Tips and Tricks for Installing Your DoveDOT Mounting Kit

In this video we go over some tips and tricks regarding the installation of your DoveDOT Mounting Kit by Dove Adaptive Mounting Solutions. These tips have been collected by our staff from our various law enforcement partners and customers over the years.

[@RobertLowe-j7u]

Have this mount installed on three of my Glocks now......a 40 cal G27, a 357 Sig G33, and 10mm G29. None of them have moved at all since installation. All three are keeping my shots in the same place they were in when I sighted them in. And I love that this mounting plate is thinner (keeping the red dot closer to the bore)than the completion without giving up strength. I'm sold on this mount!

[@RollingwiththeRileys]

Just installed one and this is the best one I have found. Especially the fact it came with a front fiber optic sight for co witness

[@MattFellowswasHere]

For the folks complaining about installation difficulties-you should not use sight pushers-ESPECIALLY on the S&W M&Ps- basically everything is friction fit- rear has a set screw that needs to be taken ALL the way out…the front is friction-fit… but it takes a pretty good bit of bashing to get it out of there…I had the slide in wooden blocks on a bench vise… we were smacking it pretty good with a metal hammer and an aluminum drift…the Dove fits AMAZINGLY well… but it’s not…necessarily…a fun job…if you’re not mechanically inclined…your best bet is to find a smith to get it on there for you…

[@farmageddon2978]

The dovedot i have on my glock 43x is amazing. holds zero for years and very low profile. didn't even add lock tite on the tail either, i missed doing that first time around but will in the future if i need to on a future gun but will most likly just buy mos for now on as i got my glock for really cheap before the mos was out for only 200 with a finger print case from my dad.

[@ALLnBTC]

Been debating on whether to go the dove dot route or purchasing a mos slide for my 17gen5.. i was worried about the installation and durability between the 2 but this tutorial just sold me on the dove dot. Purchasing it soon as i finish this comment. Thank you

[@HitokiriRaiden]

Wish yall made one for the smith & wesson CSX since there is little to no aftermarket parts for them.

[@terryholloway9930]

Thanks enjoyed the video

[@SWATirador-13]

does this fit to glock 17 gen 4?

[@dovemounts8840]

@@SWATirador-13 yes!

[@clutchrapid14]

Do you guys plan on making one with a RMR and Docter footprint?

[@dovemounts8840]

Yes! Later this year!

[@jameskim2007]

Do y’all know how much the public is in need for an optics ready slides for the m&p 9 just because of the sights in the front of the optic? I been grumbling to all the manufacturers for m&p plates that they could’ve raised the “gas block” up to an iron sight. And it would’ve been golden. They said it was a good idea. RMR footprint mounting plate with irons sights on mounting plate on optics ready slides is still not around is beyond me. Not everyone wants to hammer in their Dawson precision or Trijicon or whatever co-witness co-witness rear sights with a hammer on their optics ready m&p 9 slide.

[@JG-gw5cc]

I love this idea of this mount, biggest problem is only one footprint! No Doctor or RMR??? Make a rmr plate and I will be in for 3, with the night sights!!

[@StrictlyPlinking]

Face to the name! Good to meet you. 👍🏼

[@dovemounts8840]

I forgot you had never seen me!

[@StrictlyPlinking]

@@dovemounts8840 someday, I’ll make it to SHOT Show and shake your guys’s hands. 🤝

[@XXMUZZELFLASHXX]

@@dovemounts8840hey Tate I’m wanting to purchase the Shield Sights SMS - 4MOA Poly for my shield plus but it says you’re out of stock. Do you know when they’ll be available? I signed up to be notified but I’m just wondering if you have an eta? Thank you.

[@jimoxkman3605]

Do you have to change the front site? I have a holster that I'm not sure if the higher site will slide into.

[@dovemounts8840]

@@jimoxkman3605 if you wish for the lower 1/3 cowitness to function properly, I would highly suggest using the front sight that comes with the kit. If you don’t want the backup irons, you can use the plate as a standalone option. Thanks!

[@ejude6513]

Did you forget the screw that goes in the middle of the dovetail mount after measuring it with the caliper and before mounting the optics?

[@josephServ]

Does this work for the Glock 19 gen 5?

[@dovemounts8840]

@@josephServ yes!

[@wackyguyoverthirty]

Installing mine today for G42!

[@jmartel2]

When are you gonna restock for s&w mp9?

[@dovemounts8840]

Should be next weekend!

[@jmartel2]

@@dovemounts8840 plz i need one

[@krumkrumov5485]

Hello!Any options for Europe,?More specifically Bulgaria.

[@linework2oobvl747]

Does it fit gen 3 glock 23 and then a primary arms glx rs-15

[@dovemounts8840]

@@linework2oobvl747 yes on the Glock 23, no on the PA Optic.

[@WorldWideFailsx]

This was so hard to put on and I’m not exaggerating I even scrapped up small pieces of metal from the dove dot itself and now it looks kinda ugly

[@jayjayrecordz]

What you use to snap it on?

[@babagermany6654]

Hi, do you plan to have plates to fit on H&K P30 and AREX Zero 2S ?

[@dovemounts8840]

HK P30 is coming in about a month!

[@babagermany6654]

@@dovemounts8840 Thank you. And the Arex?

[@dovemounts8840]

@@babagermany6654 Nothing for the Arex.

[@devandhrangovender1324]

Hi do u have for Barletta apx,,

[@dovemounts8840]

@@devandhrangovender1324 not at this time

[@jerrythompson9111]

Do you have any thing for (CZ 75 compact)?

[@dovemounts8840]

@@jerrythompson9111 not at this time

[@FranciscoJavierOutdoors]

do yall have one without the rear sights on the mount? Yall are probably the lowest profile ive found, but personally, this is my own opinion, i'm not a fan of the front sights infront of the red dot sight. thanks

[@dovemounts8840]

@@FranciscoJavierOutdoors we don’t have one at this time

[@Prepppingainteasy]

I don't have a vice

[@dovemounts8840]

@@Prepppingainteasy we recommend having a gunsmith install this for you then

[@wu3705]

I used a Wheeler Universal Bench Block. I do have a vice but chose to use the bench block because it is made from a hard non-marring plastic material. It worked well. Best follow Dove's instructions if you don't have a lot of mechanical experience.