New Member looking for opinions on Sightron SRS-2

[willie]

My lgs stocks Glock43x MOS pistols that come from Glock with a red dot which adds about $250 to the price. Though I have not handled one, I'm curious about the quality of these dots. Anybody have information on these?

[puma guy]

Thanks for all the input. A lot to consider for future reference. I found reviews on the manufacturer's scopes which were all favorable. The higher magnification scopes I found are in the 700-1200 dollar range. The reviews on the SRS 2 Reflex sight (which has a mfg price of $340) were mostly 4-5 star with the major complaint of the lower ratings for being shipped with a dead battery. I went ahead and ordered the Sightron SRS 2; mine came with the battery uninstalled so no problem. I installed it on the the Stoeger STR 9 with the C-more plate, one of the 4 base adapter plates that came with the pistol. The 8-32 allen head screws that came with the sight were too long, so I had to file them to fit. The sight also came with a pic rail mount. I used a new thread lock compound called VC-3 Vibra-TITE I wanted to try out on the screws for the plate and the sight.

I found the SRS2 on sale at Midway for 120 bucks free shipping, so not a lot of moolah. I got the STR9 for $189 after rebate, so my journey into reflex sighted center fire pistols is low budget. Hopefully my shooting improves enough to adapt some of my better pistols to red dots. I will post an update from a range visit for this when I get the chance. Again thank you everyone for the responses.

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Finally got the Stoeger STR9 and SRS2 combo to the range. It was shooting very low at 10 yards and a little to the left shooting off hand. Got it dialed in pretty well, and had a nice group with one flyer on a B27 silhouette target at 7 yards. I want to get it on a good rest to get it a little better. I had my wife with me and had to help her with her Glock 42 and I also took a Llama III .38O, a Walther PPK/s .22, and two .22 revolvers; a High Standard Sentinel and a H&R Sportsman I wanted her to shoot, so we had an extensive visit this afternoon before shooting time ended at the range. The brightness on the RDS was fine in 3 o'clock Texas sun and held zero once I got it adjusted. No problem finding the dot on the 24mm plane. I checked the mount screws after shooting about 30 rounds and was able to tighten them a little. The thread lock I used is not as great as advertised. If they loosen after shooting next time I may have to use some Loc tite. The trigger on the STR9 is not great, but it's acceptable and for sure ain't as bad as a S&W Bodyguard. My old eyes like Red Dots, so there may be a milling job in the future for my my Kimber and a higher end RDS.