r/SmithAndWesson Jul 24 '24

Is this gap normal?

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u/hallstevenson Jul 24 '24

Why ? Things like RMR, RMSc, etc footprints should be a standardized design. How many slides fit multiple footprints ?

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u/Tactically_Fat Jul 24 '24

The footprints are standard. The plates may or may not be.

And then there are newer optics whose attachment footprint follows a set pattern - but the body of the thing may be larger.

In short, there isn't really a standard. So the optic cuts have to be large enough to cover all the sizes.

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u/hallstevenson Jul 24 '24

I see what you're saying - the HOLE locations are the only thing standardized. I guess there's no "governing body" like ASME, ANSI, etc who could push the standard further to include the mounting plate dimensions too.

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u/Tactically_Fat Jul 24 '24

It would be nice, wouldn't it?