Getting your red dot sight set up is easy with EGW mounts. Just make sure your gun is pointed forward and slide the mount in from the left - the tapered dovetail helps it go in smoothly. Pop out your rear sight, install the EGW mount and you're ready to attach a Vortex Viper/Venom, Burris FastFire or Docter sight. Need to go back to iron sights. No problem - the mount comes off just as easily. We've included all the hardware you'll need. The EGW Kimber 1911 fixed sight mount facilitates the installation of Vortex Viper/Venom, Burris Fastfire, or Docter red-dot sights by replacing the rear sight Designed for Kimber and Magnum Research 1911 models (excluding Kimber Micro and Micro 9), this tactical-style mount is crafted from black aluminum The installation process is straightforward, featuring a progressive dovetail taper and necessary mounting hardware A qualified gunsmith should perform the installation to prevent damage or injury