When Trijicon updates a product, shooters pay attention. The RMR (Ruggedized Miniature Reflex) has earned a reputation as one of the most reliable pistol optics ever fielded — and now it’s available with a green dot.
This isn’t just a color change for the sake of novelty. Many shooters, especially those with aging eyes, report faster target acquisition with green reticles. In bright outdoor light, the green dot can be easier to pick up than red — and now you can get that advantage with the same battle-proven RMR that won the USSOCOM contract.
Proven Reliability Under Real-World Conditions
The RMR is not just about battery life (though it offers 30,000+ hours at moderate brightness). The real test is surviving thousands of cycles of slide recoil — the violent acceleration and stop that shreds lesser optics. Trijicon’s RMR passes that test.
The controls are intuitive, with large, positive brightness buttons and the option for automatic mode or eight manual settings. Leave it on automatic and it will seamlessly adjust from a dark hallway to a sun-blasted range deck. If you store the gun, you can turn the sight off completely — but even at max brightness, you’ll still get over 10,000 hours of runtime. Swap the CR2032 battery yearly and re-zero to be safe.
Green Dot Performance
Shooters have been asking for a green RMR for years, and Trijicon delivered. Green is more visible to some eyes, particularly outdoors. In my own testing, the green dot felt quicker to pick up in bright sunlight compared to red.
Trijicon offers the RMR in three dot sizes:
- 1 MOA – Best for precision and longer distances
- 3.25 MOA – The do-everything option, a solid balance of speed and accuracy
- 6.5 MOA – Fastest for close-range defensive shooting
Choose carefully based on your application.
Mounting & Testing
I mounted the RMR Green on a Brownells slide — complete with forward cocking serrations, direct-mount RMR cut, and match-grade barrel — then fitted it to an SCT frame with excellent ergonomics and a cut trigger guard for a support-hand finger rest.
For backup irons, I used XS Minimalist night sights (tritium front with a glowing orange ring), which co-witness perfectly through the optic.
Most of the live-fire test was done with Black Hills 115-grain FMJ. The RMR tracked perfectly through recoil, stayed zeroed, and delivered excellent precision — including a five-shot group just under two inches at 25 yards.
Everyday Carry Setup
For carry, I used a Safariland IncogX, an optics-ready IWB holster with a lined exterior for comfort and a reinforced mouth for safe reholstering. Concealment was excellent, and the draw stroke was fast.
Red vs. Green: Does It Matter?
After running side-by-side comparisons in a variety of lighting conditions, here’s what I found:
- Red works everywhere and is still the default choice for most shooters.
- Green pops more in bright sunlight and may cause less eye strain during long dry-fire sessions.
- Personal preference rules. If you can, try both before buying.
Both colors work well in low light. After a couple of days of use, your eyes adapt to either color.
Final Thoughts
The Trijicon RMR remains the gold standard for pistol-mounted optics — and the new green dot version gives shooters another excellent option. Whether you choose red or green comes down to personal preference, but you can trust that the RMR will survive hard use and keep you fast on target.
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