![]() I don’t recommend a dovetail plate for serious use. I think of these plates as an easily reversible step on the way to a permanent solution. This can be a good way to try out the Red Dot Life to see if it’s for you without permanently modifying your pistol. If your gun isn’t cut for an optic and you want to give red dots a try, consider sliding a mounting plate into the rear sight dovetail. You may be able to find a mounting plate to convert your pistol’s optics cut to a Springfield Micro footprint. If your pistol is cut for a different footprint, you may still be able to mount up a Wasp. Make sure that you have the right hardware to mount your HEX Wasp and always function-check your pistol before going live. Keep in mind that screw diameter, thread count, pitch and length all matter. ![]() #SKYRIM SPECIAL EDITION HEX FIEND ARMORY MOD MANUAL#Check your optics-ready handguns manual for the specs on its optics cut, or check with your machinist to ensure they can replicate the necessary cut. Murphy at bay.įortunately, this format is becoming more and more common and widely accepted these days for small red dot optics on a carry gun. Nevertheless, I swap one out when I set my clocks for daylight saving time to keep Mr. A battery should last years in normal use. So, if you are looking to mount up the Wasp directly to the slide, you will need to have a Springfield Micro or Shield RMSc cut. The WhereĪlthough Mounting the HEX Wasp on a Springfield makes a ton of sense, it isn’t your only option. The HEX Wasp is designed using the Springfield Micro Footprint (Shield RMSc-compatible). This makes precisely measuring the torque very easy, and well worth the expense of the wrench. ![]() To measure the torque on small screws for mounting optics, I use a Wheeler F.A.T. In the case of the HEX Wasp, the number is 15 inch-pounds. Too tight, and you will damage the screws, the threaded holes, or both. Too loose, and your optic won’t stay mounted firmly. Torque is a measurement of how much energy is used to tighten a fastener. One of the most important details included is the torque specifications for the Wasp’s mounting screws. The HEX Wasp has a short, succinct and well-written manual that is worth the read. Having my Hellcat RDP U-Dot sights as a back-up probably won’t be necessary, but it does make me feel more secure. This makes the package more compact, more durable, and maybe most importantly, it allows the co-witnessing of the stock sights. The omission of a mounting plate also lowers the optic closer to the slide. The graduated dial mates with the 1.5mm hex key to make adjusting the Wasp’s windage and elevation an accurate affair. The result is fewer points of potential failure. No additional hardware, no plate and fewer screws. When it comes to mounting the Wasp, the ability to mount directly to the slide you get with a Springfield Armory Hellcat OSP or XD-D Mod. Buying an OSP gun from Springfield Armory makes sense as it saves time and money that custom machining takes and guarantees it’s done right. ![]() Quality doesn’t come cheap, and finding a good gunsmith to machine your pistol slide can be expensive and time consuming. This provides some serious advantages.įirst off, the fact that your Springfield OSP (optical sight pistol) arrives from the factory cut for optics saves you time and money. There is no need for gunsmithing or an adapter plate. These pistols both feature the Springfield Micro Footprint (compatible with the Shield RMSc) and match up to the HEX Wasp right out of the box. Mounting the HEX Wasp to slim Springfield Armory pistols like the double-column Hellcat OSP and Hellcat RDP, or the single-stack XD-S Mod. The HEX Wasp micro red dot sight comes with everything you need to get it dialed in - including a well-written owner’s manual. ![]() A properly mounted red dot sight is a more reliable sight, so it only makes sense to ensure that our HEX Wasp is mounted properly as we dial it in. That reliability must extend to the sighting system. The most important trait of a solid defensive pistol is reliability. Mounting an optic on a defensive handgun is serious business. Marking the screws with white paint can help you spot if they loosen over time. Over the past few months of working with and shooting my Wasp-wearing RDP 9mm, I’ve found some tried and true strategies for getting my optic defense-ready and keeping it that way. I have a Wasp on my Hellcat RDP and I love it. Well, the future is now, and Springfield Armory’s HEX Wasp micro red dot sight is an excellent choice when it comes to mounting a red dot on the slide of a micro-compact handgun. I used to think that red dot sights on defensive pistols were the wave of the future. ![]()
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