Videos tagged with Optic Mounting Plate

This guide details the installation of Night Fision's Optics-Ready Combo Pack, which includes an optic mounting plate and co-witness iron sights. The video emphasizes simplifying the upgrade process for pistol owners looking to enhance their firearm's sighting system. Experts highlight the importance of selecting the correct co-witness height for optimal sight picture with red dot optics.

This video reviews the Kimber 2K11 pistol, highlighting issues with its factory-supplied CH Precision optic mounting plate, which failed after approximately 1500 rounds and subsequent reinstallation. The speaker contrasts this with more robust solutions from Staccato and Atlas, recommending alternatives like Dawson Precision plates. While the core firearm is deemed acceptable, ancillary components like the safety ergonomics and optic mounting require improvement for a competition-ready platform.

This video addresses common questions regarding the mounting screws for the Trijicon RCR optic. It emphasizes that the RCR is designed for firearms with a standard RMR footprint and utilizes the same thread pitch screws as an RMR Type 2. Compatibility issues may arise with non-standard mounting systems or slides featuring posts, or those using different thread pitches from manufacturers like ZEV or Langdon. Proper torque specification is crucial for secure installation.

This video details troubleshooting steps for a Ruger RXM experiencing malfunctions. The instructor swaps slides between different frames and tests the firearm with and without the optic mounting plate screws installed. A key finding is that removing the optic plate screws appeared to resolve the malfunctions, though the exact cause remains unclear.

Brett from Nightwood Guns provides an honest review of the Radian Guardian optic mounting plate for Glock MOS pistols. He highlights its low profile, sturdy stud lock system, and integrated irons forward backup sights as significant advantages over standard MOS plates. While acknowledging the optic guard is a solution to a niche problem, he praises its effectiveness and aesthetic appeal.

This review of the Vector Optics Frenzy Plus enclosed reflex sight highlights significant reliability issues when mounted on a PSA Dagger pistol due to added reciprocating mass. While the optic is described as rugged and waterproof, its performance on handguns is questionable, with recommendations leaning towards rifle platforms like AKs via a Picatinny mount. The reviewer suggests better, more affordable micro-dot options exist for handgun use.

This video explains Glock's Modular Optic System (MOS), which allows for the direct mounting of red dot sights without gunsmithing. It highlights how the system uses interchangeable plates that fit into a milled section of the slide, making optic installation quick and easy. The Gen 4 features are also discussed, including interchangeable backstraps and a reversible magazine catch.