Shield Sights 1° Shim for Mini Sight

• 1° mounting correction: Adds a controlled angle under a Shield mini sight, helping align the optic to the host setup when a small elevation change is needed.
• Shield RMS/SMS fit: Built for the Shield RMS/SMS mounting standard, so it integrates with compatible mini red dot sight footprints without improvised spacing solutions.
• Low-profile spacer format: Keeps the optic installation compact while introducing the required tilt, which is important when preserving a clean sight line and a tidy mounting stack.
• Matte black finish: The non-reflective surface suits practical pistol, rifle, or shotgun builds and visually matches most optic and mount combinations.
• Light 50.00 g construction: Adds mounting function without turning a small red dot setup into a noticeably bulky package.

About the Shield SMS/RMS Series

Shield SMS/RMS mounting products are built around the compact footprint used by Shield Mini Sight and Reflex Mini Sight optics. Within the wider Shield Sights range, this series covers the hardware needed to adapt these small red dot sights to different firearms and mounting positions, from pistol slide plates to rifle and shotgun mounts. The series also includes solutions for Picatinny and Weaver rails, along with scope-mount options for 30 mm and 34 mm tubes.

The main strength of the series is its practical approach to fitting compact optics to real shooting platforms. Rather than treating every installation the same, the Shield SMS/RMS family includes adapters, guards, and mounting accessories that let the user tailor height, position, and protection to the firearm and intended role. That makes the series relevant for concealed-carry pistols, competition handguns, lightweight carbines, and sporting shotguns alike. Across the range, the focus stays on maintaining the compact handling that made Shield mini red dot sights popular in the first place, while giving the installer purpose-built parts instead of generic workarounds.

About the Shield Sights 1° Shim for Mini Sight

The Shield Sights 1° Shim for Mini Sight is a specialized spacer for shooters who need a small but meaningful change in optic angle. Instead of simply raising the sight, this shim introduces a 1° correction, which can help when the mounting surface or host platform calls for a slight adjustment to the sight’s relationship with the bore or sighting system. In practice, that makes it a useful accessory when refining a compact red dot installation rather than accepting a less precise fit.

Because it is made for the Shield RMS/SMS mounting interface, the shim suits setups built around Shield-pattern mini sights and compatible mounts. Its role is especially relevant on compact optics, where small dimensional changes can have a noticeable effect on alignment and presentation. The matte black finish keeps the part visually discreet, while the compact spacer format helps preserve the low-profile character expected from a mini red dot system.

At 50.00 g, it remains a straightforward accessory rather than a heavy structural add-on. That matters on lightweight handgun slides and trim long-gun optic setups, where unnecessary bulk can work against the speed and balance that miniature sights are chosen for. For users building around the Shield RMS Mounting Standard, this shim provides a simple way to introduce a deliberate angle change with a part designed for the platform.

About Shield Sights

Shield International was formed in Great Britain in 1983, and the company has long focused on firearm sighting systems for military, law enforcement, and civilian use. Shield’s work with compact reflex optics goes back decades: its original mini red dot sight design dates to 1996, and that core concept later appeared under names including Firepoint, Tasco Optima, Trijicon RedDot, and JPoint.

The company is also known for developing the Close Quarter Battlesight for the UK military and for introducing the civilian-oriented Close Quarter Sportsight in 2011. Shield’s Mini Sight uses a patented mechanism intended to allow co-witnessing with standard iron sights, reflecting the brand’s emphasis on compact, practical sighting solutions. Today, Shield Sights continues to design and manufacture mini red dot sights and rifle sights with a strong focus on real firearm integration.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: Shield Sights
• Mount series: Shield SMS/RMS
• Mounting standard: Shield RMS/SMS
• Compatibility: Shield RMS Mounting Standard
• Color: Black - Matte
• Weight: 50.00 g

Warranty

Shield Sights covers this product with a 2-year warranty.