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Took The MKII For A Test Drive!

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 4:39 am
by Song Dawg
Well I finally found the perverbial window of opportunity to fire my MKII with the Millet Red Dot.
WOW! It was incredible. :D
First know that I sacked this gun several years ago because my old eyes just couldn't do the open sites any longer. :x
Then my buddy let me shoot his MKII w/ dot...and I was rejuvenated!
With some help from the ever reliable Bullseye and a Weigand rail I was in business. :D
OK maybe it's not life altering but pretty darn close.
I'm hooked! :twisted:
BTW, my II has a stock trigger that comes in at a very nice 2.5lbs Does this seem to be the rule or the exception?

SD

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 9:37 am
by Bullseye
That's good news. Red dot scopes keep old eyes in the game. I love using mine. There is a weight trade off but the benefits of better sighting more than compensate for the extra heft.

Some pistols come out of the factory with decent triggers. Usually in the 2.5 to 3.5 range. Your's is on the lower side of the scale and isn't an exception but is somewhat rare. No need to change to a new aftermarket sear with a trigger weight at that level. Perhaps a dual adjustable trigger (pre and overtravel) screws would make the pull feel even better.

R,
Bullseye

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 8:23 pm
by greener
I've shot a pistol with a Millet scope. Really liked it.

Millet Red Dots

Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 7:50 am
by DancesWithSquirrels
I've got three of these little red dots now. Never had a problem with any of them. I think they are a good scope for the money.

DWS

Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 5:50 pm
by Blindpig
+1 on the red dots! My Tru-Glo turned my Mark II into a totally different target pistol. I put an EOTech on my S&W MP15 and I can see how in CQB situations, you just about couldn't miss!

Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 9:28 pm
by greener
I've been bouncing between open sights and scopes, depending on mood. The red dots sure seem to make it easier for old eyes with bifocals.

Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 10:02 pm
by bearandoldman
greener wrote:I've been bouncing between open sights and scopes, depending on mood. The red dots sure seem to make it easier for old eyes with bifocals.
Rob, you got to get a BIGGER scope

Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 10:31 pm
by greener
Like this?
Image

Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 11:25 pm
by bearandoldman
Now that;s more like it.

Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 8:01 am
by Decado
I am going a different direction, I want to try my 22/45, without the red dot.

I bought it with a red dot already affixed, It didnt have any sites on it when I got it, just the red dot, I ordered factory sights for it and they are on their way.

I want to pull the red dot off and see what I can do without it. I am young so I think my eyes should be able to handle it guys :D

Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 8:06 am
by Bullseye
Sight alignment is the key with iron sights. Take a look at this thread (if you already haven't viewed it) http://www.guntalk-online.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3

Enjoy your pistol.

R,
Bullseye

Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 8:08 am
by Bullseye
BTW, Greener you made me blow coffee all over my keyboard with that picture you posted! :D

R,
Bullseye

Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 10:07 am
by Blindpig
greener wrote:Like this?
Image
Greener, is that your squirrel killer? All you need now is a good suppressor!

Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 10:28 am
by bearandoldman
Bullseye wrote:BTW, Greener you made me blow coffee all over my keyboard with that picture you posted! :D

R,
Bullseye
Bullseye, old friend, cover your keyboard and anything else of value.
That was photoshop this is REEEEALLLL Image

Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 11:56 pm
by greener
That scope is for really long shots. Just trying to keep up with Len.