fanofheels
Alpha
I am going to put an optic sight and mounting plate on my 9mm XDs and looking for information from those who have done this.
XDs Optic and Mount
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BassCliff
Hellcat
Hi,
Welcome to the forum.
Depending on the specific model of optic you choose, you will need a specific mounting plate for the interface. I prefer C&H Precision plates. They have a terrific mounting kit available as well, with tools, markers, thread locker, everything you need.
chpws.com
They have helpful installation videos too. Even this old bass player was able to install an optic.
Please note that newer models, i.e. XD-S Mod 2 OSP, are direct mount and do not require an adapter plate.
What specific pistol, and what specific optic are we talking about?
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
Welcome to the forum.
Depending on the specific model of optic you choose, you will need a specific mounting plate for the interface. I prefer C&H Precision plates. They have a terrific mounting kit available as well, with tools, markers, thread locker, everything you need.
RED DOT ADAPTER PLATES - C&H Precision
C&H PRECISION MAKES THE MOST MODULAR, RUGGED, DURABLE, RELIABLE AND MOST WIDELY USED AFTERMARKET RED DOT OPTICS ADAPTER PLATE. PERIOD! PARAGRAPH!!
chpws.com
They have helpful installation videos too. Even this old bass player was able to install an optic.
Please note that newer models, i.e. XD-S Mod 2 OSP, are direct mount and do not require an adapter plate.
What specific pistol, and what specific optic are we talking about?
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
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fanofheels
Alpha
Thank you for the information. I have the first gen XDs.
BassCliff
Hellcat
Hi,
Does the slide have an optic cut? Is this your pistol?
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
Does the slide have an optic cut? Is this your pistol?
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
fanofheels
Alpha
My gun does not have an optic cut.
Yes, that is my gun.
Yes, that is my gun.
BassCliff
Hellcat
Hi,
Sorry, just saw your response.
If your slide does not have an optic cut, there is nowhere to mount an adapter plate for an optic. I do not know if there is a replacement slide with an optic cut available for your pistol. I know there are places that will mill your slide in order to fit an optic. The top of your slide can be machined, screw holes tapped, etc, in order to fit an adapter plate and optic.
It may be cheaper and easier to buy the XD9 Mod.3 to install an optic. Online prices have been less than $275. I have one. It's a fine pistol for your first optic. That's why I bought one.
Let us know which way you want to go and we'll try to point you in the right direction.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
Sorry, just saw your response.
If your slide does not have an optic cut, there is nowhere to mount an adapter plate for an optic. I do not know if there is a replacement slide with an optic cut available for your pistol. I know there are places that will mill your slide in order to fit an optic. The top of your slide can be machined, screw holes tapped, etc, in order to fit an adapter plate and optic.
It may be cheaper and easier to buy the XD9 Mod.3 to install an optic. Online prices have been less than $275. I have one. It's a fine pistol for your first optic. That's why I bought one.
Let us know which way you want to go and we'll try to point you in the right direction.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
fanofheels
Alpha
I bought an Outerimpact mount that fits into the dovetail cut for the rear site and a Holosun 407K X2 for the site. I think I will find a gunsmith to install them, since I don't have the tool(s) to remove the site and install the mount.
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Wirenut
Ronin
How to Mount a Red Dot on a Handgun without Milling the Slide
How to Mount a Red Dot on a Handgun without Milling the Slide
crackshot.tv
Wirenut
Ronin
Home Page - DOVE
Pistol Mounted Optics. Simplified. Install a red dot optic to your handgun using the DoveDOT sight adapter kit, with no slide milling/machining required.
dovemounts.com
DrMambas
Alpha
Hello, I have an XD9, just received the OSP slide assembly from Springfield and Viridian RFX15 on the same day, it was like Christmas today!! Totally lost because the included plate came with only two unused screws and the slide has three screws holding in a piece that needs to come out. The plate that came with the slide has a spot for three screws as well. In addition, the Viridian came with a few different sets of screws, I’m sure for all different varieties. So I’m anxious and cautious to start. The first head scratcher is receiving 2 screws when it looks like there should be three and I’m tempted just to use the three that were already screwed in that need to be removed.
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BassCliff
Hellcat
Hi,
Welcome to the forum!
I'm quite the neophyte when it comes to optics but I did install a Holosun on my XD9 Mod.3.
Remove those three screws from the top of your slide. Then remove the optic cut part. Replace that with the optic plate (adapter) using the same screws. Use the 2 new screws to attach the red dot to the optic plate (adapter).
Keep the optic cut part just in case you ever want to remove the red dot and make it stock again.
If you did not recieve the proper screws, or have any difficulty fitting the screws, there are places to buy just what you need, length, thread, etc. I like C&H Precision.
Edit: Oops! One more thing. Be sure to "dry fit" everything before you locktite or torque the screws.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
Welcome to the forum!
I'm quite the neophyte when it comes to optics but I did install a Holosun on my XD9 Mod.3.
Remove those three screws from the top of your slide. Then remove the optic cut part. Replace that with the optic plate (adapter) using the same screws. Use the 2 new screws to attach the red dot to the optic plate (adapter).
Keep the optic cut part just in case you ever want to remove the red dot and make it stock again.
If you did not recieve the proper screws, or have any difficulty fitting the screws, there are places to buy just what you need, length, thread, etc. I like C&H Precision.
Edit: Oops! One more thing. Be sure to "dry fit" everything before you locktite or torque the screws.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
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DrMambas
Alpha
That was beyond helpful, thank you so much! Nice to see another helpful bass player here! Looking forward to the result of helpful advice.
BassCliff
Hellcat
Hi,
These videos were very helpful for this old country bass player.
chpws.com
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
These videos were very helpful for this old country bass player.
Installation - C&H Precision
Installation Videos T-Nut Adapter Plate Dry-Fitting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMdD_sO8FJ8 Steel Adapter Plate Dry Fitting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQnYJtzZdps Steel Adapter Plate Installation https://youtu.be/Lu0ECx_Wygs Defender Adapter Plate Installation...
chpws.com
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
DrMambas
Alpha
Well Cliff, I used the three screws that came with the slide. After taking them out and comparing them, the additional two are direct replacements for the original three, I figured just in case of a goof up?
For the record, the Viridian RFX15 comes with several sets of screws for mounting the optic, the set that works with the slide plate provided with the XD9 OSP slide is marked by Viridian as
“M4-0.7x7.5mm”
“200-0061-001”
I can’t wait to zero it and go to the range. You’ve been an incredible help!!
-Dr. Mambas
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BassCliff
Hellcat
Hi,
Very nice work! You have a torque driver too. Nice.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
Very nice work! You have a torque driver too. Nice.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
