Ade Advanced Optics Shake Awake Crusader RD3-009 Red Dot Reflex Sight + Optic Mounting Plate for Taurus PT111 G2, Millennium G2, G2C, G3 with Original Rear Sight, PT140 G2, PT709, PT740, TX22 + Pictinny Plate

I've owned optics costing three times as much, and for casual range shooting this one performs surprisingly well. The dot is bright even in sunny conditions and adjusts easily. Everything has remained secure after several range sessions. I would definitely buy another one for my backup Taurus.

I've been using this on my Taurus PT140 G2 for weekly range practice. It has held zero well and the controls are simple enough to adjust without looking. I deducted one star only because I wish the brightness buttons had a little more tactile feedback. Otherwise it's been dependable.

This was my first pistol red dot, so I spent weeks comparing different brands before ordering. I liked that this package already included the mounting plate instead of making me hunt down compatible parts separately. The glass is very clear and the dot is easy for my eyes to find. My husband installed it with a sight pusher, and after our first range trip I was shooting tighter groups than I ever had with iron sights. For someone just getting started with pistol optics, I think this is a fantastic option that doesn't empty your wallet.

After comparing several optics in this price range, I settled on this package because it included both the RD3-009 and the mounting plate instead of making me buy everything separately. That ended up saving both money and time. The machining on the plate looks precise, and after professional installation there was no movement or looseness at all. The optic has survived repeated range sessions, several hundred presentations from the holster during dry fire, and over 900 rounds without losing zero. The glass is surprisingly clear for an optic at this price point, and the controls are easy to operate even with gloves. The motion awake feature has become one of my favorite parts of the optic. I simply leave it ready to go, and every time I pick up the pistol the dot is already illuminated at the previous brightness setting. It's a thoughtful feature that makes the sight feel much more expensive than it actually is. Overall, this is an excellent value for anyone wanting to add a dependable red dot to a compatible Taurus pistol.

The optic itself seems decent, but replacing the rear sight wasn't nearly as simple as I expected. Even with a sight pusher I struggled to get everything installed correctly. Once I finally got it mounted, it worked fine at the range. I just wish the installation process had been easier for someone doing it at home.

I've experimented with several inexpensive pistol optics over the past few years and this has easily been the best performer so far. I mounted it on my first-generation Taurus TX22 using the included plate and followed the torque recommendations carefully. The sight picture is clean, brightness settings are easy to cycle through, and I especially like how quickly the motion awake system responds. Pick the pistol up and the dot is immediately there without waiting. During a recent weekend I fired just over 700 rounds of .22 LR with family members and never had to re-zero the optic. For anyone looking for an affordable optic package instead of piecing together separate mounts and sights, this combo is a very convenient option. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one.

The optic performs well for the price. Glass is clear, adjustments are positive, and it zeroed without much effort. Installation definitely takes more work than mounting something on an optics-ready slide, so keep that in mind. Four stars only because I think most people should budget for a gunsmith installation.

I bought this for my husband's Taurus G2C because he didn't want to spend several hundred dollars on an optic. We had a local gunsmith install everything since the instructions recommend professional installation. The fit was excellent and the optic sits low enough to feel natural when presenting the pistol. We've taken it to the range several times and it has been completely reliable. The battery has lasted much longer than expected, and it's nice not having to remember to turn the sight on every trip because the motion activation does it automatically.

I bought this for my husband's Taurus G2C because he didn't want to spend several hundred dollars on an optic. We had a local gunsmith install everything since the instructions recommend professional installation. The fit was excellent and the optic sits low enough to feel natural when presenting the pistol. We've taken it to the range several times and it has been completely reliable. The battery has lasted much longer than expected, and it's nice not having to remember to turn the sight on every trip because the motion activation does it automatically.

I've owned my Taurus PT111 G2 for years and finally decided to try a red dot. This package had everything I needed, including the mounting plate, which made shopping much easier. After about 500 rounds the optic is still holding zero. The motion awake feature works exactly as advertised and the dot is easy to find. Definitely worth the money.

Nice sight the mounting plate fit perfect good and tight no wiggling plan to get another one for my other Taurus G2C.

I bought the kit to mount this on a Taurus G2 Millennium (PT111) with the "old" style rear sight. The mount plate that was sent with the optic had a small dent in the front edge that is meant to hold the plate in place in the slide. In theory this would be great, however, the metal is soft enough that during installation, this peen dent basically flattens. I pressed forward - I used blue loctite on the super tiny screw that came out of the rear optic to install the mount plate/adapter. The description said a screw was included, but none of the included hardware fit my slide. Mounting the optic was noneventful. I placed the rubber "shock shim" which was included with the sight, and torqued the two fasteners down to 25 inch pounds. Used a laser boresight to get the dot close to center, and headed to the range. Because this slide was not designed to have an optic mounted on it, I found I had to drastically lower the dot, so that POA and POI were matched. I got fairly close. After a dozen or so rounds, I had to reset zero (not good). Four more shots and reset zero.. well this sucks, right? It wasn't the dot drifting, it was the mounting plate loosening. Like, SLOPPY loose. Ok, back home I go, pull it all apart, used a punch to re-peen the mount plate. tried ALL of the hardware again to see if MAYBE i missed the screw that should hold the mount adapter, nope. Applied red loctite and tighten to 25in/lbs.... The plate doesnt work. The recoil was too much for it. I lasted longer with the red loctite, but the recoil began to cycle the power on the optic. Not so I had to turn it back on, but it would shut off, then turn back on - that's odd. This was a fun experiment, but nothing I can run safely. At the end of the day, guns are for safety and if you cant see your target, they're worthless. Caveat - i replaced the slide with a G3 TORO slide (yep, it fits), ditched the mount plate provided with the optic and used the RMR adapter for the slide, and the optic works like a champ. These are fun for plinkers, but sadly, if you choose to run a Taurus CCW, you're gonna need to buy an optic that costs as much as your gun to be safe and reliable.

Definitely worth it

Was very easy to install good quality very accurate once sighted in

Fit my Taurus G2C perfectly!!

A red dot sight for my wife's gun. No issues so far.

Very nice product and well made.

did not send complete product in first shipment but once they where they was contacted they did a great job of making it right. Am very happy with fit and ease of installation. Looks and works great. Will be telling all my shooting buddies about this.

First time buying and I’m happy with my purchase

So I was concerned about this fitting my taurus g2 pt111, and it fit perfectly very easy install. Read up on zero the optic unless your experience I am, so this was great fit many parts and screw bc it also fits glocks must have really I love it.

I purchased this red dot for my son. He wanted a red dot sight for a new a handgun he purchased. We are very pleased with the MOA on this red dot sight. When considering choices that can go into several hundred dollars don’t overlook this one. It’s a great value and gets the job done! We’ve used it for a few months now and no problems works great. One thing it does take some time to get used to using the sight. The best way to use this sight is two aim with both eyes open when acquiring the target. Traditionally, you close one eye and aim at a target. We found the adjustment and easy transition and really enjoy using this red dot sight. Would highly recommend to anyone in the market for a cost effective red dot sight!

I love it looks real good on my g2c I’ll definitely keep getting off u guys

Fits a tx22 (1st generation) perfectly. Easy install. Easy to zero using barrel site laser. After 500 rounds, holding zero . Too bad they don’t make one for 2nd generation.

Works great, looks great, hate where the power button is.

The ADE RD3-006A1 GREEN DOT sight, itself, appeared fairly accurate and the overall installation was fairly easy in accordance with the provided instructions, including removal of the Picatinny mounting plate. The issues encountered came with: 1) Not holding zero: Upon checking that the Optic was securely in place, after installing the "anti-vibration shim between the EPS and the G2C mount plate (according to the instructions) the forward section of the sight still had a slight "left and right" movement once secured and torqued in place. This occurred even after even after the G2C plate (single-point) Phillips head mounting screw had been torqued to the required 12 in./lbs. Holding Zero under these circumstances is highly questionable. 2) Removing the device resulted, in difficulty in removing the pistol optic plate. The single point, counter-sunk Phillips head screw, almost started to "strip" during extraction. Care had to be exercised by every-so-slowly turning the screw to finally remove it. 3) The G2C mount plate was not a "press fit" or "snug fit" into the G2C rear sight mount. It appeared fairly loose! 4) Finally, the response as to why someone might see a "splashed dot, or Starburst was spot on!

If you know how to order replacement screws for the plate(smallest order is 50), use loctite and never edc with it, it’ll last forever. Holding zero is out of the question, best for plinking. Best for beginners that are learning maintenance habits before getting that sig sauer conversation piece. On/off/cycle button becomes unreliable after a couple years. You get what you pay for, for the price I was impressed. Maintenance and abuse are the determining factors.

Small screw to hold mounting plate stripped out. Called and they sent me 2 at no charge plus free shipping. Communication was excellent!

Very bright easy to adjust

This product fits perfectly onto my Taurus G3 and it works like a charm.

Instructions was clear. Fit nice on my g2c. Would recommend

I will definitely buy other attachments from this seller. I love how they provided everything necessary to install this piece. Even down to the instructions were spot on. I had never did this before but it was easy to do. It also beat paying a gun shop $30 to put it on!

This optic works very well and holds zero if installed and used properly. I was able to zero it in at 30 feet with only 3 shots and it held that exact point of impact for over 300 rounds of shooting that day. I am extremely impressed for the price.

It fits my taurus g2 as it said in the description

Just what he wanted, Thank You!!!

sight, itself, appeared fairly accurate and the overall installation was fairly easy in accordance with the provided instructions, including removal of the Picatinny mounting plate. The issues encountered came with: 1) Not holding zero: Upon checking that the Optic was securely in place, after installing the "anti-vibration shim between the EPS and the G2C mount plate (according to the instructions) the forward section of the sight still had a slight "left and right" movement once secured and torqued in place. This occurred even after even after the G2C plate (single-point) Phillips head mounting screw had been torqued to the required 12 in./lbs. Holding Zero under these circumstances is highly questionable. 2) Removing the device resulted, in difficulty in removing the pistol optic plate. The single point, counter-sunk Phillips head screw, almost started to "strip" during extraction. Care had to be exercised by every-so-slowly turning the screw to finally remove it. 3) The G2C mount plate was not a "press fit" or "snug fit" into the G2C rear sight mount. It appeared fairly loose! 4) Finally, the response as to why someone might see a "splashed dot, or Starburst was spot on!

If you know how to order replacement screws for the plate(smallest order is 50), use loctite and never edc with it, it’ll last forever. Holding zero is out of the question, best for plinking. Best for beginners that are learning maintenance habits before getting that sig sauer conversation piece. On/off/cycle button becomes unreliable after a couple years. You get what you pay for, for the price I was impressed. Maintenance and abuse are the determining factors.

The instructions were spot on, easy installation and works extremely well with the TX22.