Red dot for model 629

[Liberty65]

My son is looking to buy a red dot for his 629. We need advice on mounts and sights. Thanks!

 

[Well Armed]

In before the anti red dot brigade shows up.

 

[RGPM1A]

If it's a newer one that is already drilled and tapped for an optic go with an Allchin mount and a reflex sight that fits the mount variant you pick. I always have had good luck with Burris Fastfire 3s.

 

[diyj98]

I have Ultra Dots on a 69 and 686 and like them, but might try a Vortex reflex sight on the next one that I put optics on.

 

[RGPM1A]

I have Ultra Dots on a 69 and 686 and like them, but might try a Vortex reflex sight on the next one that I put optics on.

I have two Ultra Dot L/T reflex red dots I bought years ago and they are still chugging along. The best thing about these (aside from working forever) is the side battery tray that makes battery swaps painless. Changing the battery in an FF3 can be a challenge sometimes when the battery cover tries to cross thread itself. The biggest flaw with these sights.

 

[Bald1]

I vote Vortex. For any optic need actually