Optic for Ruger Mark IV?

[tji]

I just ordered a Ruger Mark IV online, and it’s supposed to arrive later this week. I plan to shoot with the stock sights at first, but I know that before too long I’ll want to put an optic on it. I don’t want anything too big; I really don’t like the look or feel of a big scope or full-sized red dot on a pistol. I’m thinking a small (micro) reflex sight is the way to go. And I’m trying to keep it around $200–maybe $250ish.

Anyone have any suggestions or advice based on personal experience with a micro pistol optic at or around that price point? And if you have personal experience with an optic on a Ruger Mark in particular, all the better.

Any help would be much appreciated, thanx.

 

[Longtooth]

I have a Vortex crossfire II on mine. I paid 149

I was looking at the Venom, but that and the mount would have been closer to 350

I decided to spring for extra Mags instead.

 

[Fanner50]

I've used a Burris Fastfire III on a Ruger MK III and it worked perfect. Very light weight. Easy to use. I actually prefer a tube type sight, but I will try the FF III on a different gun to see how it works out.

 

[tji]

Thanx for the suggestions, guys. I’m leaning more toward a reflex sight, so I don’t think the crossfire will work for me. I’ve read some good things about the Fastfire III, though, so that’s a possibility. (Fanner: I appreciate the offer to buy yours. It’s a more than fair price, but I got a $250 gift card at Amazon that I plan to use so I won’t be out of pocket. But thanks).

I’m also looking at the Vortex Venom, Romeo Zero, and the Sightmark Mini Shot M-Spec. Anyone have any personal experience with them?

 

[Longtooth]

I have the Venom on my 10/22 - love the sight.

I didn't want to move it to my pistol because I don't know when Ill have time to go out and re-sight in my guns.

 

[Boardfeet]

I have two Mk III's I have a swift scope on one of them as it is more accurate than a red dot. I have a Burris Fastfire III i put on my other one sometimes. It is not always on there. I use it on Armadillos and other feral critters around the house. Supressed.

 

[Boardfeet]

Sorry for the repeated pics.
I put the fastfireIII on the blued gun when I take it to the range.
Works very well.

 

[tji]

Nice looking setup!! So that’s 2 votes so far for the fastfire iii....

 

[Fanner50]

Did someone say "Suppressed?" Ruger Mk III 22/45 Tactical.

 

[Boardfeet]

It may look big, but that Swift Scope on the stainless gun is Hyper accurate.

 

[Fanner50]

All this talk about the FastFire III has made me decide to keep mine and put it on my 1994 vintage 10/22. You can't tell by the picture, but it has a Volquartsen Carbon Fiber barrel and Volquartsen 2000 trigger group in it, along with other upgrades. The only thing cheap about it is the Butler Creek stock, which I really like because it is so light weight.

 

[SAWMAN]

Very small open red dot (reflex) sight. Green would be better. With 2 MOA. 3 at the biggest. --- SAWMAN

 

[RHINOWSO]

I have a Vortex Venom that I traded into on a Ruger Mark II. It's identical to a Burris Fastfire that relatives have.

Venom Red Dot

Venom Red Dot

vortexoptics.com

Plenty of options out there.

 

[Fanner50]

Very small open red dot (reflex) sight. Green would be better. With 2 MOA. 3 at the biggest. --- SAWMAN

SAWMAN...please check out my 1:30pm post above. I modified it with a picture, one you haven't seen. I think you mentioned a Volquartsen Carbon Fiber barrel on one of your 10-22's? That is what this one has on it.

 

[SAWMAN]

I currently have a 3-9X40 Leupold on my V outfitted 10/22. It was used for head shooting grouse out of the beechnut trees and highbush cranberry bushes in the winter time.
It will shoot in a quarter at 40yds. --- SAWMAN

 

[Fanner50]

I have a Leupold 2-7X Rimfire scope that I put on mine sometimes, mounted with Burris rings. It's a very accurate combination. Love it!