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Which reflex dot sight for a 41 Mag Blackhawk? #176798 12/27/2016 9:57 PM
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After shooting my 41 Magnum Ruger Blackhawk a few times, I decided that it could use an optic to shoot it more accurately, since I'm not that good with open sights. Earlier this year, Whitworth mentioned that Weigand offers a no-drill mini mount designed for small reflex style red dot. I've considered an Ultradot L/T and Leupold Deltapoint, and my local store had a Vortex Venom that looked pretty nice.

What sight would you recommend?


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Re: Which reflex dot sight for a 41 Mag Blackhawk? [Re: Chance Weldon] #176799 12/27/2016 10:43 PM
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I have several Burris Fastfire 3 units on a few different guns. None have ever given me a bit of trouble. The one on my SBHH 44 was dropped (with the gun) and never lost zero, despite bending the aluminum frame of the sight a bit. I am quite pleased with the Fastfire 3.
As a side note, the Weigand mini mount you mentioned just arrived at my house to go on a Blackhawk 357. I haven't installed the mount yet, but it will wear a FF3 when I get time to put it all together.

Re: Which reflex dot sight for a 41 Mag Blackhawk? [Re: Boot] #176805 12/27/2016 11:59 PM
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I'm quite interested in that particular mount ... do let us know your thoughts on how solid it is.


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Re: Which reflex dot sight for a 41 Mag Blackhawk? [Re: PsTaN] #176806 12/28/2016 12:56 AM
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I've been using both that mount and the Ultradot L/T for some time now on a .45 Colt that has been fed a steady diet of heavy loads for some time now. So far so good.....



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Re: Which reflex dot sight for a 41 Mag Blackhawk? [Re: Whitworth] #176809 12/28/2016 2:58 AM
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The mini mount and an Eotech MRDS has been great on a SBH with 300 gr cast bullets at 1250 fps.

Re: Which reflex dot sight for a 41 Mag Blackhawk? [Re: Seminole Wind] #176826 12/28/2016 2:46 PM
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I like the JPoint reflex sight. They have a mount that fits all Ruger revolvers, both single and double action.



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Re: Which reflex dot sight for a 41 Mag Blackhawk? [Re: Randominator] #176827 12/28/2016 4:09 PM
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I tested a JPoint and it didn't hold up well. I like the clean mount, though.


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Re: Which reflex dot sight for a 41 Mag Blackhawk? [Re: Whitworth] #176832 12/28/2016 9:55 PM
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I had a JPoint mounted on a SRH .454 which took a lot of rounds without problem. I've also had another one mounted on the slide of a Glock 34 which has lasted countless thousand rounds. Its a sight I like a lot.
That being said I know there are some people who have experience problems. By the same token, I'm unaware of any brand/type of sight that hasn't had some failures (including iron sights).

Re: Which reflex dot sight for a 41 Mag Blackhawk? [Re: Walkingthemup] #176833 12/28/2016 10:57 PM
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I've had an Optima2000 (predecessor to the JPoint) riding the slide of a 1911 for I don't know how many rounds and it is running strong. Also had one on my Bisley 45 Colt for a number of years holding up to a lot of max H110 loads, until I swapped it for a 1x scope. They work well, and yes not every sight is infallible.


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Re: Which reflex dot sight for a 41 Mag Blackhawk? [Re: s4s4u] #176836 12/29/2016 12:05 AM
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For what it is worth, I had a FF3 on my 41 Magnum and it lasted 50 rounds.

My next move will be the trijicon RMR dual illuminated sight, I believe.

Re: Which reflex dot sight for a 41 Mag Blackhawk? [Re: Brenden] #176845 12/29/2016 4:11 AM
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I really like my SeeAll Nite. There's a little learning curve with it, but the tritium makes it usable 24/7. Were I to buy another revolver, it's the sight I'll install ... hence my interest in the new Weigand Mount.


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Re: Which reflex dot sight for a 41 Mag Blackhawk? [Re: PsTaN] #176860 12/29/2016 5:24 PM
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My JPoint has been on my custom 510 GNR (shortened 500 Linebaugh) for 4 years and I've never had an issue. I shoot 385 grain LBT's at 1300 fps.
I also have a JPoint on a Glock 20SF that has absorbed close to 1000 rounds with no problems. If you buy enough stuff, you'll eventually get a lemon from any manufacturer.


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