Red dot mounts for 1911 models

The 1911 platform has earned a legendary status thanks to its long-standing use in competitive shooting, self-defense, and military service.

As red dot sights have become increasingly popular across all shooting disciplines, more and more 1911 users are upgrading their pistols with red dot optics. To make that possible, you'll need a solid and properly fitting red dot mounting plate.

We offer a wide selection of red dot mounts for 1911 pistols. Whether your slide uses a Novak, GI, LPA, BoMar, or a proprietary dovetail cut, you’ll find a compatible mounting solution here. Our plates allow you to install popular micro red dots quickly, with no permanent modifications to your pistol.

Plates compatible with nearly all red dots

We stock mounting plates for nearly every red dot footprint currently in production, including plates for:

• Trijicon RMR footprint
• Leupold Delta Point Pro footprint
• Noblex / Vortex Venom footprint
• Shield RMSc footprint
• Holosun K-Series footprint
• C-More RTS footprint
• Aimpoint Acro footprint

Different dovetail cuts on 1911s

Not all 1911s are the same—especially when it comes to dovetail cuts. While Novak cuts are common, other models use LPA, GI, BoMar, Kimber, or even custom proprietary designs. Choosing the correct mounting plate means identifying the dovetail cut your slide has.

Our mounts are designed to sit securely in the rear sight dovetail, replacing the rear sight and providing a solid platform for your red dot—without needing to mill the slide.

How to choose the right red dot mount for your 1911

To select the correct red dot mounting plate, first identify the type of rear sight cut your 1911 slide uses (e.g., Novak, LPA, GI, BoMar). Then check which red dot footprint you want to mount (e.g., RMR, RMSc, DPP). With this information, browse our collections below for a compatible mount:

Most common 1911 dovetail cuts

• Red dot mounts for 1911 with Novak Cut
• Red dot mounts for 1911 with LPA Cut
• Red dot mounts for 1911 with BoMar Cut
• Red dot mounts for 1911 with GI Cut

Other slightly unusual 1911 dovetail cuts

• Red dot mounts for Tanfoglio Witness 1911
• Red dot mounts for Tanfoglio Witness 1911 Custom
• Red dot mounts for Taurus PT 1911

Still not sure which mount fits your 1911?

If you're unsure which dovetail cut or red dot footprint you need, just get in touch with us. We'll help you identify the right mount and get your 1911 optic-ready in no time.

Looking for sights for your 1911?

Apart from red dot mounts for 1911s, we also offer red dot mounts and precision iron sights for most of the 1911 models on the market. Whether you’re after fixed or adjustable sport sights, fiber optic or blacked-out—you'll find the perfect upgrade. See all 1911 sights here.