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Pistol optic evaluation memo: Trijicon RMR (Type 2) vs Trijicon RMR HD
| Version compared | Trijicon RMR (Type 2)Trijicon RMR Type 2 RM06 (3.25 MOA) | Trijicon RMR HDTrijicon RMR HD (3.25 MOA dot / 55 MOA ring) |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting footprint | RMR [1] | IDENTICAL FOOTPRINT AS RMR [2] |
| Emitter | Not published | Not published |
| Mounting notes (maker's) | Not published | Not published |
| Reticle / dot size | 3.25 MOA Dot [1] | 3.25 MOA dot with 55 MOA Selectable Reticle [2] |
| Reticle colour | Red [1] | Red [2] |
| Window size | Not published | Not published |
| Brightness settings | Not published | Nine brightness settings with multiple modes [2] |
| Night-vision settings | Not published | Not published |
| Battery | 1 CR2032 Lithium Battery [1] | CR2032 [2] |
| Battery life (maker's stated) | Over 4 years of continuous use (when used at 70ºF (21ºC)) at setting 4 of 8. [1] | Over 3 years of continuous use in brightness setting 5, dot only [2] |
| Battery access | Not published | TOP-LOADING BATTERY [2] |
| Auto-on / auto-brightness | Not published | Not published |
| Dimensions | 1.8 in x 1.1 in x 1 in [1] | 2.15 in x 1.27 in x 1.19 in [2] |
| Weight | 1.2 oz. (34.02g) [1] | 1.69 oz. (47.91g) [2] |
| Housing material | Forged Aluminum [1] | 7075-T6 aluminum [2] |
| Water rating (maker's stated) | waterproof to 20 meters (66 ft.) [1] | waterproof up to 66 ft. (20 m) [2] |
| Maker list price | $779.00 [1] | $1,019.00 [2] |
| Agencies issuing (current entry) | 11 of 105 agencies with a sourced pistol optic | 5 of 105 agencies with a sourced pistol optic |
| Most common host pistol | Glock G17 MOS (2) | Glock G17M (1) |
Notices
No recalls, safety statements or agency actions on file for either model.
Sources
- [1] Trijicon RMR Type 2 Red Dot Sight (RM06). Trijicon. Accessed Oct 11, 2026. https://www.trijicon.com/products/details/rm06-c-700672 (archive: https://web.archive.org/web/2026/https://www.trijicon.com/products/details/rm06-c-700672)
- [2] Trijicon RMR HD Red Dot Sight. Trijicon. Accessed Oct 11, 2026. https://www.trijicon.com/products/details/rmhd2-c-3200002 (archive: https://web.archive.org/web/2026/https://www.trijicon.com/products/details/rmhd2-c-3200002)