Sidearms & Scatterguns 1911 with a red dot

[rcnut]

With old eyes I am "looking" at putting a red dot sight on my 1911 S&W PC carry pistol. has anyone done this and if so where did you find a gun smith to mill the top and tap it for the mounting plate. I am in Wisconsin and cannot seem to find a smith to do this?

 

[lawofsavage]

I 100% agree that having the slide milled would be a better option as far as being more solid and getting the dot lower but if you just want to try to it make sure you like it this may be an option before making any modifications: https://www.leupold.com/scope-mounts/dp-pro-dovetail-mount-1911

I believe trijicon has a similar mount as well

 

[buffalowinter]

This works fine. Or any like it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L97361W?&tag=manngun-20
Ade Advanced Optics Tactical Mini Red Dot Scope Sight Pistol Mount Base for Colt 1911 Standard
by Ade Advanced Optics
3.8 out of 5 stars 39 customer reviews

• Designed for Colt 1911 such as -22 to fit Ade rd3-001, rd3-02, rd3-009 and similar style mini Red dot sight such as sight mark mini shot reflex sight. It fits Colt 1911
• Covered under Warranty for life
• Made using the highest quality materials
• Attaches firmly to your firearm for sure performance in tactical situations
• Replaces the Picatinny mount packaged with the Red dot sight

 

[kl3309]

Get it done right: https://www.landmprecisiongunworks.com/
Ain't gonna be cheap but he's one of the best.

 

[rcnut]

Get it done right: https://www.landmprecisiongunworks.com/
Ain't gonna be cheap but he's one of the best.

Thank you sending him an email with pistol type and requesting a quote/time frame, again thank you

 

[GONE BAD]

I got this years ago and has served me well. It was easy to install.
I've used it in several PRS matches where pistol stages were involved.


This was sold as a complete set mounts and red dot for a 1911 plus a
Picatinny mount.

 

[danr]

Yep, old eyes. Have it milled in. You’ll love it! L&M did the work on mine. Best $200 I’ve recently spent.

 

[rcnut]

Yep, old eyes. Have it milled in. You’ll love it! L&M did the work on mine. Best $200 I’ve recently spent.

Thank You, just sent them an email, could not find a way to log in on their web site, and I have to say That is one beautiful job on your 1911 !!!!