RMR for FNX Tactical

[Falar]

I've never used any of the tiny reflex sights before but just picked up an FNX Tactical. The idea is very appealing because the challenge of shooting a pistol is always to realign the sights and I'm hoping the RDS shoots nice and fast.

Question is--which RMR to use? I hear bad things about the LED versions. Mainly that they are fragile or must be removed to replace batteries. I also hear that the dual illuminated ones are useless if you're in the shade shooting towards something bright.

[BillBond]

I had all three different styles on mine.
I prefer the old style RM02, you might prefer the adjustable RM06/07 and maybe the dual illuminated.
No one can tell you what is the best for you.
While I do have to remove it to replace the battery, and then recheck the zero, they are not fragile.

Keep both eyes open and you will be surprised how much better and faster you can shoot.

[FlyingHunter]

Using the new Leupold Deltapoint Pro. Top loading battery. Auto on with movement. Trijicon has more history. Vortex has some new designs as well.

[Falar]

I had all three different styles on mine.
I prefer the old style RM02, you might prefer the adjustable RM06/07 and maybe the dual illuminated.
No one can tell you what is the best for you.
While I do have to remove it to replace the battery, and then recheck the zero, they are not fragile.

Keep both eyes open and you will be surprised how much better and faster you can shoot.

I'm going with an RMR for sure, just don't know which one yet and was hoping for some anecdotes beyond what I've been able to dig up about the dual illuminated being regarded as rugged but lacking in certain light conditions and the adjust LED being "fragile". Getting excited to try it now that you confirmed what I was thinking.

[golfer]

I tried the DR sight, lens fell out, I thought, OK, things happen. Turns out I had to send it to Germany to be repaired, nearly $40 in postage, and 4 months to get it back.
Had Trijicon on my other pistol. If it is for carry, that is the only one I recommend. Battle tested, I have 3 of them now.
Someone else can to the testing for me, when they are up to the Trijicon, I will try them.

[nova3930]

I picked up a vortex venom to "try before i buy" on my fnx-45 tac. Plan on grabbing a RMR and moving the venom to my cz evo if I like the whole red dot on a pistol thing. $200 for something I'm not sure I'll like is a lot easier to stomach than $600

[Falar]

Guess I'll roll the dice on the adjustable LED. Least reliable, sure but has the feature set I need.

The non-adjustable LED I would constantly be looking for a place that was dark as possible to put the gun when not in use.

[Flankenstein]

Guess I'll roll the dice on the adjustable LED. Least reliable, sure but has the feature set I need.

The non-adjustable LED I would constantly be looking for a place that was dark as possible to put the gun when not in use.

Adjustable LED plenty reliable in my experiences. Not sure what you are reading.

[Defaultmp3]

Guess I'll roll the dice on the adjustable LED. Least reliable, sure but has the feature set I need.

The non-adjustable LED I would constantly be looking for a place that was dark as possible to put the gun when not in use.

As Flakenstein noted, the adjustable RMRs are generally what's been recommended, without any notable durability issues compared to the rest of the RMR line-up, at least with the newer generations. I personally have not had any issues that couldn't be resolved with a new battery and the use of the RM63 sealing plate.

[Chasez33]

Although I do think that the adjustable LED models are awesome, I went with the RM05G Dual Illuminated Green Dot for my carry Glock 19. I will likely get the LED model for my 17 since it is a range gun. The only concern I had was washout with a light. So far it is not bad with the XC1, the dot dims a decent amount but it still clearly visible. However I am sure it would be totally washed out with my X300.