Leupold DeltaPoint vs DeltaPoint Pro

[Saw-Bones]

I’m seriously considering either the Leupold DeltaPoint or the DeltaPoint Pro for my Glock 27.

Do any of you have any negative experiences with the new models? There is also a $225 price difference between the two. Is the Pro worth the extra money?

Thanks….. Doc

 

[Charley C]

Leupold Red Dot Sights

SB;
The title of your thread jumped out at me! Just today, I sent an email to Leupold tech, requesting information on the EXACT same things!

I recently bought a new G-34 MOS, and I've been doing a LOT of in-depth research on Trijicon, EOTech, AimPoint, and Leupold; at one point, I would have almost bought an AimPoint "Micro", but attaching it to the G-34 would have been a bear; the G-34 came with 4 different mounting plates which are usable with maybe 6 or 7 different makes of red dot sights, (including Leupold ); I was "grudgingly" willing to cough-up the $600 (or more) for an AimPoint or an EOTech, but when I saw what the "regular" Leupolds can be had for, I may just go that way, (unless of course when Leupold tech gets back to me and tells me that the Delta Point Pro has something REALLY "great" that the others don't have......then I will probably spring for the "Pro".

If you'd like, I'll be glad to send you a PM when I hear from them and copy and paste what they tell me.

I can tell you this from prior experience; you won't find ANY maker of optics that stands behind their products or are any more knowledgeable about optics in general, than Leupold is!

The other thing that I'm very interested in, is getting a set of raised, suppressor sights for the G-34 that will co-witness with the red dot. That's actually one of the main reasons that I've narrowed my search down to Leupold; all of their red dots have a lower "housing" for the battery and circuitry than any of the other makers, making it easier to get a line-of-sight from the rear sight to the front sight, THROUGH the red dot sight.

 

[Saw-Bones]

Charley C - I’ve had Leupold telescopic sights on my rifles, shotguns and pistols starting from 50 years ago, but I can’t tell you what their customer service is like because I’ve never needed any. I’m hoping I never have to find out! This is one reason I’m leaning toward their micro red dot DeltaPoint.

Like you, I wanted the lowest profile sight, not so much for the Glock 27, but for a possible future installation on a 1911 with co-witnessed irons. The only other sight I found that would co-witness with irons easily is the Trijicon RMR and it has a heavy price tag.

Thanks for the reply..... Doc

 

[misterarman]

One of the drawbacks of the Delta Point is having to dismount it to change the battery.
That being said unless you use it everyday all the time a battery is going to last a long time. You can't forget to shut it off because it is automatic, right.
Didn't stop me from getting one used from a "friend" [liberal translation] for my G31 with a stripped windage adjustment screw. Called Leupold and told them the story and they said send it in because it doesn't matter who bought it first because the Lifetime Warranty follows the optic. Had it in and back in a week. Awesome service.
Used it briefly before I figured out the problem and really liked it a lot. Am anxious to try it again and am afraid there may have to be another one to go with it.
Also have a friend who is doing the G34 MOS with a front suppressor sight and am real curious to see that first hand. Hope I don't like it too much.

 

[Saw-Bones]

I’ve taken the plunge on the DeltaPoint with the 3.5 MOA dot that includes the 9 mounting plates and ordered it from Optic Planet at $381.60 (4th of July Special) including their free (orders over-$50) s&h for my Glock 27. The downside is there is over a month wait on backorders.

I have a red dot sight on my AR-15 and I’m sold on them. However, I understand there is a learning curve for new pistol users - there is a current thread on this forum about it that has been helpful.

 

[Saw-Bones]

UPDATE: I found the same sight at another company for $42 less. I'll be cancelling the other order... no sense giving away $42!