Mounting system for mini red dot sights

A firearm comprising:

• at least one accessory mounting structure comprising a pair of threaded openings;
• a dovetail connection component having a first end, a second end, a contoured perimeter forming a dovetail profile, and at least two screw holes, wherein the dovetail connection component is positioned on the firearm such that the at least two screw holes are coaxial with the threaded openings and secured to the firearm using at least two screws;
• a viewing optic having a bottom surface comprising a mortise slot open at a first end to receive the oblong dovetail connection component and closed at a second end, the viewing optic further comprising a fastening area on a side of the viewing optic, the fastening area having a securing structure, wherein the viewing optic is slidingly engaged with the dovetail connection component;
• and
• a fastening element having a second securing structure, wherein the first and second securing structures correspond to one another and facilitate securing the fastening element to the fastening area.