I got my 1911 slide back in the mail yesterday and wanted to share. The milling came out great, very happy with the job "Green Tick Tactical" did. At first, I did not think the Holosun was going to fit, but with a little encouragement it slipped in. Very tight fit, but solid once it was in. Since I am no longer able to see iron sights, a red dot was needed.
1911 Red Dot Milling
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railroader
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Looks good.
I have learned to shoot fuzzy irons decently, but a red dot enables us to shoot to our potential again.
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chicharrones
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That looks fantastic.
I recently installed a red dot on my 1911, but I went the EGW mount route since I was too indecisive to get the slide milled.
That looks fantastic.
I recently installed a red dot on my 1911, but I went the EGW mount route since I was too indecisive to get the slide milled.
I really like my 1911 and did not want to mess it up so it took me a while to make the decision, but glad I did. Some people are concerned with resale value, but I never plan to sell it so that does not matter to me. Bottom line is it makes is shootable again for me and it looks great.
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I like the milled 1911 too! Couldn't find many places that seem to do 1911 milling and I ended up going with the EGW back in 2018.That looks fantastic.
I recently installed a red dot on my 1911, but I went the EGW mount route since I was too indecisive to get the slide milled.
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doubleh
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It looks good. I have had a Burris FF III on a 9mm 1911 for several years but just used a dovetail mount. I don't even remember who made the plate and milling wasn't a thing then. It makes the sight set a tiny bit higher but gives you the option of switching back to iron sights. Since cataract removal I may do just that since I no longer need help seeing the sights. It sure is nice to only need magnification when reading small print and leaves a lot of money in my pocket with no need for prescription glasses anymore. 8 bucks gets you a pair of readers at Dollar General that work great.
eddiememphis
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What did that cost?
Riomouse911
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Have you noticed if the extra mass/torque the RDS puts on the dovetail during cycling causes any metal wear on the sharp edges of the dovetail cut or loosening of the fit?
I may go to one (or more) of those for my 1911’s, but wondered if that may ever be an issue when I see how those sights are mounted.
Stay safe.
doubleh
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No to all. I applied fingernail polish to the screws when installing and everything has stayed tight so far. I used clear polish as my wife slapped my hands off her colored choices.Have you noticed if the extra mass/torque the RDS puts on the dovetail during cycling causes any metal wear on the sharp edges of the dovetail cut or loosening of the fit?
I may go to one (or more) of those for my 1911’s, but wondered if that may ever be an issue when I see how those sights are mounted.
Stay safe.
chicharrones
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Have you noticed if the extra mass/torque the RDS puts on the dovetail during cycling causes any metal wear on the sharp edges of the dovetail cut or loosening of the fit?
I may go to one (or more) of those for my 1911’s, but wondered if that may ever be an issue when I see how those sights are mounted.
Stay safe.
If that were to happen, I'm hoping the aluminum mount gives before the steel slide does.
$99 dollars for the milling plus shipping to them. He gave me free shipping on the way back as a military discount. Only took a few weeks.
chicharrones
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eddiememphis
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I used a cheapo mount and dot from amazon to see if I liked it. I do and think I will send the slide off for machining and purchase a good dot.Have you noticed if the extra mass/torque the RDS puts on the dovetail during cycling causes any metal wear on the sharp edges of the dovetail cut or loosening of the fit?
I may go to one (or more) of those for my 1911’s, but wondered if that may ever be an issue when I see how those sights are mounted.
Stay safe.
I have had zero movement of the dot or the mount on my Tisas, but it is an incredibly tight fit.
So tight it shook the dot apart after 1000 rounds and the mount hasn't budged.
doubleh
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My first pistol red dot was a ADE that cost $36 and I put it on a Ruger MK IV target just to see if I liked that type of sight. If I didn't or it broke after it's 1 year warrenty it would not be a big deal. Of course there is little recoil impulse on the sight due to it being a 22 rimfire and the solid receiver. The thing is still working and I like some of it's features better than the Burris FF III's I am using on other handguns but I would not put it on any centerfire pistol.
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