365x is definitely in the running to replace the 43 in the pic as my regular carry gun. And the holosun really adds to the fun.
RJ, thanks again and here’s a heads up from the 509T x2 thread. I’m taking the plunge and will test with the first Gen. picked up the 509T from Battlehawk Armory for $265 delivered.
https://www.battlehawkarmory.com/pro...product_detail
@Magsz any update to your issues? I put a Holosun 509t-Rd (Gen 1, until the Gr is available) on an S&W M&P 2.0 Compact Optics Ready, with a CHPWS 509t plate. Used the supplied VC3 to mount, using a Wheeler torque wrench (little over 10 inch-lbs for the plate per CHPWS instructions, 20 inch-lbs for the optic itself) and allowed to cure ~4 days until shooting.
Took it to the range last night, after 120 rounds the plate was loose. Wasn't dropped at all, though I did rack the slide using the optic a few times.
Tonight I removed the optic and plate and used acetone to clean all areas (and soak the screws); this time I used Loctite 248 Glue Stick per recommendation above. Hoping this fixes it; I've heard great things about the CHPWS plates.
Is there a quality optic plate maker alternative to c&h? Particularly for the 2.0 m&P core? Is there an issue with core plates that make aftermarket necessary or is it just they don’t make a 509t plate?
I’ve tried a plate. I tried a direct mill from Legion Precision with a .150” depth of cut. But damn, the milled down 48 MOS rear posts direct mount view is the best so far. I don’t think you can get an aftermarket cut as deep as the MOS cut.
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Nothing of value unfortunately. I ended up going through my install process again but I was shooting a different gun on my last range trip so I can't really say if the darned thing is solid. I'll update accordingly after my next range trip if it fails. If it fails I am going to switch tactics and go to 248.