Which RMR?

[swift]

Would like to add an RMR to a milled Glock slide. I like the Dual-Illuminated Reflex Sight, 7 or 9 MOA, because it does not need a battery, but I think this is a Type 1 and I think type 1 had some problems. The other option I am considering is the Type 2 Red Dot Sight, 6.5 MOA.

Intended use - shooting paper at an outdoor range.

Your recommendation? Not interested in holosun.

[snacks]

I like my RM06. But I have an RM07 too
I have astigmatism so at about 25 yards out the RM07 covers the entire iPsc target. The RM06 works out nice for me it doesn’t bloom as much as the RM07

If your eyesight is good. You may like the RM07. I find myself faster with the bigger dot. But if you want more precision further out a smaller dot would be recommended.

[heyasiankid]

[jmatt511]

I have a RM06 3.25 by Trijicon. Mounted on a government length 1911 (I have 2 in .45, one in 9mm with RMR slide cuts). First unit failed to hold zero after 4 months. It was replaced within 3 weeks by Trijicon. The unit's battery tabs (both of them) broke 18 months later. The unit was repaired by Trijicon in about 4 weeks. I have two Holosun 507c which so far are doing well after 6 month.

[swift]

Than you for sharing your experiences and for your suggestions. Since I already have the milled slide, I am locked in to the RMR. I hope I have better luck than jmatt511.

Based on your comments and the video, I now am leaning towards an RM06.

[Endless]

Would like to add an RMR to a milled Glock slide. I like the Dual-Illuminated Reflex Sight, 7 or 9 MOA, because it does not need a battery, but I think this is a Type 1 and I think type 1 had some problems. The other option I am considering is the Type 2 Red Dot Sight, 6.5 MOA.

Intended use - shooting paper at an outdoor range.

Your recommendation? Not interested in holosun.

First, learn how to shoot with irons. If you haven’t mastered irons you have no business adding a RMR/red dot, unless you’re looking to be tacticool.

Secondly, Glock? Wow. I won’t even say anymore.

I run a hk45 tactical sidearm as my conceal and open carry weapon and you couldn’t pay me any amount to put a red dot on it. Now age will be a considering factor. If you’re over 50 and your sight is getting worse like 99.9999% of Americans then I can buy someone getting into a red dot. But if you’re a 25 year old kid, you don’t need one.

[mafbloggerdanny]

This is a bunch of nonsense. Yes it behooves you to learn all the fundamentals, but don't ever let anyone tell you how you can and can't exercise your rights.

Don't be a dick.

If you like red dots, get one. They ARE fun. They ARE cool. You can have a gun that you enjoy shooting and enhance your enjoyment with an accessory. It's okay.

[tacticalcity]

RM06 with the 3.5MOA dot was my choice. Can always punch it up in brightness to get a bigger dot. I have no trouble seeing it. But if you get the bigger dot, there is no making it smaller.

Oh, and Glock's are awesome. I don't expect everyone to be a fan like I am. But I do expect people to recognize what makes them an amazing gun, even if it isn't their cup of tea. Haters are idiots. Contrarians being contrary for the sake of being contrary. Or more accurately, dicks being dicks for the sake of being dicks. Nobody who actually knows anything about shooting or guns would conclude they "suck". No more than anyone would say a 1911 sucks. Yes, they have some quirks. In the case of the Glock it's ugly, and it's diehard fan base can be annoying (because we're right and our gun is better than yours). But still

Reality is, red dots are a game changer. No question. But yes, you need to master your irons. You also need to master the rest of your fundamentals and that takes YEARS. Or lots of courses in rapid succession. A red dot might be off by accident. Or fail. I've had Aimpoints and Eotechs fail on me in the same class. Nothing is perfect. So you do need to be able to use those irons. both on your handguns and rifles. But that doesn't make a red dot any less awesome. You will be so much faster with it, than without it. Even if you already have mastered those fundamentals.

[swift]

Thank you for the useful comments

Calguns has changed over the last 10+ years. Yes, I am reasonably proficient with iron sights, routinely shooting handguns with iron sights to 25 yards and sometimes at 50 yards in a 1-on-1 competition with a friend.

The gear advice is very helpful. I had thought to purchase one unit based on what I read on the internet and Calguns helped me understand that there was a different unit that was better suited for my intended use.

[ThinkKrink415]

For me, the bigger dot helps with faster acquisition. I personally went with the 4moa option as opposed to the 2moa for my T1 red dot/glock setup and have been completely satisfied with it never feeling I should’ve went smaller. I just felt that the more precise 2moa was just too small for what I needed, being that I would typically use my pistol (defensively or target shooting) within 7-25 yards and no more than 50 yards in any other situation.

I say go with the bigger dot. If I’m not mistaken, a 7moa dot will only cover 1.75” of your target at 25 yards. Not a big deal unless your eyesight is that bad where it completely washes out your target. And how big are targets usually? Hmmm??

[Meety Peety]

For your intended purpose (paper indoors) I dont see the benefit to a larger dot. My recommendation would be an RM06. If you were shooting dynamic target arrays (Match shooting, plate racks, full field, etc) a larger dot can be beneficial for some (Though I still prefer the smaller dot) because generally targets are larger and speed is a bigger factor. If you are just trying to shoot small groups at a single target at you own pace on paper, the bigger dot is going to be more of a hindrance then a benefit. Truth be told a 6+ moa dot inside of 25 yards is pretty big, but target size and speed will dictate.

[anthracite]

Not RMR, but just an extra opinion:

I use the 6moa Sig Romeo1Pro and I regret not going for the smaller 3moa model. I bought the larger one because my eyes aren’t great and wanted easier acquisition, but during training classes the dot is too big in relation to the target.

[xsefan]

I have a 6 or 7moa on my glock. Its the dual illuminated rmr go ahead and get one. drop it. kick it. I shoot my glock like I hate it. The optic is as reliable at the glock. As a former Marine I can say the crayon �� eaters can and will brake anything. M4 broke it . M16 broke it. If you can think of it a Marine has broke it. Not a lot of down rmr or agoc in the Corps.