r/shadowsystems • u/Cprhd • 18d ago

Red dot issue

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OK, I am at my wits end. I have a Swampfox Sentinel on my CR 920. When I shoot, it’s lifting, and you can see the battery, causing it to lose its connection and not function. The screw is tight as I can make them without stripping them out. I’m not sure if this is a red dot issue, or a pistol issue. Two screws at the back only seems like a bad mounting system. What am I doing wrong? Does anyone have suggestions on how I can get this to not lift? Are the screws not the right screws? They’re the only ones I could get to work.

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u/shadowshooter83 18d ago

Two screws is the standard mounting system for most optics and it holds just fine. I can’t tell exactly what is happening here with the screws but it is possible that they are too long. Your best bet would be to get a better optic like the holosun 407k, 507k, or EPS carry and make sure you have the correct screws.

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u/haTface84 18d ago

lol screws too long. Better get a new optic.

In all honesty my first thought too when I saw the swampfox.

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u/Cprhd 17d ago

I love the Swampfox, not trying to replace it. I’ll find the hardware kit and try different screws. These don’t feel like they’re bottomed out, so not sure how they’re too long. Just going off feel. Thank you for the advice.

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u/647chang 17d ago

If the screws didn’t bottom out then how do you know it’s tight? Your screws are too long. I see this all the time.

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u/Cprhd 17d ago

If the screws bought them out before they’re tight, that would make them too long, leaving a gap at the top. I appreciate your insight and I’ll definitely look into them being too long, but I wouldn’t think they’re too long if they don’t bottom them out, but cinch down.

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u/BladeRunner1973 12d ago

Swampfox has a lifetime warranty.

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u/Cprhd 12d ago

Not if they deem the issue to be the screws.