1911 red dot slide

To modify one of my 1911's for a red dot, and the purchase of a Trijicon, with the work being done by the original mfg is about $1,000. Plus, a 2-6 month wait for the work. And while my Kydex holsters may accommodate the red dot, none of the leather holsters would, so add another $100 plus dollars and another 3-6 month wait.

The Shoulder, the face cheek, and both hands. So when the rifle comes up the red dot should be right in front of you. I have tried 1911s with red dots. As both the previous responses have already commented, it takes longer to acquire the red dot than it does to acquire open sights. Slide Mounted Red Dot Obstacles (and Solutions) For a long time now the Trijicon RMR has reigned as the king of pistol mounted reflex sights. I have had an RMR 06 since the early days, however, I’ve resisted its adoption as a part of my everyday concealed carry handgun. The new Specialized Reflex Optic from Trijicon may very well change that.