Red Dot Mount on Handgun ?

[chiltech500]

Hi,

Wasn't sure where to put this question so this seemed generic enough.

My Burris Red Dot is quite small so I have options on handgun rails for mounting closer to the muzzle vs closer to the hammer (up vs back).

Weight distribution to manage recoil is one consideration - my real question is does either location affect ability to "pick up" the red dot for POA?

When in practice with a particular pistol I can pick up the dot quickly after a shot. When switching to a handgun I haven't shot in a while it's sometimes a struggle for me to pick up the dot quickly.

Thanks

 

[1MoreFord]

Mount it rearward. Right over the grip is a good spot. Mounted forward the sight moves around too much with muzzle flip. You want it mounted where it moves the least.

 

[gbran]

 

[chiltech500]

Nice collection. Took your advice. My new Ultradot was a breeze to pick up the dot compared to my Burris reflex. I promptly bought the 2nd Ultra he had for sale today.

 

[1MoreFord]

Glad I helped. Watch the IPSC guys like Jerry Miculek for red dot placement.

 

[g.willikers]

Mounting the scope where it would maintain the original center of mass would seem to be best.

 

[chiltech500]

maintain the original center of mass

that seems logical for sure

 

[md2lgyk]

What type of handgun? I had the top of my Ruger Mk II grooved so I could install an Ultradot using no base at all. Can't get closer to the bore axis than that.

 

[Taroman]

Allchin mount gets the sight as low as reasonably possible.

 

[tuj]