Trijicon Dual Illuminated RMR Sight

[TomJ]

I ordered this sight to mount on a carry gun. I ordered the Dual Illuminted version as not having to worry about batteries failing was to me a benefit. As good as Trijicon products generally are, I'd steer clear of this one. When you and your target are both in either a dark area or a well lit area the green triangle is dimmer than I thought it should be but visible. If you're in an area that's not as well lit and your target is in a well lit area the triangle is either barely visible or not visible at all. We can't pick the lighting conditions in a SD scenario, and not being able to see your sight is an obvious problem. It's been returned for a refund as it's unusable, which is disappointing. By way of comparison I also have a Sig P320RX and have always been able to see the red dot, regardless of lighting conditions.

 

[SharpDog]

Yes the Trij RMR is noticeably dimmer than the Romeo, but it's a lot easier to pick up than the supplied night sights. It's the tradeoff you make when not using batteries. I have 3 RMRs and one Romeo. 2 of the RMRs co-witness with the fixed sights so it's not really a problem. Still waiting for parts to mount my 3rd RMR. This one won't co-witness but I also have a built in laser so we'll see how it goes. If it doesn't work I'll check out the Romeo Zero.

I would really like it to work out but, realistically, the RMR is maybe 20 - 25 % as bright as the Romeo.

If it doesn't work out the RMR will get mounted on another HD weapon. Old eyes make quick friends with optical sights.

 

[earlthegoat2]

How do you think the dual illuminated RMR would fare in a typical hunting situation?

That is what I have been pondering for my 44 mag rifle

 

[shoobe01]

Yup. The Trijicon RMR is absolutely the go-to for RDS pistols, but only the battery powered ones. Always the one approved for service with police, even if another is also allowed.

The tritium/fiber is a good idea, but has the washout times too often. I wish Trijicon made a tri-powered RMR so you had backup aiming when no battery, or to boost power / reduce battery load etc. But, they don't.

 

[TomJ]

How do you think the dual illuminated RMR would fare in a typical hunting situation?

That is what I have been pondering for my 44 mag rifle

I’d stick with the battery powered sights. The dual illuminated one is just too dim.

 

[Tom-R2]

A few years ago, I started looking at RMRs and I asked one of the sales folks at a store if I could see on of the dual-illumination sights. The idea is fabulous, but just holding it up at arm's length in my hand and looking through it around the store, I could tell the same shortcomings the OP described. So down the road when it was time to buy one, I picked up the Trijicon red dot battery powered RMR and have been extremely happy with it using the auto setting.