Kenneth L. Walters
Single-Sixer
What scope would you recommend for this pistol?
Mk IV 22/45 Lite Scope
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Not a snarky question but recommendations require more info.
Not a snarky question but recommendations require more info.
Mobuck said:
This a a valid question. A red dot sight may be a better choice than a scope for some uses. A fixed power scope tends to be lighter and smaller than a variable scope, but the variable might be preferable for the situation. I have a small reflex red dot sight on my 22/45, but that is becasue the same sight rides on my 1911. If I were to use that pistol for small game hunting I would likely opt for a 4x scope.
If the goal is an easier to shoot fun pistol, a "dot" sight is the place to start. Once zeroed, the dot takes away the frustration of sight alignment allowing the shooter to hold the dot on target and squeeze. My younger DIL had never fired a handgun but had instant success with a reddot mounted 22/45.
For more precision at the cost of less usability(my opinion), a pistol scope will allow the shooter to extend the range of the package. While testing a 4" 22/45, I mounted a 3x scope and muzzle extension(to facilitate better stability on the sandbag rest). Shooting @ 100 yards, I turned out some 4" groups with not much effort and using a single type/brand of ammo(trying a different type/brand of ammo might have given smaller groups).
The dot sight is quicker on target while the scope is more precise at longer range.
For more precision at the cost of less usability(my opinion), a pistol scope will allow the shooter to extend the range of the package. While testing a 4" 22/45, I mounted a 3x scope and muzzle extension(to facilitate better stability on the sandbag rest). Shooting @ 100 yards, I turned out some 4" groups with not much effort and using a single type/brand of ammo(trying a different type/brand of ammo might have given smaller groups).
The dot sight is quicker on target while the scope is more precise at longer range.
22/45 Fan
Hunter
The real attraction of the "Lite" is light weight and adding a scope will not only add a lot of weight but make the gun top heavy. I agree that a red dot, preferably one of the small "reflex" types is far more in keeping with the nature of the gun.
AzShooter1
Single-Sixer
A Burris Fast Fire III would make a nice addition to your Lite you can get a 3 or 8 minute dot.. I have a C-More on mine. I use it for speed competitions and like the larger 12 minute dot.
22/45 Fan
Hunter
Wow, that must look like a dinner plate! I've been considering a C-More for my MkIV for steel challenge matches but thought even a 6 minute dot would be bigger than I'd want. Maybe I should consider the standard equipment 8 minute dot.AzShooter1 said:
A question about the C-More, if you change the dot cartridge, say from 8 min. to 4 min. and back do you have to re-zero each time?
AzShooter1
Single-Sixer
I've changed the dot and it stays zeroed but I do shoot it before a match anyway. A lot of guys say the bigger the better for your dot. Some I know are using 16 minute dots.
A 12 minute dot is only 3 inches at 25 yards. Easy to pick up on the target and very accurate. I now have 12 minute dots on my Steel Challenge 22/45 and my ICORE Revolver model 929 as well as my .22 revolver the 617.
A 12 minute dot is only 3 inches at 25 yards. Easy to pick up on the target and very accurate. I now have 12 minute dots on my Steel Challenge 22/45 and my ICORE Revolver model 929 as well as my .22 revolver the 617.
gkgeiger
Bearcat
Just got my new MKIV 22-45 and installed a TRS-25 as I do on all my .22 pistols.
Blackmore
Blackhawk
AzShooter1 said:
Be sure to get the proprietary Ruger mount if you get a FFIII. It will get the optic much closer to the top of the pistol than a Weaver/Picatinny mount.
