I changed the red dot on my Model 41

[Hicksville Kid]

I was never happy with my cheap red dot on my Model 41. It was not an elegant mount and, although it was serviceable, I never was happy with it.



So I looked around for a mount to fit the rear dovetail. It was suggested here that I look into BME up in Vermont. I called and he made me one. It took a little trimming but I finally got it to fit.

I mounted a Burris FastFire II on it, which is a far better red dot than the one I had on it.

I've been to the range with it a few times and it is a great combination. It is more reliable, more accurate and acquisition is faster. My times are a bit better for a five shot string too. I like the position (rear) better than the middle position I had previously. I don't understand the 'middle' vs 'rear' positioning, but so far the rear position works for me.



Anyone have any input?
TIA,
Mike

 

[jrm53]

I have never shot one of the newer sights like yours but they look really fast and I like rear mount a lot better, thats a beautiful rig! Jeff

 

[rpludwig]

Very nice! I need to look into that setup...mine has an older Tasco propoint 10moa red dot. A great, very accurate shooter (dime size 10 shot groups at 25 yds from a rest), but a lot of "plumbing" sitting on top of the barrel which I dislike and makes the gun "top-heavy"...thanks for the idea and the pic!

 

[redbos]

I have some input, I want one on my Model 41, looks like it belongs on the gun? I have a dot on mine and it is kind of top heavy, I might just try one.

Anyone have any input?
TIA,
Mike[/QUOTE]

 

[Herman1963]

I agree Mike and want one also, plus would rather try this before drilling and tapping for a mount..

Herman

 

[vze2r4vx]

m41 w/dot

i have a 5 1/2 in. 41 with a leupold delta point on it .i use for steel and uspsa type shooting .it is an awesome gun.

 

[Trifle]

Wonderful photo and suggestion. I just purchased a M41 with an Aimpoint Micro H-1 coming in the mail next week. The dovetail adapter looks much cleaner than the screw on adapter I purchased for $7.00. Going to give BME a call. Thanks for posting.

 

[bigi]

Can you provide more info about BME. Also I gues it replaces the rear sight?

 

[civil1977]

Can you provide more info about BME. Also I gues it replaces the rear sight?

A quick Google search landed me on the following site:

BME-Mounts

Yes, it replaces the rear sight.

 

[bigi]

Great thanks. Is there anyone else that makes such a mount?

 

[bigi]

Just purchased one of the newer 7" DT barrels but the sight does not look it can be removed. What type of barrel is yours?

 

[gcobb19]

31 Mount

That has got to be the best looking mount I have ever seen! I am calling BME today

 

[Florida Guy]

That new sight has the cool factor.

 

[RedCardinal]

What does the BME mount cost?

 

[Sprefix]

I can't bring myself to put an optic on my 41, but the new sight looks nice for an optic.

 

[Ranger98]

I have the model 22A-1 and prefer mounting the red dot towards the rear also.

 

[bigi]

BME quoted me just under $60. Also check here: http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=38831/Product/DOCTER-RED-DOT-SIGHT-MOUNT

 

[socal s&w]

I popped an Ultra-Dot L/T on my 41 a few years ago, it works and looks great as it's not too overwhelming on the gun and matches the scale very well.

As a side note, the L/T model has a little battery drawer that slides out to replace the battery, much better than taking the sight of to do so IMHO.

 

[bigi]

Can you post a close up pic? Thanks

 

[DesertFox]

Model 46

My 46 w/ old-school red dot. Since it is already D&T, I prolly shouldn't mess with it. But I much prefer the look, balance and size of the Burris... Maybe get a 41 to setup as such...