Pistol RDS - Closed Emitter - Experiences & Recommendations (Read 29087 times)

ren

Re: Pistol RDS - Closed Emitter - Experiences & Recommendations
« Reply #100 on: November 12, 2022, 09:00:55 AM »
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ditto..Glock 48 owner here
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drck1000

Re: Pistol RDS - Closed Emitter - Experiences & Recommendations
« Reply #101 on: November 12, 2022, 09:14:36 AM »
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changemyoil66

Re: Pistol RDS - Closed Emitter - Experiences & Recommendations
« Reply #102 on: November 12, 2022, 03:56:35 PM »
You said you were “gtg”

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drck1000

Re: Pistol RDS - Closed Emitter - Experiences & Recommendations
« Reply #103 on: November 12, 2022, 04:00:18 PM »
"Trust but verify"

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Pancakes

Re: Pistol RDS - Closed Emitter - Experiences & Recommendations
« Reply #104 on: November 12, 2022, 04:28:56 PM »
Anyone try the Sig Romeo2? Picking up a legion x five next week and leaning towards that for optic as I also wanna try a closed emitter.

drck1000

Re: Pistol RDS - Closed Emitter - Experiences & Recommendations
« Reply #105 on: November 14, 2022, 08:10:00 AM »
Anyone try the Sig Romeo2? Picking up a legion x five next week and leaning towards that for optic as I also wanna try a closed emitter.
Had not heard of it until you posted.  Seems interesting.  For that price, I'd lean toward an Aimpoint ACRO P2.  That is if you can find one in stock.  I've seen them come back into stock here and there in the past month.  I believe the Sig full frame slides have plates for the ACRO.  I was considering one for my X-Full slide.  Beyond that, I am looking to get an EPS (regular) for a Glock 17.  Hope they start coming back into stock soon. 

Pancakes

Re: Pistol RDS - Closed Emitter - Experiences & Recommendations
« Reply #106 on: November 14, 2022, 03:30:12 PM »
Had not heard of it until you posted.  Seems interesting.  For that price, I'd lean toward an Aimpoint ACRO P2.  That is if you can find one in stock.  I've seen them come back into stock here and there in the past month.  I believe the Sig full frame slides have plates for the ACRO.  I was considering one for my X-Full slide.  Beyond that, I am looking to get an EPS (regular) for a Glock 17.  Hope they start coming back into stock soon.

That’s what I originally wanted lol, but like you said they’re not available anywhere. So I figured I might try the Sig branded one the footprint is right so I wouldn’t need to buy a mounting plate. Not 100% sure for now but probably gonna get one before the end of the month, so I’ll have to see if the ACRO becomes available by then.

drck1000

Re: Pistol RDS - Closed Emitter - Experiences & Recommendations
« Reply #107 on: November 14, 2022, 03:53:01 PM »
That’s what I originally wanted lol, but like you said they’re not available anywhere. So I figured I might try the Sig branded one the footprint is right so I wouldn’t need to buy a mounting plate. Not 100% sure for now but probably gonna get one before the end of the month, so I’ll have to see if the ACRO becomes available by then.
I've seen the ACRO back in stock a couple of places, with TRex being one and they ran a lottery.  If I see them back in stock, I'll try to post here. 

drck1000

Re: Pistol RDS - Closed Emitter - Experiences & Recommendations
« Reply #108 on: November 15, 2022, 11:25:02 AM »
TRex Arms lottery for ACRO closed. Next one anticipated early/mid Dec.

changemyoil66

Re: Pistol RDS - Closed Emitter - Experiences & Recommendations
« Reply #109 on: November 15, 2022, 11:48:15 AM »
With something the size of the ACRO, would it affect slide function since it's bigger and heavier than most RDS?  Like say you use puff puff type ammo.


Update:

This is the same reason why I never milled any of my slides.  I figure the slide is designed to be X oz's.  And removing weight is making it lighter thus may affect peak performance.    This would be diff from buying a milled slide that is tested by a reputable company.  IDK if the milled slide is made with diff materials so it's the same weight as an OEM slide.  This and too pake to upgrade a slide or mill my OEM slide.

Which is why I was interested in the Shadow Systems MR/CR 920. It's designed with the slide cuts in it.
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drck1000

Re: Pistol RDS - Closed Emitter - Experiences & Recommendations
« Reply #110 on: November 15, 2022, 12:26:54 PM »
With something the size of the ACRO, would it affect slide function since it's bigger and heavier than most RDS?  Like say you use puff puff type ammo.


Update:

This is the same reason why I never milled any of my slides.  I figure the slide is designed to be X oz's.  And removing weight is making it lighter thus may affect peak performance.    This would be diff from buying a milled slide that is tested by a reputable company.  IDK if the milled slide is made with diff materials so it's the same weight as an OEM slide.  This and too pake to upgrade a slide or mill my OEM slide.

Which is why I was interested in the Shadow Systems MR/CR 920. It's designed with the slide cuts in it.
It's poof poof. . .

There are benefits to milling slides vice those that depend on plates.  Optic height, particularly control over is one.  Plus, not all optic mounting solutions are equal.  Jack of all trades, master of none.  I get what you're saying about flexibility, especially with new optics coming out all the time.  I looked into upgrading optics on my Salients that have optic specific milling.  It could work, but optic height was less than desirable.  So I made the decision to go with a different base gun. 

WTF?Shane

Re: Pistol RDS - Closed Emitter - Experiences & Recommendations
« Reply #111 on: November 29, 2022, 09:01:21 PM »
I ordered a new slide for my 19 and I'm looking to try out the 509T X2. Might be a while till I get the slide and then need to send it out to get milled for the optic. Range is closed, so I can wait. I read and watched some reviews on it and looks like a decent optic. Also a good amount cheaper than the ACRO P-2.

rpoL98

Re: Pistol RDS - Closed Emitter - Experiences & Recommendations
« Reply #112 on: November 30, 2022, 04:42:08 AM »
With something the size of the ACRO, would it affect slide function since it's bigger and heavier than most RDS?  Like say you use puff puff type ammo.

Update:

This is the same reason why I never milled any of my slides.  I figure the slide is designed to be X oz's.  And removing weight is making it lighter thus may affect peak performance.    This would be diff from buying a milled slide that is tested by a reputable company.  IDK if the milled slide is made with diff materials so it's the same weight as an OEM slide.  This and too pake to upgrade a slide or mill my OEM slide.

Which is why I was interested in the Shadow Systems MR/CR 920. It's designed with the slide cuts in it.
for the more popular makes/models, I think that's why there's different strength recoil springs available.  similar thing happens whey you put a comp or a brake on it.  dynamic is changed, may need to be re-tuned.

but you guys already know that...

drck1000

Re: Pistol RDS - Closed Emitter - Experiences & Recommendations
« Reply #113 on: November 30, 2022, 07:31:59 AM »
I ordered a new slide for my 19 and I'm looking to try out the 509T X2. Might be a while till I get the slide and then need to send it out to get milled for the optic. Range is closed, so I can wait. I read and watched some reviews on it and looks like a decent optic. Also a good amount cheaper than the ACRO P-2.
I am holding out for an EPS (regular) for a 17 slide, but I was seriously considering a build with a 509T.  I've heard/read good things about the 509T, and shot them on friends guns. 

My preference is to do optic specific milling, to get the optic as lower than with optic plates. 

drck1000

Re: Pistol RDS - Closed Emitter - Experiences & Recommendations
« Reply #114 on: November 30, 2022, 07:39:12 AM »
for the more popular makes/models, I think that's why there's different strength recoil springs available.  similar thing happens whey you put a comp or a brake on it.  dynamic is changed, may need to be re-tuned.

but you guys already know that...
You overestimate CMO. . .  ;D

changemyoil66

Re: Pistol RDS - Closed Emitter - Experiences & Recommendations
« Reply #115 on: November 30, 2022, 09:33:39 AM »
You overestimate CMO. . .  ;D

#overthinkingpresident

I forgot to add when shooting the RDS, i don't think I would have gotten the same grouping with irons.  I tried DRCK's RDS on his P320 and had rounds touching at 7 yards.  The dot allows u to see an unobstructed view of the POI you want.

drck1000

Re: Pistol RDS - Closed Emitter - Experiences & Recommendations
« Reply #116 on: November 30, 2022, 09:41:19 AM »
#overthinkingpresident

I forgot to add when shooting the RDS, i don't think I would have gotten the same grouping with irons.  I tried DRCK's RDS on his P320 and had rounds touching at 7 yards.  The dot allows u to see an unobstructed view of the POI you want.
Wait, wait, wait. . . you saying it's the bow and not the Indian?  ;D

changemyoil66

Re: Pistol RDS - Closed Emitter - Experiences & Recommendations
« Reply #117 on: November 30, 2022, 09:46:26 AM »
Wait, wait, wait. . . you saying it's the bow and not the Indian?  ;D

Indian eye cannot see. No more X-ray vision.  Or could just be lucky.  I'm leaning toward luck maybe.

drck1000

Re: Pistol RDS - Closed Emitter - Experiences & Recommendations
« Reply #118 on: January 12, 2023, 01:02:29 PM »
Seeing EPS and EPS Carry coming back in stock in a lot of online vendors.  Primary Arms, Midway, etc.  Picked up an EPS regular multi-reticle version from DCT a while back.  So good to see them in stock, and multiple vendors. 

I haven't shot my 43x with the EPS Carry in a while, but plan to get back to doing so.  Will have a 17 with the regular EPS soon. 

drck1000

Re: Pistol RDS - Closed Emitter - Experiences & Recommendations
« Reply #119 on: March 02, 2023, 08:26:11 AM »
Finally got my hands on an Aimpoint ACRO P2.  It's on a Glock 17 MOS.  I haven't shot it yet, but initial impressions are that the unit is not as bulky as I envisioned.  It's more bulky than an RMR06, but the overall window seems larger, at least top to bottom.  The dot seems clear, like their rifle red dots (T2, CompM5, PRO, etc).  I have the Ameriglo suppressor height sights and the sights are in the lower (about) 1/4 or less in the window, which I like. 

Not sure if I will be able to shoot for a couple of weeks.  Really looking forward to trying the whole setup.  I'll have a more basic Glock 17 with EPS to compare with soon, for a more streamlined setup than the bulky ACRO.