Burris Fastfire 111

[H Richard]

I purchased one, a 3" dot, but indoors or outdoors it is so dim in any mode I have difficulty seeing it. I changed batteries and it was marginally better, but still difficult to see. I had a Fastfire 11 a couple years ago, and it had the opposite problem of being so bright it starred out so bad it was overpowering. I don't know if I should send it in to Burris or sell it. It is intended for bullseye or plinking, but the dot is so small and dim it is a handicap.

Anyone have any similar experience?

 

[dentkimterry]

Perhaps you should trade it for the 8moa model. That is what I bought for my handgun and it works fine. Very easy to see in all but the brightest outdoor light. It came with a hood to put on it for those situations.

 

[Tony C.]

My friend John and I both bought the Burris Fastfire III the same time, he told me at first he found the dot rather dim in any mode just as you reported, he took the battery out and re install again, this time it work as advertise, he think perhaps he did not install the battery correctly at the first try.

If you already change the battery and found no improvement, I wonder if that is a quality issue, John like his sight but said he can't feel the click on it as he push the switch to change mode, he tried mine and said mine has a much better feel as he can feel it click as he operate the switch, perhaps you should contact Burris and see if they can send you a replacement.

Please let us know how it turns out.

 

[SmokeStack Lightning]

My friend John and I both bought the Burris Fastfire III the same time, he told me at first he found the dot rather dim in any mode just as you reported, he took the battery out and re install again, this time it work as advertise, he think perhaps he did not install the battery correctly at the first try.

If you already change the battery and found no improvement, I wonder if that is a quality issue, John like his sight but said he can't feel the click on it as he push the switch to change mode, he tried mine and said mine has a much better feel as he can feel it click as he operate the switch, perhaps you should contact Burris and see if they can send you a replacement.

Please let us know how it turns out.

Yup, that's what I'd do.

Ya never know............I bought a .22lr scope from Leaper's, 4yrs ago and never got around to mounting it up cuz of other obligations.

Went out to sight it in this summer and discovered the windage turret had very little adjustment.

I thunk I was SOL but for giggles I contacted Leaper's, told them what had happened and in 3 weeks time I had a NIB replacement scope and all it cost me was $3.15 for return postage.

I'd send them an e-mail and an explanation and see what they will do about it.

 

[H Richard]

Update. I contacted Burris, and they had me send it in, that they would fix or replace. Waiting now for it to be done and returned. Since this is the beginning of hunting season, I expect it may take a few weeks.

 

[H Richard]

Received the Fasfire 111 back yesterday. Or, I should say I received a new replacement Fastfire 111. I put the battery in and WA'LA, very bright and clear red dot. 3 different brightness's with the middle one being just fine for indoor. Mounted it with the Alchin base and bore sighted it, but won't get a chance to shoot it until next week. So far I'm pretty happy. When Burris sent me the return authorization, they specified to only send back the sight itself, no screws, covers, tools etc. When they sent the replacement it was a fully new packaged one with all the tools and accessories included. The little blue handled screwdriver they send for adjusting the windage and elevation is very nice (very small tip) and just may be small enough for a S&W Single shot or early Hand Ejector Target, so I can keep one in the gun bag and one on the workbench.

 

[TAROMAN]

Does the Burris have enough elevation adjustment that you can sight it in, or do you need to add wedges to it?
I tried a similar JPoint and finally got rid of it. Would still like to find one that works with revolvers. Still have the Allchin mount for S&W revolvers. It would be great on my 617.

 

[05CarbonDRZ]

Good to hear that they actually care about their customers,That is getting rare these days.

 

[H Richard]

I used a laser bore sighter to adjust the dot. I believe the instruction sheet said 100" of elevation or windage. I haven't had the opportunity to shoot it yet, but should be on paper and then fine tune. I really like the way the Allchin mount keeps the sight so close to the bore, not sitting way up on top of a rail and mount.

 

[H Richard]

I've now shot it several times and it has no problem getting to zero, plenty of adjustment range, according to the specs. 3 degrees or 190" @ 100 yds both elevation and windage. Solid, no zero drift. I'm well satisfied. It is advertised to withstand in excess of 100 G's, so recoil should not be a problem