Build Thread Ruger Mark III - Best red dot mounting plate?

Joe13 · Feb 5, 2023

So I'm not super fond of the stock option rail for mounting a Vortex Venom on my Ruger MK III and have found one that looks good but thought I'd ask before I commit to buying something.

This is what I have found:

Ruger MK I/II/III/IV Low Profile Red Dot Mount

farrow.tech

$65 isn't super cheap for me but I guess buy once cry once.

I don't like the ADE option on Amazon using the rail holes for co-witness.

Anyway thanks for any input!

Nutty4Guns · Feb 5, 2023

I've been looking for one for my Mark 2. That Farrowtech looks to be a good one.

cameron25 · Feb 5, 2023

Low Profile Red-Dot Mount, Ruger Mark Series (Venom, Viper, FF3)

Please Read Compatibility Notice Below! Our low profile mount for Ruger MARK series pistols allows the end user to mount a Red Dot Optic directly to the frame of the pistol. This allows for a much lower bore axis vs. picatinny rail/mount stack up and has been designed for a clean integrated look...

lobos-industries.com

That's the one I got for my mark iv

DirectDrive · Feb 5, 2023

Looks like a nice solution.
At $65 he can't have much margin figured in.

GrayGoose · Feb 5, 2023

Yeah I never liked that Ruger rail either but I'd prefer to have a low-profile mount that doesn't require me to remove the sights, kinda like that ADE one.

Greenbug · Feb 5, 2023

“Shadow” Mount V2.0 for Ruger® Mark™ Series Pistols | TANDEMKROSS

www.tandemkross.com

Joe13 · Feb 5, 2023

I actually can't stand the stock sights on the gun. I love everything else about it though so ideally I'd like to take them off.

That and I'd like the red dot not to be above the ejection port.

That $65 plate at 0.05" off the barrel is looking like a very good option for what I would like.

Thanks so much for the input so far!

Alexx1401 · Feb 6, 2023

For those who don't mind not having the irons on the pistol looks like a very damn nice mount.

ron · Feb 6, 2023

I use the Burris Fastfire mount on my Mk III. I have several Fastfire dots and I really like them. One
has been on the slide of a 45 for many years with no issues. The mounting plates are ridiculously
high priced. It is like buying printer ink cartridges. After I took this picture I have added a Tademkross
shadow mount to the SW22 Victory. Works great no complaints but the price. Getting the dot
closer to the bore axis will make the pistol more accurate.

JohnH · Feb 6, 2023

Great, local guy that I plan on getting my next mount from......

Ruger Mk III/IV Optics Mount

www.ruckermachine.com

SA Shooter · Feb 9, 2023

Check out Lobo Industries low profile mount. I just installed one on my MKIV and I much prefer it to the standard rail because the red dot is quickly acquired. With the taller rail I had to search for the dot. Not an ideal situation.

Lobo Industries low profile optics mount

Kruel J · Feb 9, 2023

@Joe13 you should ask Chuck at the club, he is stacked with MK knowledge.

ORhutner · Feb 12, 2023

Another Lobo Industries user here. Really like the mount and it keeps the optic low on the receiver.

dmack · Feb 13, 2023

I have an older 22/45 which isn't drilled/tapped. Most recommended mount I found was the Weigand, which mounts in the rear sight dovetail after removing the sight. It works fine, but mounts,fairly high above the bore. My only complaint.

Alexx1401 · Feb 13, 2023

dmack said:
I have an older 22/45 which isn't drilled/tapped. Most recommended mount I found was the Weigand, which mounts in the rear sight dovetail after removing the sight. It works fine, but mounts,fairly high above the bore. My only complaint.

I had not even thought of that, the old MK's made before they were drilled and tapped. Have an old MKII 22/45 bought to teach Wife to shoot like that. I had long ago bought a mount called SoLow to put a dot on it using the rear site dovetail. Worked but I ended up giving it away after I bought the first MK ready for a rail. The one Joe 13 mentioned https://farrow.tech/ruger-mk-i-ii-iii-iv-low-profile-red-dot-mount/
will work on these. Now that my eye's are a LOT older than they were when I bought the Wife that old MK those irons are hard for me but I still love the old pistol. Think I will have to try one of these matched with a nice dot for it. Bring it back to fun to shoot again!

dinky450 · Mar 13, 2023

ORhutner said:
Another Lobo Industries user here. Really like the mount and it keeps the optic low on the receiver.

Mark iv but shows the mount

K-22 · May 2, 2023

SA Shooter said:
Check out Lobo Industries low profile mount. I just installed one on my MKIV and I much prefer it to the standard rail because the red dot is quickly acquired. With the taller rail I had to search for the dot. Not an ideal situation.

Lobo Industries low profile optics mount

The Lobo mount is top drawer.

Joe13 · May 2, 2023

Well the Farrow Tech one sucked:

Farrow Technologies LLC - Never Again

https://farrow.tech/ Hang on this is going to get long… I don’t think I have ever posted a negative review for a company. Not because I didn’t want to let others know I had a bad experience but to hopefully give them the benefit of the doubt and that maybe it was just an off day. However...

www.northwestfirearms.com