Early Model 41

[Bill T.]

I recently got a early model 41 with the 7-3/8" barrel and muzzle compensator. This pistol isn't drilled and tapped for optics. (1958)
I would like to add a Burris Fastfire Red Dot. I was told that there is available a mount that replaces the rear sight making it possible to add a Red Dot. Anyone know if this is true? I would rather not drill and tap the barrel. I am older and the iron sights are hard for me to work with. Thanks for any and all help with this.
Bill T.

 

[mkflyfisherman]

Fastfire mount

Check BME's website. I believe they make one. I just got one for a model 52 and it has the same sights as the older 41's
/MK

 

[Bill T.]

Fastfire sight

Not familiar with BME What is that and where can I find it?
Thanks,
Bill T.

 

[Bill T.]

Check BME's website. I believe they make one. I just got one for a model 52 and it has the same sights as the older 41's
/MK

Thanks again, I found them. Will contact them first of the week.
Bill T.

 

[TOM BECKWITH]

Bill T - STRONGLY suggest you DO NOT D&T an early 7 3/8" bbl due to affect on value.
Best option would be a later factory D&T bbl or a Clark or Bully bbl. Also suggest you remove the brake and replace with a false muzzle cap. E-mail me and I think I can put you on to a good option.

 

[civil1977]

I don't believe the BME mount works with the rear sight on the 7 3/8" barrel as it is a different design than the one used on the 5.5" barrel. The rear sight on the 5.5" is in a dovetail and this is how the BME mount attaches....the rear sight on the 7 3/8" barrel is mounted on a hinge. You may be better off buying another newer barrel that is drilled and tapped. The Clark barrels are also very nice with red dots. Yes, this is a more expensive route but it would be a shame to ruin the original barrel on a gun of that vintage.

Edit: Tom beat me by 2 minutes....this time.

 

[Bill T.]

Early model 41

Thanks all. I am/will weight all answers. Heading out to the annual meeting at my range. Catch ya-all later. Thanks again, appreciated.
Bill T.

 

[Bill T.]

Bill T - STRONGLY suggest you DO NOT D&T an early 7 3/8" bbl due to affect on value.
Best option would be a later factory D&T bbl or a Clark or Bully bbl. Also suggest you remove the brake and replace with a false muzzle cap. E-mail me and I think I can put you on to a good option.

Sent you a e-mail Tom. Let me know if you got it please.
Bill T.

 

[TOM BECKWITH]

E-mail sent 12/8/2013

 

[Bill T.]

E-mail sent 12/8/2013

Have not seen it Tom. Would be so kind as to send it again.
TO: [email protected] Appreciated,

Bill T.

 

[TOM BECKWITH]

re -sent 12/9/2013