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Novak 1911 Red Dot Mount – Fits Vortex Venom (Open Emitter), Viper, Burris FastFire & Docter Footprint Optics
Quick Check: Verify You Have a Genuine Novak Rear Sight Cut.
✅ Fits: Genuine Novak rear sight cuts including many 1911-style pistols.
Mounting Hardware Included: Yes.
Compatibility: Fits Docter / FastFire / Viper / Venom footprint optics.
Important: This is a press fit mount. A sight pusher tool may be required.
Installation & Overview
Upgrade your 1911 or Novak-cut pistol with a low-profile red dot mounting solution from EGW. This dovetail-mounted optic plate replaces the factory rear sight and allows you to directly mount popular red dot optics without permanent slide machining.
Designed around the Docter footprint, this mount supports optics like the Vortex Venom (open emitter), Vortex Viper, Burris FastFire series, and other compatible red dots. The direct mount design keeps the optic lower than many Picatinny rail adapter setups for improved presentation and a cleaner overall appearance.
Machined in the USA from high-strength 7075 aluminum and finished in matte black hardcoat anodizing, this mount is built for durability while maintaining a lightweight footprint suitable for carry guns, competition pistols, and range builds.
Our mounts are designed to install from left to right with the muzzle facing forward. The dovetail features a progressive taper to allow for easier installation and proper fitment. Due to manufacturing tolerances between firearms, minor fitting may be required.
Important: Some manufacturers use licensed Novak-style rear sights that are not true Novak cuts. This mount is designed for genuine Novak dovetails only and will not fit all licensed Novak applications.
Learn more about optic footprints: RMR vs Docter vs RMSc Footprints Guide
Technical Specifications
- Mount Type: Dovetail Red Dot Mount
- Machined From: 7075 Aluminum
- Finish: Matte Black Hardcoat
- Overall Length: 1.811"
- Overall Width: .99"
- Dovetail Width: .500"
- Fits Footprint: Docter / FastFire / Viper / Venom
- Mounting Method: Press Fit Dovetail
- Torque Specs: 15 in/lbs
- Made in: USA
Compatible Pistols
This mount fits genuine Novak rear sight cuts including but not limited to:
- CZ 75 Bull Shadow
- STI with fixed rear sights
- STI Marauder
- Christensen Arms 1911
- Colt Delta Elite 10mm (2016 and newer)
- Ruger SR 1911 (fixed rear sight)
- Sig Sauer Nightmare
- Citadel 1911s
- Springfield Armory 1911 EMP - 9mm / .40
- Springfield Armory 1911 EMP 4" Lightweight Champion - 9mm / .40
- Springfield Armory 1911 EMP 4" Conceald Carry Contour Model - 9mm / .40
- Springfield Armory 1911 Champion Operator Lightweight - .45
- Springfield Armory 1911 Range Officer Compact - 9mm / .45
- Springfield Armory 1911 Range Officer Champion - 9mm / .45
- Springfield Armory 1911 Range Officer Elite Compact - 9mm / .45
- Springfield Armory 1911 Range Officer Elite Champion - 9mm / .45
- Springfield Armory 1911 Range Officer Elite Operator - 9mm / .45
- Springfield Armory 1911 Loaded (Fixed Rear Sight) - .45
- Springfield Armory 1911 TRP
- Rock Island TCM Rock Standard MS HC Combo - 22TCM/9MMTCM
- Rock Island TAC Ultra FS Combo - 22TCM/9MMTCM
- Rock Island Rock Ultra FS Combo - 22TCM/9MMTCM
- Rock Island TAC Ultra FS HC Combo - 22TCM/9MMTCM
- Rock Island TAC Ultra MS HC Combo - 22TCM/9MMROCK
- Rock Island Ultra CS-LTCM Rock Standard FS HC Combo - 22TCM/9MMROCK
- Rock Island Ultra CCO
- Rock Island TAC Ultra FS HC - 45 ACP
- Rock Island TAC Standard FS - 45 ACP
- Rock Island TAC Ultra FS HC - 9MM
- Rock Island TAC Ultra FS - 45 ACP
- Rock Island TAC Ultra CS - 45 ACP
- Rock Island TAC Ultra CS - 9MM
- Rock Island TAC Ultra FS - 10MM
- Rock Island TAC Ultra MS - 10MM
- Rock Island Rock Standard FS - 45ACP
- Rock Island M1911-A1 FS Tac
- Rock Island Rock Ultra CS - 45 ACP
- Rock Island Rock Ultra CS-L
- Rock Island Rock Standard MS - 45ACP
- Rock Island Rock Ultra CCO
- Rock Island Rock Standard FS - 9MM
- Rock Island Rock Standard CS - 45 ACP
- Rock Island Rock Ultra FS - 9MM
- Rock Island Rock Ultra FS - 10MM
- Rock Island Rock Standard FS 2-TONE - 45 ACP
- Rock Island Rock Ultra MS - 10MM
- Rock Island Rock Standard FS MATTE NICKEL - 45 ACP
- Rock Island Rock Ultra FS - 40 S&W
- Rock Island Rock Ultra FS - 45 ACP
- Rock Island Rock Ultra FS HC - 10MM
- Rock Island Rock Ultra MS - 45 ACP
- ATI GSG 1911 .22
- ATI GSG 1911 Target
- ATI GSG 1911 HGA
- ATI GSG 1911 CA Compliant
- ATI GSG 1911 ADOP
- Iver Johnson Hawk 45 Matte
- Iver Johnson Hawk 45 Matt NS
- Iver Johnson Hawk 9 Matte
- Iver Johnson 9 Matte NS
- Iver Johnson Hawk Polished
- Iver Johnson Hawk Polished NS
- Iver Johnson Thrasher Polished 45
- Iver Johnson Thrasher Polished 45 NS
- Iver Johnson Thrasher Polished 9
- Iver Johnson Thrasher Polished 9 NS
- Iver Johnson Thrasher Polished 40
- Iver Johnson Thrasher Polished 40 NS
- Iver Johnson Thrasher CHR45
- Iver Johnson Thrasher CHR45 NS
- Iver Johnson Thrasher CHR9
- Iver Johnson Thrasher CHR9 NS
- Iver Johnson Hawk Digital Navy NS
- Iver Johnson Hawk O.D. Green
- Iver Johnson Hawk O.D. Green NS
- Iver Johnson Hawk Coyote Tan
- Iver Johnson Hawk Coyote Tan NS
- Iver Johnson Thrasher SS 45
- Iver Johnson Thrasher SS 45 NS
- Iver Johnson Thrasher SS 9
- Wilson Combat Supergrade Commander Special
- Wilson Combat Tactical Carry Compact
- Wilson Combat Tactical Supergrade
- Wilson Combat Tactical Supergrade Compact
- Wilson Combat Tactical Supergrade Professional
- Wilson Combat Tactical Carry
- Wilson Combat Tactical Carry Professional
- Wilson Combat Tactical Elite
- Wilson Combat Vickers Elite
- Wilson Combat Vickers Elite Commander
- Wilson Combat X-Tac
- Wilson Combat X-Tac Compact
- Wilson Combat X-Tac Elite
- Wilson Combat X-Tac Elite Carry Comp Pro
- Wilson Combat X-Tac Elite Professional
- Wilson Combat X-Tac Professional
- Wilson Combat X-Tac Elite Compact
- Wilson Combat X-Tac Elite Carry Comp
- Wilson Combat Protector
- Wilson Combat CQB
- Wilson Combat CQB Elite
- Wilson Combat CQB Tactical LE
- Wilson Combat CQB Light-Rail Lightweight
- Wilson Combat Ultralight Carry
- Wilson Combat Ultralight Carry Commander
- Wilson Combat Ultralight Carry Professional
- Wilson Combat Ultralight Carry Compact
- Wilson Combat Ultralight Carry Sentinel
- Wilson Combat ULC Commander Compact
- Wilson Combat Carry Comp
- Wilson Combat Carry Comp Professional
- Wilson Combat Hackathorn Special
- Wilson Combat Hackathorn Special Commander
- Wilson Combat EDC X9
- Wilson Combat EDC 9 Compact
- Wilson Combat EDC 9 Professional
- Wilson Combat Protect Professional
- Wilson Combat Elite Professional
- Wilson Combat Professional
- Wilson Combat Professional Lightweight
- Wilson Combat Professional LR-LW
- Wilson Combat Bill Wilson Carry
- Wilson Combat Protector Compact
- Wilson Combat CQB Compact
- Wilson Combat CQB LR-LW Compact
- Wilson Combat CQB Commander
- Wilson Combat CQB Commander Compact
- Wilson Combat Sentinel Compact
- Wilson Combat Stealth
- Wilson Combat MS Sentinel
- Wilson Combat Sentinel
- Wilson Combat Sentinel Compact
- Wilson Combat Sentinel Professional
- Wilson Combat Super Sentinel
- Wilson Combat Sentinel XL
Compatible Red Dots
- Viridian RFX25
- Vortex Viper
- Vortex Venom (Open Emitter)
- Burris FastFire 1
- Burris FastFire 2
- Burris FastFire 3
- Burris FastFire 4
- Docter
- ADE RD3-001
- ADE RD3-002
- ADE RD3-009
- UTG Reflex Micro Dot
- Crimson Trace CTS-1200
- Crimson Trace CTS-1300
- Sightmark Mini Shot
- Cuda RX-795
Why Choose This EGW Mount?
- ✔ No permanent slide modification required
- ✔ Lower optic height than Picatinny rail adapter setups
- ✔ Precision machined from 7075 aluminum
- ✔ Designed specifically for genuine Novak dovetails
- ✔ Compatible with many popular 1911-style pistols
- ✔ Made in the USA
Mounting Hardware Included
- (2) 6-32 x 3/8" Flat Head Cap Screws
- (1) 6-32 x 3/16" Cup Point Set Screw
- (2) 6-32 x 5/16" Button Head Screws
Installation Notes
- Remove the factory rear sight
- Install the mount in the dovetail
- Tighten the set screw
- Install optic
- Apply blue Loctite
- Torque mounting screws to 15 in/lbs
Fitment Notes
Minor modification to the sight base may be necessary for some 1911s including Rock Island, Citadel, and GSG 1911 .22 models. Due to manufacturing tolerances between firearms, minor fitting may be required.
Please note that some manufacturers use licensed Novak-style cuts that differ from genuine Novak specifications. This mount will not fit all licensed Novak applications.
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