Optics for Ruger 22/45

[jdmack79]

I recently purchased a 22/45 Lite as a suppressor host. I'd like to put some type of red dot on the gun. What would you all recommend? I'm not made of money, so I'll take a cheaper quality option. I'm thinking that my highest end choice would be a Burris Fastfire in place of the rear sight, but I'm not sure.

This is is what I'm thinking of:

 

[Sheepdog Gear]

I've run a Bushnell TRS-25. Works very well.

 

[Faine]

I ended up putting my Vortex Razor on mine, but I originally had a Fastfire II on there and it's a good choice for the money. My 22/45 has rails top and bottom and I didn't like the knob from the mount sticking out the side, so I opted to put the Vortex on there so I wouldn't have that issue.

 

[churchmouse]

I like the Burris Fast Fires. I have owned a few and have one on a 1911 right now. They do take some getting used to. Once you learn to point the gun up and acquire the dot it is off to the races.

 

[DocIndy]

+1 on the Bushnell. Really nice optic for the size and weight.

I've run a Bushnell TRS-25. Works very well.

 

[jdmack79]

I ended up putting my Vortex Razor on mine, but I originally had a Fastfire II on there and it's a good choice for the money. My 22/45 has rails top and bottom and I didn't like the knob from the mount sticking out the side, so I opted to put the Vortex on there so I wouldn't have that issue.

That's why I'd probably buy the mount that replaces the rear sight. No knob.

 

[tradertator]

I'd go with the FastFire. I had that same setup on my 22/45 and really liked it.

 

[jdmack79]

I'd go with the FastFire. I had that same setup on my 22/45 and really liked it.

I really like the look of the Fastfire on there. My problem is finding one for a reasonable price. AA Optics is sold out.

 

[hammer24]

I have the fastfire III and love it, but my mkIII went for years with a buschnell trophy tube style RDS, and it was perfectly serviceable for $90.

 

[Gluemanz28]

I've run a Bushnell TRS-25. Works very well.

That is what I run on my 22/45 and so does my wife on hers.

 

[TheUziButton]

The Trijicon RMR has certainly won my favor for this application...

 

[jdmack79]

I'd go with the FastFire. I had that same setup on my 22/45 and really liked it.

I bit the bullet and ordered a Burris Fastfire III and mount that will replace the rear sight on a 22/45. It should look just like the one above, but with a Majestic Arms kit and a suppressor. I still want to buy a new trigger with a stop to reduce over travel.

 

[tradertator]

That Majestic trigger is nice, I had it in my MKIII. Also ordered his bolt release and the quick takedown pin for the slide and the quality was great. Moved to the 22/45 Lite to cut out weight since I've got a 22LR can as well. I bet your really going to like that setup.