlinski
"Slow is smooth, smooth is fast, and speed is the economy of motion" - Scott Jedlinski