Red Dot Gap on Echelon

[dcmkx2001]

I looked at an Echelon that came with the Crimson Trace red dot as part of the gear up promotion, but it wasnt sitting flush to the slide and I could see the locking pins/lugs. Upon researching this it seems to be a known thing. Some people used a thing plate to get rid of the visible gap.

Are there any optics that mount directly without a visible gap?

I see the list of approved optics.

 

[hworth18]

I'm not aware of this issue, must be only the CT optic. I use Holosun Greendots (507C & 507K) and they are a direct mount. Most of the approved list of optics found in the Echelon manual are direct mount without a plate.

 

[Jedi54]

I'm running a Trijicon RMR HD and don't have a gap either.
wondering if it's an issue with the Crimson Trace?

 

[deadduck357]

All these optics manufacturers don't follow a sizing standard. Some have gaps, some don't.

 

[SimonRL]

All these optics manufacturers don't follow a sizing standard. Some have gaps, some don't.

I think he’s talking underneath.

 

[Annihilator]

I think he’s talking underneath.

 

[dcmkx2001]

Yes between the bottom of the optic and slide

 

[deadduck357]

I think he’s talking underneath.

Ewww, yeah then I wouldn't be pleased either.

 

[deadduck357]

Yes between the bottom of the optic and slide

Yeah that would bother me also. Upgrade.

 

[xdman]

Can you post a picture that shows the gap? there should not be a gap?

 

[rcurtner]

I looked at an Echelon that came with the Crimson Trace red dot as part of the gear up promotion, but it wasnt sitting flush to the slide and I could see the locking pins/lugs. Upon researching this it seems to be a known thing. Some people used a thing plate to get rid of the visible gap.

Are there any optics that mount directly without a visible gap?

I see the list of approved optics.

Holosun EPS on SA Echelon. It's a direct mount no plate needed.

 

[dcmkx2001]

Is there any CO witnesses with the eps?

 

[rcurtner]

Is there any CO witnesses with the eps?

Yes, a tad more than 1/3 in the bottom of the window.

 

[SimonRL]

Yes between the bottom of the optic and slide

This is not uncommon among certain optics and often times requires the restrained us of a file. Or you can sometimes get a sealing membrane that fits under the optic. You can also buy a shim - based on optic footprint to close up the gap, assuming it is small.

Or…small rubber mallet. Just sayin’…

 

[Bassbob]

This is not uncommon among certain optics and often times requires the restrained us of a file. Or you can sometimes get a sealing membrane that fits under the optic. You can also buy a shim - based on optic footprint to close up the gap, assuming it is small.

Or…small rubber mallet. Just sayin’…

Personally any optic I had to do any of that to would be going back or getting sold. I highly recommend he go with the EPS. Green.

 

[SimonRL]

Personally any optic I had to do any of that to would be going back or getting sold. I highly recommend he go with the EPS. Green.

More often than not, it’s the gun, not the optic, but EPS or EPS Carry is not a bad choice - a bit pricy. The SCS has been known for fitment issues.

 

[Bassbob]

More often than not, it’s the gun, not the optic, but EPS or EPS Carry is not a bad choice - a bit pricy. The SCS has been known for fitment issues.

Guess I’m lucky. Never had any issues whatsoever with any optic. Sure I don’t have a drawer full of overstock like you do, but I have about 15 of them at the moment.

 

[SimonRL]

I was thinking of you. I just mounted a DPP on my new Staccato because - you guessed it - I had one sitting in my drawer!

 

[Bassbob]

I was thinking of you. I just mounted a DPP on my new Staccato because - you guessed it - I had one sitting in my drawer!

I'm looking at a few right now. Actually I'll start a thread rather than hi-jack this one.