P-01 Omega red-dot

[steveja]

I've got old eyes, and use a red-dot on all my other pistols.
I've hesitated to have my milled for a red-dot since I really likely the low recoil of the P-01.
I think I'll put an Holosun HS507K on it but .....
Anyone here have any comments/experience as to how this will impact the recoil and feel ?

[xring11]

... bumping this up as I'm interested in learning more about this too ...
Thanks!

[M1A4ME]

Never got around to having the P01 milled for a red dot.

I have had two P07s and one P09 milled for red dots.

I shot the .40 P07 and 9MM P09 a good bit before having the work done.  I don't remember any difference in recoil.  There were zero functioning issues (as in the weight of the red dot minus the weight of the removed slide steel causing functioning issues).

I use kydex holsters.  I ordered one for the suppressor ready P07 model so the taller back up sights (front sight) was no issue with that holster.  I did have to trim some kydex and then heat it up with a heat gun and spread/shape it some to fit the red dot.  These days you can get holsters set up for red dot pistols.

As for shooting them and having issues with sights (red dot vs. iron sights), no issues there either.

Many people report initial issues when trying to get used to the red dot vs. iron sights.

Iron sights = line up the front and back sights, keep them aligned while putting the front sight where you want the bullet to hit on the target.  Easier with more practice.

Red dot = see the red dot in the window of the sight and put it on the target.  The dot doesn't even have to be centered when you're up close (inside 15 yds, maybe farther - I've not tried it farther out).  Again, easier with more practice.

I'm 65.  I can no longer see that front sight without my glasses, so red dots are the way to go.  Without my glasses the iron sights are useless.  Without my glasses the red dot is blurry, but I can put a blurry dot on the target all day long.

Do be aware that many places mill the slide for a specific red dot (there are usually some other brands/models that will fit the same sized spot).  Some Holosons and some Trijicon pistol red dots are that way.  Not all those two models have the same sized "footprint" and you can't go from one brand to another unless it's one with the same "footprint" as the sight you're replacing.

You'd have to do some research to find out what brands/models will fit the same spot/screw hole spacing, etc. as the Holoson you are looking at in case you decide to change to another model/brand some day.

[inthevalley]

It will not impact the recoil in any noticeable way. If anything it will lower it imperceptibly since you are increasing the mass of the firearm by about 1oz.

[no.vale.la.pena]

I've had a P01 Omega and P01 steel frame slide milled for an RMR cut + Trijicon 1911 plate and 3 SP01's milled for the Holosun k footprint (407k / 507k). No noticeable impact on felt recoil for either pistol; even with the heavier RMR + plate combo.   

For milled slides there is almost no weight difference for 507k footprint since you are milling out a section of steel and adding a small aluminum optic on top. For example, my partially stripped SP01 slide (only had stock iron sights + stock bushing; no barrel, FP, or extractor) weighed in at 11.9 oz; after milling for a 507k & cerakote.  After milling, the same slide (+ just the bushing and sights) weighed in at 10.7 oz.   The weight of the 507k is 1 oz, so if anything the slide + optic weighs very slightly less. 

If you do go with that footprint I would highly recommend Wager Machine Works; they will mill (relatively) much deeper than competitors and turn around time is much better in my experiences with CZ slide milling.  Had a poor experience with the same cut from a different, more popular company.