Red Dot for Glock 40 10mm MOS

Hi all,

I just registered on this forum, and I look forward to contributing & learning more. Apologies in advance for the lengthy post & possible typos!

I just purchased a Glock 40 10mm MOS and I love it. My primary use case is home defense. Occasionally, I plan to hunt with it (hogs mostly, maybe deer). I take trips to Wyoming 1-2 times per year, so maybe I’ll take it with me on various excursions there…

My reason for posting – I am looking for recommendations on a red dot sight that will serve both my primary use case (home defense) & secondary use case (hunting). My budget is around $750 max. My other firearms have stock sights, so I have never purchased a red dot or aftermarket sight before. I have used my friend’s red dots, but I don’t recall the make/model.

I’ve asked around, and I consistently hear that Trijicon’s “are the best.” I am sure it varies with personal preference & there is no “best.”

In my own red dot research, I’ve come across MOA and how that may be a factor in my decision. The Trijicon RMR Type 2 Adjustable LED reflex sight comes in 1.0, 3.25 & 6.5 MOA. If I’m correct, lower MOA is for longer range uses, while higher MOA is for short range uses. Does it make sense that 3.25 MOA would be ideal for me, given I will be close-range for the most part with home defense, and occasionally hunting at no more than 50 yards (estimating…I don’t plan on taking a shot further than that at any game). I would enjoy hearing more commentary around MOA, and if I’m on the right track.

Lastly, I may be looking to add a flashlight later down the line if I need to shoot in the dark quickly… I'm not sure if adding a flashlight would impact the decision on what red dot I choose.

So, knowing my use case & background, what would you all recommend, and why? If I'm way off and there's a totally different sight you recommend, please let me know.

I'm hoping there's a local range or shop that will let me try before buying.

I’m happy to add more color to my use case & story if that helps.

Thanks!

Thanks for the recommendations. I like the idea of the TTRL that has a flashlight & laser, however, it seems like the laser would be useless in the daytime?

Perhaps I can have it mounted most of the time, and take it off for hunting to add a Red Dot.

Ended up getting a Trijicon SRO 1 MOA and some Trijicon Bright & Tough Suppressor Night Sights. Got it mounted last night and will fire it soon!

I liked the larger field of view on the SRO compared to the RMR. I read reviews that the SRO is not as durable, but I don't anticipate carrying it every day or being rough on it. There is a great YouTube video with a side-by-side comparison of the SRO & RMR here -