Anybody use a Romeo5 type dot 45 degrees instead of RMR

[71Commander]

Anybody use a Romeo5 type dot 45 degrees instead of RMR type dot?

 

Pro's or con's?

[ecn515]

Not an open shooter myself, but I have seen many doing exactly what your asking about. Lots of romeo 5's, vortex crossfires, and even a few MRO's floating around on 45° mounts. They all seemed to use them just fine. 

[Harpo]

About the only con I can think of is that they're a bit "chunky" compared to the little reflex-style dots.

Other than that, I'd think it should be fine.

[DocMedic]

I used a Aimpoint T2 on a offset warne mount for a few years and actually liked it better then a MRDS. But I went with a MRDS just due to how often you would use it and a t2 weighs more.

[Mag56]

I have had the opportunity to use both. Honestly, the RMR is more practical to use. 

 

Pros:

- Overall size 

- Weight

- More practical on the height overall axis (you don't have to change your cheek placement)

- More practical bc of small size (will not get cut on gear, straps, etc) 

- Glass clarity and quality

- Battle proved

 

Cons:

- More expensive (but you get what you pay for)

 

Don't get me wrong, the Romeo 5 optics and Sig products are outstanding too, but I will use the Romeo5 for a different purpose (NO 45 degrees) 

 

[Randomprojectile78]

I shot a neighbors after he switched from a RMR to a PA red dot (don't recall which, T1 form factor).  Bottom line, he went back to the RMR as it was a sleeker vibe overall.  It was purely subjective, but the RMR "seemed" sleeker, faster, and less chunky.  I doubt it actually was, but we both commented on the phycological sensation.

[71Commander]

Ended up with a Romeo 1. For some reason the transition seems smoother.

[Silver_Surfer]

What I did to one of my sons AR's

I didn't tell him