The pinnacle of combat optics, in my opinion, is the ACOG. Ever since I was first issued one in the School of Infantry, Infantry Training Battalion, I’ve been impressed. I carried one on various platforms for years professionally and it’s one of those pieces of gear that I truly loved in my Marine Corps experience. […]
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Trijicon Ruggedized Miniature Reflex: Tough Enough for Duty Carry
The Trijicon RMR (Ruggedized Miniature Reflex) sight is the most rugged miniature red-dot sight available. It is made from 7075-T6 aluminum to MIL-spec standards and has a patented shape that absorbs impacts and diverts stresses away from the lens, increasing durability. Available in LED, adjustable LED, or dual-illuminated versions, and with dot sizes ranging from 3.25 […]
Trijicon RMR Pistol Optic: Classic Value
In the world of pistol mounted optics there is one name that seems to rise to the top very quickly and that is the Trijicon Ruggedized Miniature Reflex, or Trijicon RMR as most of us call it. The version of the Trijicon RMR that we are highlighting today isn’t the new RMR Type 02, it’s […]
Ultralight AR-15 ver 2.0 | Final testing
If you’re a regular reader of Loadout Room, you may have seen a few articles I’ve posted over the last year detailing the building, then improvement of an off-the-shelf AR-15 that was as light as I could make it while staying within certain constraints. I wanted a rifle that was under 6 pounds, with the […]
Watch: Trijicon RMR vs Leupold DeltaPoint Pro for handguns
Trijicon RMR vs Leupold DeltaPoint Pro for handguns There are multiple optics for handguns that are durable and perform well. As technology improves several of these optics begin to stand out for reliability, ease of use, and size. Two of these optics are being put head to head in a comparison video. In this video […]
Trijicon and Primary Arms collaboration | The ACOG with ACSS reticle
The Trijicon ACOG is a legendary optic among many servicemen who have relied upon its durability and versatility during combat. While I am lucky to count myself among that group, my time spent overseas was spent with the venerable TA01 which has been surpassed time and time again by more advanced offerings from Trijicon. While […]
XS Sights | Big Dot Tritium Sights
XS Sights (formerly XS Sight Systems) is packing some nice tritium sights into a little package. When given the chance to shed the stock blocks from my Glock 17 franken-tester, how could I say no? The question isn’t really whether XS Sight’s product is an upgrade over stock, it’s whether the 24/7 Big Dot Xpress […]
Trijicon Unveils the New RMR Type 2 Reflex Sight
Courtesy of Tactical Life Trijicon is building on the success of its RMR (Ruggedized Miniature Reflex) sight with the release of the new RMR Type 2. RELATED STORY: 13 Holsters for Handguns Topped with Red Dot Sights Available in three models–the Adjustable LED, Dual-Illuminated (battery-free) and LED with aiming dot sizes ranging from 1.0 MOA to […]
Lucid P7 4x Optic | Quick Look
The Lucid P7 is a 4x prismatic optic based on the same (expired) patent as the Trijicon ACOG. Nearly every Ranger I served with who was issued an ACOG loved them: there’s a strong desire in the marketplace for a similar scope tailored more for the sporting market. Most people are willing to trade-off a few […]
Actually Listening to End-Users: Trijicon
(Article courtesy of Breach Bang Clear) Actually Listening to End-Users: Trijicon How many times has a product come out that made you say, “What the hell were they thinking?” Experienced shooters can quickly spot a bad product, marketing ploy or something that serves no purpose other than to look good. Trijicon wants to change the […]