Interesting optic failure - RMR

[GTF425]

I had an interesting equipment failure today.

This Glock 19 has a Type 1 RM09 that was installed in November 2016. Estimated round count is in the neighborhood of 20k. I have never had any problems with this optic, no issues with the dot flickering/loss of battery contact/nada. I don't do anything like intentionally rack my optic on hard surfaces to cycle the slide, and it has lived its life in a holster.

Today, I started shooting at 0915. Temp is mid-90s, humidity is 50% with clear skies. After a lunch break, I went back to shooting and noticed I had a giant, basketball sized dot in the middle of a course of fire. Thought nothing of it, broke the shot, and the dot disappeared completely after that. I thought it was an electronics failure, and kept shooting with the irons. After two more shots, the glass flew off the front of the RMR and went downrange.

It appears the adhesive for the glass has simply worn out. Yes, I've contacted Trijicon and am in the process of receiving an RMA. I'm sure that part will take care of itself, so no worries there.

But has anyone else actually had the entire glass window come off of an RMR? I've seen electronics die, I've seen UTM rounds crack the glass, and I've seen someone strike an RMR against a metal staircase and crack it. But I've never seen or ever had any other RMR have the glass completely remove itself.






And yes- I contemplated just using some 2-part epoxy and seating the glass myself. But I will gladly use an official warranty repair whenever possible.

[ggammell]

Bravo sir. Bravo indeed.

[markm]

After that many rounds with a dot on your pistol, I take it you're a believer in the idea of the sight on a handgun?

The limited exposure I've had with them has been less than confidence inspiring.

[ggammell]

After that many rounds with a dot on your pistol, I take it you're a believer in the idea of the sight on a handgun?

The limited exposure I've had with them has been less than confidence inspiring.

I’m in 100% on it. Agency just authorized them (personal purchase) and I’ll drop that coin immediately.

[GTF425]

After that many rounds with a dot on your pistol, I take it you're a believer in the idea of the sight on a handgun?

Absolutely.

The advantages of being able to focus on the target as well as have an aiming point under NODs is more than worth it.

But I'm not ever going to ditch having zeroed irons. Case in point: see above.

[ggammell]

Absolutely.

The advantages of being able to focus on the target as well as have an aiming point under NODs is more than worth it.

But I'm not ever going to ditch having zeroed irons. Case in point: see above.

That’s a fact.

Interesting thing if you can try it. Shoot the irons without the glass there and see what kind of shift the glass causes versus bare irons.

[jpmuscle]

OP needs more Holosun


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[1168]

Good work brother. I’ve got maybe half as many rounds on one. Warranty service once. I’m still on the fence as to whether they are for me. My vision is getting a little wonky, so that will likely force my hand.

I like that coin on the far right.

[WickedWillis]

Pretty impressive failure

[GTF425]

My vision is getting a little wonky, so that will likely force my hand.

This is something that my dad pointed out a few weeks ago. For him, he can actually shoot a pistol accurately again. He was at the point that his front sight post was just a blur, and he believes having an RDS on his pistol is helping keep him in the game that much longer.

For me, it's being able to keep all of my focus on the target. Makes accurately shooting a moving target much, much easier.

I like that coin on the far right.

As do I, brother.