Description
Getting a red dot onto an M&P used to mean shipping your slide off to be milled, which cost real money and permanently changed the gun. This TRUGLO mount skips all of that. It replaces the rear sight in the dovetail and turns that slot into an optic base, so you can run a micro red dot on most S&W M&P pistols using nothing but basic tools at your bench.
What Makes This M&P Red Dot Mount Different
TRUGLO builds this one from CNC-machined billet steel rather than aluminum. That choice matters more than it sounds. Steel lets the plate sit thinner and lower than aluminum designs while holding the same strength or better, which means your optic rides closer to the bore for a more natural sight picture and easier co-witness with taller irons. The whole thing is treated with a nitride Fortress finish that fights corrosion and matches the flat black look of most factory slides, so it blends in instead of standing out.
Optics That Fit the TRUGLO M&P Mount
This is the 4-post footprint version, sometimes called the wide-range or Docter/Noblex pattern. It accepts a broad range of popular micro red dots including the TRUGLO TRU-TEC Micro, Vortex Viper and Venom, Docter, and Burris FastFire. If you already own one of those optics or are shopping for one, this mount gives you a direct home for it without an extra adapter plate. Just make sure your M&P uses a standard rear sight dovetail, since the mount seats where that sight lives.
Installing the Mount at Home
Installation is straightforward for anyone comfortable working on their pistol. You drift out the factory rear sight, seat the mount in the dovetail, and bolt your optic down. No milling, no gunsmith appointment, no permanent slide modification. Made in the USA, it's a clean, budget-friendly way to bring your M&P into the red dot game and keep the option of going back to irons down the road.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: TRUGLO
- Manufacturer Part Number: TG-TG8950M1
- Model: Pistol Red Dot Sight Mount
- UPC: 788130027899
- Fits: Smith & Wesson M&P (most models with standard rear sight dovetail)
- Optic Footprint: 4-Post / Docter, Vortex, Burris, TRU-TEC Micro
- Material: CNC-machined billet steel
- Finish: Nitride Fortress, Matte Black
- Mount Type: Rear Sight Dovetail
- Profile: Low-profile
- Country of Origin: Made in USA
- Shipping Weight: 0.145 lbs
What’s Included
- TRUGLO Pistol Red Dot Sight Mount for S&W M&P
- Mounting hardware
Frequently Asked Questions
Which S&W M&P models does this TRUGLO mount fit?
It fits most Smith & Wesson M&P pistols that use a standard rear sight dovetail. The mount replaces the factory rear sight, so as long as your slide isn't already optic-cut or an unusual variant, you should be in good shape. If you're unsure about a specific model, it's worth confirming your rear sight setup before ordering.
What red dot optics work with this mount?
This is the 4-post footprint version, so it pairs with Docter/Noblex-pattern optics. That includes the TRUGLO TRU-TEC Micro, Vortex Viper and Venom, Docter, and Burris FastFire red dots. It will not accept a Trijicon RMR-footprint optic; TRUGLO makes a separate RMR version for that.
Do I need a gunsmith to install this M&P red dot mount?
No. The whole point of this mount is skipping the milling process. You drift out the factory rear sight, seat the mount in the dovetail, and bolt your optic on with basic tools at home. It's a no-modification install, and you can return to iron sights later if you want.
Why steel instead of aluminum?
TRUGLO uses CNC-machined billet steel so the plate can sit thinner and lower while keeping the same strength or better. A lower optic mount gives you a more natural sight picture and makes co-witnessing with suppressor-height irons easier. The nitride finish also resists corrosion and matches the flat black look of most factory slides.





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