hitman_usmc Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Anyone know if the shadow 2 optics ready with RST2 plate will work for the romeo 3 max? I know the foot print is supposed to be the same but not sure the romeo 3 max will fit in the slide cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eerw Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 It doesn’t fit. The front of the dot is just slightly too long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
race1911 Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, eerw said: It doesn’t fit. The front of the dot is just slightly too long Looking at the Romeo3max the shroud and glass lens seem to be angled backwards ever so slightly...the part that would interfere would be the small lower body frontal area, which has a smaller flat frontal area and angles backwards on the sides at the front...EERW: do you think it would be possible to shave a very thin layer off that flat lower frontal area so it would fit, without affecting the internals or anything else of the Romeo3max so it would fit and work properly on a Shadow 2 Optic Ready version with the RTS2 adapter plate ? (PS....I have looked at a Romeo3XL with the baseplate off, it shares the exact footprint and frontal base shape as the Romeo3max, and it looks like there is plenty of meat on that flat frontal area to shave without hindering the integrity of the red dot) Edited June 13, 2020 by race1911 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitman_usmc Posted June 13, 2020 Author Share Posted June 13, 2020 8 hours ago, eerw said: It doesn’t fit. The front of the dot is just slightly too long Thanks, I figured that would be the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eerw Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 We have a R3Max and OR gun in shop . Let me take a look. Will let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickBlasta Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Have one in my hands and I can tell you it doesn't fit the cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitman_usmc Posted June 13, 2020 Author Share Posted June 13, 2020 Ok, same question with the DPP plate and the Romeo 1 pro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
race1911 Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 (edited) eerw.....So, Stuart, had a chance to really analyze the frontal base shaving of the Romeo3max to fit ??..awaiting your expert conclusion................actual length difference compared to RTS2 is 0.120 inch (2.127 " vs 2.007"), is there enough "wiggle room plus shaving" to allow full functionality without any milling to the gun ? Edited June 14, 2020 by race1911 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitman_usmc Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 On 6/13/2020 at 11:29 AM, hitman_usmc said: Ok, same question with the DPP plate and the Romeo 1 pro? Anyone have any clue about this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ck1 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Seems to me that someone would need to make a Romeo 3 Max/XL-specific plate or something in order for me to realistically want to give it a go... I mean IMO, not having to permanently alter or marry a particular optic and gun is kinda the whole point of going with the OR model vs just getting an S2 cut/milled. Plus, I wouldn't want to shave/alter a $500+ optic that has a HIGH probability of having to go back at some point under warranty during it's life of ownership... Freakin' Sig they always have to do Sig-stuff and try and make everything proprietary like with their barrel threads on the MPX's... There's probably not even a good reason engineering-wise why the R3 Max/XL's have to have those extended/angled fronts on their bases other than just being different, but it makes them not truly compatible with RTS2 plates/mounts even though they share the footprint... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheby Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 (edited) that sucks, I was planning on going with Romeo3 max Edited June 17, 2020 by cheby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickBlasta Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 11 minutes ago, ck1 said: Seems to me that someone would need to make a Romeo 3 Max/XL-specific plate or something in order for me to realistically want to give it a go... I mean IMO, not having to permanently alter or marry a particular optic and gun is kinda the whole point of going with the OR model vs just getting an S2 cut/milled. Plus, I wouldn't want to shave/alter a $500+ optic that has a HIGH probability of having to go back at some point under warranty during it's life of ownership... Freakin' Sig they always have to do Sig-stuff and try and make everything proprietary like with their barrel threads on the MPX's... There's probably not even a good reason engineering-wise why the R3 Max/XL's have to have those extended/angled fronts on their bases other than just being different, but it makes them not truly compatible with RTS2 plates/mounts even though they share the footprint... You would need a plate that raised the optic up above the slide, because the optic is too big for the cut itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ck1 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, NickBlasta said: You would need a plate that raised the optic up above the slide, because the optic is too big for the cut itself. or located it back a bit... (Edit: Never mind, I see what you mean lol, found a pic on Google of a RTS2 + S2OR and doesn't look like there's enough room.) Edited June 16, 2020 by ck1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eerw Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 (edited) R3Max and S2 OR cut if you trimmed the dot body, you would be into the front pin holes, but front of the slide cutout could support the dot. Edited June 16, 2020 by eerw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT_Schultz Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Just get an SRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitman_usmc Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 I'll have one on my second gun whenever F4E gets done with it. Just wish there was something I could do about the current gun that is cut for a DPP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT_Schultz Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 (edited) On 6/16/2020 at 4:42 PM, hitman_usmc said: Just wish there was something I could do about the current gun that is cut for a DPP. At the risk of being captain obvious, why not just drop a Leupold in there? Edited June 18, 2020 by SGT_Schultz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitman_usmc Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 I am using one. I just don’t prefer it and would rather use something else if it were possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
race1911 Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 (edited) my 2 DPP's both failed me, the SRO has too thick a hood, the glass is not as clear as a romeo3max, and has the problem of multiple dots when shooting early morn/late in day against the sun.....IF I can't do something to mount the romeo3max on a Shadow 2 OR I'll mount an RTS2 on it.........then I'll put my 2 Romeo3max's on my X-Calibur Match CO and Shadow 1 (dovetail) Edited June 17, 2020 by race1911 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherFNbrandon Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 (edited) 16 minutes ago, hitman_usmc said: I am using one. I just don’t prefer it and would rather use something else if it were possible. maybe they can do something for you Edited June 17, 2020 by motherFNbrandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
race1911 Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 thanks EERW for taking the time to check it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheby Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Does anyone know where I can buy one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcar157 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Why not go with the Romeo1 PRO? I have it mounted on my CZC 75 Bull Shadow OR (with the Romeo1PRO plate from CZC) and love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmmotorsports Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 This is unfortunate as the Romeo3 Max is a really nice dot. Had one for a few weeks on my X-Five before making the switch to Limited and my CZ TSO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
race1911 Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 ...in the process of buying a backup S2opticready to try out the Romeo3Max, before mounting a new RTS2 on the milled factory optic ready cut I took the rear sight off the dovetail of the removeable optic ready cover and dovetail mounted a new Romeo3Max with an RTS2 plate (same hole pattern with just 1/8 inch extending over the front of the plate).....IF the RTS2 failed I could take it off and re-install the optic ready cover with the mounted Romeo3Max............NOW I'm buying a second S2opticready to just leave the dovetail mounted Romeo3Max on it as a backup (or if I prefer it over the RTS2 then have it for a backup)........I purchased two new RTS2 and two new Romeo3Max so I can easily switch to both S2opticready guns having the same optic or different to compare.............will update results in a months time after enough comparison shooting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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