Posts: 17,865. Forums User List Calendar Active Threads Forum Help: Previous Thread: Next Thread : Print Thread: Hop To : Trijicon SRO vs RMR? Here's an shot of an RMR and the co-witness with the bright and toughs. J. jimmyp OP. You and Brian might be my biggest financial problem! Subscribe to Pew Pew Tactical's sales and deals email. My G20 was loaded with. After that, we looked at Battery Life and Brightness Settings and the 507c was the winner again. As for how it’s powered it takes CR 2032 batteries and Trijicon says a single battery can last up to three years if the brightness setting is set at four or less. Is it expensive? It used to be you were the odd man out but now you’re part of the in-crowd. 7075-T6 is known for strength and fatigue resistance, both of which are big pros for a pistol optic. Liberty fits all Trijicon RMR footprint slides and mounts. Just like the RMR, Trijicon’s new SRO is compatible with suppressor-height iron sights. Boost your pistol accuracy to surpass the competition with the Trijicon SRO Red Dot Sight that offers a wide field of view (FOV) and crisp red dot that greatly increase your target acquisition speed.Trijicon designed these Red Dot Sights with 8 brightness settings including a super bright mode and 2 night vision modes. Learn all the important stuff about handguns...with none of the attitude. I have a Vortex Venom on my Beretta M9A3 and Glock 20. Holster fitment is the achilles heel of red dots on pistolas. She is a contributor for an array of major industry publications including USCCA Concealed Carry Magazine, Outdoor Life, and SHOT Business. Posts: 17,835. Parallax-free and compatible with suppressor-height iron sights. So help me decide. Tattoo. Aside from the impressively broad field of view, the glass is crystal clear and the dot itself is easy to find. Every SRO features both manual and automatic LED brightness modes. I'm getting used to the rmr. JUSTICE 1X27 MM Justice features a 3 MOA red dot enclosed in a window measuring 27mm wide and 18.5mm tall. Campfire Kahuna. So far, so awesome. The SRO similar to the Trijicon RMR easily mounts to popular red-dot-ready pistols, is compatible with most RMR mounts, and does not require a sealing plate. The SRO almost looks like it took the RMR design and gave it that more rounded DPP front glass. don't u have internet to do research and see whats out there? There is no need to dismount the optic for battery changes with a quick-change top loading battery. The Trijicon RMR is at the top of the proverbial micro red dot pile when we are talking about dependability. The biggest difference between the RMR and the SRO is also the SRO’s largest physical feature—the viewing lens. The RMR has its place in the market and out n the field that is solidly rooted through years of application. It uses a CR2032 battery, which will work up to three years on a setting … I've been seeing this SRO so, wanted to check out some RMR vs. SRO reviews via Google search. Get Our Top Shooting Drills and Zeroing Targets ($47 value - but FREE for a limited time). I'm a bit of a Trijicon fanboy but I'm surprised. Features. Everywhere I've looked showed pre-order. jimmyp. I personally like my RMRs, and I have used them on my Sig M17 and on top of my ACOG. Mobile. Yes, but – and here I go throwing around the clichés – you really do get what you pay for with these things. Cookies help us deliver our Services. Again, doesn't appear to be but, hard to tell from the photos. The SRO is designed to survive the rigors of slide ride pistols and is engineered for hard use. Any minature red dot that doesnt use the RMR foot print is going to be at a severe disadvantage due to the sheer number of mounts and RMR cut slides are out there. order a trijicon mounting plate their like $120 maybe a lil less. We’ve got a dedicated section for the AR-15 here. Let us know in the comments! Vortex venom vs. Trijicon RMR. Wrong picture ;) thanks for pointing that out! Can you ring steel at fifty yards with the SRO? Mobile. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Joined: Nov 2003. my next thoughts would be how many rounds can it take in X caliber. I tend to not drop guns but people who use my stuff do. By narrowing the footprint of the RMRcc that much it forced Trijicon to change the positioning of the circuitry to run it; thus, the battery storage position had to be moved. So I want to buy once for my pistol red dot. Campfire Kahuna. The SRO similar to the Trijicon RMR easily mounts to popular red-dot-ready . Been looking at a rmr for a long time now the sro is out. I managed to get to the range a couple times, along with messing around the house with it a little bit. Which mounting plate do you use to mount this optic to a g20sf if the slide is not milled? I'll post a side-by-side pic with the RMR vs SRO and the rings vs blackout this evening, if that helps. I would again, choose an RMR type 2. Register Log In Home Forums Handguns Trijicon SRO vs RMR? I would steer clear of really cheap options, as more often than not, they will fail you. And are a ton of other products. But despite the base having the same dimensions, the SRO’s larger window could pose some mounting problems. First search result...Kat Ainsworth! Joined: Mar 18, 2018. Worried about dropping it. If you’re a casual plinker, well, that’s up to you (also, you should get out and train more). ”Yea-Ha!”.......”Boyyyyy!”. Been looking at a rmr for a long time now the sro is out. Additionally, a top-loading CR2032 battery provides a 3-year battery life (at setting 4 of 8). Liberty’s 7075 aluminum body measures 27.8mm wide and 25.5mm tall. There are other brands which are likely good options as well such as the Vortex Viper or Venom, the SIG ROMEO1, and the Aimpoint T1 or Aimpoint Nano. There is no need to dismount the optic for battery changes with a quick-change top loading battery. And here I thought I'd just go ahead and swap out my RMR from gun to gun. The Aimpoint ACRO is coming from a company known for making rugged and tough optics. #14008270 07/28/19: Joined: Nov 2003. Reply to this topic; Start new topic; Recommended Posts. I have both an RMR and an SRO and I've noticed that my SRO's auto-brightness behaves really strangely compared to the RMR. J. jimmyp OP. I got my Trijicon SRO from Amazon. Press J to jump to the feed. This is a close one, but even though the RMR battery life is pretty good, the MRO’s battery life is better, and for me, that’s the most important feature in this category… You know, pretty soon, the red dot will be a literal hologram resolved from a flat phased array on the top of whatever pistol slide you own / rifle top you have... oh! Oh, and it’s billed as being waterproof to a depth of ten feet, so you should be fine running the SRO in the rain. Campfire Kahuna. J. We gonna have ourselves one The SRO is designed as a range/competition/ duty optic not a concealed carry optic. Anyone have the chance to try the new SRO? In order to use the SRO I had to mount it to one of my handguns and in the end, I put it on my Gen 4 Glock 20. Any suggestions for a plate and Red-dot that that would work on my slide ? Carbon Kap 5. Although I did not beat the Trijicon SRO with a hammer or throw it on concrete I admit to not being exactly gentle with my guns. Liberty fits all Trijicon RMR footprint slides and mounts. #14008270 07/28/19: Joined: Nov 2003. The photo "Trijicon SRO and Glock 20" shows a bottom loading battery and the optic tube doesn't seem to extend forward enough. LARGE, UNOBSTRUCTIVE FIELD OF VIEW. Build and design ; Both the Trijicon Rmr Type 2 and the Sro are the open type of sights, featuring an easy to mount design, Rmr for example comes with a patented housing shape meant to diverse the force of impact away from the lens. If the SRO proves to be as durable as the RMR (skeptical due to shape of body) I would be really excited about the SRO. Does it get the job done and perform as promised? Im going to use this in tandem with my TA648 6x48 ACOG. Trijicon Rmr Type 2 vs Trijicon Sro- How do they compare? Loved Trijicon optics in the Army and I love them now. jimmyp. I also have a Sig P229 with a Romeo red dot. A way to avoid this is with the Aimpoint Acro where the emitter and reflector are completely enclosed. In reality, the larger size, curved edges, and relatively slim housing give you some serious field of vision and a nice unobstructed view. The SRO is constructed of 7075-T6 forged aluminum, so it’s durable, albeit not as “overbuilt” as the RMR. In reality, it’s only a third of an inch taller than the Trijicon RMR and it works with all RMR plates. The elevation and windage turrets are recessed into the sight housing, which means they ca… #RM65 RMR® Mount for 30mm Riflescope #RM45 RMR Pistol Mount for Smith & Wesson M&P #CA428-C-600757/58/59 1911 RMR Mount w/ Integrated Night Sight Set #AC32076 … I think Trijicon should reimburse you the $550 you spent at Brownells because they're now selling another to me! And I say that as someone who was less than thrilled with the aesthetics and prepared to grumble a bit because of it. Obviously the red dot you choose needs to be dependable. 10ft. That 10mm, the ONLY reason I thought about going with the Leupold DPP was due to the FOV. OP. Oh, and it’s billed as being waterproof to a depth of ten feet, so you should be fine running the SRO in the rain. It uses a CR2032 battery, which will work up to three years on a setting of four. I have a Springfield 1911 A1 9mm. Bob-----9MM: LTT Beretta 92 Elite, M&P Pro 1.0 CORE, SIG X5 Legion, 1911 Build No. For instance, if mounted too far forward, it could cover the ejection port. The housing is constructed from 7075-T6 aluminum, a metal with zinc used for alloying. I only have experience with the RMR, not the SRO. Mobile. The Aimpoint ACRO is coming from a company known for making rugged and tough optics. If it pew-pews, it’s on. I’ve had the SRO for a few months now and it’s been perfectly reliable. Size: the SRO is slightly longer than the RMR though share the same mounting footprint; Weight: the SRO weighs .4oz heavier than the RMR; Battery: top-loading of the battery in the SRO is an advantage over the RMR which however a longer battery life; Where to Buy Trijicon SRO. I have a Romeo 1 on my FN FNX Tactical (large glass, same bolt pattern as my Fastfire 3, etc) and it works fine. Top Shooting Drills and Zeroing Targets worth $47 FREE - Limited Period Offer, DVOR: KA-BAR Original Fixed Blade Tactical Knife - $65 (Normally $89), Palmetto State Armory: Stevens/Savage Model 301 Turkey 20GA Shotgun, Realtree Timber Camo - $200 + Free Shipping (Normally $250), DVOR: InForce WMLx 800 Lumen Weapon Mounted Light - $109 (normally $200), Palmetto State Armory: Complete Classic Lower, Olive Drab Green - $200 (normally $320), DIY OR DIE: 2 80% Arms Easy Jig Gen 3! The top loading battery, bigger glass, and smaller dot are bonuses to me. One thing I noticed immediately is needing to plan for the set of new holsters to own - most of my rigs are pre-red dot: it makes a difference, Galco isn't cheap. Oh, and it’s billed as being waterproof to a depth of ten toes, so you need to be advantageous operating the SRO within the rain. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Kinda hard on my equipment. Other features include button “lock-out” mode to lock auto-brightness and “lock-in” mode to secure whatever brightness setting you prefer. Trijicon SRO Vs RMR side by side. MSRP is listed at a mind-boggling $749.00 but I had no problem finding the SRO online for $550. Compatible with the RMR mounting footprint and with 1 MOA, 2.5 MOA, and 5 MOA dot sizes, the competition oriented SRO has a generous window and is very eyeball friendly. Jul 12, 2020 #44 . The 507c is interesting but the RMR is proven. Saving up and getting your hands on a Trijicon SRO does make sense in many scenarios. Quote; Link to post Share on other sites. But the SRO shines when it comes to the speed in acquiring the red dot reticle. It is a myth that amazon has the cheapest price all the time. So don't drop your SRO. So I want to buy once for my pistol red dot. 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