Pistol Scope . . .

Prof Young · March 11, 2020, 11:10 PM

So I have a Super Blackhawk in 44 mag. I had a BSA Edge mounted on it, but after some really hot loads I've shaken it to death. Warranty is passed so I took it a part and can see nothing wrong. It's a $60 scope so can't expect too much. Anyway, I'll do some research, but thought I'd ask here . . . what pistol scope takes a beating and stays in focus. Let's say I have $200 to spend.

Life is good.
Prof Young

Carriertxv · March 11, 2020, 11:35 PM

Leupold is what I’m saving for. Any that I know with handgun scopes on 357 or bigger have them.

Schlitz 45 · March 12, 2020, 08:59 AM

For my handguns I like Burris as they're in the neighborhood & make a solid product at a good value & come with a lifetime warranty.
https://www.burrisoptics.com/scopes/handgun-scopes

Bob Willman · March 12, 2020, 02:35 PM

I have a Bushnell 2X32 on a Ruger Super Redhawk 44 Mag. It is not fancy but works. Probably installed it in 1994.

burrhead · March 14, 2020, 09:20 PM

Last week I picked up a Leupold M8 EER 4X off GB for $170 shipped for my Contender 7-30 Waters. They and the 2X are generally available on GB and Fleabay. Bullet proof and a life time warranty.

mikejonestkd · March 15, 2020, 08:33 AM

I have two bushnell elite 3200 pistol scopes ( 2-6 x 32), 2 Burris, ( 2-7 x 32) and 6 leupolds ( two fixed power and 4 variables).

If I had to do it all over again I'd get all Leupolds. The slight edge in clarity is worth it to me, and the warranty is reassuring if there ever is a problem.

March 11, 2020, 11:10 PM	#1
Prof Young Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2007 Location: Illinois - down state Posts: 2,404	Pistol Scope . . . So I have a Super Blackhawk in 44 mag. I had a BSA Edge mounted on it, but after some really hot loads I've shaken it to death. Warranty is passed so I took it a part and can see nothing wrong. It's a $60 scope so can't expect too much. Anyway, I'll do some research, but thought I'd ask here . . . what pistol scope takes a beating and stays in focus. Let's say I have $200 to spend. Life is good. Prof Young

March 14, 2020, 09:20 PM	#5
burrhead Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 1999 Location: Chihuahuan desert, Texas Posts: 1,148	Last week I picked up a Leupold M8 EER 4X off GB for $170 shipped for my Contender 7-30 Waters. They and the 2X are generally available on GB and Fleabay. Bullet proof and a life time warranty. __________________ Join the GOA, SAF and the TSRA I'm offended by people that are easily offended.

March 15, 2020, 08:33 AM	#6
mikejonestkd Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2006 Location: Brockport, NY Posts: 3,716	I have two bushnell elite 3200 pistol scopes ( 2-6 x 32), 2 Burris, ( 2-7 x 32) and 6 leupolds ( two fixed power and 4 variables). If I had to do it all over again I'd get all Leupolds. The slight edge in clarity is worth it to me, and the warranty is reassuring if there ever is a problem. __________________ You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.

March 11, 2020, 11:35 PM	#2
Carriertxv Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2013 Posts: 268	Leupold is what I’m saving for. Any that I know with handgun scopes on 357 or bigger have them.

March 12, 2020, 08:59 AM	#3
Schlitz 45 Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2018 Location: Colorado Posts: 385	For my handguns I like Burris as they're in the neighborhood & make a solid product at a good value & come with a lifetime warranty. https://www.burrisoptics.com/scopes/handgun-scopes

March 12, 2020, 02:35 PM	#4
Bob Willman Senior Member Join Date: January 13, 2018 Location: Bowling Green, Ohio Posts: 111	I have a Bushnell 2X32 on a Ruger Super Redhawk 44 Mag. It is not fancy but works. Probably installed it in 1994.