Post by bazooka on Nov 21, 2019 22:17:45 GMT
Leupold Deltapoint Pro Red Dot Sight
The great news is Leupold Deltapoint Pro Red Dot Sight is easy to use, and you can obtain a base for the S&W CORE 9mm full-size pistol for mounting (my handgun choice), and with 2.5MOA Dot, it’s easy to see. To aid with securing, use the Leupold base and screws, they have a substance on the threads to help the screws stay tight. Look carefully and note that the two small knobs go up and to the rear when you secure the base on a S&W CORE pistol, then the red dot goes atop this. Easy to install and operate, and it’s solid once properly placed into the notch atop the pistol's slide. Yes, with the base system, it sets into the slide and not atop on a rail.
Now, one word of caution: The small wafer battery sits under the circular trap door in the base’s top and behind the screen. You must move that glossy black locking mechanism out, install the battery, SECURELY hold the spring door down and slide the lock back. If you release the battery compartment trap door before the lock is fully in place it will fly open and the battery will launch across the room, ask me how I know. Keep the pressure on.
Leupold Deltapoint Pro Red Dot Sight
The Leupold Deltapoint Pro Red Dot is waterproof and fog proof, provides 1X magnification, has the screen protected by a durable aluminum shield and can be adjusted for windage and elevation. Yes, it can be installed on a rifle or shotgun and used for hunting where legal. An on & off, built-in, motion sensor helps maintain battery life. At the range, it provided quick aiming reference and was easy to see in bright sunlight. Thumbs up here.
More bad news about a S&W CORE pistol used in this red dot test project: removing the factory-installed cover on the CORE was a pain in the you-know-what. Neither the S&W tool kit nor a well-equipped B-Square tool kit had the required wrench—a 5/64 hex key. And this tool is so small many hex-wrench kits do not contain this size tool. Next, be very careful when removing the 2 securing screws in the CORE or the thin hex wrench will snap. Then removing that base or pre-cut opening cover is a chore. I finally had to insert a sharp knife tip and pry, pry away. It finally came off. Odd, there’s no mention of that cover in the owner’s manual, but once off installing the Leupold Delta Pro red dot sight is a breeze. In S&W’s defense, they provided a half dozen bases and several screws. Good luck with selecting the right one. You’ll need an engineering degree or calipers to select the right one. Buy that base from Leupold and move along. If you have another pistol without a slot, this sight could be attached to a rail or you can have your pistol machined for a couple of hundred bucks.
The Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the DeltaPoint Pro is about $450 for the sight and $45 for the base. A larger 7.5 MOA unit is also available.
The great news is Leupold Deltapoint Pro Red Dot Sight is easy to use, and you can obtain a base for the S&W CORE 9mm full-size pistol for mounting (my handgun choice), and with 2.5MOA Dot, it’s easy to see. To aid with securing, use the Leupold base and screws, they have a substance on the threads to help the screws stay tight. Look carefully and note that the two small knobs go up and to the rear when you secure the base on a S&W CORE pistol, then the red dot goes atop this. Easy to install and operate, and it’s solid once properly placed into the notch atop the pistol's slide. Yes, with the base system, it sets into the slide and not atop on a rail.
Now, one word of caution: The small wafer battery sits under the circular trap door in the base’s top and behind the screen. You must move that glossy black locking mechanism out, install the battery, SECURELY hold the spring door down and slide the lock back. If you release the battery compartment trap door before the lock is fully in place it will fly open and the battery will launch across the room, ask me how I know. Keep the pressure on.
Leupold Deltapoint Pro Red Dot Sight
The Leupold Deltapoint Pro Red Dot is waterproof and fog proof, provides 1X magnification, has the screen protected by a durable aluminum shield and can be adjusted for windage and elevation. Yes, it can be installed on a rifle or shotgun and used for hunting where legal. An on & off, built-in, motion sensor helps maintain battery life. At the range, it provided quick aiming reference and was easy to see in bright sunlight. Thumbs up here.
More bad news about a S&W CORE pistol used in this red dot test project: removing the factory-installed cover on the CORE was a pain in the you-know-what. Neither the S&W tool kit nor a well-equipped B-Square tool kit had the required wrench—a 5/64 hex key. And this tool is so small many hex-wrench kits do not contain this size tool. Next, be very careful when removing the 2 securing screws in the CORE or the thin hex wrench will snap. Then removing that base or pre-cut opening cover is a chore. I finally had to insert a sharp knife tip and pry, pry away. It finally came off. Odd, there’s no mention of that cover in the owner’s manual, but once off installing the Leupold Delta Pro red dot sight is a breeze. In S&W’s defense, they provided a half dozen bases and several screws. Good luck with selecting the right one. You’ll need an engineering degree or calipers to select the right one. Buy that base from Leupold and move along. If you have another pistol without a slot, this sight could be attached to a rail or you can have your pistol machined for a couple of hundred bucks.
The Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the DeltaPoint Pro is about $450 for the sight and $45 for the base. A larger 7.5 MOA unit is also available.