Ruger Max-9 sights & optics

Here you find the accessories and upgrades we have for sighting on the Ruger Max-9: optic plates that put a red dot on your Ruger Max-9 and iron sights. Everything on this page is made for the Ruger Max-9, so you only need to pick the right group for your pistol.

Putting a red dot on your Ruger Max-9

• Optic plate: for a slide with a factory optic cut closed with a cover plate. The plate goes into the cut and takes the red dot. We have plates for the Trijicon RMR footprints. See Optics ready plates for Ruger Max-9.

Choosing a plate by footprint

Every plate takes one footprint or a group of footprints. Find the footprint of your red dot in its specifications and take the plate that names it.

Sights for the Ruger Max-9

Our iron sights for the Ruger Max-9 come from Night Fision. Sight pictures: tritium. If you use a red dot, choose tall co-witness sights so you see them through the window. See Sights for Ruger Max-9 [incl. OR].

Frequently asked questions

Which red dot fits a Ruger Max-9?

Red dots with the Trijicon RMR footprint, on the plate for your pistol.

Can I install a plate at home?

Yes. A plate needs no gunsmith and no milling: remove the cover plate from the optic cut, screw the plate in and the red dot onto it. Put a drop of threadlocker on every screw.

Can I change the sights on my Ruger Max-9 at home?

Yes, with a sight pusher or a punch. Drift the old sight out of the dovetail and push the new one in. If you do not have the tool, a gunsmith can do it for you.