Rifleman Review: Leupold DeltaPoint Micro

Published on March 8, 2023
Duration: 4:26

The Leupold DeltaPoint Micro offers a low-profile red dot solution for handguns, mounting directly into the rear sight dovetail without requiring slide modification. It features an enclosed aperture with a 3 MOA red dot, maintaining traditional front-sight focus. The design also allows for use as a ghost ring sight if the battery fails and offers improved holster compatibility due to its rearward placement. This optic provides an accessible entry into red dot technology for compatible Glock and Smith & Wesson M&P models.

Quick Summary

The Leupold DeltaPoint Micro offers a low-profile red dot solution by mounting directly into a pistol's rear sight dovetail, avoiding slide modification. It features a 3 MOA red dot within a 9mm aperture and functions as a ghost ring sight if the battery fails, enhancing holster compatibility.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: DeltaPoint Micro Overview
  2. 00:37Mounting System: Rear Sight Dovetail Installation
  3. 00:56Design & Installation Process
  4. 01:19Optic Specs: 3 MOA Dot & 9mm Aperture
  5. 02:03Holster Compatibility Advantages
  6. 02:41Backup Sighting: Ghost Ring Functionality
  7. 03:29Adjustability & Value Proposition

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Leupold DeltaPoint Micro mount onto a handgun?

The Leupold DeltaPoint Micro is designed to mount directly into the existing rear sight dovetail of compatible pistols, such as Glock and Smith & Wesson M&P models. This eliminates the need for milling the slide.

What are the advantages of the DeltaPoint Micro's low-profile design?

Its low-profile, rearward placement on the slide helps maintain compatibility with many standard holsters that might otherwise interfere with taller, traditional red dot sights.

What happens if the battery in the DeltaPoint Micro fails?

If the battery fails, the DeltaPoint Micro functions as a ghost ring sight. Additionally, two dots on its rear face can be aligned with a front sight for emergency backup aiming.

What reticle does the Leupold DeltaPoint Micro use?

The Leupold DeltaPoint Micro features a 3 MOA (Minute of Angle) red dot reticle housed within a 9mm aperture, designed to maintain traditional front-sight focus.

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