EGW Optima/JP Mount for H&K USP

• Rear-sight replacement design: This mount installs in the factory rear sight dovetail, letting an H&K USP carry a compatible micro red dot without permanent slide machining and making it easy to return the pistol to its original configuration.
• Shield RMS/SMS footprint compatibility: The platform is cut for Optima/JP-style optics in the Shield RMS/SMS pattern, giving a practical route to a compact pistol red dot setup with a low, slide-mounted profile.
• 7075 aluminum construction: EGW uses a stronger aluminum alloy than basic mount materials, helping the plate stay rigid under slide movement and repeated recoil while keeping weight low.
• Matte black hardcoat finish: The non-reflective finish reduces glare and adds surface durability, which matters on a carry or range pistol that sees frequent handling and holster use.
• Included mounting hardware: The supplied screws and set screw simplify installation and help match the mount to the optic and slide interface without hunting for separate hardware.

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 proven handgun platform without permanent modification. In this series, dovetail replacement mounts take the place of the factory rear sight, creating a practical option for shooters who want a red dot on a non-optics-ready pistol while preserving the ability to reverse the setup later. That approach makes the series especially relevant for older service pistols, competition handguns, and range guns that still have strong mechanical life left in them.

Within the line, EGW offers firearm-specific mount geometry and multiple optic footprints so the user can match a given slide to a preferred sight pattern. The series includes mounts made from 7075 aluminum with a matte black hardcoat finish, balancing low weight with the rigidity needed for slide-mounted use. Across the catalog, the emphasis is on practical fitment rather than one-size-fits-all adapters: some versions are tailored to optics-ready slides, while others are designed specifically for standard rear-sight dovetails. That makes the series a sensible choice for shooters who want a clean, low-profile red dot installation on pistols that were not originally cut for optics.

About the EGW Optima/JP Mount for H&K USP

The EGW Optima/JP Mount for H&K USP is a handgun red dot mount made for shooters who want to modernize a classic USP platform with a compact reflex sight. Its main advantage is the rear-sight dovetail installation, which avoids permanent machining of the slide. For owners of standard USP and USP Tactical pistols, that means adding a faster sighting system while keeping the pistol mechanically close to factory form.

This model uses the Shield RMS/SMS mounting standard, making it suitable for Optima/JP-style optics and other compatible sights in that footprint family. In practical use, that footprint supports a compact optic setup that keeps bulk down and helps preserve the handling balance of the pistol. The mount is also cut as a dedicated H&K USP fit, which is important on reciprocating-slide handgun mounts where alignment and contact surfaces directly affect stability.

EGW builds the mount from 7075 aluminum and finishes it in matte black hardcoat. That combination matters because a slide-mounted optic plate has to resist repeated recoil impulse without adding unnecessary mass. At 46.00 mm in length and with 0 MOA inclination, the mount is configured as a straightforward pistol red dot base rather than an angled competition or long-range solution. Included mounting hardware further supports a cleaner installation process, making this mount a practical choice for range use, defensive training, and general handgun optics conversion on compatible USP models.

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 is now based in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, United States. EGW focuses on designing and manufacturing firearm parts and accessories, with a catalog that covers scope mounts, scope rings, red dot mounts, rifle and AR parts, thread protectors, and components for 1911 pistols.

That background is relevant here because EGW has long specialized in the interface between firearm and optic. Its product range is built around practical mounting solutions for shooters who need reliable fit across different platforms, from rifles to handguns. In the pistol category, EGW is particularly well known for mount designs that let established handgun models accept modern reflex sights without unnecessary complexity.

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: 46.00 mm

Warranty

EGW covers this mount for 2 years. That stated warranty period applies to the product itself and gives a clear, time-defined level of manufacturer support.

In the Box

• EGW Optima/JP Mount for H&K USP
• Mounting hardware
• (2) 6-32 button head screws
• (1) 6-32 x 3/16 set screw