Videos tagged with Red Dot Sight Installation

This video demonstrates advanced gunsmithing techniques for pistol modification, focusing on the precise installation of a red dot optic and the detailed assembly of internal components. The expert-level instruction covers precision part adjustment using specialized tools and thorough post-assembly checks. The process highlights the meticulous work involved in custom firearm builds from Vampire Custom.

This video, featuring a speaker from Guns Magazine, debunks the common misconception that drilling and tapping firearms for accessories like red dot sights or rifle scopes is a simple DIY job. The expert emphasizes that the process requires specialized tools, precision, and knowledge beyond what most hobbyists possess, warning against the use of basic tools like portable drills and old threading kits.

This guide details the process of upgrading a Walther PDP, focusing on ergonomic enhancements, optic and light installation, and sight upgrades. It covers considerations for California compliance and potential trigger modifications. The instruction comes from an experienced firearm modifier who shares insights from personal builds and testing.

This episode delves into the often-underestimated costs and complexities of professional gunsmithing. Hosts Brent Wheat and Rory Huntington discuss why 'just doing it yourself' or opting for cheap services can lead to more problems and expense. They highlight the specialized tools, skills, and time required for tasks like drilling and tapping, action jobs, and even basic cleaning, emphasizing that professional gunsmiths provide value through expertise, quality, and safety.

This guide provides expert instruction from 1st Shot Tactical on how to properly mount a Holosun 407C red dot sight onto a Springfield Armory Echelon pistol. It covers necessary tools, preparation, the installation process, and crucial steps like applying threadlocker and torquing screws to the correct specification for a secure and reliable optic mount.

This guide details the installation of the AT3 ACE Red Dot sight onto a Glock 19 pistol. It covers the essential steps from ensuring firearm safety to mounting the optic and preparing the firearm for use. The video emphasizes proper handling and visual confirmation of the sight's functionality.

This guide details the process of building a modern performance pistol, focusing on component selection and tuning for enhanced shooting dynamics. It covers installing optics, compensators, lights, and recoil management systems, drawing from expert insights on optimizing handgun performance. The video emphasizes that such builds require a deep understanding of firearm mechanics and a commitment to maintenance.

This guide details the installation of the Osight SE red dot sight onto a Canik Mete MC9 Prime pistol. It covers unboxing, identifying the RMRsc footprint, selecting the correct screws, applying Loctite, and torquing the optic to spec. The video emphasizes proper screw selection and torque values for a secure mount.

This guide details the installation of an aftermarket red dot sight and suppressor onto a Taurus TX22 pistol. It emphasizes precise torque specifications for optic mounting and proper suppressor threading. The process is demonstrated by Roger Barrera, a professional tactical gear reviewer, highlighting the use of quality components for enhanced firearm performance.

This guide details the installation of the Viridian RFX1 Custom green dot sight onto a Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 pistol. It highlights the use of a custom mounting bracket that replaces the rear sight and emphasizes the importance of using a sight pusher tool due to the difficulty of removing the factory rear sight. The video, presented by Karl Kasarda of InRangeTV, offers practical advice for firearm modification.

This guide details the installation of aftermarket iron sights and an Olight OSight XR red dot optic onto a Glock 45 Gen 5, followed by mounting an Olight PL-X weapon light. It emphasizes the use of specialized tools like a sight pusher and torque wrench for proper fitment and reliability. The process is demonstrated by Roger Barrera, a professional gear reviewer and holster manufacturer, highlighting meticulous attention to detail and safety.

This guide details the installation of a Vortex Defender-ST red dot sight and a Streamlight TLR-7X weapon light onto a Springfield Armory Echelon pistol. It emphasizes proper optic mounting using the Echelon's Variable Interface System (VIS) and correct torque specifications with a Wheeler FAT Wrench. The process includes applying Loctite and witness marks for secure and reliable accessory attachment, as demonstrated by Roger Barrera of QVO Tactical.