I must be the dumbest guy re: Vortex and FNX45

[spistols]

Second plate, this time from EGW, and it doesn't seem to work for mounting my Venom Vortex into my FNX-45.

What am I missing?

 

[Dieselt]

That plate replaces the rear sight , looks like a dove tail mount for regular fnx that isn’t optic ready

 

[spistols]

Not a dove tail mount on the plate.

 

[Gingerbeard Man]

Not a dove tail mount on the plate.

Dieselt is right. This is a rear sight adapter for non optic ready pistols. The little threaded spot in the middle is for a set screw.

 

[Gingerbeard Man]

Additionally on EGW's website, it specifically states that this is not for an optic ready pistol.

Vortex Viper / Venom FN FNS, FNX Sight Mount (fits Burris FastFire and Docter)

Mounting Hardware is Included This mount fits:FN FNSFN FNXThis mount does not fit:FN FNP (the slide radius is too large to allow this mount to fit)FN 5.7Any Optics Ready Pistol

www.egwguns.com

 

[Gingerbeard Man]

I could be wrong but if this is the Tactical FN, the Vortex should be a direct mount.

 

[Granite3]

I could be wrong but if this is the Tactical FN, the Vortex should be a direct mount.

This is correct, mine is.

 

[spistols]

Thanks for all the info. I did not buy the mount directly from EGW. Mine is an FNX Tactical. FN customer service told me to get an optic plate because they have heard of some red dots slipping a bit if mounted directly to the slide and no pins to hold it in place other than the screws.

That's another thing, if I go that route of mounting directly, my screws don't work. Where would I get screws that fit?

 

[Gingerbeard Man]

Thanks for all the info. I did not buy the mount directly from EGW. Mine is an FNX Tactical. FN customer service told me to get an optic plate because they have heard of some red dots slipping a bit if mounted directly to the slide and no pins to hold it in place other than the screws.

That's another thing, if I go that route of mounting directly, my screws don't work. Where would I get screws that fit?

Apparently the screws that come with the gun will work. If you don't have those, they seem to be a unicorn unfortunately. I did find this on another forum.

"The screws FN provides are #5-40-3/8" flat head torx . You'll need to order #5-40-1/2" flat head screws torx, Item #94414A124 from McMaster-Carr. They come in a pack of 50 but aren't that expensive. It cost me $16.50 which included tax& shipping. Oh well, at least it's mounted correctly. Torque the screws down to 15 in.lbs. and you'll be all set."
(https://www.opticsplanet.com/questi...hts/038103d8-6fb9-11e8-ab78-005056875b91.html)

The link for the screw is here:

McMaster-Carr

McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.

www.mcmaster.com

 

[cmshoot]

Thanks for all the info. I did not buy the mount directly from EGW. Mine is an FNX Tactical. FN customer service told me to get an optic plate because they have heard of some red dots slipping a bit if mounted directly to the slide and no pins to hold it in place other than the screws.

That's another thing, if I go that route of mounting directly, my screws don't work. Where would I get screws that fit?

Don’t fit “why”?

Too long?

Too short?

Wrong threads?

Wrong head?