I have a new (used) 6" Dan Wesson 44 VH. I LOVE the gun with open sights but would really like to mount my new (used) Leupold M8 2X on it, too. I would LIKE the option to use the open sights on it someday need be. I'm looking at either the Weigand (drill/tap) mount or the B-Square (clamp-on) mount. If I go with Weigand, I would also get a 20% discount on the rings from Weigand, too, PLUS, I can get three rings without having to buy FOUR rings at a store ,lol.
I have some questions.....
First, with a drill and tap installation, could I feasibly take the scope off later and unscrew the mount (and just reinstall the mount screws in the receiver/shroud) or is it preferred NOT to remove the mount screws and mount once initially installed?
Second, is the drill and tap install THAT much stronger than a clamp on?
Third, is lapping something you recommend on ALL handgun installs? (I've never lapped and never had a problem on a rifle before).
Fourth, I'm nervous about having someone DRILL my gun. I don't have any gunsmiths I know or frequently use. Does anyone know someone in St Louis, MO or a resource to FIND such a person?
Thanks in advance for your responses.
I have some questions.....
First, with a drill and tap installation, could I feasibly take the scope off later and unscrew the mount (and just reinstall the mount screws in the receiver/shroud) or is it preferred NOT to remove the mount screws and mount once initially installed?
Second, is the drill and tap install THAT much stronger than a clamp on?
Third, is lapping something you recommend on ALL handgun installs? (I've never lapped and never had a problem on a rifle before).
Fourth, I'm nervous about having someone DRILL my gun. I don't have any gunsmiths I know or frequently use. Does anyone know someone in St Louis, MO or a resource to FIND such a person?
Thanks in advance for your responses.