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Trijicon RMR HD & RCR Red-Dot Sights: First Look

New from Trijicon, the RMR HD is a new generation of duty-rated red dot. For the closed emitter crowd, the RCR offers full environmental protection without sacrificing performance.

Michigan-based electro-optics maker Trijicon has unveiled the RMR HD red-dot optic. A next-gen offering for traditional RMR customers – military, law enforcement, prepared citizens – it may be more useful to think of the RMR HD as a ruggedized SRO, Trijicon’s competition-oriented pistol sight. Like the SRO, the RMR HD is characterized by its large lens, forward-extended housing and top-loading CR2032 battery compartment. It also offers new electronics including a front-facing light sensor for automatic illumination adjustment, large side buttons, and the ability to switch between a dot reticle or a segmented-circle-and-dot array. Also launched was the enclosed-emitter Ruggedized Closed Reflex, or RCR, red dot, still adhering to the RMR footprint and distinct from competitors for its use of capstan-style screws.

Guns & Ammo was onsite for the launch and continues to test these exciting new optics. Watch the video for the full list of features and our crew’s first impressions.

Trijicon RMR HD L w/ Reticle

Trijicon RMR HD

  • Length x Width x Height: 2.15 in x 1.27 in x 1.19 in
  • Weight: 1.69 oz.
  • Magnification: 1x
  • Reticle Pattern: 1 MOA or 3.25 MOA dot w/ selectable 55 MOA segmented ring
  • Reticle Color: Red
  • Illumination Source: LED
  • Illumination Settings: 9 brightness settings, 3 NV, 1 super bright
  • Power Source: CR2032
  • Battery Life: 3 years on Setting 5 (dot only)
  • Adjustment: 1 MOA per click
  • Adjustment Range: 135 MOA Total Travel
  • Eye Relief: Infinite
  • Housing Material: 7075-T6 aluminum
  • Finish: Matte Black
  • Submersion Depth: 65 ft. (20m)
  • Operating Temperature: -40F to 140F (-40c to 60c)
  • Price: $849
Trijicon RCR L w/ Reticle

Trijicon RCR

  • Length x Width x Height: 1.8 in x 1.2 in x 1 in
  • Weight: 1.98 oz.
  • Magnification: 1x
  • Reticle Pattern: 3.25 MOA Dot
  • Reticle Color: Red
  • Illumination Source: LED
  • Illumination Settings: 10 brightness settings, 3 NV, 1 Super Bright
  • Power Source: CR2032
  • Battery Life: 6 years on Setting 5
  • Adjustment: 1 MOA per click
  • Adjustment Range: 150 MOA Total Travel
  • Eye Relief: Infinite
  • Housing Material: 7075-T6 aluminum
  • Finish: Matte Black
  • Submersion Depth: 65 ft. (20m)
  • Operating Temperature: -40F to 140F (-40c to 60c)
  • Price: $849
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