Red dot optic suggestions

[ConcernedCitizen]

I have been looking into these and the MRO is looking more and more like the winner. Looks like I need to up my budget....

Perfect weekend for shopping! I've already seen quite a few Labor Day sales being posted.

 

[Cerberus Group]

AR?

Yes, AR pistol

 

[Kruel J]

Yes, AR pistol

The irons on the MP5 sit really low, so I'm thinking of just using a QD mount and not worrying about co-witness. Worse case I can toss the optic upon failure and stay in the fight, so to speak.

 

[Member 34319]

That battle steel mount I linked back in my post cowitnesses with Aimpoint or Holosuns, not too sure about the MRO.

 

[Kruel J]

I'm running the included mount, but I think I'm going to buy one of the battle steels.

 

[Member 34319]

MP5 Red Dots, Mounts, and Co-Witness Thread

 

[Cerberus Group]

Not sure how the MRO will mount in conjunction with the sights. But with most any Trijicon product, it'll most likely outlast the irons.

If ya want, you're welcome to bring it up, we'll throw my MRO on it, and you can test it out on my range.

 

[Kruel J]

Not sure how the MRO will mount in conjunction with the sights. But with most any Trijicon product, it'll most likely outlast the irons.

If ya want, you're welcome to bring it up, we'll throw my MRO on it, and you can test it out on my range.

You know, I might just take you up on that. Maybe we could do a training class/optics testing?

 

[titsonritz]

Not sure how the MRO will mount in conjunction with the sights.

I doesn't matter, get a low mount and run with it.

Save a few more bucks ,the MRO is the right move. You're already talking 3 bills just a little more and leaps in quality AND Labor Day sale dude, narrows that gap a little bit.

If ya want, you're welcome to bring it up, we'll throw my MRO on it, and you can test it out on my range.

Very cool.

 

[ConcernedCitizen]

I've seen an MP5/MRO setup in person, and think it's about as good as it gets. Large FOV, crisp dot, ultra reliable. I didn't pay attention to the cowitness, unfortunately.

I say go with the MRO!

 

[Cerberus Group]

You know, I might just take you up on that. Maybe we could do a training class/optics testing?

You got it...will be around all weekend.

 

[Kruel J]

You got it...will be around all weekend.

Let me get back to you on that. Holiday weekend and all. No real plans, but I'm not at a spot to commit. How many rounds would I need to bring?

 

[Cerberus Group]

Let me get back to you on that. Holiday weekend and all. No real plans, but I'm not at a spot to commit. How many rounds would I need to bring?

500 or so. My contact info is on my website, call, text, email...your choice.

 

[Kruel J]

500 or so. My contact info is on my website, call, text, email...your choice.

Roger that. 500 is easily doable. I'll get back to you. And thank you!

 

[hatchj]

I really like my trijicon mro. Seems durable. The dot is very good and i like the long battery life

 

[DirectDrive]

I really like my trijicon mro. Seems durable. The dot is very good and i like the long battery life

Trij does seem to be the Gold Standard for this kind of stuff.

 

[Alex V]

OK, so I picked up an MKE/Zenith MP5 clone. It comes with a rail that I mounted. But I need optic suggestions. I'm thinking a low profile mount and somewhat smaller than say a Vortex Strikefire II or an Aimpoint Pro.


Trying to hover at the $300-ish dollar range.

Anyone have any experience here that they could share? Or maybe some opinions?

Thanks.

I've used the Aimpoint Pro. It's no frills, but rugged and does the job. My only complaint is that once you've gotten used to a smaller optic, it feels a little bulky.

My other red dot is a Sig Romeo 5XDR. I've heard some complaints about Sigs lower priced optics and I haven't put it through anything extreme by any means, but I like it for the price. You can also change the reticle from a dot to a holographic style sight.

Coincidentally I may be interested in parting with my Aimpoint. In great shape with original packaging.

 

[Defense Minister]

The Sig Sauer Romeo 5, mentioned previously, is hands down the best value red dot in my opinion, and you can buy two on your budget. It is made by Holosun, who I believe also makes Primary Arms red dots. You can compare them all at primaryarms.com. At $125 shipped (link in post #2) you cannot go wrong!

 

[Diamondback]

A bit above budget--I wheel-and-sealed OpticsPlanet only down to $400--but for suckalicious eyes like mine I've heard DI Optical's recommended. It's not zeroed and hasn't seen firing yet, but here's mine:

with and without BUIS


Side view on the Briefcase Monster


So far it's taken the knockaround of briefcase carry in testing well...

 

[Kruel J]

I ended up going with the MRO. I can co-witness, albeit barely.