Are instructions included?
Absolutely. There’s nothing more frustrating than buying a product and finding the only instruction is, “Recommended installation by a gunsmith.”
While there’s nothing wrong with having a qualified gunsmith install the mount, many customers choose to do the installation themselves. That’s why I take the opposite approach—more detail is always better.
Each mount includes 2–3 pages of clear, step-by-step instructions that walk you through the entire installation process. And if you still have questions, I’m always happy to help.
Does it need to be drilled?
Ah, the dreaded phrase of the gun world. The word “drill” tends to send gun owners running for cover, so let’s clarify exactly what is being drilled.
Technically, Griffon Hill mounts are not “no-drill” mounts. However, you are not drilling the revolver frame. The only drilling required is a small hole through the mount itself.
This hole allows the factory rear sight cross pin to pass through the mount, creating a mechanical connection between the mount and the revolver. The result is a significantly stronger attachment than mounts that rely solely on a screw.
In other words, if you’re looking for the strongest mounting system possible, drilling the mount is a feature—not a drawback.
Why not include Torx screws?
Torx screws are great for many applications, but in this case they do not offer an advantage. Over tightening screws is the number one reason for snapped screw heads. A torx screw will allow you to tighten it more than a slotted head screw before the bit cams out. In this application we want the screw to be tightened or stretched to about 2/3rds of its yield strength. This allows the screw to remain tight during shock and avoid stripped threads and snapped heads. In this system we have many parts working together, i.e. a properly tightened screw, thread locker, and a steel cross pin. All of these features working in unison result in a rock solid mount.
Do you offer mounts in other colors?
“Any customer can have a car painted any colour that he wants, so long as it is black.”
Henry Ford
Hard to say it any better than that. Black is the only color we offer for a few reasons. The first being that it allows us to simplify our inventory requirements. Second it blends in better on blued guns and on stainless guns it blends in with the red dot. The silver anodizing will not match the color of stainless, so introducing a third color on your revolver is unnecessary. Hard to go wrong with black, it goes with everything.
Will you make a mount for my ___________?
While we cannot offer a mount for every gun model ever made, we would like to hear your recommendations. If there is a model or product you would like us to consider, please use the Contact Us form to let us know.