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Posted: 9/19/2017 12:32:31 AM EDT
I we most of us have battery powered dots when mounted on slides.


Due to my astigmatism I've always favored the reflex style sights on my long guns.  Is there a reason I don't see them on pistols ?


The battery powered dots always fuzz out on me so not really an option.  

I've never had a problem with the tinted glass and the large triangle reticle from trijicon, but that's usually with a 30-40mm window to work with and a comfy cheekweld.
Link Posted: 9/21/2017 8:09:16 AM EDT
[#1]
I just bought my 5th RM08G RMR.
I have an astigmatism too, but the
triangle does not bloom like like a true
red dot.

If you co-witness the irons & the RMR,
you present the gun to the irons like
always & the dot, or in this case the
triangle, appears.

I like the ability to get a fine aiming
point with the top tip of the triangle,
or use the whole triangle for up close
fast shooting. With the tip, 40 yard
head shots are almost effortless with
a little practice & good ammo.

And the RM08G's have no batteries to
deal with.


I like them!

John
Link Posted: 9/21/2017 4:16:14 PM EDT
[#2]
Bad for certain lighting conditions such as shooting from a dark room into a bright area. Honestly, that's the only negative I've heard for dual-illum RMRs.
Link Posted: 9/21/2017 9:02:47 PM EDT
[#3]
This is true, but I feel the benefits
of the dual's outweigh that issue,
combined with the fact that the
irons still work in that situation.

I would never carry a handgun with
a red dot, without co-witnessed irons.

John

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Bad for certain lighting conditions such as shooting from a dark room into a bright area. Honestly, that's the only negative I've heard for dual-illum RMRs.
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Link Posted: 9/23/2017 11:54:59 PM EDT
[#4]
Oh I'm sold on reflexes, don't worry.

I just wonder why I don't see them on pistols as much as rifles.
Link Posted: 9/24/2017 1:40:56 AM EDT
[#5]
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Oh I'm sold on reflexes, don't worry.

I just wonder why I don't see them on pistols as much as rifles.
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When I have more money I'll have one on my G19. Foland Special!!!
Link Posted: 9/24/2017 9:05:10 PM EDT
[#6]
They are addicting.

I have RMR's on 2 G17's
2 FNX Tacticals, one on my
Tac-14 & another is going
on my full size 870.

I have a hard time going
back to just irons.

John
Link Posted: 9/27/2017 2:09:52 PM EDT
[#7]
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Bad for certain lighting conditions such as shooting from a dark room into a bright area. Honestly, that's the only negative I've heard for dual-illum RMRs.
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easily rectified with iron sights which are already there.
Link Posted: 9/27/2017 8:33:57 PM EDT
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I just bought my 5th RM08G RMR.
I have an astigmatism too, but the
triangle does not bloom like like a true
red dot.

If you co-witness the irons & the RMR,
you present the gun to the irons like
always & the dot, or in this case the
triangle, appears.

I like the ability to get a fine aiming
point with the top tip of the triangle,
or use the whole triangle for up close
fast shooting. With the tip, 40 yard
head shots are almost effortless with
a little practice & good ammo.

And the RM08G's have no batteries to
deal with.


I like them!

John
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That's because the non battery models use fiber optics instead of led's. Different game entirely.
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