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Chad5005
02-25-2020, 03:50 PM
I got my new cheap red dot in to try on my sbh 44 mag.they say it will stand up to the beating,hopefully it dries up a little and I’ll get out to do a little testing and sighting in.257476

Silvercreek Farmer
02-25-2020, 06:02 PM
Interested to see how you like it. I put one on my 44. Picking up the dot is still slower than regular sights, but it does give you a good sight picture. The other day, I had one round left after some plinking, so I backed up to 100 yards and took aim at an 8 inch plate, off hand. Boom, clang!

Chad5005
02-25-2020, 06:14 PM
I feel for me this tube style is a little faster than the fast fire style I have on a mini 14 and a 300bo pistol,but we'll see.i just hope these 300gr hammers don't shake the guts out of it lol.i do good to see 8 inch plate at 100 yards lol

Ickisrulz
02-25-2020, 06:17 PM
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I just put a Fastfire 3 on my Redhawk (45 Colt). After some practice I can pick up the dot fairly quickly.

Ickisrulz
02-25-2020, 06:21 PM
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Here's my Blackhawk in .30 Carbine with its Fastfire 3. I like these sights.

Chad5005
02-25-2020, 06:21 PM
it looks good on top of that redhawk

Chad5005
02-25-2020, 06:24 PM
a 30 carbine is one of the few rugers I don't have but want,

Ickisrulz
02-25-2020, 06:44 PM
a 30 carbine is one of the few rugers I don't have but want,

They're fun; sip lead and powder, and shoot like a laser.

Paul105
02-26-2020, 06:10 PM
I've been using one on my S&W M69 for several months now. Gotten to the point where I can pick up the dot as easily as iron sights. The dot is a big help mitigating age related eye sight deterioration. I hate the look, but really like the results.

https://photos.imageevent.com/paul105/hobby/large/IMG_32471.JPG

Paul

Texas by God
02-26-2020, 08:12 PM
Hopefully I will get around to mounting my fastfire 3 on my Blackhawk 41 magnum this weekend!

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Gray Fox
02-26-2020, 08:24 PM
I have one of the Primary Arms red dots on a 6.5" .44 mag 629 Classic. I have run factory Winchester 240 grain HPs through it with no damage whatsoever. The combo does do damage to clay birds on the berm at 110 yards from a rest, however. It's a definite aid to 70 year-old eyes. I'm now considering one for a 4" performance Center 625. Should be nice to shoot, but kind of ugly. GF

Texas by God
03-01-2020, 08:59 PM
I managed to mount the fastfire3 and cut out the holster for it. I only have factory level LilGun/XTP ammo so I need to start out with 210gr SWC/1000fps - hand me that loading bench......
It doesn't look traditional, but hits is hits.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200302/b10589b96c212d8c97a7e631286fe29e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200302/ed9780cb4d11a8618772353f85a22113.jpg

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Chad5005
03-01-2020, 09:05 PM
the gun looks great,i sure do like those grips

Texas by God
03-01-2020, 11:05 PM
Thanks, Chad. They are from an elk that my late brother killed. Sack Peterson made them for me. They are a touch wide but it helps tame the recoil from heavy loads. I used a Weaver #31 base( for octagon ML barrels and rear base for old Savage 110); epoxied and screwed on.

Chad5005
03-01-2020, 11:46 PM
im not real fond of the mount i have one mine but we'll see how it works,i may have to drill and tap it for a mount

1eyedjack
03-10-2020, 03:07 PM
Put a 40 buck red dot truglo on my 44sbh after milling an extra slot in the weaver mount to center the red dot over the cylinder. Just didn't look right or secure . 25 yard 1 1/2 inch groups possible 15g major MP 432 185gn powder coated hollow points.

lar45
03-11-2020, 07:50 AM
Chad, what brand of Red Dot did you get? I'd be interested in hearing how the mount and Red Dot hold up after shooting it some.
I've been looking at that Mount for a couple of my Rugers.

Chad5005
03-11-2020, 11:50 AM
Chad, what brand of Red Dot did you get? I'd be interested in hearing how the mount and Red Dot hold up after shooting it some.
I've been looking at that Mount for a couple of my Rugers.

its a at3 tactical red dot,the mount,i used with a scope for about 40 rounds before it shook apart and it seemed sturdy for those few rounds but ill post how it does.

If1Hitu
03-11-2020, 09:47 PM
Red Dot sites on that .44 Mag is awesome looking Chad5005.:drinks:

condorjohn
03-12-2020, 01:55 PM
S&W 29-1 with Leupold mount and older Ultra Dot. Had a problem seeing the open sight, problem solved.258483

Texas by God
03-12-2020, 10:20 PM
This happened at 20yds after about 12 cartridges worth of adjustment. Rolled up towel on table for a rest. More practice needed but I'm happy so far.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200313/ea01a17b09c8317d32c73a712f4d77e4.jpg

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Chad5005
03-12-2020, 10:26 PM
nice work,i think your red dot looks better on the gun than mine,i haven't got to shoot mine yet,maybe this weekend

rfd
03-15-2020, 09:25 AM
model 67-5 with an ADE 3moa on a weigand S&W mount, and altamont combat stocks.

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rkrcpa
03-17-2020, 10:32 AM
Mounted a Vortex Venom on my Blackhawk, this was the result. Six shots at 25 yards after a few sighting shots.

https://i.imgur.com/7eYPzjH.jpg?1

No denying the effectiveness of these sights.

Chad5005
03-17-2020, 05:45 PM
damn nice group

Silvercreek Farmer
03-17-2020, 06:15 PM
damn nice group


Indeed!

Silvercreek Farmer
03-17-2020, 06:18 PM
I've got dad working on a holster for my 69. Sorry but the pic wouldn't upload...

Chad5005
03-17-2020, 06:45 PM
very nice,the only holster I have for this long barrel is a nylon shoulder rig

rkrcpa
03-17-2020, 09:26 PM
I mocked this up just to see if it would work. It actually works very well as a crossdraw.

https://i.imgur.com/Y8aRt5R.jpg

Dale53
03-23-2020, 09:36 AM
Here's my 625-6 Model of 1989 with a 5" barrel and a Simmons Red Dot sight. I have thousands of rounds through this combination and it shoots like "a house on fire"! I have the same set up on several other revolvers including my 625-8 JM Special. After I lost the central vision in my right eye, it only took two range sessions to get back up to speed, thanks to the Red Dot sights.

https://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj80/Dale53/QDalesRevolversandPistols-1717.jpg (https://s269.photobucket.com/user/Dale53/media/QDalesRevolversandPistols-1717.jpg.html)

FWIW
Dale53

Dale53
03-23-2020, 09:38 AM
Here is my 629 Light Hunter Performance Center revolver. It is made for scoping. I have an Ultra Dot on it and it has been more than satisfactory:

https://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj80/Dale53/QDalesRevolversandPistols-1730.jpg (https://s269.photobucket.com/user/Dale53/media/QDalesRevolversandPistols-1730.jpg.html)

FWIW
Dale53

Dale53
03-23-2020, 09:43 AM
Then, there is my Model 520, 4" barrel, Titanium cylinder in .357 Magnum, with a Simmons Red Dot sight:

https://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj80/Dale53/DalesPistolsRevolvers4Selects-0375.jpg (https://s269.photobucket.com/user/Dale53/media/DalesPistolsRevolvers4Selects-0375.jpg.html)

Standing at 25 yards:
https://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj80/Dale53/JavelinaTarget.jpg (https://s269.photobucket.com/user/Dale53/media/JavelinaTarget.jpg.html)

Dale53