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Title: Pistol scope mount for Witness PS
Post by: Auriemma on May 22, 2017, 12:52:57 PM

I've been looking for a scope mount (that mounts from the frame rail) for a Witness PS, and still allows for my iron sights to be used while attached.  I do not want to modify the slide.

Last weekend I tried 2 very different mounts at the gun show, both aluminum. 
One came up both sides from the rail, was centered, but was too low.  It managed to take the bluing off my front sight when racked.
The other came up one side and was off-center.  Very disappointing.

Any others out there I should look at?
I have been 3D printing some but its a lot of trial and error.

Thanks.

Title: Re: Pistol scope mount for Witness PS
Post by: jwc007 on May 22, 2017, 01:33:06 PM

Here's one that might work: https://www.amazon.com/Mako-Universal-Picatinny-Mount-Pistols/dp/B004O6CDV0

Title: Re: Pistol scope mount for Witness PS
Post by: Auriemma on May 22, 2017, 04:53:30 PM

Have you or anyone you know used it?  Ebay has them and there a few reviews saying they are narrow.

Title: Re: Pistol scope mount for Witness PS
Post by: jwc007 on May 22, 2017, 08:39:34 PM

Quote from: Auriemma on May 22, 2017, 04:53:30 PM

Have you or anyone you know used it? 

Nope

Title: Re: Pistol scope mount for Witness PS
Post by: inthevalley on May 23, 2017, 07:41:06 AM

https://www.lonewolfdist.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=920000&CAT=10

I use this "UM3" mount on my 10mm Witness Steel with a TRS-25, works great for long range work.

The way it attaches is a bit annoying but it stays very firm when torqued down. In addition you still have a rail for attaching a bipod or light.

The holster it comes with is awesome and well worth the extra $30 or so.

It does, however, NOT work with my P07 since when torqued down it binds up the frame/slide. If you have the poly witness there is a good chance this will be your experience too  :-\ . It does work fine with a Glock.

Title: Re: Pistol scope mount for Witness PS
Post by: Auriemma on May 23, 2017, 08:44:28 AM

I was reading the reviews on the Mako USM.  There was one that said they used it with a Witness PS small frame and it fits with some minor mod, so that's good enough for me.  I went and ordered it along with a reflex sight.  We will see.

Thanks

Title: Re: Pistol scope mount for Witness PS
Post by: Auriemma on May 30, 2017, 12:55:02 PM

Ok... the MAKO USM (univeral scope mount) isn't so universal, but it is very solid and well made.  I had to modify the sides for the frame bumps and the top because it rubbed the slide (which I noticed too late).  The iron sights are not usable, the frame obscures the target.  It is not usable with the 22 conversion because the 22 cal. slide is noticeably taller than the 9mm.  I could modify the mount further, but I would risk weakening the it.  The reflex sight shown works well, but I purchased a Burris FF3 3MOA (not shown) for it.   

So for now this is what I have.

(http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r578/jauriemma/PISTOL%20MOUNTED_1.jpg)
(http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r578/jauriemma/PISTOL%20MOUNT%20MOD_1.jpg)



How do I fix this?
(http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r578/jauriemma/PISTOL%20SCRATCH_1.jpg)

Title: Re: Pistol scope mount for Witness PS
Post by: jwc007 on May 31, 2017, 02:53:41 PM

Very Interesting!  8)  I hope that it works well for you!  :)