Aimpoint | COA
Developed in conjunction with (and currently only available from) Glock, the COA makes use of Aimpoint’s ingenious new A-Cut mounting system. Small, angled protrusions in the optic’s base match with precision cuts in the slide and stabilize the optic in all directions to ensure repeatable accuracy and eliminate movement, all without any screws going through the sight itself.
Magnification: 1X
Viewing Window Dimensions: 15×15 mm
Reticle: 3.5-MOA red dot
Length: 1.8 inches
Weight: 1.7 ounces
MSRP: $599
(877) 246-7646; aimpoint.us
Burris | Fastfire E
In addition to its ultra-rugged, monolithic, machined-aluminum construction, Burris’ Fastfire E is waterproof, shockproof and fogproof. The closed emitter safeguards the internals from the elements and hard use. Combined with its 3.5-MOA “always on” dot, this is an optic that is ready whenever it’s needed. Choose from a red- or green-dot reticle.
Magnification: 1X
Viewing Window Dimensions: 22×17 mm
Reticle: 3.5-MOA dot
Length: 1.8 inches
Weight: 2.5 ounces
MSRP: $420
(888) 440-0244; burrisoptics.com
C&H Precision | Comp Max
With 10 brightness levels, two of which are compatible with night vision, 50,000 hours of battery life using Smart Power Management and IPX7-rated for water resistance, the new Comp Max might be aimed at the competition market, but it’s rugged enough for everyday carry. It’s available in black or flat dark earth to match your handgun.
Magnification: 1X
Viewing Window Dimensions: 28.5×21.3 mm
Reticle: 2-MOA dot, 38-MOA circle
Length: 2.1 inches
Weight: 1.8 ounces
MSRP: $339
(912) 445-5803; chpws.com
Gideon Optics | Judge XL
Just because the Judge XL uses the thinner RMSc footprint doesn’t mean this sight has a smaller viewing window. On the contrary, the large window of the Judge XL (around an inch in both directions) means you’ll be able to see more of the target through your sight, while the CR1632 battery gives you thousands of hours of useful life.
Magnification: 1X
Viewing Window Dimensions: 28×22.5 mm
Reticle: 6-MOA Dot
Length: 2 inches
Weight: 1.2 ounces
MSRP: $220
(724) 213-9721; gideonoptics.com
Hawke | Endurance Reflex Green
This lightweight MRDS now sports a green reticle for greater visibility in all light conditions. A simple push-button also allows the user to switch between three onboard reticle options. This RMSc-footprint optic promises 50,000 hours of battery life.
Magnification:1X
Viewing Window Dimensions: 21 mm
Reticle: 3-MOA dot, 30-MOA circle, circle-dot combination
Length: 1.6 inches
Weight: .9 ounce
MSRP: $249
(877) 429-5347; us.hawkeoptics.com
Lucid Optics | LM2
Lucid’s first enclosed-emitter optic, the LM2 uses the RMR footprint and is a red-dot-based system with a reticle that can be easily switched between a 3-MOA dot, a 25-MOA circle or a combination of the two. The optic is powered by a CR1632 battery and is waterproof and fogproof.
Magnification: 1X
Viewing Window Dimensions: 22×18 mm
Reticle: Multi
Length: 1.9 inches
Weight: 1.3 ounces
MSRP: $349
(307) 463-2633; lucidoptics.com
Primary Arms Optics | PLx HTX-1
Tariffs got you down? This enclosed-emitter MRDS is 100-percent made in the USA. Its modular-chassis system allows it to interface with nearly every extant mounting system for handgun slides while maintaining the lowest-possible height over bore and allowing it to co-witness with iron sights.
Magnification: 1X
Viewing Window Dimensions: 19.5×15.2 mm
Reticle: 4-MOA dot; ACSS Vulcan Dot
Length: 1.8 inches
Weight: 1.7 ounces
MSRP: $699
(713) 344-9600; primaryarms.com
Shield Sights | AMS
Shield Sights pioneered the RMSc footprint, and the new AMS sight continues that legacy while adding in the peace of mind of an enclosed emitter. Rather than tie you down to one battery, the AMS uses either a CR2025, CR2032 or CR2050, which comes in handy when it’s time to swap out power sources.
Magnification: 1X
Viewing Window Dimensions: 23×17 mm
Reticle: 4-MOA or 8-MOA dot
Length: 1.6 inches
Weight: 1.2 ounces
MSRP: $598
+44 (0)1297 678233; shieldsights.com
Shield Sights | OMSsc
Not only is the new OMSsc one of the smallest RMSc-footprint sights available, it also has a unique housing with a transparent top which is meant to provide a wider field of view and more accurate sensing of ambient light for the auto-adjusting red dot reticle. It has an IPX67 rating for dust and water protection.
Magnification: 1X
Viewing Window Dimensions: 17.5×14.5 mm
Reticle: 4-MOA or 8-MOA dot
Length: 1.6 inches
Weight: .5 ounce
MSRP: $429
+44 (0)1297 678233; shieldsights.com
TruGlo | Nexus
This MRDS offers a multi-coated lens for better light transmission, a 3-MOA red dot for fast sight acquisition, shake-awake technology, digital push-button brightness controls with 10 settings and 1-MOA-click windage and elevation adjustments. It mounts directly to an RMR-footprint slide, but also includes a Picatinny mount. The Nexus carries an IPX7 water-resistance rating.
Magnification: 1X
Viewing Window Dimensions: 22 mm
Reticle: 3-MOA red dot
Length: 1.8 inches
Weight: 2.4 ounces
MSRP: $209
(877) 269-8490; truglo.com
Viridian | RFX42
An enclosed-emitter sight that uses the RMSc footprint, this MRDS is built to work with micro-compact carry guns as well as pistols with thinner slides. The sight has motion-sensing power on/off technology for better battery life and is waterproof and shockproof for a longer service life on top of your pistol.
Magnification: 1X
Viewing Window Dimensions: 21×17 mm
Reticle: 3.5-MOA green dot
Length: 1.6 inches
Weight: .9 ounce
MSRP: $339
(763) 497-4091; viridianweapontech.com
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