Is the Trijicon RMR an auto shutoff?
I honestly don't know. cedartop would be a good one to comment.
Is the Trijicon RMR an auto shutoff?
Why would you choose to not use your sights at closer ranges? Probably a topic for another topic. I've never been in a real gun fight (thank you!), but in force-on-force training I've used my sights for pretty much every shot I've taken beyond contact distance.
You might be interested in reading some of the case studies that Tom Givens has presented about shootings involving his students. Most of them occurred at distances significantly farther than the conventional thought, which is based almost exclusively on police-involved shootings. Most of them remembered using their sights too (and got good hits).
The bottom line germaine to this topic is that using sights is always better if you can, and using sights isn't slower than not using sights unless you don't practice that way. Anything you can do with iron sights, most people can learn to do more efficiently with a red dot because it allows them to broaden their visual concentration more so than using iron sights and focusing on the threat itself is no longer a problem (i.e. you don't have to fight your natural tendency to focus on the threat). It just takes some practice.
the bigger picture here being that Que TIED with a Shield
Im not saying it's a downside for EDC (even though most models are kind bulky for CC), just that I dont see the need for it on a EDC gun.
I dunno if you answered it or not, but how was the added "bulk"? Would it be a PITA to carry?
And how sturdy is the RDS? Is it sturdy enough to use it against your belt to rack the slide? And what about bumping it against hard items when it's holstered?
I dunno if you answered it or not, but how was the added "bulk"? Would it be a PITA to carry?
And how sturdy is the RDS? Is it sturdy enough to use it against your belt to rack the slide? And what about bumping it against hard items when it's holstered?
The RMR I use does not have auto shutoff or any other type of control except windage and elevation. It is always on, just like the Aimpoint on my rifle. Once a year, I replace the battery. They do make a adjustable version, I have just not seen the need for it.
They are plenty durable and work great for one handed racking of the slide. When I was showing it to a local gun store owner, he dropped it and broke his counter, but the sight was fine. As for bumping it when holstered, it will be fine, but of course my holster covers it anyway.
Thanks guys. I got some saving and thinking to do.
Maybe I can get the change to try one out too...
I dunno if you answered it or not, but how was the added "bulk"? Would it be a PITA to carry?
And how sturdy is the RDS? Is it sturdy enough to use it against your belt to rack the slide? And what about bumping it against hard items when it's holstered?
Evan, I assume you meant to say that your wouldn't have qualms, right?
Evan, I assume you meant to say that your wouldn't have qualms, right?
i think thats what he ment aswell
also i forgot to mention, anyone interested in one i have the 3 moa and the 6 moa instock ready to ship aswell as all mounting for most pistols
What he said, diidn't mean to steal the thread. The razor may be just as durable as the RMR, I have no experience with it at this point.
I believe the more you use your sights, the more likely it is you will use them as much as needed. I fear the common misconception that point shooting is the be all do all leads folks to think they don't need to train or practice.Well im not a gun expert but I know that in most self defense situations with a handgun you dont even use your sights at all.
You just draw and point at your target, even point blank shooting in many situations.
Honestly, I carry my RMR G19 for about 16 hours daily with no bulk, comfort, or concealment problems.