Reflex vs. Laser

[Skribs]

My only concern with the dual-illuminated reticle is I've heard that it bases the brightness of the dot on the ambient light, and if you're in the dark shooting into a brighter area the dot can become washed out.

The reason this is a big issue is if I am using my gun at night, and I use a light for target ID, I would be shooting from dark into bright. Anyone got any experience with this and know if its being blown out of proportion?

 

[wally]

My only concern with the dual-illuminated reticle is I've heard that it bases the brightness of the dot on the ambient light, and if you're in the dark shooting into a brighter area the dot can become washed out

Its possible, I guess if your light is bright enough, but in a dark room with the dot on a white or black surface I have no trouble still seeing the dot when I shine my D-Cell MAG-LITE at where the dot is on the object.

The tritium gives a "constant" brightness, the ambient light gathered via the optical fibers boosts it as needed to keep the contrast up. Great system, wish I'd thought of it!


The RMR tritium is warranted for 15 years according to the warranty card that comes with it. I've got a 20+ year old Glock 17 with night sights and while not as bright as they were originally they are still usable (if I could still focus on them but I've never been a big fan of night sights as if its dark enough to need them, I find it hard to tell which is the front vs. the rear and question target ID capabilities).

 

[Skribs]

I have a streamlight TLR-1, 8000 candella/120 lumens. What's the light output of your flashlight? Have you tried it in a dark room with only the light for illumination?

 

[wally]

I've no idea of the lumen output of my D-cell MAG-LITE but it lit up the room at night after hurricane Ike quite nicely.

Have you tried it in a dark room with only the light for illumination?

That is exactly what I did for the post above.

As far as I know, all the battery powered reflex sights in the same size range as the RMR have the same potential issue as they vary the dot's brightness to match the ambient light.

 

[Skribs]

As far as I know, all the battery powered reflex sights in the same size range as the RMR have the same potential issue as they vary the dot's brightness to match the ambient light.

Some of them have a forward light sensor, the trijicon style I believe takes in light from above. I think this would be slightly better in a HD situation, but I see your point.

 

[JN01]

Yes, the RM02 (battery only) self adjusts the dot brightness to the light level. You can still see the dot well if looking into an area lit up by a flashlight for example. You get wash out when you point it directly AT a bright light source.

 

[WardenWolf]

You'd think they'd be smart and put a light sensor on those things angled forwards. . .

 

[Skribs]

Yes, the RM02 (battery only) self adjusts the dot brightness to the light level. You can still see the dot well if looking into an area lit up by a flashlight for example. You get wash out when you point it directly AT a bright light source.

Okay, sounds like maybe what I read what a bit of an exaggeration. Maybe I'll consider the Trijicon dual-illuminated over some of the other options I was looking at.

 

[One_Jackal]

The officers I work with that are old enough to still be carrying a revolver carry it because they've got 20 or 30 years of experience with that platform, not because it's a good club. If you need to club somebody there's one your duty belt that can't be used to shoot you should it come out of your hand while employing it on a suspect.

If you are a LEO I want to thank you for your service. I had just moved to NC when I met this trooper. Just like all the other rednecks in the area I had the attitude that no f'n Nword was going to arrest me. He drew his pistol because he didn't know what he was getting into. What was he supposed to do, put his pistol down and get out a blackjack? Please, lets be realistic! 25 years ago backup was far away. Average Sheriffs Dept response time was over 45 minutes. One trooper covered several counties.

Over the years I got to know this gentleman. Today I respect him as much as many members of my own family. he is one of the few officers in the area who actually protect and serve. The rest protect you by serving you a citation. If you are actually in trouble they don't even slow down.