Browning 1911-22 A1 Red Dot Options?

[xxxx]

I posted this in the optics section but got absolutely no feedback, so I figured I would try again here:

have a Browning 1911-22 and the factory sights are terrible (see attached image). I would love to put a red dot on it.

Since the slide is so narrow, like 0.75", I believe I would need some sort of mount. Are there any suggestions?

I am also assuming my slide needs to be milled to accommodate a mount.

Additionally, what is the narrowest red dot out there for a pistol? It's just for range use, so it doesn't have to be super rugged or tactical.

[mausercat]

I wonder if the added weight of the red dot will impede the functioning of the slide? The 22lr does not produce a lot of recoil. I don't know, the only way to find out is to try it.

[G-forceJunkie]

That was my first thought as well. I have one of these guns and the slide is light, a red dot would probably double the weight. I can't see that not effecting function. Also, there is not much material on the top of the slide to mill off for a mount before you get into the extractor and firing pin channels.

I wonder if the added weight of the red dot will impede the functioning of the slide? The 22lr does not produce a lot of recoil. I don't know, the only way to find out is to try it.

[xxxx]

Ae shucks guys, I think you're probably right. Too bad.