Red Dot Sight for S&W revolver

[SandSpider]

I have a question for you red dot experts: why do all the Bullseye shooters seem to prefer those large tube style red dots? You hardly ever see them using the smaller ones like J-point, etc. What do the tube sights do that the small ones don't?

 

[AzShooter]

I have a question for you red dot experts: why do all the Bullseye shooters seem to prefer those large tube style red dots? You hardly ever see them using the smaller ones like J-point, etc. What do the tube sights do that the small ones don't?

Bullseye and Bianchi shooters are learning to use the smaller dot sights. Doug Koenig who has won Bianchi more than anyone else now recommends the Reflex sights.

Holsters are available from a variety of manufacturers. I use a Safariland. I also have DDAlpha and CR-Speed. All work well with a dot mounted sight. There are many other holsters that work as well.

 

[cybersnow]

I have been looking at numerous websites and called a few custom holster companies, but can't seem to find one tha will fit a 686 with a red dot. I would appreciate model numbers, if you have them. Thanks.

 

[Lou_the_welder]

I have been looking at numerous websites and called a few custom holster companies, but can't seem to find one tha will fit a 686 with a red dot. I would appreciate model numbers, if you have them. Thanks.

Look into Safariland

 

[Rick_A]

Mine ain't pretty, but it shoots damn well.
20151116_084317 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr

 

[SWRevolverFan47]

Which Allchin mount for Burris FF3 on a Model 29-3?

Yes. Here's my 629 with a Burris Fast Fire 3 and an Allchin mount.

Which Allchin mount fit the Burris FF3? I'd like to do the same on a Model 29-3. Thanks for any help you can offer.

 

[dwever]

Don't go big and don't go cheap.

 

[series guy]

Smith & Wesson mini STS mount from Allchin works well with the Fastfire III.

 

[birdshooter]

Forum member revolver_ph makes a mount for the mini red dots and sells them on the forum. Your gun has to be drilled and tapped. I just received mine and put a Burris Fastfire III on my 617. I don't have a photo but it is very small, sturdy and non-intrusive. It is great. Check him out.

 

[H Richard]

When thinking of your red dot, think about the size of the dot. The standard dot in a Burris FF3 is a 3 minute dot, and they offer a larger 6 minute (?) dot. For action shooting the larger dot is highly recommended, as the small dot can be hard to pick up in bright light

 

[revolver_ph]

My 617 with Raptor Engineering (my design/fab) mount and clone sight:

 

[Joefan1968]

I have red dots on several revolvers:


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Dale53

Hi Dale...what model Smith is that in the top photo of the 3?

 

[Joefan1968]

like this??

That's pretty Dave, those woodgrips look good...Should do that with mine.