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Title: WHAT SCOPE & MOUNT FOR 1911 HUNTING?
Post by: terdog on March 29 2019 08:20:28 AM MDT

I'd like to add a scope to my TRP OPERATOR 10MM LONGSLIDE. Since it has the rail under frame from the factory, it looks like it will be pretty straightforward. But, I have a couple of questions.

1)I can get a mount for the under rail, or go old school and drill and tap the frame for a frame mount. Is there a significant difference or advantage to the frame mount style?

2) I'm looking at the USM model mount. Any thoughts or experience with it?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/391123621855?ul_noapp=true#rpdCntId

3) Any thoughts on a scope? Don't want to break the bank on it.

Thanks!

Terry

Title: Re: WHAT SCOPE & MOUNT FOR 1911 HUNTING?
Post by: terdog on March 30 2019 08:26:11 AM MDT

Well, I went ahead with the USM mount. Ordered 1 from Optics Planet. I'm leaning towards gettin the Simmons Prohunter 2-6x32 Handgun Scope.

Title: Re: WHAT SCOPE & MOUNT FOR 1911 HUNTING?
Post by: terdog on April 05 2019 10:16:02 PM MDT

Got the USM mount today. Mounted it to the TRP and threw on a cheap red dot.
With any luck, I'll get out this weekend and try it out.

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Title: Re: WHAT SCOPE & MOUNT FOR 1911 HUNTING?
Post by: Ramjet on April 20 2019 05:07:20 PM MDT

I would not like that so high above the bore axis. Closer to the slide will be better allot of torque on that with the slide coming back and slamming home.

Title: Re: WHAT SCOPE & MOUNT FOR 1911 HUNTING?
Post by: terdog on April 21 2019 08:01:07 AM MDT

I took her out for a few mags worth the other day. Worked her out from 50 to 70 yds. Worked well considering that I just slapped her on. I get your point about the bore axis. But, the goal is to get the target with the 1st shot. ;D

I ordered a scope, but not happy with its eye relief so I'll be trying a different one.

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General => 10mm Hunting => Topic started by: terdog on March 29 2019 08:20:28 AM MDT