I’m new to the RMR concept. I’m thinking of buying one for my girlfriend for her Glock 17 MOS for Christmas, and I’m thinking of putting one on a carbine with a riser.
We have gone “battery free,” so these questions relate to the dual-illuminated Trijicon RMR that has the fiber optic and Tritium.
Basic Q’s:
I understand there are different reticles and reticle sizes in the different models of RMR. What is best for a Glock 17 MOS, and what is best for a carbine?
Are there different risers? I would probably want a 1/3 co-witness for my carbine.
On a carbine, is there an optimal position to mount the RMR for fastest target acquisition?
Are there any “do’s and don’ts” in general for RMR’s? Like don’t ever drop one, for example?
1, 2 and 3 are personal preference. They’re rugged. That’s what the first R is in RMR. Get to a dealer and look at them before you by. Or borrow a friends.
Long story short: we’re preppers. I personally love Aimpoints and Trijicon MRO’s, but ACOGs and Meprolight M21’s are not dependent on batteries and so they are the SHTF optics.
Aimpoint claims a 50k hour life span if constantly on. That’s 5 years. If you’re into year 2 of zombie apocalypse the least of your worries is going to be the battery life of your scope. Plus you can keep a few batteries in the grip of your favorite AR and you’re set.
The battery less RMR’s wash out quite a bit when shooting from dark to light. At least the amber ones I tried. The green may be better.
IMO the best model is the adjustable ones in the dot size you like. You can leave it on auto or add brightness if you need it. I used an RMR06 for years on a carbine using an ADM lower 1/3 mount mounted above the mag well. Try different positions to see what your eyes like. Transferred it to my 19MOS and now my 19X. Works great for me.