Red dot mount for a S&W fixed sight K frame

[Sa-tevr]

Does anyone have any recommendations for a red dot mount, Weaver or Picatinny rail for a S&W K frame with fixed sights, like a Model 10 or 64?

The preference is for something low and relatively clean. Most of what I have seen available is for late model adjustable sight model K frames.

Stuff I've seen so far:
http://www.jackweigand.com/swhpmnt.html
http://allchingunparts.com/product-info.php?pid47.html
http://www.egwguns.com/index.php?p=catalog&parent=264&pg=1
http://www.egwguns.com/index.php?p=product&id=1398
http://www.egwguns.com/index.php?p=catalog&mode=catalog&parent=149&mid=0&search_in=all&search_str=&pg=2

 

[trentcwwilson]

I've got the K/L frame weaver for my model 66-8. Oh how ugly it is. But, it helps with my reloads. If you get a micro red dot on it, shouldn't have an issue. I've considered milling mine down so it's not so long.

 

[CraigC]

Ever hear the phrase, "you can't get there from here"?

Unless you want to do a full PPC conversion.

 

[trentcwwilson]

Ever hear the phrase, "you can't get there from here"?

Unless you want to do a full PPC conversion.

You lost me.

 

[CraigC]

Nobody makes a mount for a model 10. Anything that would be done to accommodate an optic would have to be custom, which would involve drill holes in the top strap and if you change your mind, there's no rear sight to cover them up. At which point you'll spend way more than it would cost to trade it for an adjustable sight version and install an off the shelf mount with the provided holes.

Back when PPC was big, the model 10 was commonly used because it was cheap. Guns were fitted with bull barrels and full length sight/scope ribs.

Like this (not mine):

 

[trentcwwilson]

Do they not have a removable rear sight like a model 66? If it does, it's as simple as drilling and tapping, or having it done.

 

[CraigC]

Model 10 is a fixed sight gun that has only a groove in the topstrap.

 

[trentcwwilson]

I've learned something new.

 

[Sa-tevr]

Model 10 is a fixed sight gun that has only a groove in the topstrap.

I'm looking for something that would fit in or over the groove. Drilling and tapping is expected.

 

[trentcwwilson]

Have you looked into aimtech? They have a mount that uses the frame screws to mount. Kinda bulky compared to my weaver/red dot set up. Would keep from altering the gun.

 

[Sa-tevr]

The best I have found so far has been:
Trijicon RMR Mount
Weaver Top-Mount Scope Base #401
Pride Fowler SOPS-Compact Open Mount
EGW Optima/JP Mounts

The Weaver has a good price and could probably be milled to fit lower and better. The Weaver offers the most options for sights too, either tube red dot or reflex. The M64 I'm considering mounting it on is an old truck gun that wasn't shot very much and has a nice action. It could be a fun Bullseye pistol if it shoots well.

 

[CraigC]

Those are all made for adjustable sight guns and won't fit a fixed sight topstrap.

From the Trijicon site:
"Fits the Smith & Wesson K, F, L, H, N, G and X Large Frame Revolvers."

What the hell are F, H and G frames???

 

[AZAndy]

What the hell are F, H and G frames???

Silly Trijicon, they've let the secret slip out. If you know the handshake and the passphrase, I can post pictures of all mine.

 

[trentcwwilson]

Silly Trijicon, they've let the secret slip out. If you know the handshake and the passphrase, I can post pictures of all mine.

Aren't those the frames where smith inverted the barrel? People thought those gag pics were fake.

 

[Sa-tevr]

Those are all made for adjustable sight guns and won't fit a fixed sight topstrap.

I guess that leaves me with getting Weaver rail stock and milling it to fit the top strap.