Duty Arms Index

Aimpoint PRO (Patrol Rifle Optic) vs Aimpoint Duty RDS

Maker specs with sources and which agencies in the index issue each. Aimpoint PRO (Patrol Rifle Optic) appears at more agencies in the index (3 vs 2).

Data coverage: Adoption is based on 12 agencies in the Duty Arms Index with a current, sourced rifle optic entry; SWAT / tactical-unit entries are not counted. Counts include only current entries with a public source; agencies not yet in the index, or without a sourced entry for this item, are not counted, so treat shares as a picture of the Duty Arms Index, not of every agency. These counts cover US agencies only; agencies outside the US are not included here (see agencies by country). Data last updated Oct 11, 2026.

Aimpoint PRO (Patrol Rifle Optic) (model photo)

Aimpoint PRO (Patrol Rifle Optic)

Aimpoint PRO (Patrol Rifle Optic) 2 MOA, QRP2 mount + spacer

Agencies (current entry)
3
Share of agencies with a sourced rifle optic
25%

Representative photo: Aimpoint CompM4 (the PRO is Aimpoint's similar tube-style patrol rifle optic). Photo: Photo Courtesy of PEO Soldier, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Model photo, not the agency's own firearm.

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Aimpoint Duty RDS

Aimpoint Duty RDS 2 MOA, 39 mm one-piece torsion nut mount

Agencies (current entry)
2
Share of agencies with a sourced rifle optic
16.7%

Maker specs, side by side

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Values are copied exactly as each maker publishes them, with a numbered source for each; we don't test, convert units or rate anything. “Not published” means the maker's current spec page or manual doesn't list it. Columns are in order of agency count in the index, not preference. Shaded rows differ.

Version shownAimpoint PRO (Patrol Rifle Optic)Aimpoint PRO (Patrol Rifle Optic) 2 MOA, QRP2 mount + spacer13 of 17 fields publishedAimpoint Duty RDSAimpoint Duty RDS 2 MOA, 39 mm one-piece torsion nut mount12 of 17 fields published
Optical
TypeRed dot, holographic, prism, LPVO or magnifier, in the maker's words.Red dot reflex sight[1]Red dot reflex sight[2]
Magnification1X - No Magnification[1]1X - No Magnification[2]
Objective / aperture23 mm[1]18 mm[2]
Reticle2 MOA[1]2 MOA[2]
Focal planeNot publishedNot published
Eye reliefUnlimited[1]Unlimited[2]
Field of viewNot publishedNot published
Brightness / illumination settings4 night vision compatible settings and 6 daylight settings[1]4 night vision compatible settings, and 6 daylight settings[2]
Night-vision settingsNot publishedNot published
Power
Battery1/3N, 3V, Lithium[1]CR2032, 3V, Lithium[2]
Battery life (maker's stated)30,000 h at daylight setting 7 (15,000 Lux, room temperature)[1]30,000 h at daylight setting 6 (15,000 Lux, room temperature)[2]
Mounting
Mount (as supplied)QRP2 Mount, Base & Top Ring and Standard Spacer[1]Duty RDS One-piece TNP Mount 39 mm[2]
Optical axis / mount heightHeight of Optical Axis 39 mm (1.5 in) measured from top surface of mechanical interface[1]Not published
Physical
Length / dimensions132 x 72 x 81 mm / 5.2 x 2.8 x 3.2 in[1]80 x 41 x 67 mm / 3.1 x 1.6 x 2.6 in[2]
Weight357 g / 12.6 oz[1]160 g / 5.6 oz[2]
Water rating (maker's stated)45 m / 150 ft[1]25 m / 80 ft[2]
Price
Maker list priceNot publishedNot published
Maker notesWeight and size are for the sight with mount, as listed in the maker's spec table; the maker states 192 g (6.8 oz) sight only.Weight is with mount per the maker's spec table; the maker states 110 g (3.9 oz) sight only.

Specs checked against the maker's page on Oct 11, 2026. Makers revise pages; confirm with the manufacturer before purchase. Spotted an error? Send a correction with a source. How we compile specs.

Agency adoption

Aimpoint PRO (Patrol Rifle Optic)

3 agencies with a current, sourced entry (25% of 12 agencies with a sourced rifle optic).

Small sample: rifle-optic entries are still thin in the index.

Mounted on (long gun, agencies): Bravo Company Manufacturing BCM4 (1), Heckler & Koch MR556A1 (1), Smith & Wesson M&P15 (1).

Agencies issuing it →

Aimpoint Duty RDS

2 agencies with a current, sourced entry (16.7% of 12 agencies with a sourced rifle optic).

Small sample: rifle-optic entries are still thin in the index.

Mounted on (long gun, agencies): LWRC International IC-9 (1), SIONICS Weapon Systems Patrol Three (1).

Agencies issuing it →

Counts are agencies (not officers or units) with a current entry backed by a public source; SWAT / tactical-unit entries are not counted. 12 agencies have any sourced rifle optic in the index.

Notices

Recalls, safety statements and agency actions, dated and linked to the original document. Listed the same way for every maker; facts only, no commentary.

Aimpoint PRO (Patrol Rifle Optic)

No notices on file.

Aimpoint Duty RDS

No notices on file.

We add notices only with a primary document.

Sources

  1. [1] PRO - Patrol Rifle Optic 2 MOA · Aimpoint · accessed Oct 11, 2026 · archive
  2. [2] Duty RDS 2 MOA · Aimpoint · accessed Oct 11, 2026 · archive

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