I pickup up an RMR HD a week ago. It was sitting at my range for almost a month. So far I am impressed with it. The sensor is awesome. It works instantly. I had to take a dermal took to my Safariland holster 🙄 I wish Safariland would just come out with the ALS of Glock holster. Other then that I like it😊

I have a safariland 6354 in M81 purchased may of 2023. Had to do minimal dremel work to the top of the ALS to clear my RMRHD on a Glock 34. Currently my hands down favorite optic.

@Bisley1

2 ай бұрын

Good to know

Thanks Jeff. Great info on the HD.

@rdrgear

3 ай бұрын

Glad to help

Great video

Great video, and I agree, an enclosed dot is not a necessity, maybe nice to have, but not required. The original rmr was used on pistols overseas. If it was getting full of crap then, they would have quit using it. I'm glad to see trijicon finally came out with an rmr with the features we want. I'd like to get ahold of the new vortex dot and run it on my backpack pistol for a while. The features seem good.

@austinhunt972

2 ай бұрын

I’ve held it, and looked through it, and it seemed to flicker, I’m not too sure if it was just that rds or if it’s the design…

Once that holster for the 5 inch drops…my money will be flying at ya 😂 Love my Steel frame! Great video sir!

That PDP Rocks👍

Probably the cleanest glass in the industry. The reticle actually looks like it’s in HD

It’s for me, now I finally managed to snag a couple!

@rdrgear

3 ай бұрын

What do feel or experience with the HD that Rmr does not do.

Not gonna lie. I don’t need that holster but I will be buying it once it come to the market. 🙏🏾🔥🔥🔥 Please make it for the TLR1-HL lol please!!!

Will you have holster option for the new PDP 4.5 inch steel frame as well?

@rdrgear

3 ай бұрын

Yes. Very soon

I didn’t think I needed closed emitters until I started shooting outside a lot. It rains and snows a lot where I live and shoot and my RMRs on my rifle and my holstered pistol would often fill up and be unusable, when presenting them because there was just a red starburst pattern on them (i did not have a hooded Safariland at the time and do not know to which extent it helps with the pistol because I have since switched to an ACRO fitted pistol for rainiy days😄 i also need to replace my Docter piggy backed ACOG with a TA02 + ACRO I’m not against open emitters and want am RMR HD! And I‘d like to try the 507 Comp and 509T. Haven’t tried Holosuns pistol optics yet. But did notice that closed emitters are the way to go here once I no longer only trained indoors

@rdrgear

2 ай бұрын

I lived in Florida and now in utah. Never was an issue for me

I prefer the closed emitter, since I'm just lazy and forget to clean out lint and skin flakes from my optic on a regular basis[I carry AIWB 98% pr the time]. I should probably get skin moisturizer, but than I'd be to lazt to put it on.

Mine arrived today, waiting on my plate from Walther now for the pro

@danielderz

3 ай бұрын

Where did you get it? It’s out of stock on every store I checked 😢

@BrochachosNbrews

3 ай бұрын

@@danielderz sportsman’s warehouse, was about to buy a Sro and it showed recommended for you below, couldn’t believe it was instock.

@danielderz

3 ай бұрын

@@BrochachosNbrews bro you’re so lucky lol that’s great! That happened to me last year with the eotech EFLX, I went to bass pro and they have them in stock hahahah after a year going to their website twice a day. I want to get the HD but I’ve tried on all websites possible and it’s still out of stock. I heard they’re fulfilling a military contract so that’s why they’re gone for now.

It's for people with good luck. I've never seen one for sale.

Jeff, top 3 handguns for do it all if you had to pick? Im asking because I know you have sample a lot and you actually shoot them. No budget. Thanks

@rdrgear

3 ай бұрын

The do it all is tough because you can’t really get a Do it all

@awokeone7997

3 ай бұрын

@rdrgear let's say, home defense, competition and take some classes with

@weezem

18 күн бұрын

Shadow 2 Compact and don't look back.

@awokeone7997

18 күн бұрын

@@weezem what others have you shot that you can compare the S2C?

@weezem

18 күн бұрын

@@awokeone7997 closest comparison in my opinion would be a staccato C2 at double the price. For bang for your buck, S2C is hard to beat.

509t or EPS until the release of a Trijicon RCR HD (HD features on the enclosed body unit)

I picked up an HD this week to replace a RMR. Sighted it in at the range today which required very minor adjustment. I find the light sensor far superior to my SRO.

@logdog4010

3 ай бұрын

Frickin where?

@dennisl4000

3 ай бұрын

@@logdog4010 My LGS was able to get it from one of his suppliers. I understand the wholesalers are currently allocating them.

@Phenom2606

3 ай бұрын

SRO sensor is dogshit and needs a major update

@rdrgear

3 ай бұрын

The SRO did not have a light sensor. So how is it superior. And how often are you using the HD for the auto adjust to be a selling point over the Rmr.

@rdrgear

3 ай бұрын

@@Phenom2606 what do you mean by sensor on the SRO.

@rdrgear do you prefer the 1 moa or 3.25 moa for the HD? Thanks in advance

@rdrgear

2 ай бұрын

I think either is a solid option the hd I have is a 3.25 but the Rmr on my alchemy is a 1 moa dot

@247Combat

Ай бұрын

@@rdrgearthank u i got the 1 moa version, fired 300 rounds out of my stacatto cs with it, no issues.

@rdrgear

Ай бұрын

@@247Combat I don’t think you will have any issues, my only thing with the Hd over my RMR as a civilian user it does nothing that my Rmr does not do. It was good to get my hands on one to test.

@247Combat

Ай бұрын

@@rdrgearthat is true, only difference i guess would be if you use the circle with dot and the fact that u can change the brightness of the outer ring in contrast to the dot if your into that. I think i will probably put this on my full size stacatto and keep it compact with the rmr type 2 on the cs. But we will see, it does get brighter then the type 2 though and the auto adjust actually works. Really enjoy your reviews brotha, keep up the good work

Round objects are more structurally sound than square as they distribute in all directions. I think the material thickness and the glass made it prone to hazards.

@joshuas390

3 ай бұрын

Not for sharp impacts.

@LoLreality1

3 ай бұрын

SRO stronger than the RMR? No.

@jlew6890

3 ай бұрын

@@joshuas390 🤔

@rdrgear

3 ай бұрын

Not in my experience the SRO Is one of the most fragile red dots i the market. I have broken several. Not as bad as the DPP but close

Do i "need" an enclosed emitter optic on my pistol? Not even a little bit. But I like them. I just think they're cool. 🤷‍♂️

@rdrgear

3 ай бұрын

Very fair statement.

@garrettdunyon4505

3 ай бұрын

@rdrgear thank you. But.....I'd kinda like to put the RMR HD on my Quantico HiCap. Even though I like enclosed emitter optics. When I finally do, then darn it I'm going to have to get a Safariland holster from you.

Enclosed emitters are nice and with options like the 509t it’s really like why not. Just because the opens are proven doesn’t mean civilians that spend our hard earned money don’t want something with more features. Enclosed is hugely nice for ccw as it’s so much easier to clean no compressed air need just wipe wipe and done. Just because something works for the military doesn’t mean we don’t need/want it as civilians often times are gear is better anyways. At the end of the day id take two 509ts over on Rmr/hd or rcr. It’s enclosed and affordable with this on the market why not have enclosed??

@rdrgear

3 ай бұрын

All valid points.

👍

I run a SRO on my XC. no issues

@rdrgear

3 ай бұрын

I find the Rmr or ACRO are the best two options for the XC

Is this the 3.25 moa model or the 1 moa?

@rdrgear

3 ай бұрын

3.25

Rmr type 2 or rmr hd? Need 1 for my g19

@rdrgear

3 ай бұрын

Type 2 all day

@weezem

18 күн бұрын

HD. You didn't need to re zero every time you change your battery. Auto adjuster is awesome and the glass is better than the type 2.

My Trijicon RMR Type 2 red dot sights have much better (target) light sensing performance than my Holosun 507C-GR X2 red dot sight, and better battery life, despite the auto-off / shake-awake technology of my 507C. I use only the 2 MOA dot reticle on my 507C, versus my RMR Type 2 sights have just the 3.25 MOA dot.

Do u have a platypus on order?

@rdrgear

3 ай бұрын

Yes.

@paulh6101

3 ай бұрын

@@rdrgearnice. As do I

Going to cause problems with my XC , shame but that's too much $$ to take the risk but great video

@brody6504

3 ай бұрын

I doubt it. I’ve got about 15k through an XL with an SRO and the overhang is more pronounced on that. Holsters on the other hand might be a problem if you don’t want to upgrade.

@Sfelix2011

3 ай бұрын

It works fine on my XC. I probably have 500 rounds through it since it’s been on. I’m happy with it so far!

@rdrgear

3 ай бұрын

This will fit the XC and will fit the XC holster mod offer. The HD is good to go with the XC.

@rdrgear

3 ай бұрын

@@brody6504 the HD over hang is actually less.

@brody6504

3 ай бұрын

@@rdrgearthat’s what I said.

Commenting for the algorithm so you can try and get a little bit of that money back you just spent

@rdrgear

3 ай бұрын

Appreciate you.

508T and 509T still the top options in my opinion.

@mooktemas6800

3 ай бұрын

Naa bro! I was a die hard holosun fan. The rmr-hd and RCR are my first Trijicon, and I’m not going back to holosun. I have a 509T for sale if you need one.

@aleffel9668

3 ай бұрын

@@mooktemas6800508T > RMRs 100%

@joquin4618

3 ай бұрын

On a budget yes, and I love my 508T on my LPVO piggyback @12 o’clock! for the money it’s a good bang for your buck. I would love to have the new RMR but $650 is pretty steep pricing for a RDS 😅

@tomx7889

3 ай бұрын

I agree!!

@rdrgear

3 ай бұрын

@@mooktemas6800 see and for me. The rcr and the hd do nothing any other red dot, currently does not do. Other than being the new hotness, that everyone thinks they need. I just shot 400 rounds tonight with some buddies. Hd, rcr acro and 509t different guns. Zero noticed benefit from one over the other, with the exception of brand recognition.

I use it for duty.

@rdrgear

2 ай бұрын

What dot did you run prior? How is the Hd doing over your previous rds

It's been 7 months still low to no stock of this Optic meh

@thenipper78

3 ай бұрын

Sign up for all the in stock alert emails. I managed to grab a couple this week from PSA, more by luck than judgement, they were sold out again in a couple of hours. Good luck!

@Cielinky

3 ай бұрын

because sites let greedy individuals order more than one even though they can barely hold stock for more than an hour

Enclosed is not social media driven. I do not use it for the purpose of something getting in the emitter but because I have a terrible astigmatism. Open emitters is a total mess. Lol Kinda surprised ya didn't mention that being a reason people purchase them.

@SteelCityIceBirds

3 ай бұрын

Closed emitters very much have a place. He is welcome to his option based off friends that sound like they do some very serious work somewhere. But I have had, rain, snow, and dirt plug up my rmr. It happens. With a closed emitter it is almost a nonexistent issue.

@rdrgear

3 ай бұрын

@@SteelCityIceBirds and as soon as you shot the gun all that, stuff left the emitter for the most part. There is always the one off. At the end of the day the same shit that can effect as Rmr open emitter can effect the glass on a closed. The Likeliness of this happening so often that it’s an issue is rare.

@rdrgear

3 ай бұрын

If you can Share some data driven references showing an enclosed emitter aids those with astigmatism I will be happy to take a look. In all my travels and training you are the first to mention this

@SteelCityIceBirds

3 ай бұрын

@@rdrgear in my line of work I’m not always afforded the opportunity to clear it by shooting. I would agree that it’s rare in both cases. By my own personal experience the enclosed emitter makes even “rarer” that my dot is blocked in some fashion.

@Christopher-pe6zj

3 ай бұрын

data? Learn what an astigmatism is lol. If you don't understand how this helps individuals you don't understand how an enclosed emitter works. Yikes.@@rdrgear

1 moa vs 3.5 moa? 🤔 ccw

@rdrgear

25 күн бұрын

I feel 6’s. I have a 1 moa on my alchemy 2011

For me, the open emitter is out, because in my experience, every single day….i would get deodorant, dust, lint….what ever….in the inside of the lens, on my carry guns. Cleaning them every single day is a pain in the ass, and I am OCD-AF….and hate having crap in my view when I am shooting. Would I notice it in a SHTF situation, no…100%, I would not….but day to day, it drives me nuckin’ futs….and I simply cannot do it. Hence why my RMR is in the drawer and not on my carry gun. I will be buying an RCR the second I find one for sale. My Suarez slide is cut for an RMR, and I have not been happy with my Holosun optics…so 650 down the drain, as soon as I can find one in stock.

@mooktemas6800

3 ай бұрын

You’ll love it. I have both the RCR and rmr-HD. I wish the RCR had all the functions in the HD. Great optics!! And yes I prefer RCR for EDC for all the reasons you stated above.

@rdrgear

3 ай бұрын

The RCR is currently imo and in My use the worst rds I own. And that’s a lot to take over the SRO’s spot.

@davidb9323

3 ай бұрын

Never got deodorant in my optic before.

I 100% disagree with big window being “not beneficial” for target focused edc use. I will admit I am a competition shooter and shoot with SRO. Prodigy and MPA ds9, and I carry a staccato c2. I absolutely see lots of benefit to large window optics. The more data you can see through your objective lens the easier life is. The industry really needs to stop ignoring the data collected from comparative circuits. The truth is competition shooters drive innovation, they are some of the fastest and most accurate shooters. Which is attributes that duty and defensive shooters should look for. So if equipment like large window make a noticeable difference on the clock they will make a difference when life is in danger and milliseconds count. In addition the blue hue to me is aweful and very relevant. Again on a defensive gun most crime/attacks happen at night or low light, and if I’m looking through a windex bottle rather than a clear lens it makes it harder to collect data.

@rdrgear

3 ай бұрын

It’s not a scope. Your eyes are target focused if you are shooting target focused and truly focused on the target. What data are you collecting on a paper target?

@rdrgear

3 ай бұрын

Gamers will nothing wrong With that. But a bigger window is not “Needed”. Many rds shooters and instructors have proven that.

It’s for people that have their equipment paid for with my tax dollars

@rdrgear

3 ай бұрын

Not really since there are no agencies issuing the Rmr HD as the standard optic. The officers who work, and invest their money on the Rmr Hd are the ones using it.

I stay away from trijicon purely because of the price point and you can’t co witness with most stock sights or using suppressor height sights because the optic is so tall.

@rdrgear

3 ай бұрын

I am seeing this issue with the rcr. If you use a mounting plate the rcr gets tall.

@jpg_sig10

3 ай бұрын

I've been co-witnessing just fine for three years now with my Trijicon RMR Type 2 red dot sights using Trijicon Bright & Tough co-witnessing-height steel tritium night sights on my S&W M&P 9 M2.0 pistols. I've also been using C+H Precision aluminum alloy adapter plates, and the (optional) Trijicon RMR metal water-proofing plates. No issues at all.

@byronh77

3 ай бұрын

@@jpg_sig10 m & p is an exception, the stock heights are rather tall. You can’t co witness with stock glock sights if you mount a trijicon optic.

@jpg_sig10

3 ай бұрын

​@@byronh77 After carrying Glock Gen3 and Gen4 pistols for almost 10 years, I migrated away from them to S&W M&P M2.0 pistols beginning in 2019. I'm very glad I did.

@byronh77

3 ай бұрын

@@jpg_sig10 they are very good pistols, easy to shoot and accurate. I can understand why.