Reverendpdp Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Can an open reflex sight like the SIG Romeo, Trijicon, Burris, etc., withstand the battering of a 10mm? Will these sights require machining the slide in order to mount them, or will they work off the existing dovetail? I have a Tanfo Hunter that I'm thinking of dressing up... http://www.sigoptics.com/product/romeo1/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 My leupold Delta point has held up Burris the window screws shered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
475480 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I put a Burris FFIII on my G40, did NOT old zero . I was continually readjusting the Burris. Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurusty Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Fastfire on Glock 357 SIG with no problem, it close enough to a 20 in the recoil department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nealio Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 I've had issues with my Fastfire III turning off under recoil. And most of the people around here who run them seem to have some kind of issue whether its turning off or not holding a zero. I would stay away from the FastFire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverendpdp Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 That's good to know... Are there any other brands you would recommend? I heard the Leupold gets the thumbs up. How about Trijicon RMR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverendpdp Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 This is closely related but if I were to go with an reflex optic, which smiths would you recommend to machine / mill the slide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudukai13 Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Have you considered using a frame mounted optic? Your biggest enemy with a slide mount is that the sight will be battered by the movement of the slide with every shot. A frame mounted optic is VASTLY more likely to hold up to the recoil of a 10mm, plus the Hunter frame is pre-drilled and tapped for a mount. Just order whichever mount you like, attach with threadlock on the screws, and mount your sight. That being said, as far as I know currently frame mounts for Tanfoglio pistols are only made to accept a traditional C-More or an RTS2. But if you're using the pistol for hunting, that shouldn't be an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverendpdp Posted February 10, 2016 Author Share Posted February 10, 2016 Have you considered using a frame mounted optic? Your biggest enemy with a slide mount is that the sight will be battered by the movement of the slide with every shot. A frame mounted optic is VASTLY more likely to hold up to the recoil of a 10mm, plus the Hunter frame is pre-drilled and tapped for a mount. Just order whichever mount you like, attach with threadlock on the screws, and mount your sight. That being said, as far as I know currently frame mounts for Tanfoglio pistols are only made to accept a traditional C-More or an RTS2. But if you're using the pistol for hunting, that shouldn't be an issue. Thanks Rudukai, I have considered it, and realize it would be a better option to for follow-up shots, as well as for less battering to the optic. It just looks much bulkier than the slide mount version. Unless there are options I haven't seen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudukai13 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Any frame-mounted optic is going to be a slightly bulkier setup than slide-mounted, that's just the way it goes. If you're concerned about finding a holster for the pistol with a frame-mount, it should be relatively easy to find someone who will make you a custom rig using either kydex or leather, like for a hunting revolver. I'd suggest looking into a single-sided frame mount for a traditional C-More, get an aluminum click model, and order one with a smaller dot - 6, 4, or 2 MOA. Get the pistol put together the way you want it, then take it to a holster maker and have them set you up with a custom rig. You'll have one badass hunting setup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudukai13 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 OR, if the C-More optics aren't your preferred flavor, you can also get a frame-mounted picattiny/weaver rail mount, which opens up your options to use any rail-mountable red dot or even a magnified pistol scope, if you prefer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open1215 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I have a Fastfire 3 on my open gun. Non slide mounted. I really like it. I think If you go stationary mount, that's the best bet. 10mm or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastcat Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 I had a FF3 on my glock 17 using a dovetail mount. Worked good. From 7yds to 15yds. But when I went to 147 gr the cases would hit the ff3. Looked like a serrated knife. Lucky the glass is thick enough. It survived. I changed the slide mount to a frame mount. Now the ff3 sits higher and at 7yds is good. But 15yds it's high. Need to find a compromise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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