EGW Optima/JP Mount for Kimber Adjustable

• Rear-sight replacement design: This mount installs in place of the factory adjustable rear sight, giving Kimber 1911 owners a practical way to add a compact red dot without permanent slide machining.
• Shield RMS/SMS footprint compatibility: The platform supports compact optics in the RMS/SMS pattern, making it well suited to low-profile pistol red dots for faster sight acquisition on defensive or range handguns.
• 7075 aluminum construction: The mount uses a stronger aluminum alloy than basic entry-level plates, helping it stay rigid under slide movement while keeping weight low.
• Matte black hardcoat finish: The hardcoat surface adds wear resistance and reduces glare, which matters on a reciprocating pistol slide that sees repeated handling and holster use.
• Included mounting hardware: Supplied screws and set screw simplify installation and help match the mount to the intended optic-ready conversion setup.

About the EGW Red Dot Sight Mounts Series

EGW Red Dot Sight Mounts are built around a simple idea: add a pistol optic to a specific handgun platform with a mount shaped for that firearm rather than relying on a generic plate. Within EGW's lineup, this series covers firearm-specific red dot mounts for both rear-sight dovetails and selected optics-ready slide interfaces, giving shooters options for competition pistols, carry handguns, and range guns. A key trait of the series is its focus on non-permanent installation in dovetail applications, where the factory rear sight is removed and replaced by the mount.

Across the range, the series includes models for pistols such as Kimber 1911, Glock, and CZ Shadow 2 optics-ready variants, with compatibility centered on established mini red dot footprints. EGW also lists these mounts in categories tied to specific optic patterns, including Docter/Noblex-type and related compact reflex footprints. The design approach emphasizes a close firearm fit, a low-profile optic position, and durable materials such as 7075 aluminum with a matte black hardcoat finish on listed examples. In practical use, that gives shooters a cleaner way to mount reflex sights while preserving the option to return the pistol to its original sight arrangement.

About the EGW Optima/JP Mount for Kimber Adjustable

The EGW Optima/JP Mount for Kimber Adjustable is a handgun red dot mount made for Kimber 1911 pistols with adjustable rear sights for windage and elevation. Instead of requiring slide machining, it replaces the rear sight in the existing cut, which makes it a sensible choice for shooters who want to move to a pistol optic while keeping the modification reversible. That matters for range pistols, hunting handguns, and competition-oriented 1911 setups where a red dot can speed up target acquisition and make precise aiming easier.

This version uses the Shield RMS/SMS mounting standard, giving it compatibility with compact reflex sights that suit the slim profile of a 1911 slide. The low, dedicated fit helps keep the optic compact on the pistol and supports a more natural presentation than bulkier universal adapters. With 0 MOA inclination, the mount is configured for straightforward pistol red dot use at normal handgun distances rather than for specialized elevation bias.

Construction is a major part of the design. The mount is made from 7075 aluminum and finished in matte black hardcoat, combining low weight with the rigidity needed for repeated slide cycling. Its compact 40.00 mm length keeps the setup tidy, while the included mounting hardware supports a complete installation package. In practice, this mount is aimed at shooters who want a clean, model-specific way to fit a compact red dot to a Kimber adjustable-sight 1911 without turning the pistol into a permanent custom project.

About EGW

Evolution Gun Works was founded by George Smith in 1991 and is based in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. The company began as a gunsmithing shop in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and grew into a manufacturer focused on firearm parts and accessories. EGW is particularly well known for designing and making scope mounts, scope rings, red dot mounts, and 1911 parts, alongside AR and rifle components.

That background is directly relevant to products like this mount. EGW's catalog has long centered on practical interface parts that connect optics to specific firearms with the right geometry and fit. Its experience with 1911-pattern pistols and optic mounting hardware gives the brand a strong reputation among shooters who want model-specific solutions made in the United States rather than generic adapters.

Main Features

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

Warranty

EGW provides a 2-year warranty for this mount.

In the Box

• Mount
• (2) 6-32 button head screws
• (1) 6-32 x 3/16 set screw