Model 617 Sights

[paochow]

Another option to consider is the Leupold Deltapoint. The version with all mounts includes one for s&w revolvers that sits as low as the Allchin mount, if not lower. Leupold is phasing out the Deltapoint for the Deltapoint 2 so you can buy the original at a discount or get the new version soon.

 

[SemperFi1]

Another option to consider is the Leupold Deltapoint. The version with all mounts includes one for s&w revolvers that sits as low as the Allchin mount, if not lower. Leupold is phasing out the Deltapoint for the Deltapoint 2 so you can buy the original at a discount or get the new version soon.

That's a great looking sight on your gun...nice low profile. But maybe a bit more than I wanted to spend. Don't know how much of a discount it would be as a close out item but I'm guessing not much. I've had an excellent experience with the Ultradot in the past and the cost is only a bit more than half of the Deltapoint. Heck, I'm still paying off the gun.

 

[SemperFi1]

Well, I spoke to the folks at Allchin but unfortunately they couldn't give me a definitive answer as to whether or not the Ulradot sight will fit on their mount. So I'll either need to give it a try and possibly return the item if it doesn't fit or get lucky if it is compatible. I just hate doing things this way though I do know that the Burris Fastfire and Leupold Deltapoint would both fit the Allchin mount.

 

[one eye joe]

HEY SEMPERFI1, I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 8 3/8" 617 THAT CAME WITH A 2X SCOPE AND A B-SQUARE NO DRILL MOUNT. THIS MOUNT JUST GOES OVER THE S&W REAR BLADE AND CLAMPS TO THE FRAME USING ALLEN SCREWS. I SOLD THE 2X SCOPE AND MOUNTED AN ULTRA DOT RED DOT. THE MOUNT IS VERY SECURE, AND IT SOLVED MY EYESIGHT PROBLEM. I HAD NEVER HEARD OF, OR SEEN THIS MOUNT BEFORE, BUT IT DOES THE TRICK. THIS 617 SHOOTS LIKE A RIFLE...

 

[SemperFi1]

Coincidently, I received another call from Allchin late last night (they're headquartered in L.A.) and was told that the Ultradot L/T would fit their mount so I ordered the Allchin mount today from Brownells. Now the question is whether I want the Burris Fastfire III (3 MOA) or the Ultradot L/T (4 MOA). The sight will be going on my S&W 617 revolver and will be used at an indoor range with a max shooting distance of 25 yds. I can get the Burris for $189 and the Ultradot for about $50 more and really don't want to spend the extra bucks (about $100) for the Leupold Deltapoint. With this in mind which one would should I go for?