Which one would you buy? And doe’s one work better than the other or made better?? I favor aimpoint.
I’d personally buy the Aimpoint. I don’t have any experience with the MRO. That being said, I know what I’m getting with the Aimpoint: proven reliability.
I have not had any problems with Aimpoints, other than my slight astigmatism issue.
With that being said, I have an MRO on order to try out.
Aimpoint has set the standard for RDS, while Trijicon has made several attempts at RDS that have met with limited success. Even knowing this, if I had a need for a new RDS, I’d be tempted to try out the MRO.
If you favor Aimpoint and the the money is not an issue get the T2 and be happy. I know that the Aimpoint is a proven product and I know that there is a lot of HOPE for the MRO but it isn’t proven yet.
Having said the above I preordered a MRO. The price point vs “projected” performance was good enough for me to take the gamble. Personally, I would not be able to pull the trigger on a T2 at the moment, too many other irons in the fire. For me it was a MRO or no new optic in my price range.
I don’t have either, but if I was buying right now it would be the MRO. The Aimpoint has a lot of followers (and rightly so); but, like Glock guys, they sometimes get too insular and focused on their preference and expect everyone else to do the same.
Trijicon doesn’t make crap, and everything I’ve seen so far about the MRO is very favorable.
I would wait for a while before buying a Trijicon MRO. Once a lot are out in the field and in use, see what the reports say. I personally hope Trijicon gets the MRO right as it would be great to have a quality RDS built in the US at a reasonable price.
I’m interested in the mro. Be great if someone could post a review after giving it some use! It’s the price really that’s peaked my interest. If it can compete with the t2 in quality and durability I’m going in the direction of the mro.
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As much as I love my Aimpoints, I’d be willing to give the MRO a go, once there are more real world experience. It’s tough to say no at that price point.
Check out Travis Haley’s thoughts on it on youtube. Seemed to like it. It does have a bigger objective. 25mm IIRC? So I guess if that makes a difference to ya
heres what it looks like looking through the mro if anybody was wondering, it sits higher than an xps and a t1.
Who did you get it from?
gilbertsguns off ebay. i received it in 3 days after making payment. the other side is marked PSA 18:18 (You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light)
Cool. I pre-ordered one from Botach, who had it listed as “Taking orders now, Will Ship On or by 09/14/2015”. And now apparently they are closed on the 14-15 for the Jewish New Year and no shipment yet. Though they charged my card on Friday when I placed the pre-order. Pretty pissed, as I was wanting in time for a class this upcoming weekend.
This, to me, is a very useful shot.
Everyone has been comparing the MRO to the T1 because it’s a mini-RDS, but it sits taller than a full sized, full performance XPS.
(…with a superior reticle and a common battery)
Thank you.
Same kind of thing here. Pre-ordered through SWFA on 8/16. Have a two day class this Friday and Saturday. Was told that they would start shipping on 9-1, then 9-14 and called today and they have none in stock as of yet. Frustrating when you see others having access to them. Now that I know that it won’t be here for this weekend’s training, I’ll get it - when I get it and the pressure is off.
I had the same experience.
I ended up canceling my pre-order and bought a T2 QD mount combo. Shipped right away. Installed on rifle. GTG.
Also, theres already tons of quality QD mounts out for the T2.
I was hoping to have a 100% “Made in USA” rifle, but I got tired of being dicked around with ship times. Lost my business.
you’re very welcome bro! glad that I helped you and all other potential mro purchasers wondering the height compared to a common optic when mounted.
Any vortex sprac2 users
I love mine and I own a t1 and a t2
Nice optic for $200 . I used the Fortis mount
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A guy at last carbine match was running one. He lost his dot after 1st shot on 3rd stage.
I handed him my bag-o-batteries and sent him to a different bay to swap it out.
When he returned I noticed my 2032 pack was unopened. I asked what was up. He said he removed/re-installed battery and dot came back. But now he couldn’t adjust the brightness.
I know he’ll send it in for warranty and probably get a replacement but that is worthless if optic craps at the wrong time.
I think Vortex makes decent RDS but they are nowhere near Aimpoint levels.
I expect the MRO will fall between EOTech and Aimpoint on the hierarchy chart.