options for mounting red dot to 1911?

hoytinak · December 25, 2007, 10:30 PM

Looking for different options to mount a C-more red dot on a 1911 WITHOUT drilling and tapping? Seen the grip mount from Aimtech that replaces the right grip panel...anyone used these? Also seen pics of some that replace the left grip panel but can't seem to find the company that makes them. Anyone know about these? Which would be the better option? Thanks

railroader · December 26, 2007, 09:28 AM

http://www.brownells.com/aspx/ns/sto...IP+SCOPE+MOUNT

I had one similar to this and if I remember right it did scuff the frame a little where it touched. It did seem solid though. Mark

jhansman · December 26, 2007, 03:31 PM

That Aimtech mount looks like a good idea, although I dislike the idea of losing one of my grips to it. Also, it can be had from Impact Guns for considerably less:

http://www.impactguns.com/store/SS-19114.html

10mm man · December 26, 2007, 04:25 PM

B-square offers a mount for about $50.00 that fits the 1911 and uses the slide stop pin to hold it in place. It gives you a weaver rail to mount whatever you like to it. Part # 42533 Leaves the grips free.

jhansman · December 26, 2007, 07:35 PM

10mm man- You've used this mount? If so, how does it hold up? Reviews on MidwayUSA are mixed. Thanks.

10mm man · December 26, 2007, 09:40 PM

I have not used this mount although I have researched the subject. I haven't read any reviews for it but I gather that because it mounts to the frame rather than the slide, it should be a more stable mount. Any others? Frame vs. slide mounts?

tplumeri · December 26, 2007, 10:03 PM

Having just put crimson trace laser grip on my colt, i have to ask what advantages (other than competition) does the red dot system have?
this is an honest question so dont flame me!

tom

December 25, 2007, 10:30 PM	#1
hoytinak Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 5,721	options for mounting red dot to 1911? Looking for different options to mount a C-more red dot on a 1911 WITHOUT drilling and tapping? Seen the grip mount from Aimtech that replaces the right grip panel...anyone used these? Also seen pics of some that replace the left grip panel but can't seem to find the company that makes them. Anyone know about these? Which would be the better option? Thanks

December 26, 2007, 04:25 PM	#4
10mm man Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2007 Posts: 130	B-square mount B-square offers a mount for about $50.00 that fits the 1911 and uses the slide stop pin to hold it in place. It gives you a weaver rail to mount whatever you like to it. Part # 42533 Leaves the grips free. __________________ Molon Labe

December 26, 2007, 09:40 PM	#6
10mm man Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2007 Posts: 130	b-square I have not used this mount although I have researched the subject. I haven't read any reviews for it but I gather that because it mounts to the frame rather than the slide, it should be a more stable mount. Any others? Frame vs. slide mounts? __________________ Molon Labe

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December 26, 2007, 09:28 AM	#2
railroader Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2000 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 1,756	http://www.brownells.com/aspx/ns/sto...IP+SCOPE+MOUNT I had one similar to this and if I remember right it did scuff the frame a little where it touched. It did seem solid though. Mark

December 26, 2007, 03:31 PM	#3
jhansman Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2007 Posts: 680	That Aimtech mount looks like a good idea, although I dislike the idea of losing one of my grips to it. Also, it can be had from Impact Guns for considerably less: http://www.impactguns.com/store/SS-19114.html

December 26, 2007, 07:35 PM	#5
jhansman Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2007 Posts: 680	10mm man- You've used this mount? If so, how does it hold up? Reviews on MidwayUSA are mixed. Thanks.

December 26, 2007, 10:03 PM	#7
tplumeri Junior member Join Date: September 26, 2007 Posts: 1,919	Having just put crimson trace laser grip on my colt, i have to ask what advantages (other than competition) does the red dot system have? this is an honest question so dont flame me! tom