Optics ready plates for Ruger

Some Ruger pistols leave the factory with a cut for an optic, closed by a cover. Fitting a red dot means swapping that cover for a plate that matches the screw pattern of your optic. Our Ruger plates cover four models.

Ruger 57, Mark III and Mark IV

Outer Impact makes two plates for each. Type C takes RMR, RTS and Docter footprint optics; type S takes RMSc, DPP and Holosun K-series footprints. The Mark III and Mark IV share one pair.

Max-9

EGW makes a Max-9 plate for the Trijicon RMR footprint.

How they fit

All are CNC machined aluminium and drop straight into the factory cut with no machining. They hold the optic low and without play or tilt, which keeps zero stable.

A Ruger without a factory cut takes a dovetail mount instead, collected under Red dot mounts for Ruger. Per model plates start with Optics ready plates for Ruger 57.

Frequently asked questions

Which footprint does my optic use?

Check the optic's specifications; the footprint is the screw pattern and outline of its base.

Do I need a gunsmith?

No. The plates drop into the factory cut.