Red dot sight for Model 97 41 mag.

Have been looking at the JPoint or Doctor red dot to go on a 97 41 mag. Any input would be great.

They work great. It may take a little practice getting the dot in the pane at first, but once you know where to be it is duck soup. Mine is an Optima, similar to JPoint. Makes for a tidy package.

I saw Millet is making a reflex sight now too but I got such a good deal on the tube style one I bought two for what I could have got the one reflex for. I don't know anything about, I know the guys said the tube style I bought are good other than the tinted lens but I'll probably try the reflex one next. I've always found the Millet iron sight stuff to be high quality so I figured I'd give their optics a shot.

I'll let you know tomorrow how I like the JPoint. Just got through installing one on my FA 97. So far, it's nice!

Need pics, too, Kim! Wondering if you used FA's mount.

Nice rig s4s4u! I will look at millet today wapitirod. KRal, what cal 97 do you have? Will be waiting for update. Pics?

I love my UltraDot.

Mine is in 45 colt. I'm waiting on the rain to pass now, so I can get her zeroed. I've got a few photos, but can't upload them from a phone. The only computer I have access to is at work and I'm off all week..

That's a beautiful piece, KRal! Looking forward to more photos!

Thanks for the compliments, but...but.... I ain't posted no pic of it yet...

I'm sorry, I thought the one up top was yours (even though it didn't dawn on me that it was a Ruger and not an FA -- the fact that it's blued should have tipped me off!) -- I misread.....ooops.......I need more coffee......

Still looking forward to seeing it!

I put the 3.5MOA Leupold DeltaPoint on my 4 3/4" .500WE, using the FA mount. Although the instructions clearly say not to use the shim, I still had to use the shim...

Love the DeltaPoint on this rig, and it would work well on your 97...I've got a 4X Leupold on my 7.5" .41

Well the rain finally left; got the JPoint zeroed and now on stand hoping to break it in. This little 97 is stupid accurate! I'll let the pics speak for themselves when I can post'em. The dot is very accurate, but I can tell on a cloudy day the dot is a little too bright and it halos (it adjusts on its on). If you cover it slightly, it's fine. Seemed fine while I was zeroing in the little sunshine we had.

I'm supposed to have my Millet tomorrow but right now we have sustained winds running 40-50mph and gusts to 80mph and the rivers are at flood stage so UPS may not be able to get in to town. Where I live we have been completely isolated to where the only way in was by air a few time. Once I get it I'll let you know what I think, it's not a reflex but I figure if the quality on it is good then the reflex is probably quality also.

I have J Point sights on M97s in 41 Mag & 45 Colt. I find them easy to use and adequately accurate out to 100 yds or so. They make a neat package on the 97s, IMHO.

Thanks for all the input. Will have to wait till after Christmas before I have any mad money. I am leaning toward the JPoint. Looked at a Trijicon rmr and really liked it but the price???
Wtroper do you have pics of those 97s. Thanks!

WAC,

I am the world's worst photographer. I have not shot any photos since I mounted the J Points. The 41 is 7 1/2" and the 45 Colt is 5 1/2". The Colt is my favorite carry gun when out and about.

My litmus test for my revolvers is my "deer target." It is really a metal cut-out of a bull elk but it is about 2/3 the size of a mature deer. It stands 137 yds from my favorite shooting spot. With the 41 mag it is easy to keep them inside a reasonable kill zone on that target. I use the top of the dot as my aiming point and at that distance must allow a little for the drop. The revolver is zeroed at about 95 yds.

Well I received my Millet but when I turned it on I had about a 20 moa dot and when i shook it you could hear it rattling. I was going to just get a refund but for the price I decided I would try one more and give them the benefit of the doubt. think my next one will be the J Point or the Ultradot tube or reflex style.

Well I won't be giving them any benefit. I hope you fare better second time around Rod, but will you be able to "trust" it?