Mounts for Red Dots on Older Pistols!

[Daan Kemp]

Ovidio

The Bernadelli isn't seen in IPSC or special forces, where optics are the norm. It is in another class, relatively small numbers. Think of thousands of rounds a month if you're active in IPSC. CZ, Tanfoglio, 2011 are the norm for optics and the fittings are mostly intended for them. There's a reason you don't find dovetail mounts for optics that easily, and why mounting plates are the norm.

I would suggest the easiest and quickest way to get a dovetail mounting plate for your Bernadelli would be to have one machined to fit your gun's rear sight dovetail. A small light optic will work, there are many available in many price ranges. The cheapest should give you an idea how it works, might even last as long as an expensive one. The sight should fit in front of the dovetail to prevent the additional reciprocating mass being too far back on the slide. Check photos of optic ready handguns on the web to see where it should fit. The optic would then screw directly onto the mounting plate.

I recommend you contacting IPSC Italy to find the club nearest to you. The club members should be able to direct you to a gunsmith who should be able to produce what you require. They will probably also provide copious advice and invite you to shoot optic guns.

[FLAG] IPSC Italy - ITA
Via Tacito 10 - 00193 Roma
Via Repubblica, 197 , 25068 Sarezzo (Brescia)
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[Ovidio]

Well, that is the result of adding a modern sight to a classical lady...
I like it a lot.
Now, I have to put some threadlocker to all the screws and start shooting with it.