Optics ready plug & play pistol options

[David S.]

Beretta APX RDO

[Nephrology]

I'd much rather mill an existing slide than get one "optics ready." The Glock MOS, for instance, sucks unless used in conjunction with an aftermarket plate and even those aren't ideal.

I want the slide to hold the damn thing so tight the screws are only there as an afterthought.

Companies like Maple Leaf Firearms do a much better job.

That's basically how I feel. Would rather grab a used glock and send it for milling than buy a new MOS.

[HCM]

Now, what about hammer fired firearms?

Already listed Stacatto, SIG 226/229.

If you count LTT as plug and play - Beretta 92 and PX4’s. CZ makes optics ready CZ75/shadow variant but they seem hard to find.

AFAIK the hammer fired FN FNX 45 was the first factory optics ready gun.

[dldarrow]

Now, what about hammer fired firearms?

Wilson Combat 1911's can come from the factory with their True Zero mounting solution.

[Joe in PNG]

That's basically how I feel. Would rather grab a used glock and send it for milling than buy a new MOS.

That would be optimum, but sometimes one doesn't want to wait for waiting list to get stuff done elsewhere.

[Joe in PNG]

Beretta APX RDO

This is becoming more interesting to me. What's working out optics and mount wise on this one?

[GJM]

Ever since I learned to use Loctite, I have had zero issues with the Glock MOS system.

[SoCalDep]

Ever since I learned to use Loctite, I have had zero issues with the Glock MOS system.

Yep... I still think a good milling job is better, but since we haven't established that solid footprint standard, having the ability to swap optics is big for me... since I swap optics a lot. Getting better at mounting optics has left me less displeased at the various optic ready platforms, and at this point I almost dare to say I prefer the factory Glock MOS setup to the small-screw CHPWS stuff (the Forward Controls Design OPF-G plate is awesome though). We're in the midst of an evolution of optic design, mounting, and technology and we haven't seen the "best" yet... I think.

[Trukinjp13]

I'm kind of curious as to what mainstream optics ready "plug and play" options are available these days.
We have the Glock MOS line, and a few S&W M&P's.

What other good options are available- from the good manufacturers?

FN has the best factory mounting system for optics and come with a decent amount of screws/plates out of the box.

Also have compact to full size compish pistol that are all optics ready.


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[Manbearspider]

Looks like for the Beretta 92 there's now a factory mount on the 92X and the M9A4, though I don't think there's an official list yet for plate footprints.