M&P Pro CORE 9mm w/ Burrris Fastfire III

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Guys,
Just wanted to post up some pics for any you wondering how the Burris mounts and how it looks.

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It doesn't co-witness very well, but its enough for a quick sight picture. SW says the Burris won't fit using the supplied mounts, but IIRC I used the Ty 5 mounting plate and it fit perfectly.

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That's one thing I hear people complain about, the sights don't really line up since the Burris sits higher. You're lucky you got a 9L... I was looking for one but didn't want to pay $900
 
That is an awesome looking setup. Very well done...Wow.

I also have the Burris Fastfire III on my M&P Pro 9mm.

The stock sights were shooting quite a bit low, so I knew I had to do something. I put the mount kit on and then the Burris, without too much trouble.
I then had to crank the Reflex up all the way to the max to get it sighted at 25 yards. I can not move it any higher, which is too bad.
I'm thinking of either a new barrel or the Sight-Mark version.
 

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If I'm shooting off a rest to sight in the Reflex and I get it zeroed with 5 shots in a 3-4" circle by maxing the red-dot to its highest point, how can that be trigger control.
Its working just fine, I just had to max out the red-dot to its highest possible setting.
I'm no crack shot off hand, but when I check it off rest its right on.
 
I take it back. Most don't sight their gun in using a rest.

In that case, I'd say there's something wrong with either the sight or how it's mounted. It shouldn't be maxed out either way to get it zeroed.
 
Rastoff said:
I take it back. Most don't sight their gun in using a rest.

In that case, I'd say there's something wrong with either the sight or how it's mounted. It shouldn't be maxed out either way to get it zeroed.
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The gun wasn't designed for that sight and because of that it sits HIGHER then it should which is why he's having issues.
 
Nine bear,
How is your fastfire holding zero?
Mine seems to be holding after a few hundred rounds.



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Kuk,
Mine is holding zero very well, about 250 rounds with it so far.

I thought if i put a taller reflex type red dot on my M&P it would naturally raise the point of impact. I was surprised I had to keep cranking and cranking the dot toward UP until it was maxed. I'll see how it goes this spring/summer when I shoot outdoors and let some friends try it.
I returned 2 Sightmark relex sights, they just flat out stopped working after about 10 minutes. The Burris is a much nicer build, for sure.
 
You may need a 1 degree shim from Brownells or Midway. They're cheap and easy to install. This is a common problem which is why they sell shims.
 
do you have to have the CORE version to mount optics to MP Pistols, or can you just get a standard FS version and mount optics to it easy?
 
NineBear said:
Kuk,
Mine is holding zero very well, about 250 rounds with it so far.

I thought if i put a taller reflex type red dot on my M&P it would naturally raise the point of impact. I was surprised I had to keep cranking and cranking the dot toward UP until it was maxed. I'll see how it goes this spring/summer when I shoot outdoors and let some friends try it.
I returned 2 Sightmark relex sights, they just flat out stopped working after about 10 minutes. The Burris is a much nicer build, for sure.
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I have had to crank mine down a ways to get my shot groups to move 4 inches (from 2 o'clock to center) at 10 yrds, which i expect that to go back up a bit at 25 yrs once I get back out to the range and fire seated and benched. :cool:
 
How my Sightmark Mini Shot Pro Sits on my C.O.R.E. with the type 5 plate



Trying to co-witness


Switch barely clears

Does not really co-witness. Sits like the Burris Fastfire and the STS
 
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I am looking at the same set up as shwagondawheels. I am leary about the sightmark quality, but for $100, i thought it would be worth a try. how has it performed on your CORE?
 
coysnider said:
I am looking at the same set up as shwagondawheels. I am leary about the sightmark quality, but for $100, i thought it would be worth a try. how has it performed on your CORE?
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Fyi it only held zero for 80 rds! But hey they are sending me another one now so we will see how round 2 goes. Decent customer service for that matter. If it does not work it will be going on my .22
 
Good to know about the sightmark. Think I'm going to pony up for the Trijicon RMR. Shouldn't be any issues there.
 
What optic does S&W recommend for this gun and is the slide available alone. I have been watching these since I first read about them and might like to experient.
 
The M&P CORE (Competition Optics Ready Equipment), 9mm has several attachment plates included for the following red dot sights: Trijicon RMR, Leupold Deltapoint, Jpoint, Doctor, C-More STS, Insight MRDS.

The lowest price one of this group is the JPoint Micro 4 MOA @ $285.
 
Also, in checking the dimensions...

Burris FastFire II:
Dimensions (L x W x H): 45.72mm x 25.4mm x 22.86mm

JPoint:
Dimensions (L x W x H): 42mm x 25.4mm x 23mm

According to those numbers, the Burris FastFire II is shorter. So I am confused when you all mention that the BFFII sits higher or must be "cranked" to work.
 
LubeckTech said:
What optic does S&W recommend for this gun and is the slide available alone. I have been watching these since I first read about them and might like to experient.
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I suspect that if S&W won't sell 9mm barrels (to prevent people from converting their .40's instead of buying new guns) I don't think they would sell CORE slides for the same reason. But I think you could find a gun machinist who would mill your slide to accept a reflex sight. I've got a CORE 9L and use a Deltapoint reflex. It works quite well and is an exact co-witness. I've only had it on a couple of weeks so I've got about 2500 rounds through it and I haven't had to readjust the zero. The only thing I don't like is that Leupold uses a Torx screw for the adjustment and the adjustment lock. The lock is on the back side and a stock T5 won't fit between the rear sight and the Deltapoint. What I did was to zero it in, then remove the reflex and tighten the adjustment screw locks then reinstall it. The witness "nubs" on the mount plate are very tight so when I reinstalled it, it was still spot on.
 
I tried the deltapoint "7.5 MOA Delta Dot" configuration on my CORE 9L and when cowitnessed half of the Delta Dot disappeared at the bottom edge of the display. It works fine otherwise but the disappearing dot is a bit disrupting.

My other CORE has the 3.5MOA Trijicon RMR and it works perfectly both in terms of co-registration and no disappearing dot syndrome. The smaller dot is more appropriate for precision shooting though, so YMMV as always!
 
I just found it distracting that the Delta began to disappear as the sights came in line.

The sight went back and I am getting another RMR.

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Looking at purchasing a M&P9 CORE 5" and my first thought is the DeltaPoint but based on price etc. I am "Really" looking at this Fastfire III.

Anymore updates from current M&P with Fastfire III users? How is it working?

I know this sits a little higher then most other red-dots compatible for this CORE but is it an issue? I don;t think having co-witnessed sights is a major deal for me as I shoot for fun not competition and if the dot goes out etc. I would just take it off I would assume.

Also what Model# Burris Fastfire III is compatible with the CORE? 300235 (the model with no picatinny rail?)

Thanks for any more updates you can provide! :)


UPDATE: .... Just purchased the CORE today ... any more feedback on this site or other?


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