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by Ghost44
Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:05 pm
Forum: Bullseye Pistol Talk
Topic: Slide mount a red dot?
Replies: 9
Views: 3188

Thanks to every one who replied. The info was very helpful.
Looks like I'll have a little fun experimenting this weekend.
by Ghost44
Mon Jul 20, 2009 8:07 am
Forum: Bullseye Pistol Talk
Topic: Slide mount a red dot?
Replies: 9
Views: 3188

Slide mount Red Dot

Thank you for your replies.
Assuming the stock spring is 16# and I can load rounds at home (Clays 4.0 under a 200gr SWC now), where would you suggest a starting point may be for the spring / powder combination.
I haven't a clue
The scope weighs 5.5 oz. plus the alum. scope mount.
by Ghost44
Sun Jul 19, 2009 10:48 am
Forum: Bullseye Pistol Talk
Topic: Slide mount a red dot?
Replies: 9
Views: 3188

Slide mount a red dot?

My local gun shop, where I purchased my 1911, "strongly discourages" mounting a Tasco PDP2 red dot on the slide of my Springfield 1911 .45. (Drill and tap the hood for a weaver scope base) He says it will shorten the life and cause malfunctions. The guys in the Bullseye club I shoot with r...