Where to place reflex red dot...

[Sir Loads-A-Lot]

I have a Burris reflex red dot mounted on a S&W 617 and a Weigand mount. I have the red dot mounted near the back of the mount, but I have noticed some shooters have them mounted further to the front of the mount. Opinions?

 

[Rob228]

Eye relief doesn't make a difference with a red dot, go with what is comfortable for you.

 

[Pahoo]

Superimpose and trust the Dot.

On the average handgun, it makes little difference as the handgun, is extended. Then your concerns are mostly physical accomodations. ....

On a longgun and refering to 1X RedDots, you gain a field advantage by mounting it further from your eye and keeping in mind that you have both eyes open. I recall as few years back when Chief AJ, mounted many way up front and even though they looked odd, they worked great. If I'm disciplined to having a good anchor dcheek weld on a rifle, then I prefer them to be as far foward as I can mount them. There are always exceptions and JMHO. .....

Be Safe !!!

 

[Hammerhead]

I would place it forward of the barrel/cylinder gap, but well behind the muzzle to help keep the lens clean.

 

[Venom1956]

I've always had better luck mounting them as close to me as possible. I gives you a 'larger' field of vision to quickly find the dot. But I can see the others logic as well.