The firearm marketplace today for handguns has fully embraced the adoption of red dots, and I am here for it! Handgun optics afford us a lot of benefits like faster target engagements, and they can be a workaround for some people who have vision impairments. Instead of focusing on objects at 3 varying distances from your eye – rear right, front sight, and the target – you can simply have a red dot overlaid visually on the target you’re engaging. So, whether you are hunting or shooting steel, it is a more effective way of engagement. Additionally, if red is a difficult color for you to see, manufacturers like Trijicon are also offering green dots. So, today we are going to take a look at the Trijicon RMR Type 2 3.25 MOA Green Dot, Adjustable LED to see how it performs. Let’s dive in!

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Specifications – Trijicon RMR Type 2 3.25 MOA Green Dot, Adjustable LED

The Trijicon RMR Type 2 3.25 MOA Green Dot, Adjustable LED (SKU: RM06-C-700800) has an MSRP of $810, which is admittedly expensive, but Trijicon has had the “gold standard” for red dots (and now green dots) for decades. The durability and quality of all other handgun optics is judged against them. So, the asking price is warranted. All of the important specifications you may want to know about the RMR Type 2 3.25 MOA Green Dot, Adjustable LED can be read below as presented by Trijicon:

• Length x Width x Height: 1.8” x 1.1” x 1”
• Weight: 1.2 Oz
• Magnification: 1x
• Reticle Pattern: 3.25 MOA Dot
• Day/Night Reticle Color: Green
• Illumination Source: LED

For those in the reading audience who have used Trijicon RMRs in the past, those specs should be incredibly familiar. Some small yet meaningful updates you might not be aware of that Trijicon has made over the years better electronics, battery conservation, and their timeless “no special tools” windage and elevation adjustments. All of which and more are outlined below:

• True-Color, Multi-Coated Lens – Creates a wide-band light transmission for minimal change in target area color.
• Easily Adjustable Windage/Elevation – No need for special tools. 1 MOA per click.
• Multi-Platform Friendly – Multiple primary applications including rifle, pistol, shotgun and carbine, or use as a secondary sight with a magnified optic.
• Upgraded Electronics – Ruggedized battery contacts and electronics ensure performance and survivability in harsh environments (Automatic LED & Adjustable LED RMR only).
• Battery Conservation Mode – Automatically adjusts aiming dot to ambient lighting conditions after 16.5 hours (Automatic LED & Adjustable LED RMR only).

Trijicon Limited Lifetime Warranty – Trijicon RMR Type 2 3.25 MOA Green Dot, Adjustable LED

In the rare event that your green dot should ever require service, warranty, or replacement of any kind, Trijicon has the customer service and support you’ll need. The Trijicon Limited Lifetime Warranty covers iron sights to red and green dots. A Tritium lamp is warrantied by Trijicon to illuminate for 15 years from date of original manufacture (Dual-Illuminated RMR®). Electronics are warrantied for 5 years from date of original manufacture (Automatic LED & Adjustable LED RMR®). Whether this green dot takes a tumble out of a gun case, or down the side of a mountain trail while hunting, you are still covered.

A Word from Trijicon on the New RMR Type 2 3.25 MOA Green Dot

“The RMR is designed with a patented housing shape that absorbs impacts and diverts stresses away from the lens to increase durability. It also offers redesigned and upgraded electronics that have been proven to perform when mounted on slide ride pistols and other small arms. It’s suitable for military, law enforcement, concealed carry self-defense, target shooting, and hunting applications. All RMR Adjustable LED sights are compatible with night vision devices, with the 3.25 MOA dot size being the most popular

The RMR® Adjustable LED sight puts the illumination control in the user’s hands. Easy-to-use buttons on the sides of the optic allow the user to adjust the illumination brightness, toggle between manual and automatic modes, and power down the RMR for storage. Additionally, the user can also lock out the buttons so that the RMR functions in automatic mode only. This ensures that inadvertent button pushes do not cause a loss of aiming solution.”

What’s in the Box? Trijicon RMR Type 2 3.25 MOA Green Dot, Adjustable LED

One of the most common and recurring questions I receive reviewing firearms and their related products is, “what’s in the box?” Meaning, what do you all get with your purchase. This is important because what you do and do not get will dictate what type of accessories you need to additionally buy depending on what you want your end-product or hunting setup to look like. All this being said, this is everything that you will receive:

Included in the Box:

• RMR Type 2 3.25 MOA Green Dot, Adjustable LED
• CR2032 Battery
• 2ea #6-32 x1/2″ Torx Head Screw
• 2ea #6-32 x .380″ Torx Head Screw
• Hex Wrench
• RMR Manual
• Trijicon Sticker (PR15)
• Warranty Card
• RMR Sealing Plate (RM63)

What’s the Upsell? What’s the 30-Second Elevator Pitch?

So, what’s the upsell? What’s the metaphorical and literal 30-second elevator pitch? For the Trijicon RMR Type 2 3.25 MOA Green Dot, Adjustable LED, you’re looking at several prominent traits that might tip the scale in favor of Trijicon as opposed to a competing manufacturer at a similar price-point.

• Outstanding Durability – Unique, patented housing shape diverts the force of an impact away from the lens, greatly increasing durability
• Built to Handle the Worst – Designed to be waterproof to 20 meters (66 ft.)
• Adjustable LED – Easy-to-use buttons on the sides of the optic allow the user to adjust the illumination brightness, toggle between manual and automatic modes, and power down the RMR® for storage.

Field Use – Trijicon RMR Type 2 3.25 MOA Green Dot, Adjustable LED

So, how did the Trijicon RMR Type 2 3.25 MOA Green Dot, Adjustable LED perform out in the field?… To start we needed to get this green dot saddled up before we could put it through its paces.

Mounting

I chose my Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0C Comp handgun to get this review off and running. With the Variable Interface System (V.I.S.) for mounting optics plus the included components that come with this Trijicon green dot, I had everything I needed.

I affectionately refer to the Variable Interface System (V.I.S.) as a “peg and post” system that allows for the mounting of nearly any handgun optic imaginable. Add in the fact that the RMR has been around for years, and I easily mounted this optic to my Echelon 4.0C Comp in a matter of minutes.

Test Firing

For what I would call recoil testing, or simply live fire, I shot some Remington Range 9mm 115 Grain FMJ as well as some 124 Grain FMJ. This isn’t spicy ammo in the least. Rather, just a good, general baseline for shooting a 9mm at the range. Unsurprisingly, the optic held up and maintained a zero (once one was established) with no issue.

Accuracy

The 1 MOA click adjustments for windage and elevation might not sound very refined for people who use a lot of riflescopes, or are unfamiliar with handgun optics, but it is perfect for shooting close distances (like 25 yards or less). I hastily established a 10-yard zero and then went to town ventilating some paper targets.

I was able to achieve and maintain more than adequate accuracy even with a bit of Monster coursing through my veins due to my sleep deprivation of being a new father and my son not allowing my wife and I to sleep anymore.  

Sight Picture

While I’m 50% deaf due to hunting and firearms use my whole life, I thankfully have perfect vision – knock on wood. That being said, I do like the colorway of green as a dot. On those extremely bright days at an outdoor range, or even well-lit indoor environments, I can absolutely see and appreciate the benefits of a green dot versus a traditional red one.

It is difficult to photograph a green dot, but in testing I found the Trijicon RMR Type 2 3.25 MOA Green Dot to be very crisp and defined. It never flickered or was faint, which are classic handgun optic issues.

Final Thoughts

So, what are my final thoughts on the Trijicon RMR Type 2 3.25 MOA Green Dot, Adjustable LED?… Overall, this green dot meets or exceeds all of my expectations. You can jack this against a wood 2×4 for gun range tomfoolery… the dot is vibrant and easy to see… it maintains a zero well… and the quality and durability is simply legendary at this point. While the asking price is a bit spendy, for people who authentically want a bulletproof green dot, this is it. Look no further.

In closing, I want to say thank you to Trijicon for allowing TheFirearmBlog and myself the opportunity to try out their Trijicon RMR Type 2 3.25 MOA Green Dot, Adjustable LED. That is greatly appreciated. Also, we would like to know what all of you guys and gals think? Do you believe that the Trijicon RMR Type 2 3.25 MOA Green Dot, Adjustable LED is something worth spending your money on? Would you take one with you hunting? Shoot a league or competition? Put it on your everyday carry (EDC)? As always, let us know all of your thoughts about Trijicon and the RMR Type 2 3.25 MOA Green Dot, Adjustable LED in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback and engagement.