I put the TruTec Micro Green Dot (TG8100G) with the Ruger 90722 plate on my 57. I had to find the right screws to mount the optic to the plate, which were M3 x .05 screws in 8mm length...no filing or cutting required.
Couple of things left out. The two torx screws that come with the Vortex optic are longer than the Ruger supplied mount plate is thick. Instructions with the Vortex mention this. What happens is the screws bottom out by actually hitting the top of the slide, before the optic is on tight. You have to shorten them about .020 - .030 of an inch. To determine how much, before you mount the plate on the slide, mount the optic on the plate, then determine how much of the screw sticks out of the plate on the opposite side of the optic I did the shortening by simply putting the head of the screw in a vise and using a fine machinists file. I then measured the remaining screw thread length, and if necessary removed some more. Go slow and steady and don't try and shorten the threads all at one time. I did a final fit and found the screws, when the optic is in place, did not come through the Ruger plate, and were a bout .010 shorter than the plate thickness. The instructions for the plate and optics give torque values. (I happen to have a 1/4 inch torque wrench) I used loc tite blue thread locker for the optic torx screws, the Ruger plate screws have red loc tite already applied. Remember to not try and fasten the optic to the Ruger plate until 6 hours after attaching it to the slide. (this is covered in the instructions for the Ruger plate)
So @Ruger, your 5 min video about optics and sights was all about the optics and no time spent discussing the sights. What options are you giving for changing out the factory sights? Are there night sights coming? Is this going to be another 5.7 handgun that has no option for combat / tactical / suppressor height sight options like the OTHER pistol being made that got rid of those options? If you want to stand out and make a difference in the market, give us the option to do something other than add options for JUST target shooting. Clunky adjustable sights and fancy optics don't holster and conceal well for those who, you know, actually want to carry this thing and may need to for defense and not shooting paper targets in highly lit areas........
1) The screw head sizes are not in the manual 2) my allen wrench set sucks - sizes are not correct 3) scrounged thru container of old mix/match allen wrenches, to remove the screw is 1/16 allen wrench.
Thanks. Not in my manual either. My screws are stuck like they are welded and they rounded off my 1/16" key on both ends. Going to have to buy a screw extractor..
I now have a red dot on it 🤣...got tired of waiting for some quality night sights. Are quality night sights for a pistol that has been out for over a year too much to ask for? Maybe you should just stick to “plinking” at targets with your mom from 3 yards away 👍🤷♂️
So... what is the trick to removing the front fiber optic sight? This front sight is in there worse than a Springfield XD sight and that's saying something.
Hello. I see other asking, but will ask again. Is there no plate for mounting a Holosun 507c, or a Trijicon RMR? If not, is there a reason why not? They are two of the most sought after red dots for pistols, so it would be good to put on the things we want - so then it causes to want to be more vocal about recommending the pistol to our friends & family & everyone else.
@@brockadkins949 Fair point. But then their response, or solution (if they seemed to care) should be to come out with an alternative such as a plate for a lighter 507K or RMRcc(1oz). Did they reply with that, or do that? Nope. I did find a plate on eBay to put the 507k on, and love the 57. It's something that a young female can easily handle, and having 20+1 rounds if you are out walking your dog and get chased down the street by 16 javelinas, like I have (only 4 of them, and not TOO aggressive - didn't have to fire because they did let me get away). They could do some things to make the 57 far more well-received. Especially after all this time.
The screws that come with the Ruger mounting plate and the Vortex Viper scope do not work as stated. They bottom out...and the others are too short. Ruger nor Vortex have a fix for this. The screws that come with the Viper are 6-48 - 5/16 and M3.5x6MM. The plate will mount to the 57 with the provided screws, the optics will not mount with supplied screws. Filing and trimming down are an option, however with the size of the screws it is easy to mess them up!
I put the TruTec Micro Green Dot (TG8100G) with the Ruger 90722 plate on my 57. I had to find the right screws to mount the optic to the plate, which were M3 x .05 screws in 8mm length...no filing or cutting required.
Is the reason the rmr plate isn't available because the rmr and holosun optics too heavy for the slide to cycle reliably? I'd like to know so I'm not waiting for something that's not coming and I can go ahead and mount a vortex venom. I'd rather use a holosun, but I realize they might be a little hefty for a 5.7.
@@IDK_what_TO_call_IT_ I have a Burris fast fire 3 that I have on a Ruger American I was thinking about switching over. I'm glad I seen your post because I was going to get a holosun from my local shop but I never even considered that it might be too heavy for the slide to cycle properly. And without a clear answer a year later I think I will go with a lighter red dot like you have.
@@Clevelandschamp90 I think I'd go with the Burris or a vortex on the 57. I'm not even sure if there's an option for the rmr footprint for the 57 honestly. You could get a holosun for the American and take the Burris and put it on the 57. I really like holosun stuff. They're great optics.
In the video it says it has a number of different plates and the guy in the videos using the number one plate. Then you go on the website and they only sell one plate for the vortex venom/viper I need to know when you're going to come out with the very popular RMR/ Holosun plate ????? You will sell more of these than the vortex plates lol
Forget "co-witmess" iron sights. Just sight them in before mounting the red dot sight and if the red dot breaks remove it and the iron sights are ready to go.
The first reply was confused, I think. The mount in the video was for vortex and buris optics. If ruger had the rmr plate for sale, yes, it would work with any holosun pistol sized optic (with exception of the 509). Unfortunately, I have yet to see a rmr plate for the ruger 57. I've looked far and wide, and the only plate available for now is for the vortex and buris. It might have something to do with the weight of the holosun and rmr red dots. Especially the holosuns might be too heavy for the slide to cycle reliably. If that's the case, and the vortex/buris plate is the only one they will sell, I would recommend the vortex venom. Vortex had an amazing, no questions asked, lifetime warranty, and the battery compartment is on the top of the optic so you don't have to remove the sight to replace the battery then re-zero everytime you replace the battery. I have one on a different gun and they really are well built, sturdy sights. Their warranty alone make them worth the money, and they're less expensive than most other options.
@@IDK_what_TO_call_IT_ Hello. I see that nearly a year has passed. Do you happen to know if there's been any more to whether we can put a Holosun or RMR on these beauties? I just got mine yesterday, and while I am no enemy of Vortex, my research points me towards those other two. It would be sad if they can't be used. Thanks in advance.
@@ShastaBean I saw a reddit post not long ago where a guy had a holosun 507k on his ruger 57. He said he got the mount on ebay. Try looking there if that'd be something you're interested in. I never looked because I'd rather have a slightly bigger optic on mine. It did look good though. I haven't really looked on ebay period lately, so I guess it's possible that they even have rmr mounts for them now. Edit- but to my knowledge, ruger doesn't have a factor made rmr plate yet. Probably never will at this point
@@IDK_what_TO_call_IT_ Good call. I often forget there are good finds on eBay! There are a couple of options, although they may cause it to sit higher than I want. One looks especially thick. But that doesn't seem specific to any brand of optic. But maybe. My 507c should arrive on Friday, for my M&P, so I'll set it on there with one of their plates to see how it looks. But good to know there's an option out there. Thanks much!
Ruger, I was just about to leave and buy one. I have a new Rmr in the box , that was a deal breaker. Re-evaluate optic solutions. Dovetail mounts are hideous
This optic system seems like a half-measure. There's been no attempt to sink the optic into the slide and, bizarrely, no factory plate available in the most popular footprint in the industry.
Currently waiting for my local dealer to receive his shipment of new 57s (on backorder), one has my name on it. went on the shopruger site to order the #1 plate, found the plate,...out of stock. Where can I get one? Checked midway, brownells, vortex you name it, no luck. I want to be ready with all the accessories and ammo ready to go when the pistol arrives. Any suggestions, anybody? Thanks
Tanner Machine products makes a RMR & Holosun mounting plate from 6061 aluminum but the wimpy Ruger 57 cant handle it. From Ruger "We do not have another option for the recoil spring, only what was available from the factory. The optic that is mounted is too heavy and is preventing your firearm from cycling properly." Only Ruger, all other gun manufactures you can mount any sight, what a joke, don't worry a real manufacturer will come up with a spring that will work soon, I explained that I needed the Holosun for my wife that had a stroke so she can one hand rack and the sights that they offer are not robust enough, but Ruger don't care and sheepishly wont mention there sight limitations on web sight, hope someone comes up with a better pistol soon. ** note Alex Pro has a better threaded barrel for the 57, not so clunky.
I have no reason to gaze upon rifles and head of beast. Nor do I even have any need whatsoever to see the face or mouth of the fellow who is talking. I can hear him just fine. What I came to this page to see is how to properly mount the optic on the slide. I struggle to see that. Some closer shots of the actual subject would really be nice.
couple things 4:29 both those optics are over a .oz and he says use a optic under a .oz . 1:25 I looked in the manual for screw size did not see the size anywhere it is 1/16 @rugerfirearms
For the love of God, why couldn't you guys offer a Trijicon option for the plate?... or native slide options?
I put the TruTec Micro Green Dot (TG8100G) with the Ruger 90722 plate on my 57. I had to find the right screws to mount the optic to the plate, which were M3 x .05 screws in 8mm length...no filing or cutting required.
Couple of things left out. The two torx screws that come with the Vortex optic are longer than the Ruger supplied mount plate is thick. Instructions with the Vortex mention this. What happens is the screws bottom out by actually hitting the top of the slide, before the optic is on tight. You have to shorten them about .020 - .030 of an inch. To determine how much, before you mount the plate on the slide, mount the optic on the plate, then determine how much of the screw sticks out of the plate on the opposite side of the optic I did the shortening by simply putting the head of the screw in a vise and using a fine machinists file. I then measured the remaining screw thread length, and if necessary removed some more. Go slow and steady and don't try and shorten the threads all at one time. I did a final fit and found the screws, when the optic is in place, did not come through the Ruger plate, and were a bout .010 shorter than the plate thickness. The instructions for the plate and optics give torque values. (I happen to have a 1/4 inch torque wrench) I used loc tite blue thread locker for the optic torx screws, the Ruger plate screws have red loc tite already applied. Remember to not try and fasten the optic to the Ruger plate until 6 hours after attaching it to the slide. (this is covered in the instructions for the Ruger plate)
What a pain in the ass
So @Ruger, your 5 min video about optics and sights was all about the optics and no time spent discussing the sights. What options are you giving for changing out the factory sights? Are there night sights coming? Is this going to be another 5.7 handgun that has no option for combat / tactical / suppressor height sight options like the OTHER pistol being made that got rid of those options?
If you want to stand out and make a difference in the market, give us the option to do something other than add options for JUST target shooting. Clunky adjustable sights and fancy optics don't holster and conceal well for those who, you know, actually want to carry this thing and may need to for defense and not shooting paper targets in highly lit areas........
1) The screw head sizes are not in the manual 2) my allen wrench set sucks - sizes are not correct 3) scrounged thru container of old mix/match allen wrenches, to remove the screw is 1/16 allen wrench.
Thanks. Not in my manual either. My screws are stuck like they are welded and they rounded off my 1/16" key on both ends. Going to have to buy a screw extractor..
Why there's no RMR mounting plate? it's the most popular footprint out there. Also, will Ruger or any 3rd party make a 1/2-28 threaded barrel, please?
I just want regular tritium night sights...it’s been out a year and nobody has night sights for it??
Your name says it all 🤷
I now have a red dot on it 🤣...got tired of waiting for some quality night sights. Are quality night sights for a pistol that has been out for over a year too much to ask for? Maybe you should just stick to “plinking” at targets with your mom from 3 yards away 👍🤷♂️
@@shallnotcomply9x19 when you right your right😂
So... what is the trick to removing the front fiber optic sight? This front sight is in there worse than a Springfield XD sight and that's saying something.
Can you guys A. Make a video where the rear blade is actually swapped out and B. Have it be close up so we can actually see? Please and thanks
Hello. I see other asking, but will ask again. Is there no plate for mounting a Holosun 507c, or a Trijicon RMR? If not, is there a reason why not? They are two of the most sought after red dots for pistols, so it would be good to put on the things we want - so then it causes to want to be more vocal about recommending the pistol to our friends & family & everyone else.
How much do they weigh??? If over 1 oz that might be by design.
@@brockadkins949 Fair point. But then their response, or solution (if they seemed to care) should be to come out with an alternative such as a plate for a lighter 507K or RMRcc(1oz). Did they reply with that, or do that? Nope. I did find a plate on eBay to put the 507k on, and love the 57. It's something that a young female can easily handle, and having 20+1 rounds if you are out walking your dog and get chased down the street by 16 javelinas, like I have (only 4 of them, and not TOO aggressive - didn't have to fire because they did let me get away). They could do some things to make the 57 far more well-received. Especially after all this time.
@@brockadkins949 ...or like others have said, perhaps come up with a spring solution for the slightly heavier optics to get it to cycle reliably.
The screws that come with the Ruger mounting plate and the Vortex Viper scope do not work as stated. They bottom out...and the others are too short. Ruger nor Vortex have a fix for this. The screws that come with the Viper are 6-48 - 5/16 and M3.5x6MM. The plate will mount to the 57 with the provided screws, the optics will not mount with supplied screws. Filing and trimming down are an option, however with the size of the screws it is easy to mess them up!
@Marino See my reply on shortening the screws.
I put the TruTec Micro Green Dot (TG8100G) with the Ruger 90722 plate on my 57. I had to find the right screws to mount the optic to the plate, which were M3 x .05 screws in 8mm length...no filing or cutting required.
Is the reason the rmr plate isn't available because the rmr and holosun optics too heavy for the slide to cycle reliably? I'd like to know so I'm not waiting for something that's not coming and I can go ahead and mount a vortex venom. I'd rather use a holosun, but I realize they might be a little hefty for a 5.7.
Did you ever find out any information?
@@Clevelandschamp90 no idea. Still haven't seen anything for the rmr. I just went with the vortex venom. It looks good.
@@IDK_what_TO_call_IT_ I have a Burris fast fire 3 that I have on a Ruger American I was thinking about switching over.
I'm glad I seen your post because I was going to get a holosun from my local shop but I never even considered that it might be too heavy for the slide to cycle properly. And without a clear answer a year later I think I will go with a lighter red dot like you have.
@@Clevelandschamp90 I think I'd go with the Burris or a vortex on the 57. I'm not even sure if there's an option for the rmr footprint for the 57 honestly. You could get a holosun for the American and take the Burris and put it on the 57. I really like holosun stuff. They're great optics.
@@IDK_what_TO_call_IT_ bingo that's the plan thanks
In the video it says it has a number of different plates and the guy in the videos using the number one plate. Then you go on the website and they only sell one plate for the vortex venom/viper I need to know when you're going to come out with the very popular RMR/ Holosun plate ????? You will sell more of these than the vortex plates lol
MAKE A DAMN RMR SIGHT PLATE AVAILABLE!!
Do other optics work aside from Vortex or Burris?
Need to be able to cowitness RDS with irons, guys! Have a solution? Suppressor height sights maybe?
Forget "co-witmess" iron sights. Just sight them in before mounting the red dot sight and if the red dot breaks remove it and the iron sights are ready to go.
What bits is he using to take out the Filler hole?
Is there no direct mount option?
I'm trying to mount a holosun 507c I hear it has the same footprint as the trijicon will this mount work for it
No cause the Tijicon has a different footprint, you need one that uses the Vortex Venom or Burris Fastfire II or III footprint
The first reply was confused, I think. The mount in the video was for vortex and buris optics. If ruger had the rmr plate for sale, yes, it would work with any holosun pistol sized optic (with exception of the 509). Unfortunately, I have yet to see a rmr plate for the ruger 57. I've looked far and wide, and the only plate available for now is for the vortex and buris.
It might have something to do with the weight of the holosun and rmr red dots. Especially the holosuns might be too heavy for the slide to cycle reliably. If that's the case, and the vortex/buris plate is the only one they will sell, I would recommend the vortex venom. Vortex had an amazing, no questions asked, lifetime warranty, and the battery compartment is on the top of the optic so you don't have to remove the sight to replace the battery then re-zero everytime you replace the battery. I have one on a different gun and they really are well built, sturdy sights. Their warranty alone make them worth the money, and they're less expensive than most other options.
@@IDK_what_TO_call_IT_ Hello. I see that nearly a year has passed. Do you happen to know if there's been any more to whether we can put a Holosun or RMR on these beauties? I just got mine yesterday, and while I am no enemy of Vortex, my research points me towards those other two. It would be sad if they can't be used. Thanks in advance.
@@ShastaBean I saw a reddit post not long ago where a guy had a holosun 507k on his ruger 57. He said he got the mount on ebay. Try looking there if that'd be something you're interested in. I never looked because I'd rather have a slightly bigger optic on mine. It did look good though. I haven't really looked on ebay period lately, so I guess it's possible that they even have rmr mounts for them now.
Edit- but to my knowledge, ruger doesn't have a factor made rmr plate yet. Probably never will at this point
@@IDK_what_TO_call_IT_ Good call. I often forget there are good finds on eBay! There are a couple of options, although they may cause it to sit higher than I want. One looks especially thick. But that doesn't seem specific to any brand of optic. But maybe. My 507c should arrive on Friday, for my M&P, so I'll set it on there with one of their plates to see how it looks. But good to know there's an option out there. Thanks much!
Want to put a Trijicon rmrcc on mine 😔
Ruger, I was just about to leave and buy one. I have a new Rmr in the box , that was a deal breaker. Re-evaluate optic solutions. Dovetail mounts are hideous
This optic system seems like a half-measure. There's been no attempt to sink the optic into the slide and, bizarrely, no factory plate available in the most popular footprint in the industry.
Currently waiting for my local dealer to receive his shipment of new 57s (on backorder), one has my name on it. went on the shopruger site to order the #1 plate, found the plate,...out of stock. Where can I get one? Checked midway, brownells, vortex you name it, no luck. I want to be ready with all the accessories and ammo ready to go when the pistol arrives. Any suggestions, anybody? Thanks
Get the plate direct from Ruger.
Cowitness sight for red dot?
No.
Tanner Machine products makes a RMR & Holosun mounting plate from 6061 aluminum but the wimpy Ruger 57 cant handle it. From Ruger "We do not have another option for the recoil spring, only what was available from the factory. The optic that is mounted is too heavy and is preventing your firearm from cycling properly." Only Ruger, all other gun manufactures you can mount any sight, what a joke, don't worry a real manufacturer will come up with a spring that will work soon, I explained that I needed the Holosun for my wife that had a stroke so she can one hand rack and the sights that they offer are not robust enough, but Ruger don't care and sheepishly wont mention there sight limitations on web sight, hope someone comes up with a better pistol soon. ** note Alex Pro has a better threaded barrel for the 57, not so clunky.
No close ups😮 can't tell what you're doing 🧐
I FIIIIINALLY FOUND AMMO!!! I think I can't afford to shoot this baby for too long😕
The plate for the Shield RMSC & Sig Romeo Zero is a piece of shit & dosen't work.
I have no reason to gaze upon rifles and head of beast. Nor do I even have any need whatsoever to see the face or mouth of the fellow who is talking. I can hear him just fine. What I came to this page to see is how to properly mount the optic on the slide. I struggle to see that. Some closer shots of the actual subject would really be nice.
couple things 4:29 both those optics are over a .oz and he says use a optic under a .oz . 1:25 I looked in the manual for screw size did not see the size anywhere it is 1/16 @rugerfirearms