226 red dot advice

[MegademiC]

In my experience, the dot doesnt translate to better raw accuracy, but it makes accurate shots faster/easier. Definately easier on moving targets and while you are moving. Also, its important to be able to index off the irons up close, especially for different positions or SHO shooting where finding the dot might take time (or maybe I just need to practice those more?)

[rathos]

While I haven't personally played with the Romeo Optic I just found out one of our local swat team guys has been running a P320 with the RX slide for the last 6 months. He has somewhere north of about 4,000 rounds through it and carries it as his duty pistol. So far no issues. I am not sure if the initial issues I had read about are fixed, but for a gun that sees a lot of shooting and rain, the optic has held up nicely. While replacing the batteries on my RMR sucks, I am not sure I am ready to switch to any thing else, nor the sample size of one justifies that the RX slide is a good idea. I just wanted to let you know of at least one hard use RX.

Hi all, looking for some feedback. I'm wanting to add a red dot to my 226 EE and have two options I'm deciding between:

A. Buy a Rx slide for $470
B. Mill current slide for a Delta point pro I already have for $220

The Rx seems like a solid deal considering Romeo's are $300 by themselves. I'd also be able to switch between my current stainless slide and the black Rx slide. Is the Rx worth the extra $250 in everyone's opinion?

[SCSU74]

While I haven't personally played with the Romeo Optic I just found out one of our local swat team guys has been running a P320 with the RX slide for the last 6 months. He has somewhere north of about 4,000 rounds through it and carries it as his duty pistol. So far no issues. I am not sure if the initial issues I had read about are fixed, but for a gun that sees a lot of shooting and rain, the optic has held up nicely. While replacing the batteries on my RMR sucks, I am not sure I am ready to switch to any thing else, nor the sample size of one justifies that the RX slide is a good idea. I just wanted to let you know of at least one hard use RX.

Thank you, I appreciate it. We have several guys T/E them on duty and no issues yet. Only optic we've had problems with is the RMS shield, that thing is steaming garbage. I have 2k through my Delta point and it's performed really well, just wish batteries latest longer. First battery only made it 40 days.

[SCSU74]

In my experience, the dot doesnt translate to better raw accuracy, but it makes accurate shots faster/easier. Definately easier on moving targets and while you are moving. Also, its important to be able to index off the irons up close, especially for different positions or SHO shooting where finding the dot might take time (or maybe I just need to practice those more?)

Well said and I agree. I need less time to make shots at distance or from akward positions.

As far as indexing irons, I typically just use the window up close. I find if I frame the body or even head with optic window I get accurate hits without even necessarily seeing the dot. This works especially well with the RMR and the top "wings". You can just guillotine the neck and get solid body hits out to around 15 yds.

[MountainRaven]

Aaron Cowan reviews the SiG Romeo 1:

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Only optic we've had problems with is the RMS shield, that thing is steaming garbage.

What problems have you had with it? How many units have you tested?

[100]

I bought a caliber exchange kit from Sig and sent the new slide off to be milled and the Trijicon red dot sight installed. I can easily switch back to the Legion slide if I want to. Sig does not sell replacement Legion slides at this time.

[nate89]

I bought a caliber exchange kit from Sig and sent the new slide off to be milled and the Trijicon red dot sight installed. I can easily switch back to the Legion slide if I want to. Sig does not sell replacement Legion slides at this time.

I just saw they are now selling a Legion RX kit with their (terrible) Romeo 1. It appears you have to verify that you own a legion pistol to purchase one. It looks like that slide will have the X-Ray suppressor-height sights which would be the only benefit really, but not worth the extra cost in my opinion. The only reason to get one would be to match your frame, and I'm sure you could modify it to take a DPP instead of the Romeo.

[jwperry]

I just got my third sig p series sig slide milled for a red dot. I have a 229 that was done by ATEi, and a 226 and 229 done by L&M precision. All of them have an RMR, and all of them are working very well. If this is a carry or duty gun, I would recommend getting a slide milled for a DPP or an RMR. The DPP has a very nice window like the Sig dot, but based on the carry optics shooters in this area it seems like the Leupold is holding up much better to higher round counts. My RMR on the 229 is the new 2.0, and I have never had it die or flicker like I have had happen with the gen 1 models. Feel free to PM me if you want any more details about the sig guns getting milled and I can send you pictures or whatever you need.

I've been going back and forth about send my Sigs to these two shops (& Suarez International).
Who'd you use first? Why'd you switch? Who do you think does a better job, ATEi or L&M?

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[nate89]

I've been going back and forth about send my Sigs to these two shops (& Suarez International).
Who'd you use first? Why'd you switch? Who do you think does a better job, ATEi or L&M?

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Long story short, I would toss a coin and be happy with either one. Mark and L&M has been doing milling on Sigs for quite some time, and you are going to get a great product. ATEi is also known for milling very tight pockets that can help extend the life of your red dot. L&M offers a 20 dollar cerecoat on just the milled area which is really nice. Sorry I'm not interested in paying just as much as the milling to recoat a pistol that only needs a small surface covered. I sent mine both in within a couple of days and they both came back around the same time, so wait times are comparable. Another advantage of L&M was the option to get new suppressor height sights installed there. ATEi said they would install sights I sent, but didn't have any sig sights on hand.

For the easier "all-in-one" stop with the recoating and new sights, I would hit up L&M personally.