Forums User List Calendar Active Threads Forum Help: Previous Thread: Next Thread : Print Thread: Hop To : Trijicon SRO vs RMR? A general overview of the Trijicon Miniature Rifle Optic (MRO) The Trijicon MRO is a compact rifle optic fabricated in the USA. Trijicon SRO Vs RMR facet by facet. If money is no object, the Trijicon RMR is the way to go. If the SRO breaks prematurely I'll go back to RMR's because, like most Trijcon offerings, they are as close to bombproof as an optic can be made. In reality, it’s only a third of an inch taller than the Trijicon RMR and it works with all RMR plates. pistols, is compatible with most RMR mounts, and does not require a sealing plate. The 507c is interesting but the RMR is proven. SHOCKNAWE. Another potential mounting problem occurs when the rear sight is mounted in front of the SRO. I'm looking at the 1.0 MOA or 2.5 MOA dots. But the SRO shines when it comes to the speed in acquiring the red dot reticle. Joined: Nov 2003. If you're going to use the RMR definitely pop for the newer one. Author Topic: Trijicon SRO vs RMR M3500 (Read 960 times) BlackBeard1. Quote; Link to post Share on other sites. 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. The top loading battery, bigger glass, and smaller dot are bonuses to me. Mobile. Thread starter Sammy; Start date Jun 20, 2019; 1; 2; Next. Trijicon RMR facing challenges from Vortex and others. But there’s a caveat. Posts: 17,835. 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. 40 0 0. RMR® / SRO Mounting Kit - Fits Glock ® MOS and Springfield OSP Models #RM34W Weaver Rail Mount Adapter for RMR - Colt Thumb Screw #RM44 RMR® Pistol Mount for All Glock® Models (not including Glock MOS slides). Posts: 17,865. The Trijicon RMR has been long considered the miniature red dot of choice for duty and military use. The Trijicon rep told me that with the gaining popularity of red dots on handguns they wanted to make one that was easier to acclimate to compared to their RMR. The sight $455 plus the slide milling $100 plus the suppressor sights $75 ($630 Total) plus the effort and time to make it all happen. The SRO is designed to survive the rigors of slide ride pistols and is engineered for hard use. On the other hand, the Holosun 508t is looking sweet as well. Trijicon has long been a stand out in the optic market. The SRO similar to the Trijicon RMR easily mounts to popular red-dot-ready . Register Log In Home Forums Handguns Trijicon SRO vs RMR? #14008270 07/28/19: Joined: Nov 2003. The Trijicon SRO ® (Specialized Reflex Optic) is designed with a maximized field of view and a clean, crisp red dot that deliver improved pistol accuracy in competitive-shooting and target-shooting applications. J. Member; Posts: 7; Trijicon SRO vs RMR M3500 « on: February 12, 2020, 11:34:49 PM » Tweet; Picked up a stoeger M3500 recently. While an RMR … Like the RMR, the SRO would be at home atop nearly any ballistic platform, but pistol shooters have the most to gain from the optic’s advancements. OP. Tattoo. It uses a CR2032 battery, which will work up to three years on a setting of four. It looks bigger, but also looks like it might be easier to use due to the larger view? The SRO uses the same mounting footprint as the RMR and fits existing slide or Picatinny rail mounts for the RMR. I need to either sell my brand new Gen 5 17 or get the slide milled. Campfire Kahuna. Trijicon SRO vs RMR? It’s a rugged optic that I even used on a machine gun during the last few years of my Marine Corps career. Utilizing the same mount footprint as the current RMR, the most noticeable difference of the SRO is the absolutely huge sight window. The RMR has its place in the market and out n the field that is solidly rooted through years of application. There is no need to dismount the optic for battery changes with a quick-change top loading battery. Trijicon RMRcc (LEFT) vs Trijicon RMR (RIGHT) Another consequence of the width being tightened up by 0.2″ (5.1mm) is that it altered the placement of the battery and the RMRcc screw hole pattern. But despite the base having the same dimensions, the SRO’s larger window could pose some mounting problems. Mobile. Jr. level 1. 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. RMR vs DPP vs 507C vs SRO These Are My Opinions!Like, Share & Subscribe! I do have a spare Scalarworks Micro (T1/T2/Primary Arms/Holosun/Sig) mount for the M4 if you're interested, I'd be happy to save you some money on it. Again we would like to point out that the SRO is not a replacement for the RMR. Trijicon SRO. The SRO is designed to survive the rigors of slide ride pistols and is engineered for hard use. Wondering what nice I should be looking at. Mobile. Trijicon SRO vs RMR M3500 « previous next » Print; Pages: [1] Go Down. Campfire Kahuna. Trijicon’s Ruggedized Miniature Reflex (RMR) has been the go to optic for handguns for years. There is no need to dismount the optic for battery changes with a quick-change top loading battery. The dot is acquired a lot faster when you bring the pistol up to the eyes compared to the RMR. Any optic hoping … RMR. (Photo: Holosun, Inc.) Michigan-based optics manufacturer Trijicon, Inc., has accused Holosun Technologies, Inc., of violating one of the patents that protects the Trijicon Ruggedized Miniature Reflex (RMR) sight as well as the Specialized Reflex Optic (SRO). Campfire Kahuna. Weight: 1.6 oz. For instance, if mounted too far forward, it could cover the ejection port. We will ad a link below. Trying it out, I believe they succeeded. Tattoo. The SRO also features a quick-change, top-loading battery, so there is no need to dismount your optic. Posts: 17,865. There is an overhang in the front that is approximately ⅜ inch beyond the RMR length. Sammy Well-Known Member. #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 … OP. It’s also engineered with Trijicon’s legendary durability, so it can withstand abuse on and off the range. Joined Jul 10, 2014 Messages 3,298 Likes 4,128 Location FU Mass, TY NH. Carry On Oct 30, 2020 #4/22 I’m about to go down this rabbit hole myself. The Specialized Reflex Optic has the same general footprint as the Trijicon RMR series and even utilizes the same mounts! Battle Of The Dots! Trijicon SRO VS RMR. 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. Additionally, the SRO's larger lens uses less tint than the RMR. 7075-T6 is understood for power and fatigue resistance, each of that are huge professionals for a pistol optic. The SRO is longer than the RMR. These are on my EDC guns, for a range toy or competition gun any thing works because you are not betting you life on the sight working. Reactions: greencobra. Reddit; E-mail; The Holosun 407K and 507K are among the optics that Trijicon claims violate its patent. SRO. J. The Type 2 beefs up the rugged part a bit more as well. There is no need to dismount the optic for battery changes with a quick-change top loading battery. The features are attractive. Because of the durability and that it is a proven feature of the RMR's. Although it was meant for the rifle platform pistol competitors quickly found ways to modify their guns to accommodate the RMR. Posted April 26, 2019. AFAIK only the RMR, SRO, and Aimpoint Acro have true night vision settings. Its the only one thats bomb proof. I would again, choose an RMR type 2. The Aimpoint ACRO is coming from a company known for making rugged and tough optics. Since I already have a Trijicon RMR, I know what I will be getting with the SRO. #14008270 07/28/19: Joined: Nov 2003. Campfire Kahuna. Having the same footprint as the RMR, the Trijicon SRO can be used in slides cut for the former. I’m kicking myself in the ass for not waiting … The SRO is a parallax-free optic, meaning regardless of your body position, if you put the dot on target, you will get a good hit. Durability is a hallmark of Trijicon optics, and the SRO is no exception. The SRO distinguishes itself from the RMR by its noticeably taller and rounded objective lens, which makes it easier to find the dot. J. jimmyp OP. Posts: 17,835 . Would like to add a red dot to it for spring turkey. It’s all housed in 7075-T6 forged aluminum. Kurtenbach says he banged on it for 2 hours and the gun still held its zero—even out to 200 yards. 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. Just like the RMR, Trijicon’s new SRO is compatible with suppressor-height iron sights. Rating - 100%. Its footprint is equivalent to that of the RMR and it’s suitable with most RMR mounts. jimmyp. The RMR was a revolutionary mark in the minimization of sights. The SRO is an update to the Trijicon RMR. Using the same footprint as the RMR was a wise decision, it should be the industry standard. Jun 20, 2019 #1 Kind of having trouble making a decision here, but maybe one of you folks had some insight I’m not seeing. While not quite as overbuilt as the RMR, the SRO is plenty sturdy for competition or personal defense. But it still had a few shortcomings. The ACRO P-1 is noticeably bigger than the Trijicon RMR. The RMR and SRO are 3.25 and that works well for me. Anyone have the chance to try the new SRO? J. jimmyp OP. It uses the same footprint as the RMR, and due to the top-load battery, the SRO doesn’t require sealing plates. 1 of 2 Go to page. Other pistol optics that are marketed towards having night vision settings typically just have a dim setting that is barely visible to the naked eye, but under a NOD will bloom and halo severely impacting engagement distance and potentially damaging a NOD. Mobile. Next Last. Trijicon released the SRO to a surprised audience and it made quite the impression at NRAAM. The trijicon models … The SRO is designed to survive the rigors of slide ride pistols and is engineered for hard use. In fact, MTG Tactical is offering a sweet deal for Glock MOS users where you get the mount for free when you order the optic from MTG. ️Me Out On Instagram, Thanks For Watching! I am considering getting an SRO for a railed, target 22 pistol. NES Member. 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. While the SRO is hardly fragile, it’s not built to the same military specifications as the RMR. Go. Magnification: 1X; Dot Size: 1, 2.5, 5 MOA; Objective: 25mm ; Length: 2.2 in. A note on the RMR though, my M4 killed two 1.0 rmr's, and the second I had to send in to Trijicon to have the battery compartment upgraded to the new 2.0 style. I went the lazy route and got a Sig P320 RX with a romeo 1 and the suppressor height sights already installed and a factory warranty for $725. Keep in mind I’m looking at this through the focus of CCW. RMR Type 2 vs Aimpoint Acro for CCW. Bbased on the early testing I've heard the SRO is the optic that will FORCE other manufacturers to improve their products or lose the market. jimmyp. Joined: Nov 2003. 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