Which brings us to the topic at hand today the newest iteration of the RMR.
The Trijicon RMR (which stands for Ruggedized Miniature Reflex) was first introduced in 2009.
While red dots on a handgun may seem commonplace these days, that was not the case then.
The new RMR HD is a perfect match for theSpringfield Armory Echelon. Both feature notable design advances in the self-defense world.
[Be sure toread our RMR jot down 2 review here.]
New Red Dot Optic Standard?
If you are familiar with the RMR, youll be right at home with the new HD model.
The primary controls, made up of “+” and “-“ marked buttons on the sides of the housing, are designed to offer ease of use with gloved hands.
It is also waterproof to 20 meters.
Weight is 1.66 oz.
Remember that one CR2032 battery I mentioned?
Trijicon tuned the elevation and windage adjustments to offer tactile and audible clicks when zeroing.
Its now top-loading, meaning you do not have to take off the optic to replace the battery.
In addition to the top-loading battery design, you also get a larger sight picture window.
This also helps the RMR HD adjust to changing light sources such as the use of a weapon-mounted light.
The direct-mounting offered by the Echelon’s Variable Interface System system made co-witnessing with the irons through the optic possible.
It gives you a lock-out model that secures the auto-brightness setting and is ideal for an EDC set-up.
There is also a lock-in mode that secures the user-chosen brightness setting.
Beyond the electronics controls, Trijicon has also tweaked the external controls for enhanced performance.
For example, the windage and elevation adjusters have been tuned for tactile and audible clicks when zeroing.
I had no trouble obtaining my sight picture and finding the reticle with ease through the .92x.69 window.
I found this to be useful when doing a few close-distance drills and practicing some basic point-shooting.
I detected no point of impact change or need to re-zero during my range session.
The RMR HD also has three total night vision options for use with any generation of night vision system.
I found that adjusting the auto illumination as well as the dot/circle contrast was easy and intuitive.
MSRP of the unit is $849, which is by no means cheap.
But, I believe you get what you pay for, and this is truly an impressive optic.
I have no doubt it will continue to impress!
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TrijiconRMR HD Reflex Sight
