Dovetail adapter for S&W Model 52-2

by djw1cav Fri Apr 29, 2022 8:10 pm

I am looking for an Aimpoint micro dovetail adapter for my S&W Model 52-2. Is BME still in business? I heard that the owner was sick and not doing business anynore. Does anyone know it that is just a rumor or is it true? If true, is there another company that sells this adapter?
Thanks,
Doug W.

by **Wobbley** Fri Apr 29, 2022 9:26 pm

Dovetail adapter for S&W Model 52-2 6d2db210

Rather than trying for something that may be unobtainable, EGW makes adapter plates that replace the rear sight for Burris Fast Fire 3 and other reflex dots. They work, the dots work and there’s virtually no adjustment to the load unlike slide mounted tube dots.

by Jon Eulette Fri Apr 29, 2022 9:28 pm

I have 52 Fast Fire mount if your interested.
Jon

by djw1cav Mon May 02, 2022 7:54 pm

Rather than trying for something that may be unobtainable, EGW makes adapter plates that replace the rear sight for Burris Fast Fire 3 and other reflex dots. They work, the dots work and there’s virtually no adjustment to the load unlike slide mounted tube dots.

Wobbley,
Unfortunately for me I already purchased the Aimpoint H-1. If BME is truly out of business and I cannot obtain an adaptor for my model 52 I could mount the Aimpoint on my model 41. Then purchase the fast fire and mount. I dont know anything about them. How does the fast fire do in the sun? Can you see the dot?
Doug

by Dcforman Mon May 02, 2022 8:54 pm

Unless it's a collector piece, why not just have Jon drill and tap the slide, and mount a Eulette rail? There's pics somewhere on the forum of one he added lightening cuts to. Or a Kodiak or AccuracyX micro rail?

Dave

by djw1cav Tue May 03, 2022 7:34 pm

Dcforman wrote:Unless it's a collector piece, why not just have Jon drill and tap the slide, and mount a Eulette rail? There's pics somewhere on the forum of one he added lightening cuts to. Or a Kodiak or AccuracyX micro rail?

Dave

Hi Dave,
I have two model 52's. The first one is my main shooter. It has many many rounds thru it and is well worn. It has been working fine with a BME dovetail mount and an Aimpoint h2 reddot. I would not hesitate to modify/drill that one. My second model 52 is like new. I am only going to use is as a backup. I will not have it drilled. At this point I am thinking about taking Wobbley's suggestion and going with a Fastfire 3 and a EGW mount. I need to learn somemore before I make the decision.
Doug

by Foundryratjim Wed May 04, 2022 6:25 am

djw1cav wrote:Rather than trying for something that may be unobtainable, EGW makes adapter plates that replace the rear sight for Burris Fast Fire 3 and other reflex dots. They work, the dots work and there’s virtually no adjustment to the load unlike slide mounted tube dots.

Wobbley,
Unfortunately for me I already purchased the Aimpoint H-1. If BME is truly out of business and I cannot obtain an adaptor for my model 52 I could mount the Aimpoint on my model 41. Then purchase the fast fire and mount. I dont know anything about them. How does the fast fire do in the sun? Can you see the dot?
Doug

by Foundryratjim Wed May 04, 2022 6:30 am

djw1cav wrote:Rather than trying for something that may be unobtainable, EGW makes adapter plates that replace the rear sight for Burris Fast Fire 3 and other reflex dots. They work, the dots work and there’s virtually no adjustment to the load unlike slide mounted tube dots.

Wobbley,
Unfortunately for me I already purchased the Aimpoint H-1. If BME is truly out of business and I cannot obtain an adaptor for my model 52 I could mount the Aimpoint on my model 41. Then purchase the fast fire and mount. I dont know anything about them. How does the fast fire do in the sun? Can you see the dot?
Doug

I have a fast fire with the larger dot on my XDM 45. It is very bright in the sun. I am sure the smaller dot would be also.

by **Wobbley** Wed May 04, 2022 2:42 pm

djw1cav wrote:Rather than trying for something that may be unobtainable, EGW makes adapter plates that replace the rear sight for Burris Fast Fire 3 and other reflex dots. They work, the dots work and there’s virtually no adjustment to the load unlike slide mounted tube dots.

Wobbley,
Unfortunately for me I already purchased the Aimpoint H-1. If BME is truly out of business and I cannot obtain an adaptor for my model 52 I could mount the Aimpoint on my model 41. Then purchase the fast fire and mount. I dont know anything about them. How does the fast fire do in the sun? Can you see the dot?
Doug

I shoot in the desert SW. the Fastfire works well in the sun but I do have a covered firing point. And the Fastfire has a “cover” with clear plastic on the ends that could act as a sunshade, but I’ve never needed to use it.

by Kp321 Mon May 09, 2022 9:44 am

A friend had the idea of using the FF cover for a sunshade. Might work on a revolver or other solid mount but not on a slide mount. The cover flew about as far as the empty brass.

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