What Red Dots fit the RMR Cut Glock Slides?

[tacticalcity]

UPDATE:
The real answer to this question can be found here: https://optics-info.com/footprints-on-red-dot-sights/

[Blade Gunner]

Burris Fast Fire.
Vortex venom and Viper
What ever you get, get the 6 MOA. The 3 MOA is hard to acquire the dot.


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[tacticalcity]

I'm 99% sure none of those fit the RMR cut slides. You're thinking of the factory glock slide that accepts a wide range of adapters. That's not RMR cut. The aftermarket slides come cut for a specific optic, and do not require adapters to go in between them and the optic they are cut for. The most common cut is the RMR cut. So far I know of two sights designed specifically to fit this cut. I am hoping there are more.

The confusion is understandable. If you haven't gone down the customized Gucci Glock rabbit hole, you wouldn't have a need to know this.

I have several Zev// slides with RMR cuts. I am considering adding a red dot to them. Wanted to know all my current options before buying.

[M76]

Pretty sure the most common slide cut is for trijicon RMR

I bought a trijicon RM02 6.5 MOA here on CGN, had a G19
slide milled for it. It's badass, wish all my Glocks had one

[tacticalcity]

Yep. But the Trijicon RMR is not the only optic designed to fit that cut. The Holosun hs507c fits it as well. I am hopeful there are others out there that realized most custom slides are cut for the RMR and designed their optics to match its footprint and placement of the screw holes for attachment like Holosun did with their HS507C model.

You can order slides with other cuts. But I already have the slides. So I am asking if there are other red dots also designed to fit this specific RMR cut.

[fmunk]

Holosun manufactures red dots for other brands that you've most likely heard of: Primary Arms, Sig Sauer, Vortex, Bushnell, etc. I've run a Holosun on a 12 ga shotty with no issues. Unless a lemon, I don't see why a plastic hand blaster could give a Holosun the run of of its life. Battery life of the Vortex reflex sights are said to be less than RMR. I'm not sure how the others stack up. If you must save $100 or so, I'd say go for it. Otherwise, RMR can be found around $400 if you look hard enough—especially the older Gen 1. Plus, Black Friday is just around the corner. Gen 2 has better shock dampening round the battery. Some people report recoil related battery issues with Gen 1, but I've not seen it myself.

3 MOA RMR (what I have) is indeed hard to pick up out in broad daylight. Turning up the brightness helps. 6 MOA might be too big of a dot for some for accuracy. I think it really depend on intended use and personal preference.

I looked into the Shield RMS at one point. Nowhere near as ruggedly built as the RMR. Priced lower, but the savings is almost insignificant. Only positive is that it is the same width as the Glock slide.

[dummykid]

I have both RMR 3.25MOA type II and Holosun 507c , and both are good so far.
Here are my opinions if you get 507c:
1. Holosun has a recall on its earlier shipment due to battery issue, but you can contact Holosun for free check.
2. Holosun uses shorter screws on RMR mount. I have 0.285 inch screw on my STI, so be prepared to file down the screws.

[M76]

Maybe bring the stripped slide to Bass Pro Shops and see which ones fit?
They've got quite a selection, and are pretty helpful at the Manteca store.

[emgee00]

Shield Red Dots I believe are the same cut and they seem pretty awesome. Glock had a few of them on their guns at Shot Show this year and I was really impressed as I believe you can co-witness with standard height sights which is pretty huge! They are cheap too. I know Shield makes the one that JP sells with quite a premium. Check them out


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[Whatisthis?]

Yep. But the Trijicon RMR is not the only optic designed to fit that cut. The Holosun hs507c fits it as well. I am hopeful there are others out there that realized most custom slides are cut for the RMR and designed their optics to match its footprint and placement of the screw holes for attachment like Holosun did with their HS507C model.

You can order slides with other cuts. But I already have the slides. So I am asking if there are other red dots also designed to fit this specific RMR cut.

I’ve only heard of the RMR and the Holosun that fit the RMR cut. I realize not everyone will care to spend the money on a more rugged red dot like RMR but I would consider watching Sage Dynamic red dot reviews on YouTube for how well each performed during drop tests and one handed manipulations. Maybe you don’t care if it falls and breaks, I don’t know. More information is more information though. The holosun did surprising well if I remember correctly. Cracked on the first drop but remained zeroed and fully functional, even after additional drops. I certainly won’t be buying a shield RMS after watching his simple drop test of it. Lol.

[fmunk]

I’ve only heard of the RMR and the Holosun that fit the RMR cut. I realize not everyone will care to spend the money on a more rugged red dot like RMR but I would consider watching Sage Dynamic red dot reviews on YouTube for how well each performed during drop tests and one handed manipulations. Maybe you don’t care if it falls and breaks, I don’t know. More information is more information though. The holosun did surprising well if I remember correctly. Cracked on the first drop but remained zeroed and fully functional, even after additional drops. I certainly won’t be buying a shield RMS after watching his simple drop test of it. Lol.

Right. It is cheaper, but not significantly cheaper. Accidents do happen. A busted $100 cheaper optic still put you out $300-400. Yes, there is warranty. But, you're out an optic until the replacement/repair arrives. Plus, think of the resale value. IMO, do it right, do it once. Save/shop for RMR. The 507c is a pretty good value, plus not having to dismount (and lose zero) to replace the battery is a plus. But, person preference, that unnecessarily large Holosun logo on the side of the housing bugs me. They should be paying more for displaying a billboard for them.

[tacticalcity]

With regards to the Shield RMS, I only found one article where someone say it would not fit the RMR cut. That the footprint was different.

So it sounds like for the moment there are only two sights that fit the popular RMR cut.

I did see where you could send in a non-cut slide and get the Shield RMS cut. That doesn't help me but might help others.

The Shield RMS is priced about the same as the Holosun. Hovering around the $400 mark.

You can get the Dual Powered RMR for that price as well. Is there a downside to the Dual Powered RMR I don't know about I'be never run an RMR before.

RMR Dual, around $400 mark? Does it have the same footprint? Does it have draw backs?


RMR Type 1 around $475-500. Again any draw backs?


RMR Type 2 around $485-525, seems to be the most preferred?


Holosun HS507C around $352, heard good things but not all that much cheaper.

[fmunk]

Dual power RMR is no good. The dot can get washed out in certain conditions. Check manventureoutpost.com on RMR prices. If prices for the others are around $400, then it's no brainer to pay $80 more for a RMR. Again, Black Friday is just around the corner. RMRs could be even more affordable then.

[fmunk]

https://www.manventureoutpost.com/Trijicon-RM02-C-700643-RMR-Type-2-LED-Sight-65-MOA-Red-Dot-Reticle-Cerakote-Sniper-Gray_p_65444.html

Non-adjustable. 6.5 MOA. $435 and in stock

Adjustable version is $468.12, but out of stock. If you can't wait, spend more ($503-ish) for one in stock with a removable pic mount.

[BaronW]

The type 2 adjustable RMR goes on sale at primaryarms from time to time for $425. Sign up for their emails and don't hesitate - they sell out fast.