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    Same footprint but the sight body is taller so the optical centerline will be higher. Trex arms has detailed info on it.

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    Forged housing is pretty big deal coming from Aimpoint...

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    Something I just noticed on the Aimpoint international website is that the Duty RDS is claiming light transmission >85% (greater than sign being a part of Aimpoint's spec). This is a pretty big bump, given that the older optics, such as the ACRO P-2, Micro T-2, CompM5 series, and CompM4 series are all rated for 70%, with the older budget optics, such as the Micro H-2 or the PRO, is rated for 60%.

    That being said, upon further review, the >85% light transmission claim only goes as low as 620nm, which is a shorter wavelength red. The duty-oriented optics are all 70% all the way to 900nm, while the budget-y ones are 60% to 700nm. Might mean that the Duty RDS performs less well with active IR illumination, but the spec sheet would suggest that it would do fine with ambient lighting (à la UH-1 Gen2).
    Last edited by Defaultmp3; 05-24-22 at 21:45.
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    I was using a dept issued rifle (DTI...no shit) with an Aimpoint PRO on it. I turned in the DTI and use my BCM now. I picked up a Duty RDS and I swear this thing is magic! As mentioned above, it works amazingly well with my astigmatism and the glass is very clear.

    I did speak with a guy at Aimpoint and brought up the adjusments only being made with Torx head bits and he replied, " We made them that way because we know cops will be using them." I laughed at this because I know what he meant by it.

    Anyway, I sighted mine in at 100y and the thing is deadnuts on. My 3 shot groups are one ragged hole.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sainte View Post
    " We made them that way because we know cops will be using them."
    That's funny.
    "What would a $2,000 Geissele Super Duty do that a $500 PSA door buster on Black Friday couldn't do?" - Stopsign32v

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    ya we chuckled about it for a bit.

    The only downside I have with the optic right now is lack of QD mounts for it but, I know that will come eventually so it isn't anything to really worry about.

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    This optic appears to be an interesting budget alternative for someone looking to avoid Chinese-made equipment. Though, admittedly, it lacks many of the features now found in Holosuns. I find it puzzling that there are so few reviews of the Duty RDS. Too boring? It's been out a few months now. Can anyone else with some time using this optic share their opinions?
    Last edited by FSTRN; 07-11-22 at 12:05.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FSTRN View Post
    I find it puzzling that there are so few reviews of the Duty RDS. Too boring? It's been out a few months now. Can anyone else with some time using this optic share their opinions?
    I like them. Boring functionality, not a whole lot to say. I'm sure someone can do a 20 minute youtube video on it though.
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    Copy.

    What I have in mind is an Aimpoint Pro without the bulk/weight, 15 year-old technology, and weird proprietary battery. Would you say that about sums up the Duty RDS?

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    Quote Originally Posted by FSTRN View Post
    Copy. What I have in mind is an Aimpoint Pro without the bulk/weight, 15 year-old technology, and weird proprietary battery. Would you say that about sums up the Duty RDS?
    What I have in mind is a budget-friendly T2, mature and vetted technology from a trustworthy manufacturer. Battery is a 2032, same as in a bunch of my other stuff including the key fob of the car that drove me to the place I'm using the optic.
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