Trijicon RMR HD - Honest Review

Published on October 15, 2023
Duration: 19:45

This is an honest consumer review of the Trijicon RMR HD by Brett from Nightwood Guns. He compares it to the Trijicon RMR and SRO, highlighting its improved window size, top-loading battery, and a new front-facing light sensor that adjusts brightness based on the target, not ambient light. Despite its premium price and a slight overhang concern, the reviewer finds it to be a durable and feature-rich optic, potentially his new favorite for everyday carry.

Quick Summary

The Trijicon RMR HD offers a larger 18mm viewable window and a crucial front-facing light sensor that adjusts brightness to the target, not ambient light. It retains the RMR's durability while adding a top-loading battery compartment, making it a strong contender for everyday carry despite its premium price.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Window Size Comparison
  2. 00:21Honest Review of Trijicon RMR HD
  3. 01:41Sponsor: DPM Systems
  4. 03:19What is the Trijicon RMR HD?
  5. 03:32Trijicon RMR: The Gold Standard for Durability
  6. 05:04Trijicon SRO: For the Competition World
  7. 07:21Trijicon RMR HD: The Best of Both Worlds
  8. 07:48New Features: Buttons, Reticle, Reference Bump
  9. 08:39Best Feature: Front-Facing Light Sensor
  10. 11:19Pros Recap & Nitpicks
  11. 12:49Negative: The Price
  12. 14:11Negative: Window Height vs. SRO
  13. 16:13Negative: The Overhang Concern
  14. 18:17Is the RMR HD Worth the Money?
  15. 18:50Conclusion & Recommendation
  16. 19:03Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key advantages of the Trijicon RMR HD over the standard RMR?

The Trijicon RMR HD offers a significantly larger viewable window (18mm vs 14mm), a top-loading battery compartment for easier changes, and a front-facing light sensor for superior auto-brightness adjustment. It retains the RMR's legendary durability with its horned design.

How does the Trijicon RMR HD's window size compare to the SRO?

The RMR HD has an 18mm viewable window height, which is an improvement over the RMR's 14mm. However, the Trijicon SRO has a larger 24mm window, making the RMR HD fall short in this specific aspect for competition-focused use.

What is the most significant new feature on the Trijicon RMR HD?

The most significant feature is the front-facing light sensor. It intelligently adjusts the dot's brightness based on the light at the target, preventing washout in bright conditions or dimness in low light, a common issue with older auto-brightness systems.

Is the Trijicon RMR HD considered a duty-grade optic?

The RMR HD is marketed with durability in mind, featuring the RMR's robust design. However, a potential concern is its overhang on some firearms, which Trijicon notes could cause malfunctions, a factor to consider for strict duty applications.

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