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Old 06-04-2013, 07:51 PM
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I would like to get a red dot sight for my bullseye 1911, the Burris Fastfire III seems to fit the bill, reasonable price; compact design can be mount on the slide, just wonder has anybody on this board use one? Also what size dot would be best for bullseye shooting? Is there any other similar sight within the price range I should consider?

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Old 06-04-2013, 08:06 PM
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I have the Fastfire III mounted on a Ruger 22 pistol. I like it. I like the III over the II due to being able to change the battery without removing the site from the gun. The dot is sharp and clear. I have a Bushnell also, which was much cheaper and it shows.
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Old 06-04-2013, 10:14 PM
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ok guys, it's all your fault... you pushed me over the edge... Amazon... $232.00 free shipping with the mount and 3moa.. I'll have it Thursday and on my MP40..
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Old 06-04-2013, 10:47 PM
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I have a Burris Fastfire 3 on my 686 Plus. It is a bowling pin killer.
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Old 06-04-2013, 11:27 PM
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I have one on my Les Baer PII, and like it. I have the small dot.


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Another vote for the Fastfire III, it's well made and compact. I have a 3 MOA mounted on a Ruger Deerfield .44 Mag carbine and it is handling the recoil so far.

I plan to buy another one and make a project out of making a mounting base for it to fit in the slide cutout for the adjustable rear sight on a 4506/106 3rd Gen pistol.

I think it is the the best buy for a red dot reflex style sight compared to the Trijicon RMR or Leupold DeltaPoint.

The NRA DVD on Bullseye shooting basics recommends a 3 MOA dot.
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Old 06-06-2013, 12:48 PM
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I plan to buy another one and make a project out of making a mounting base for it to fit in the slide cutout for the adjustable rear sight on a 4506/106 3rd Gen pistol.
I don't know if one of these will work for you, but....
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Thanks for the tip.... I'll have to give them a call, they don't have any pics up for the 952-2 dovetail mount, which may or may not work. I suspect the sight on those guns are going to be a bomar style found on the PC made pistols.

I've done business before with SSS, I bought a pair of the grips for the 945 and liked them a lot.
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Old 06-06-2013, 01:27 PM
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I'm going to buy a FastFireIII for my M&P22. The way I intend to mount it is with the M&P9/40 mount from SSS. It will be a touch to big but nothing a little gentle filing and sanding of the mount can't fix. Its been done before. I wish you luck.
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Wow!! Just got my FF III in my hand.. this thing is very nice.. and very tiny. I like it, I'll have it on my MP40 tonite...
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Old 06-06-2013, 03:10 PM
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I have the Fastfire III on a 3/4" riser on my M&P15 5.56.

It is very small, and works very well, if it can handle the shock of the rifle cartridge going off, it should do just fine on a 1911.

Size wise it should be perfect!

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Here's the new hotrod!! M&P40 with a S\L 9mm barrel, APEX FSS trigger ki. Can't wait to hit the range..
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I have an older fastfire 2 on my M-41 I had to jury rig my own mount,but it works well and I like it a lot. One problem is when I offer the gun to a shooter unfamiliar with it, they seem to have a hard time finding the dot and get frustrated.
Now a days with the shortage of .22`s maybe that`s a good thing.
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Old 06-06-2013, 05:18 PM
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I agree on finding the dot... I'll work on that.. not as easy as my Aimpoint on my AR's..
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Old 06-07-2013, 11:10 PM
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Scenario 1: G34 with stock 'target' factory sights; Texas Star @ 50'; time: 43 seconds;

Scenario 2: G34 with Fastfire 2; one year later after a little practice; Texas star @ 50'; time 7 seconds.

Still not in the money but considerably improved.

I like the configuration, although it's still tough to adapt to the glock grip angle after decades with the 1911.

Good sight choice IMHO.
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Have installed a Fastfire on the deer hunting 657. Seems to be up to the task so far, but using the old scope rail seems less than optimum. Would like to streamline the installation a bit.


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Good looking rig Jay... I like it. I'm sure there is a more streamlined rail out there...
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Old 06-08-2013, 08:59 PM
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Yes, there is.

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Old 06-08-2013, 09:35 PM
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I have a Burris Fastfire 3 mounted on my double rifle in 50-70. Clay pigeons sitting in the sand are dusted every time. Why a red dot? I have trouble seeing iron sights.
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Old 06-27-2013, 11:22 AM
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Does anyone make a base mount for a K Frame, L Frame, or N Frame specifically? I have the various Weaver type mount bases but that puts them up very high. I am wanting to mount as close to the bore as possible. I see the 1911, etc bases that are only about 1/8" thick, but don't find any listed for Revolvers.
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See post #18.
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Old 06-27-2013, 11:42 AM
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I have a Fast Fire II mounted on an AK to co-witness with the iron sights. I have had no problems or complaints of any kind. Seems to hold up just fine, especially given that it is mounted above the gas tube on an aluminum cover.
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I ordered the Allchin mount. This is quality, and it mounts the sight the lowest I have seen to the bore.
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