Does anyone know what red dot fits Girsan 1911

the45er · August 12, 2022, 01:47 PM

I've added an EAA Girsan 1911 "Ultimate" in 45 ACP to my 1911 collection. I bought it without the red dot optic but am thinking about putting a red dot on it as I've never had a pistol with a red dot. Since I might carry this pistol (if it proves to be reliable enough), I need a motion activated sight. Now, the red dot you can buy it with has pretty terrible online reviews. Girsan says these pistols can accept the Vortex Viper red dots, but these sights must be turned on and they have an automatic shut off feature. No bueno for concealed carry!!

Sig Sauer has told me none of their red dots will fit the Girsan line of 1911's. Does anyone know other red dot makes that will fit or that have the same dimensions as the Vortex Viper? I'm stumped.

zoomie · August 12, 2022, 02:13 PM

Burris FastFire, Docter have the same mount, but I don't know if they have auto-on either.

August 12, 2022, 01:47 PM	#1
the45er Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2008 Location: The mini-hill country of Texas Posts: 256	Does anyone know what red dot fits Girsan 1911 I've added an EAA Girsan 1911 "Ultimate" in 45 ACP to my 1911 collection. I bought it without the red dot optic but am thinking about putting a red dot on it as I've never had a pistol with a red dot. Since I might carry this pistol (if it proves to be reliable enough), I need a motion activated sight. Now, the red dot you can buy it with has pretty terrible online reviews. Girsan says these pistols can accept the Vortex Viper red dots, but these sights must be turned on and they have an automatic shut off feature. No bueno for concealed carry!! Sig Sauer has told me none of their red dots will fit the Girsan line of 1911's. *Does anyone know other red dot makes that will fit or that have the same dimensions as the Vortex Viper?* I'm stumped.

August 12, 2022, 02:13 PM	#2
zoomie Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2006 Location: GA Posts: 1,870	Burris FastFire, Docter have the same mount, but I don't know if they have auto-on either. Last edited by zoomie; August 12, 2022 at 03:31 PM.