Red Dot Sights on Handguns

[TR1]

Is anyone running a slide-mounted red dot sight on a handgun? I'd like user feedback from those using something like what is pictured below:

(although that is a more sophisticated solution, where the slide is milled to accept the RMR)

 

[T&G]

Slide mounted RDS are common in NRA bullseye shooting - particularly in the US. Ultradot scopes are preferred as they seem to handle the G-forces more effectively. Loads need to be increased about half a grain to function. Using them on guns that shoot full power loads would seem to be risky to me. I would expect failure of the scope or the mount. That being said, as a bullseye shooter, all of my match guns wear frame mounted scopes in old Weigand unitary mounts.

Dr Jim

 

[raks]

This is a recent thread on the same subject:

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=676720

 

[SniperXxx]

http://ruindiv.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/gun####-glock26-tacticool.jpg?w=450&h=411

Just don't forget the tactical bottle opener!

 

[Colin]

that's why you need a scandium frame, because by the time you add everything else.....

 

[hercster]

FNP 45 Comp

I bought the Competition model but wanted the benefits of the otherwise identical Tactical model except for the extended barrel. I bought a Trijicon RMR and installed the taller tactical sights so that the irons would co-witness with the RDS. I'm super pleased with this setup as IMO the co-witnessed sights are as fast as they can get for someone like me with "mature" eyes. I'll use the gun for IPSC and Steel Challenge.

 

[TR1]

Thanks for the responses, guys. My search-fu obviously sucks; I ran a few searches but don't see that recent thread on the subject.