Burris FastFire or other mount on a Bullseye gun
+5
spursnguns
Schaumannk
DavidR
Rob Kovach
Mark_Trulock
9 posters
Page 1 of 1
Burris FastFire or other mount on a Bullseye gun
Hi, I don't live near any good gunsmiths and having a slide mount installed on a 1911 would require me to ship the gun. I'm thinking of getting a S/A Range Officer and getting a Burris FastFire to install in the rear sight dovetail. Would a Burris FastFire be good enough for Bullseye?
Mark_Trulock- Posts : 23
Join date : 2012-10-14
Location : Chicago
Re: Burris FastFire or other mount on a Bullseye gun
I've used a Burris FastFire2 for bullseye on my 1911. It is adequate.
The only negative is the elevation and windage adjustments are not set up for regular adjustments, and they have these lock screws that you can't forget about.
I say that is a good way to get started. It's how I got started also!
The other thing about the burris that needs to be mentioned is there isn't a manual brightness adjustment. It adjusts automatically. Whatever photocell they used for that always worked well for me. the dot was always the right brightness.
The optic quality was very good also. the dot was perfectly round and crisp--never blurry.
I eventually switched to slide mounted 1" ultradot. It's easier for me to recover from recoil with a tube type sight.
The only negative is the elevation and windage adjustments are not set up for regular adjustments, and they have these lock screws that you can't forget about.
I say that is a good way to get started. It's how I got started also!
The other thing about the burris that needs to be mentioned is there isn't a manual brightness adjustment. It adjusts automatically. Whatever photocell they used for that always worked well for me. the dot was always the right brightness.
The optic quality was very good also. the dot was perfectly round and crisp--never blurry.
I eventually switched to slide mounted 1" ultradot. It's easier for me to recover from recoil with a tube type sight.
Rob Kovach- Admin
- Posts : 2692
Join date : 2011-06-13
Age : 51
Location : Brooklyn, WI
Re: Burris FastFire or other mount on a Bullseye gun
There is something that will work better, buy the aimtech mount, add a piece of grip tape to the right side and put a ultra dot and it will take you to high master if you have the talent. Its as close to a slide or frame mount as you can get, and these mount very securely and are easy to remove, uses existing mounting points nothing on the gun is altered.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/475978/aimtech-base-1911-government-commander-matte
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/475978/aimtech-base-1911-government-commander-matte
DavidR- Admin
- Posts : 3032
Join date : 2011-06-10
Age : 70
Location : NRA:Expert, Georgia
Re: Burris FastFire or other mount on a Bullseye gun
Something looks really wrong with that picture. I would hope the mount attaches to the left side of the gun, and does not cover the ejection port.
Schaumannk- Posts : 615
Join date : 2011-06-11
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Re: Burris FastFire or other mount on a Bullseye gun
When the slide cycles back; the ejection port clears the back of the mount. This mount looks good, but in reality it flexes too much to be stable and it's grip screw mounting points are too weak for the long haul.Schaumannk wrote:Something looks really wrong with that picture. I would hope the mount attaches to the left side of the gun, and does not cover the ejection port.
Jim
spursnguns- Posts : 611
Join date : 2013-01-04
Age : 66
Location : Nampa, Idaho
Re: Burris FastFire or other mount on a Bullseye gun
I have frame mounts on my gun.
I understand what you are saying, but still think a frame mount needs to be attached to the left side of the gun.
When everything is working perfectly, the cases may very well clear the mount, but I would think that cold weather, light loads, slightly dirty gun, would increase the chances of alibis significantly.
I understand what you are saying, but still think a frame mount needs to be attached to the left side of the gun.
When everything is working perfectly, the cases may very well clear the mount, but I would think that cold weather, light loads, slightly dirty gun, would increase the chances of alibis significantly.
Schaumannk- Posts : 615
Join date : 2011-06-11
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Re: Burris FastFire or other mount on a Bullseye gun
I can't argue with what you are saying (typing). Basically; it is a poor design executed poorly. I monkeyed around with, and abandoned, a variation of this mount forty years ago. There are better ways of going.Schaumannk wrote:I have frame mounts on my gun.
I understand what you are saying, but still think a frame mount needs to be attached to the left side of the gun.
When everything is working perfectly, the cases may very well clear the mount, but I would think that cold weather, light loads, slightly dirty gun, would increase the chances of alibis significantly.
Installing a slide mount requires the original poster to only ship off his slide, not the whole pistol.
Jim
spursnguns- Posts : 611
Join date : 2013-01-04
Age : 66
Location : Nampa, Idaho
Re: Burris FastFire or other mount on a Bullseye gun
Ive used and own one of these, The Aimtech mounts are sturdy, 40 years ago the one you used would have been a NPC and yes they are weak only mounting to the grip screws, these mount off the grip screws, a longer provided mainspring pin, hammer pin and the slide stop, 4 points and shooting light bullseye loads they are plenty solid. And they do not interfere with ejection, but as said this was just an alternative to mounting a dot the correct way since the OP said he had no way to get that done at the present time.
DavidR- Admin
- Posts : 3032
Join date : 2011-06-10
Age : 70
Location : NRA:Expert, Georgia
Re: Burris FastFire or other mount on a Bullseye gun
I had a leupold version of the grip mount. It worked well enough. It did mount in four locations and was pretty sturdy. But I hated that it replaced my right grip. It made for a small grip. I need a bigger grip for my bear paws.
Jwhelan939- Posts : 946
Join date : 2013-04-27
Age : 41
Location : Kintnersville, PA
Re: Burris FastFire or other mount on a Bullseye gun
The newer FastFire III has a 3 MOA dot, windage and elevation adjustments no longer require a special tool, three levels of brightness and still has the automatic brightness setting.Mark_Trulock wrote:Hi, I don't live near any good gunsmiths and having a slide mount installed on a 1911 would require me to ship the gun. I'm thinking of getting a S/A Range Officer and getting a Burris FastFire to install in the rear sight dovetail. Would a Burris FastFire be good enough for Bullseye?
Ultra Dot L/T has a lifetime warranty, 4 MOA dot, the windage and elevation require a tool, brightness levels are automatic.
Either would work well.
dronning- Posts : 2581
Join date : 2013-03-20
Age : 71
Location : Lakeville, MN
Re: Burris FastFire or other mount on a Bullseye gun
Thanks for your help. I'm undecided on which route I will take, but looking forward to getting a new gun.
Thanks
Mark
Thanks
Mark
Mark_Trulock- Posts : 23
Join date : 2012-10-14
Location : Chicago
Re: Burris FastFire or other mount on a Bullseye gun
I agree with David R about the Aimtech grip mount. I tried that also on one of my early 1911s and it worked great. I only used the grip screws and omitted the other screws that came with it. No problems at all.
Rob Kovach- Admin
- Posts : 2692
Join date : 2011-06-13
Age : 51
Location : Brooklyn, WI
Re: Burris FastFire or other mount on a Bullseye gun
I have used an Aimtech mount in competition and had no problems with it. I keep it now because sometimes a new 1911 follows me home and I want to be able to shoot it right away from the 50 yard line
sixftunda- Posts : 455
Join date : 2012-05-18
Age : 52
Location : North Central Ohio
Re: Burris FastFire or other mount on a Bullseye gun
I have went thru all this "starting out with" strategy and it will cost time, money, and points, if you are not careful.
Here's a thought for this situation; try to find a machine shop in your area, likely a small operation or maybe someone with a a few machine tools used as a hobby. Get a good description of what is needed and if you find a willing machinist order the slide mount offered by Clark Custom and it is easily installed, maybe for the cost of shipping your slide.
I would mention the slide could be hard and quality bits are needed however this is no problem for a competent guy. I wouldn't advise having a guy like I describe above do any thing to a gun that is pistol smithing! The slide mount installation is pretty straight forward in my opinion.
I might add that that when obtaining a pistol that is not super tightly fitted slide to frame it weights the decision more in favor of the slide mount. You have a better chance of the same relationship of sight to barrel shot to shot than w/ the frame mount. That is of course unless you have a frame mount done as Jerry illustrates and describes above. But you are then back to shipping.
Ron
Here's a thought for this situation; try to find a machine shop in your area, likely a small operation or maybe someone with a a few machine tools used as a hobby. Get a good description of what is needed and if you find a willing machinist order the slide mount offered by Clark Custom and it is easily installed, maybe for the cost of shipping your slide.
I would mention the slide could be hard and quality bits are needed however this is no problem for a competent guy. I wouldn't advise having a guy like I describe above do any thing to a gun that is pistol smithing! The slide mount installation is pretty straight forward in my opinion.
I might add that that when obtaining a pistol that is not super tightly fitted slide to frame it weights the decision more in favor of the slide mount. You have a better chance of the same relationship of sight to barrel shot to shot than w/ the frame mount. That is of course unless you have a frame mount done as Jerry illustrates and describes above. But you are then back to shipping.
Ron
Last edited by Colt711 on Sat Aug 17, 2013 7:42 pm; edited 1 time in total (Reason for editing : Add last para)
Colt711- Posts : 641
Join date : 2012-06-07
Age : 82
Location : Hudson, Florida
Re: Burris FastFire or other mount on a Bullseye gun
I don't agree with Colt 711. Just do what you want--the risk isn't significant. You will know if how those optics/mounts work for you right away. I sold my fast fire and all of those other mounts for pretty close to what I paid for them, and like sixftunda said, having them gives you some flexibility even if you decide to have a permanent mount installed on your gun when you find someone that you feel comfortable with to do that work for you.
For the record, I now use a 1" UltraDot on a Leutenegger Slide Mount--Call me crazy, but I like the feel of that stuff moving during recoil. I don't use a 30mm or adjustable dot to keep weight down (and I don't like the "big window" to let me see more stuff that might distract me)
If you go with the Aimtech, I recommend the Ultradot. You can always use that on whatever permanent mount you upgrade to.
Oh, and the Aimtech creates a similar operating feel to the frame mount. It also creates the difficulty in operating the slide or clearing a malfunction that comes with a frame mounted optic. It's that difficulty that made me try the slide mount--and that's what I prefer now.
The other angle to consider is that Brian Zins recommends that shooters who eventually want to shoot distinguished should use the dot on the .22 and irons on the .45.
For the record, I now use a 1" UltraDot on a Leutenegger Slide Mount--Call me crazy, but I like the feel of that stuff moving during recoil. I don't use a 30mm or adjustable dot to keep weight down (and I don't like the "big window" to let me see more stuff that might distract me)
If you go with the Aimtech, I recommend the Ultradot. You can always use that on whatever permanent mount you upgrade to.
Oh, and the Aimtech creates a similar operating feel to the frame mount. It also creates the difficulty in operating the slide or clearing a malfunction that comes with a frame mounted optic. It's that difficulty that made me try the slide mount--and that's what I prefer now.
The other angle to consider is that Brian Zins recommends that shooters who eventually want to shoot distinguished should use the dot on the .22 and irons on the .45.
Rob Kovach- Admin
- Posts : 2692
Join date : 2011-06-13
Age : 51
Location : Brooklyn, WI
Re: Burris FastFire or other mount on a Bullseye gun
In Rob's post he advises you to choose the system you prefer. Good advice. I was remiss in not making it plain that my recommendation was an avenue to obtain the slide mount IF THAT IS WHAT YOU WANT. I used the slide mounts for the reasons stated, but mostly because the AMU & the Canton shooters were all doing so when I went to the dots.
Rob also quotes Brin Zins re: using 22 w/ the dot & 45 w/ irons. Another viable course. Jerry Neal, a perennial Ohio State Champ, was in the latter stages of his shooting career when the dots appeared. I've heard him state on several occasions "the dots are good training aids" meaning you could do well mixing the 2 variations
I shot an SA RO or whatever it is called at the range yesterday and it is a nice pistol. This particular example needed a bit of trigger work and I would test it for 50 yds just so I didn't blame the wrong thing. It was outfitted w/ sights that are BoMar type, a 3 hole aluminum NM trigger, and had checkering fore & aft. The owner stated he paid $750 American for it.
Bullseye is a great sport. Right now you are experiencing a phase of that enjoyment; planning, questioning, and evaluating the results on the practice line and at matches.
Keep your eye on the front sight/dot and keep pressure on the trigger!
Ron
Rob also quotes Brin Zins re: using 22 w/ the dot & 45 w/ irons. Another viable course. Jerry Neal, a perennial Ohio State Champ, was in the latter stages of his shooting career when the dots appeared. I've heard him state on several occasions "the dots are good training aids" meaning you could do well mixing the 2 variations
I shot an SA RO or whatever it is called at the range yesterday and it is a nice pistol. This particular example needed a bit of trigger work and I would test it for 50 yds just so I didn't blame the wrong thing. It was outfitted w/ sights that are BoMar type, a 3 hole aluminum NM trigger, and had checkering fore & aft. The owner stated he paid $750 American for it.
Bullseye is a great sport. Right now you are experiencing a phase of that enjoyment; planning, questioning, and evaluating the results on the practice line and at matches.
Keep your eye on the front sight/dot and keep pressure on the trigger!
Ron
Colt711- Posts : 641
Join date : 2012-06-07
Age : 82
Location : Hudson, Florida
Similar topics
» Vortex Razor vs Burris Fastfire 3 mount
» Burris Fastfire III
» Ultradot 30 v Burris fastfire III
» Burris Fastfire III Personal Experiences
» Burris fast fire III 1911 Mount?
» Burris Fastfire III
» Ultradot 30 v Burris fastfire III
» Burris Fastfire III Personal Experiences
» Burris fast fire III 1911 Mount?
Page 1 of 1
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum