EGW Optima/JP Mount Blank

• Gunsmith-fit blank design: This mount is intended to be machined to the dovetail of a specific slide, giving gunsmiths a flexible starting point for custom pistol optic installations where a standard drop-in plate is not available.
• Shield RMS/SMS footprint compatibility: The mounting pattern supports Optima, JPoint, Redfield Accelerator and Shield RMS/RMSc/SMS-pattern optics, making it useful for compact red dot conversions across a wide range of handgun projects.
• 7075 aluminum construction: The aluminum body keeps weight low while providing the rigidity needed for a secure optic interface on reciprocating pistol slides.
• Matte black hardcoat finish: The hardcoat surface helps resist wear from installation, handling and daily carry while keeping reflections subdued.
• Included mounting hardware: Supplied screws and set screw simplify the fitting and installation process once the mount has been machined for the intended application.

About the EGW Red Dot Sight Mounts Series

EGW Red Dot Sight Mounts are built around a practical idea: give pistol shooters and gunsmiths a way to add modern miniature optics without committing every project to permanent slide machining. Within EGW’s lineup, the series covers both rear-sight dovetail replacement mounts and optic-ready adapter plates, so it serves everything from older handguns to newer factory optics-ready pistols. That broad approach makes the series relevant for competition use, defensive carry setups and general handgun modernization.

A defining trait of the range is its emphasis on common optic footprints rather than one-off solutions. Depending on the model, the series supports popular compact red dots from Shield, Holosun, Vortex, Burris and other compatible makers. The blank and dovetail versions are especially useful where slide geometry varies, because they let a gunsmith tailor the mounting solution to the pistol instead of forcing the pistol to match a generic plate. Across the series, the design philosophy is straightforward: secure fit, low-profile mounting and practical compatibility for shooters who want a dependable optic interface on a handgun.

About the EGW Optima/JP Mount Blank

The EGW Optima/JP Mount Blank is a custom-fit handgun optic mount intended for projects where an off-the-shelf plate does not exist or where a pistol requires a more tailored installation. Instead of being cut for one specific slide from the factory, this model is a gunsmith-fit blank that must be machined to the dovetail of the intended handgun. That makes it especially useful for custom pistol work, retrofitting older slides and specialized competition builds where flexibility matters more than drop-in convenience.

The mount uses the Shield RMS/SMS mounting standard, which also accommodates Optima, JPoint and other compatible optics in the same pattern family. In practice, that gives the installer access to a broad selection of compact red dot sights while keeping the optic low over the slide. A lower mounting position can help preserve a more natural presentation and reduce the bulk often associated with adapter-heavy setups.

Its 7075 aluminum construction balances low weight with the strength needed for slide-mounted use, while the matte black hardcoat finish adds surface durability and a subdued appearance. With a compact 40.00 mm length and 0 MOA inclination, the mount is designed as a straightforward optic interface rather than a correction plate. Mounting hardware is included, so once the blank has been properly fitted, the installation can be completed with the supplied screws and set screw.

About EGW

Evolution Gun Works was founded by George Smith in 1991 and began as a gunsmithing shop in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. The company is now based in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, United States, where it designs and manufactures firearm parts and accessories. EGW is particularly well known for scope mounts, scope rings and red dot mounting solutions, but its catalog also extends to 1911 parts, AR components, rifle accessories and thread protectors.

That background matters in a product like this because EGW’s mounting products come from a company with long experience in the mechanical side of firearm fitment. Rather than focusing only on optics, EGW has built its reputation around the interface between the firearm and the accessory: bases, rings, plates and precision-machined parts that need to fit correctly and hold alignment under use. That makes the brand a familiar name for shooters and gunsmiths looking for practical mounting hardware made in the USA.

Main Features

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

Warranty

EGW covers this mount for 2 years. That warranty period suits a precision-machined mounting component and provides clear manufacturer-backed coverage for the product.

In the Box

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