Trijicon MRO Reviews

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Great red dot Sight

I like this mini red dot better than my Aimpoint T-1 for a less high price. It has a bigger field of view. The 2 MOA dot is crisp and clean. It is a very solid and robust sight.

I have seen reviews where people complained about a little ghosting around the edges, but I didn’t see any of that. It is not quite 1X but is very, very close, and it will not bother you with one open eye shooting. At least it didn’t bother me. I think it is the same as the Aimpoint or any other quality red dot.

If I really try hard inside, I can convince myself that there is a slight bluish tint to the glass, but it is indiscernible outside.

The only minor complaint I have is that it doesn’t come with flip-up covers, but my understanding is that they will be available on the market soon.

Trijicon MRO

I purchased the Trijicon MRO red dot because I was wondering how it would measure up to the other Red Dot Sights that are on the market. I have an Aimpoint T1, and I love it. I took the Trijicon MRO out as soon as it came in and zeroed in my iron sights and then the Red Dot. I tell you what; I had no problems with zeroing. The mount for the red dot was secure after firing several hundred rounds. I made a good investment.

Not what I expected

I wanted to like this optic so bad. I love what they stand for and their history with our military. However, the glass is awful. Distortion at the outer edges is so bad. The blue didn’t bother me, but the massive parallax did. It has more than any other red dot sight x2. This is unacceptable. The magnification also gave me a headache. And yes, I had a new optic made in 2018. Any shooting sessions over a half-hour and my eyes were toast. I also found the red dot to not be very clear at all. I was so disappointed. I have to say; I love the design: the recessed turrets, the overall look. But I did also notice that it was very tall and my sight picture was impeded. It just didn’t work for me. The parallax issue alone makes this optic a no go. Google it. I was shocked.

Can’t go wrong.

Ok, I’ve had a chance to really put this guy through its paces. Trijicon nailed it with this Red dot. Well built, easy to zero, and simple. I’ve heard a lot of guys complain about it going bad and messing with the battery and the battery prongs. First, it’s very simple to read the instructions! You will soon find that you must place it evenly on the prongs and press firmly on the center of the battery. That’s it, don’t wedge it in there!!! It’ll break it, which then means you are liable for it, and they shouldn’t replace it. But they do anyways.

I did not torture test it, and never plan to. I trust companies like Trijicon and Aimpoint. They already did that.

And to help those who are thinking, ‘well, I’ll just get a 30-100$ red dot’ sure do that. And you will get a 30-100 red dot. Trash! Those guys can’t make it through being shoot or burned can they!? But yes this guy and others in its class can. What’s your life worth? Every penny.
Zippo Out.

I bought this product after reading and watching several reviews. It is built very solid, a tribute to the Trijicon name and reputation. I love the wider opening on the objective lens; it really makes target acquisition quick and provides a wide field of view. The unit is also pretty light. I have not tested any of the weather/waterproofing, but its good to know its there. Installing and sighting in was a snap.
The dot does get quite bright on its highest settings, good enough for whatever your purpose may be. Ideal settings are on 3 or 4. There is talk about a bluish or greenish tint to the glass. I will confirm it is there, but ever so slight. You don’t even notice in low light situations. My eyes tune it out quickly as it is barely there, but it is there. I just don’t mind. Dials are positioned well, and I love there are no caps for the adjustments. Not a bad price point either, and never forget,

Everything you need in a red dot

I currently have both this red dot optic and an Aimpoint T-1. In my opinion, this red dot is superior to the Aimpoint for a couple of reasons.

Price point:

I purchased this red dot for less than an Aimpoint, including the riser for an absolute co-witness of the backup sights. With an Aimpoint, not only did the red dot cost more, but that did not include the riser needed.

Field of View:

The field of view is just superior to the Aimpoint. I also noticed that the red dot itself appeared a little cleaner than the Aimpoint.

Controls:

I love that the controls have a mid-range turn off point between 2 and 3 on the red dot settings. I love that I can turn the knob one position either way and get a workable red dot. With the Aimpoint, I would just turn the knob to the max and adjust down to ensure that the optic was on in an emergent situation (taking the rifle from a gunrack, for example) only to have to play with the optic once I had time. With this optic, one click, and I have a red dot that, while I may have to adjust, will not kill my night vision.

I also like that in the odd event that I will have Night Vision attached (not yet in 18 years of Law Enforcement), I can place the knob to activate the two (2) night vision options first.

Construction:

While I have not thrown my optic, bashed it against a tree or wall, the optic appears to be pretty much “Cop Proof”. I am sure that the optic will survive the knocks in and out of a patrol car, the occasional drop and bumps against the walls and other hard objects during a warrant service.

Items needed:

I have not found a lens cover for the optic yet, but I have not really had the time to look hard for one. If this optic came with either an included one or an option for a lens cover, that would only make this optic better.

Trijiocn MRO 2.0 Red dot sight

I purchased the MRO about a month ago. I’ve already put 1,000 rds through my Ar with this optic with no issues. Once mounted I’ve left the Trijicon MRO powered on at the lowest setting and haven’t turned it off since. We’ll see if it’s still in a year, two years… etc from now. I’ve left the rifle and MRO outside in the elements for about 48 hours to see if it holds up to the elements here in MI, and so far it has with no issues. Time will tell if it holds up, but since it’s made by Trijicon I’m sure it will

Trijicon MRO is awesome

The Trijicon MRO optic is awesome — the best option out there, in my opinion. Aimpoint Micros are great, but the larger FOV of the Micro at almost half the price is a no brainer. Mine is used for real-world applications, not a range toy, and it has not disappointed. There is a tiny image shift/magnification, but its not an issue. If you concentrate on it, you’ll notice it. If you’re actually using the optic as intended with focus on the target, you’ll never even realize it.

Very happy with the Trijicon MRO far. Comparing to an Aimpoint…

I think this will prove better than the Aimpoint in time. It’s new, so we will need to see how it works out.

Versus the Aimpoint…..
I like the knob on top. Better for reaching with the left hand without needing to flip the gun over.

I like the windage and elevation adjustments – with no caps. These are waterproof by default; no caps needed. With the Aimpoint, I believe you lose the waterproof rating it the cap is missing or loose. Plus, I believe you need the Aimpoint caps (flipped over) to make adjustments with theirs…

I like the bigger objective versus the Aimpoint. Also, like the colored coating on the lenses so far.

Toughness looks the same or better than the Aimpoint. Trijicon makes the ACOG, so they know how to make a sturdy sight. I expect this to last.

The best part – it’s considerably cheaper than the Aimpoint!