Handgun Hunter Magazine - Forums: Red Dot advice on my S&W 629

You are not logged in. [Log In] Handgun Hunter Magazine » Forums » Discussions » Shooters Bench » Red Dot advice on my S&W 629

Page 1 of 2

Topic Options

Rate This Topic

#94728 - 11/07/11 06:15 PM

Red Dot advice on my S&W 629

andycap1983
stranger

Registered: 10/27/11
Posts: 4
Loc: Mid Michigan

Offline

Hi Everybody! I've recently discovered this site and am loving it! I would like to ask for advice.

I have a new to me S&W 629 6 1/2" that I want to put some type of red dot optic on. My original leaning was to put a micro red dot on (C-More STS, the Burris Fastfire, the Ultradot L/T...). I have no experience with the micro "Heads Up" type of red dot so I want to ask for advice or opinions, positive or negative.

The only red dot experience I have is a tube style Bushnell on a .41 Blackhawk and a tube style Millet on my Mark II.

Thanks,
Andrew

Top

#94730 - 11/07/11 06:45 PM

Re: Red Dot advice on my S&W 629 [Re: andycap1983]

s4s4u
Distinguished Expert

Registered: 01/18/04
Posts: 4394
Loc: Northern MN

Offline

I use both styles. It will take a bit of practice getting the dot in the window of the mini-dots quickly, under pressure, as there is no tube to guide your eye. The main thing to remember is to initially get your head down as if shooting irons and then bring your head up until the dot appears in the window. I had a tendency to overlook the sight at first but it comes in beautifully for me now. I took a grouse in the neck with my Bisley 45 with the Optima mini-dot this weekend at 8 yards.

Edited by s4s4u (11/08/11 11:43 PM)
Edit Reason: add pic

_________________________
Rod, too.

Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.

Top

#94739 - 11/07/11 07:56 PM

Re: Red Dot advice on my S&W 629 [Re: andycap1983]

mikefrompa
old hand

Registered: 03/21/08
Posts: 793
Loc: Pennsylvania

Offline

Try the Ultra dot. It has a 4 moa dot which is great for hunting. For a few dollars more you can get the one with the multi dot size.

Top

#94760 - 11/08/11 07:35 AM

Re: Red Dot advice on my S&W 629 [Re: mikefrompa]

500WE
old hand

Registered: 02/12/07
Posts: 1010
Loc: North Carolina

Offline

I've had this 1" Ultra Dot on this 6 1/2" 629 for more than 20 years, and remain very satisfied with it:

Top

#94761 - 11/08/11 07:50 AM

Re: Red Dot advice on my S&W 629 [Re: 500WE]

Darrell H
addict

Registered: 02/29/08
Posts: 671
Loc: Georgia

Offline

I can recommend the Ultradot:

and the Burris FastFire II:

Best of luck with whatever you decide!

Top

#94797 - 11/08/11 03:41 PM

Re: Red Dot advice on my S&W 629 [Re: Darrell H]

andycap1983
stranger

Registered: 10/27/11
Posts: 4
Loc: Mid Michigan

Offline

Thanks for all of the advice everybody! Will hopefully be making the decision this weekend.

Top

#94815 - 11/08/11 08:14 PM

Re: Red Dot advice on my S&W 629 [Re: andycap1983]

asquires2
addict

Registered: 11/24/09
Posts: 484

Offline

Its not a 629 but I can vouch for the Ultra Dot. The one I have is the Match Grade Ultra Dot.

Top

#94820 - 11/08/11 08:56 PM

Re: Red Dot advice on my S&W 629 [Re: asquires2]

Whitworth
Distinguished Expert

Registered: 01/15/09
Posts: 4452
Loc: Virginia

Online

Can't go wrong with Ultradot.......

_________________________

Semper Fidelis

"Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time"

Top

#94860 - 11/09/11 01:35 PM

Re: Red Dot advice on my S&W 629 [Re: Whitworth]

dc74
old hand

Registered: 10/08/09
Posts: 955
Loc: Pennsylvania

Offline

x 2 ultradot........have a millett 25mm on 454. been good so far but will see 50 rounds and holding . but i to ordered a ultradot for my 45 going to be pushing it hard.

_________________________
shoot it if its still coming shot it again!!!

Top