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mikejonestkd · August 29, 2007, 08:12 AM

I have used two weaver handgun scopes and they were ok on a contender. For a fairly mild cartridge they should hold up just fine.

Personally I prefer leupold, Burris and Bushnell 3200 pistol scopes- In that order for heavy caliber handguns.

You are looking at $150 or so for the weaver, the Bushnell 3200 is in the $250 range and IMO is worth the extra money, it has rainguard, constant eye relief and a great warranty. I personally have several 3200 scopes on rifle caliber ( .223, .243, 7mm-08, and .308 ) pistol barrels on my encore and they have never given me a lick of trouble. The burris and leupold are even better.

August 29, 2007, 08:12 AM	#2
mikejonestkd Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2006 Location: Brockport, NY Posts: 3,717	I have used two weaver handgun scopes and they were ok on a contender. For a fairly mild cartridge they should hold up just fine. Personally I prefer leupold, Burris and Bushnell 3200 pistol scopes- In that order for heavy caliber handguns. You are looking at $150 or so for the weaver, the Bushnell 3200 is in the $250 range and IMO is worth the extra money, it has rainguard, constant eye relief and a great warranty. I personally have several 3200 scopes on rifle caliber ( .223, .243, 7mm-08, and .308 ) pistol barrels on my encore and they have never given me a lick of trouble. The burris and leupold are even better. __________________ You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.