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In recent times, Trijicon has become one of the most exciting companies in this industry after producing a number of high-quality products in a row. Therefore, a lot of excitement surrounded the news of the Miniature Rifle Optic (MRO). At first, all of the questions seemed to revolve around the same thing - how will it compare to the Aimpoint Micro? Of course, this is a great question so we will give our opinions here.
First and foremost, the new MRO from Trijicon http://www.mountsplus.com/AR-15_Acce...o-red-dot.htmlis a little larger than the Aimpoint Micro. However, it is in the same range, in terms of size and weight, as the Aimpoint model. Compared to the Micro, you will immediately notice that it stands a little taller and boasts a bigger objective lens. According to Trijicon, this also has a tapered light path.
Of course, there are many different types of the Aimpoint Micro in the series so we cannot compare to every single product. However, we can note that the difference in size is minimal and will not cause huge impacts in performance or aesthetics.
In terms of battery life, the Aimpoint has excelled in the past by suggesting that they can run for five years or 50,000 hours on a CR2032 lithium battery. For the Trijicon MRO, the specifications suggest more or less the same thing at five years of running time as long as ‘day setting three’ is activated with a CR2032 battery. Although the Micro H models aren't NVD, both manufacturers have numerous settings that can be chosen including night vision.
For sights, the Trijicon product is mounted with a 2.0 MOA Red Dot whilst the Aimpoint has a choice between 2.0 and 4.0 MOA. Furthermore, there are three mounts available for the latest model including lower third co-witness, low, and full co-witness and they all retail for around $60.
Since their introduction, Trijicon has become known for their fast target acquisition so this is somewhat magnified with the MRO. With no cloud cover and the harsh Texas sun beating down, the red dot is visible on settings five and six. According to sources, some will struggle to see clearly on setting four but this will vary from person to person. In the sun, many said that the setting three was tough to pick up with the sun playing its part. From here, the low-light settings come into play which will be tested in the near future.
So far, one of the clear benefits of the MRO seems to be the controls with protected, snag-free, and recessed reticle adjusters. After this, there is a brightness control dial on top rather than being on the side like some other models. With this in place, it can be used by everybody regardless of the dominant hand. Currently, the MRO is on the market for around $579 excluding the scope mount. For most Aimpoint Micro models, this is a similar price range and fits somewhere between the T-1 and the Micro H-1. Although we will learn more over time, it looks as though the Trijicon MRO will stand up and compete with the Aimpoint in multiple areas.
First and foremost, the new MRO from Trijicon http://www.mountsplus.com/AR-15_Acce...o-red-dot.htmlis a little larger than the Aimpoint Micro. However, it is in the same range, in terms of size and weight, as the Aimpoint model. Compared to the Micro, you will immediately notice that it stands a little taller and boasts a bigger objective lens. According to Trijicon, this also has a tapered light path.
Of course, there are many different types of the Aimpoint Micro in the series so we cannot compare to every single product. However, we can note that the difference in size is minimal and will not cause huge impacts in performance or aesthetics.
In terms of battery life, the Aimpoint has excelled in the past by suggesting that they can run for five years or 50,000 hours on a CR2032 lithium battery. For the Trijicon MRO, the specifications suggest more or less the same thing at five years of running time as long as ‘day setting three’ is activated with a CR2032 battery. Although the Micro H models aren't NVD, both manufacturers have numerous settings that can be chosen including night vision.
For sights, the Trijicon product is mounted with a 2.0 MOA Red Dot whilst the Aimpoint has a choice between 2.0 and 4.0 MOA. Furthermore, there are three mounts available for the latest model including lower third co-witness, low, and full co-witness and they all retail for around $60.
Since their introduction, Trijicon has become known for their fast target acquisition so this is somewhat magnified with the MRO. With no cloud cover and the harsh Texas sun beating down, the red dot is visible on settings five and six. According to sources, some will struggle to see clearly on setting four but this will vary from person to person. In the sun, many said that the setting three was tough to pick up with the sun playing its part. From here, the low-light settings come into play which will be tested in the near future.
So far, one of the clear benefits of the MRO seems to be the controls with protected, snag-free, and recessed reticle adjusters. After this, there is a brightness control dial on top rather than being on the side like some other models. With this in place, it can be used by everybody regardless of the dominant hand. Currently, the MRO is on the market for around $579 excluding the scope mount. For most Aimpoint Micro models, this is a similar price range and fits somewhere between the T-1 and the Micro H-1. Although we will learn more over time, it looks as though the Trijicon MRO will stand up and compete with the Aimpoint in multiple areas.
