Springfield Hellcat and sig romeo zero: installing tips and shooting

Published on February 6, 2021
Duration: 11:01

This guide details the installation of a Sig Romeo Zero optic onto a Springfield Hellcat pistol. It highlights that the provided screws are too long and require modification (shortening) with a Dremel tool for a secure fit. The guide also touches on the co-witness capability with iron sights and the adjustment mechanism of the optic.

Quick Summary

When installing a Sig Romeo Zero on a Springfield Hellcat, the provided screws are often too long and require modification. Shortening them by about 1.5 threads with a Dremel tool ensures a secure fit. The optic offers a partial co-witness with iron sights, and its adjustment turrets lack tactile clicks.

Chapters

  1. 00:11Introduction & Installation Issues
  2. 00:45Optic Fitment on Hellcat Slide
  3. 01:08Screw Length Problem & Modification
  4. 02:06Dremel Modification Process
  5. 02:46Required Tools (Torx Driver)
  6. 04:04Range Test & Co-witness Discussion
  7. 05:59Initial Shooting Impressions (Shooting High)
  8. 06:35Optic Adjustment & Recalibration
  9. 06:49Adjustment Turret Feedback (No Clicks)
  10. 07:44Continued Shooting & Positive Outlook
  11. 08:06Presentation Drills & Holster Practice
  12. 10:03Final Thoughts & Apology
  13. 10:18Holster Discussion (Alien Gear)

Frequently Asked Questions

What common issue arises when installing a Sig Romeo Zero on a Springfield Hellcat?

A common issue is that the provided screws for the Sig Romeo Zero are too long for the Springfield Hellcat slide. This can lead to the optic wobbling and the battery losing contact, causing the red dot to turn off. Modification of the screws is typically required.

How can the screw length issue be resolved for Sig Romeo Zero installation on a Hellcat?

The screw length issue can be resolved by carefully shortening the M4 screws provided with the Sig Romeo Zero. Using a Dremel tool and vice grips, approximately one and a half threads can be removed from each screw to achieve a secure, wobble-free fit on the Hellcat slide.

Does the Sig Romeo Zero offer a full co-witness with Springfield Hellcat iron sights?

No, the Sig Romeo Zero on a Springfield Hellcat offers a partial co-witness. When the iron sights are properly aligned, only about half of the front sight post is visible, and the red dot is visible within that space. It's usable but not a full, unobstructed view of the irons.

What is a key characteristic of the Sig Romeo Zero's adjustment turrets?

A notable characteristic of the Sig Romeo Zero's adjustment turrets is that they lack tactile clicks. This means there is no audible or physical feedback when making adjustments for windage or elevation, making it harder to confirm changes without test firing.

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