EGW Universal Vortex Mount .468" Radius

• .468" radius fit: The mount is shaped for firearms with a .468" bottom radius, helping the plate sit correctly on compatible barrel or receiver surfaces for a secure installation.
• C-More RTS/STS interface: Built around the C-More RTS/STS mounting standard, it gives shooters a direct way to fit a compact reflex sight without adding the extra height of a rail-and-adapter setup.
• 7075 aluminum construction: EGW machines this mount from 7075 aluminum, giving it the strength needed for hard use while keeping weight low on a handgun or custom receiver project.
• Matte black hardcoat finish: The matte black hardcoat surface resists wear and glare, which helps the mount keep a clean appearance and reduces distracting reflections around the optic.
• American-made design: Made in the USA, this EGW mount follows the company’s practical approach to firearm parts: precise fit, simple installation, and compatibility with common red dot footprints.

About the EGW Red Dot Sight Mounts Series

EGW Red Dot Sight Mounts are built for shooters who want a practical way to add miniature reflex sights to pistols and other compatible firearms without unnecessary bulk. In EGW’s lineup, this series covers both firearm-specific mounting plates and more universal solutions, giving users options for factory dovetails, optics-ready slides, and radius-based mounting surfaces. A key trait of the series is its focus on widely used optic footprints, including mounts for Docter-pattern sights and related designs used by Vortex, Burris, and similar brands.

Within the range, EGW also offers dovetail mounts that replace the rear sight, allowing an optic to be fitted without permanent slide machining. That makes the series relevant to shooters setting up competition pistols, range handguns, or hunting sidearms with a cleaner and often lower mounting position than a rail adapter can provide. The design philosophy is straightforward: solid aluminum construction, a matte black hardcoat finish, and fitment tailored to specific footprints or firearm geometries. The result is a family of mounts aimed at reliable optic placement, repeatable alignment, and a compact overall setup.

About the EGW Universal Vortex Mount .468" Radius

The EGW Universal Vortex Mount .468" Radius is a fixed red dot mount made for applications where a standard rail is not the best answer. Its defining feature is the .468" bottom radius, which is intended for compatible barrel or receiver contours and allows the optic to sit lower and more directly on the firearm. In practical use, that lower mounting position can improve handling, reduce bulk, and create a cleaner sighting setup than stacking multiple adapters.

This model uses the C-More RTS/STS mounting standard, making it suitable for compact reflex sights built around that interface. For shooters assembling a specialized handgun or custom project, that means a direct-fit mounting solution rather than a generic plate that adds extra height. The mount’s 0 MOA inclination keeps the optic aligned in a neutral configuration, which is appropriate for close- to medium-distance red dot use where simplicity and straightforward zeroing matter more than built-in cant.

EGW makes the mount from 7075 aluminum, a material chosen for its combination of strength and low weight. That matters on a handgun mount, where unnecessary mass can affect balance and reciprocating behavior depending on the setup. The matte black hardcoat finish adds surface durability and helps the mount blend visually with the firearm and optic. At 46.00 mm in length, it remains compact, keeping the installation focused on secure support for the sight rather than adding excess material.

About EGW

Evolution Gun Works, commonly known as EGW, was founded by George Smith in 1991. The company began as a gunsmithing shop in Doylestown, Pennsylvania and later established itself 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, thread protectors, and a broad range of rifle and pistol components.

The brand is especially well known among shooters looking for practical mounting solutions and parts for platforms such as the 1911, AR-pattern rifles, and other sporting or defensive firearms. That background is relevant here because EGW’s red dot mounts reflect the same gunsmithing-led approach: precise fit, durable materials, and compatibility with common optic footprints rather than unnecessary complexity.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: EGW
• Series: EGW Red Dot Sight Mounts
• Category: Red Dot Sight Mount
• Mounting standard: C-More RTS/STS
• Inclination: 0 MOA
• Material: Aluminium
• Color: Black - Matte
• Length: 46.00 mm
• Made in: USA

Warranty

EGW provides a 2-year warranty for this mount. That period suits a hard-use mounting component and adds clear long-term support for a part that is expected to maintain fit and stability under regular shooting use.

In the Box

• Mounting hardware