Advice: Red Dot scope for S&W 617, 4in, 22LR

[bill warren]

Hi,
I have a new Model 617 and find it difficult to see target at 50ft at indoor range. A friend let me try his 22LR semi with Red Dot Scope. What a differnce! My 617 has two bored holes so I thing I can by a scope mounting plate along with a Red Dot. Any suggestions what to buy or where to look on internet. Thanks!

 

[jameslovesjammie]

Get this mount:

http://www.jackweigand.com/swhpmnt.html

If you liked the red dot on your friend's gun, why not get the same one he has? I used a Tasco PDP3 on my revolver and was more than happy. Wore that scope for 5 years, then took it off to shoot ICORE/IPSC. Pretty much any red dot over $100 will be good.

If you would like a smaller size, less weight, and your pocketbook can afford it, I would recommend a holographic sight, such as the Bushnell Holosite, Ultradot, or C-More, or EOTech.

 

[usp_fan]

I love my ultra-dot 2moa dot sight. It sits on a SIG trailside and really helps maximize the pistol's potential.

 

[AirForceShooter]

I'm 62 and been shooting for 40 years.
Last year I topped my NEO with a red dot.
Made a big difference.

AFS

 

[transalpian]

Ultradot.

This isn't a 617 (its a 625) but I've got the exact same setup on my 617-1, 6" barrel, I just don't have a photo handy.

It is a Leupold base and rings with a 1" Ultradot sight. I got them off ebay for $120 for both. The 30mm sight is nice, but not necessary for target use. I've got the four-dot version on my target gun, but that is also not really necessary, just nice.

You can get the 1" version for $125 new from Larry's guns.

I shoot a lot and have never had a problem with this rig loosening up or losing zero.

Just my $0.02

 

[Round Gun Shooter]

That's my 617 with a C MOR 4 MOA dot on it. Works OK for 50' bulls eye but great for steel