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Trijicon Pistol Optic Cheat Sheet - Easily Learn & Research Every Trijicon Pistol Red Dot

Trijicon Pistol Optic Cheat Sheet - Easily Learn & Research Every Trijicon Pistol Red Dot

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Welcome to our Trijicon Pistol Optic Cheat Sheet. The purpose of this page is to help break down Trijicon's Pistol Optic Lineup so that it's easy to understand and figure out which one is best for you.

Below you will find tables breaking down each optic series, and explaining the differences between each one.

We also have a section further down which helps you shop based on features, such as housing color, reticle size, battery location, and more.

The goal of this is to help you understand and find the exact Trijicon Pistol optic that suits your needs best!

If you still have any questions please contact us and we are happy to help!

Series RMR Type 2 Adjustable RMR Type 2 Automatic RMR Type 2 Dual Illuminated
Footprint RMR RMR RMR
Intended Use EDC, Duty EDC, Duty EDC, Duty
Optic Type Open Reflex Open Reflex Open Reflex
Brightness Modes Auto, Manual Auto Only Auto Only
NV Compatible Yes No Yes
Battery Location Bottom Bottom No Battery
Power Source CR2032 Battery CR2032 Battery Fiber Optic + Tritium
Waterproof Rating 20 Meters 20 Meters 20 Meters
Housing Material 7075 T6 Aluminum 7075 T6 Aluminum 7075 T6 Aluminum
Housing Colors Black, OD Green, FDE, Sniper Grey, Coyote Brown Black, OD Green, FDE, Sniper Grey Black, OD Green, FDE, Sniper Grey
Reticle Colors Red Red Green, Amber
Reticle Size 1, 3.25, 6.5 MOA 3.25 MOA 9 MOA
Battery Life ~35k Hours ~35k Hours ~15 Years
View All RMR Type 2 Adjustable View All RMR Type 2 Automatic View All RMR Type 2 Dual Illuminated

 

Series SRO RCR RMR HD RMRcc
Footprint RMR RMR RMR RMRcc
Intended Use Competition, EDC, Duty EDC, Duty EDC, Duty EDC, Duty
Optic Type Open Reflex Closed Emitter Open Reflex Open Reflex
Brightness Modes Auto, Manual Manual Only Auto, Manual Auto, Manual
NV Compatible Yes Yes Yes Yes
Battery Location Top Top Top Bottom
Power Source CR2032 Battery CR2032 Battery CR2032 Battery CR2032 Battery
Waterproof Rating 1 Meter 20 Meters 20 Meters 20 Meters
Housing Material 7075 T6 Aluminum 7075 T6 Aluminum 7075 T6 Aluminum 7075 T6 Aluminum
Housing Colors Black Black Black Black
Reticle Colors Red Red Red Red
Reticle Size 1, 2.5, 5 MOA 3.25 MOA 55 MOA Ring + 1 or 3.25 MOA Dot 3.25, 6.5 MOA
Battery Life ~25k Hours ~50k Hours ~25k Hours ~35k Hours
View All SRO View All RCR View All RMR HD View All RMRcc

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How to decide which reticle size is best for you

Trijicon pistol optics come in a variety of different reticle sizes. So it may be challenging to figure out which one is best. Below we will cover each size reticle they offer to help you decide which is best for you

For the comparisons we are grouping certain sizes together. For example 2.5 MOA and 3.25 MOA is so similar so we will group them into one bucket, the same goes for 5 MOA and 6.5 MOA.

  • 1 MOA: 1 MOA is a very fine dot. It will give you the most precise aiming point, however it may be challenging to pick up when drawing if you are not well practiced. If you raise the brightness up, you could simulate having a larger dot.
  • 2.5 & 3.25 MOA: 3.25 MOA is the most popular dot size for Trijicon Pistol Optics. It's a good combo of precise, but still large enough to not get lost in the window. 2.5 MOA is very similar to 3.25 MOA size.
  • 5 & 6.5 MOA: 5 MOA and 6.5 MOA is getting into the closer range territory. The dot being larger is good for close distance and competition. It allows you to see a larger dot in the window, and then gives you more surface area to place on target. The only downside would be further distances it may not be as precise.
  • Multi Reticle (55 MOA Ring + 1 MOA Dot or 3.25 MOA Dot): The multi reticle from Trijicon has a 55 MOA outer ring, and then you can get a version with a 1 MOA dot or 3.25 MOA center dot. The large outer ring can be toggled off if needed. The large outer ring is good for picking up the dot, and close range, and the precise center dot is good for longer ranges and precision.
  • 9 MOA Amber Dot: The 9 MOA Amber dot is found in the dual illuminated RMR models which use fiber optics and tritium. The Amber color is a good option if you are colorblind, it may help you see the dot more clearly. The 9 MOA dot is large, but that is likely due to the fiber optic and tritium nature of these optics and not having batteries.
  • 9 MOA Green Dot: The 9 MOA Green dot is found in the dual illuminated RMR models which use fiber optics and tritium. Some users prefer a green dot and say it may help with astigmatism. The 9 MOA dot is large, but that is likely due to the fiber optic and tritium nature of these optics and not having batteries.
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