EGW Optima/JP Mount for S&W Revolver

• Rear-sight replacement design: This mount installs in place of the factory rear sight, giving a Smith & Wesson revolver a stable platform for a compact red dot without permanent slide or frame machining.
• Shield RMS/SMS footprint: The mounting interface supports slim micro red dots in the RMS/SMS pattern, helping keep overall bulk low while adding a fast, easy-to-acquire aiming solution.
• 0 MOA alignment: The flat, neutral mounting angle suits general handgun and revolver use, keeping the optic close to the bore line for a straightforward sight picture and practical zeroing.
• Aluminium construction: The mount adds useful strength without unnecessary weight, so it supports everyday carry, range use, and field use without making the revolver feel overly top-heavy.
• Matte black finish: The non-reflective surface keeps glare down and matches modern defensive or sporting handguns, while also helping the mount blend cleanly with the revolver.

About the EGW Red Dot Sight Mounts Series

EGW Red Dot Sight Mounts are built to give shooters a practical way to add modern pistol optics to handguns that were not originally designed around an optic cut. In the EGW lineup, the series focuses on firearm-specific mounting solutions rather than one-size-fits-all adapters, which is important for maintaining fit, repeatability, and a secure interface under recoil. The range includes both rear-sight dovetail mounts and plates for selected optics-ready pistols, covering applications from competition handguns to defensive pistols and revolvers.

A defining trait of the series is its support for popular miniature red-dot footprints, including mounts in the Docter-pattern family used by optics such as the Vortex Viper, open-emitter Vortex Venom, Burris FastFire, and compatible Docter or Noblex-pattern sights. EGW also notes that these mounts do not fit the enclosed Vortex Venom. Across the series, the design philosophy is straightforward: keep installation simple, avoid unnecessary permanent modification where possible, and provide a low-profile mounting point that suits real handgun use. The result is a family of mounts aimed at shooters who want a cleaner transition to red-dot aiming for hunting revolvers, range guns, and practical shooting setups.

About the EGW Optima/JP Mount for S&W Revolver

The EGW Optima/JP Mount for S&W Revolver is a compact handgun optic mount made for shooters who want to fit a micro red dot to a Smith & Wesson revolver while keeping the installation simple and reversible. By replacing the factory rear sight, the mount creates a dedicated optics platform without the more involved work associated with permanent machining. That makes it especially relevant for revolver owners building a practical setup for target shooting, hunting, or faster sight acquisition with a red dot.

The mount uses the Shield RMS/SMS mounting standard, a slim footprint that suits lightweight reflex sights and helps keep the optic low over the revolver. In practice, that lower profile can make presentation feel more natural and can reduce the bulky feel that larger optic systems sometimes add to a handgun. The 0 MOA configuration is equally practical: it keeps the optic on a neutral plane for conventional revolver distances, with no built-in cant to complicate setup.

Its aluminium construction balances durability with modest added mass, which matters on a revolver where excess weight above the frame can affect handling. The 40.00 mm overall length keeps the mount compact, and the matte black finish gives it a subdued appearance that fits well on both sporting and defensive-style revolver builds. Overall, this is a purpose-built red dot sight mount for shooters who want a clean, model-specific way to modernize a classic S&W revolver platform.

About EGW

EGW, short for Evolution Gun Works, was founded by George Smith in 1991. The company began as a gunsmithing shop in Doylestown, Pennsylvania and later established its base in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, United States. EGW focuses on the design and manufacture of firearm parts and accessories, with a catalog that covers scope mounts, scope rings, red dot mounts, 1911 parts, AR components, rifle accessories, and thread protectors.

That background is especially relevant in the optics-mount category because EGW has long concentrated on the mechanical side of fitting optics securely to firearms. Its product range reflects an emphasis on practical mounting solutions for both pistols and long guns, including model-specific bases and adapter systems. For shooters choosing a red dot mount, EGW is known for making parts that are tailored to particular firearms rather than relying only on universal-fit designs.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: EGW
• Series: EGW Red Dot Sight Mounts
• Made in: USA
• Warranty: 2 years
• Inclination: 0 MOA
• Mounting standard: Shield RMS/SMS
• Color: Black - Matte
• Material: Aluminium
• Length: 40.00 mm

Warranty

EGW covers this mount for 2 years. This stated warranty period suits a hard-use mounting component and provides clear manufacturer-backed coverage expressed as a specific term in years.

In the Box

• EGW Optima/JP Mount for S&W Revolver
• (2) 6-32 Button Head Screws
• (1) 6-32 X 3/16 Set Screw