Because I love Pistol mounted red dots, I may have been wrong

[Edwardteach72]

Well when I first saw it I will admit like many I laughed and instantly decided nope bad design and a fail.

I am talking about.. the Aimpoint ACRO P-1. Now I will admit there was many things about this sight I like(d) such as the fully enclosed emitter. But when I saw it i thought nope way, way to big that's stupid.

Then I saw Victory 1st release their G43 slide with ACRO milling and I thought what the fuck that's huge why why I dont get it.


Well I kept following the sight because well it's one of if not the first red dot designed from the ground up to be mounted on a pistol and used for serious duty and carry use. (I am looking forward to Aaron Cowen of Sage Dynamics doing a review)

And not going to lie the couple if people I have been talking about with this has been me trying to bash it and a terrible option for concealed carry. Until now, I saw on Victory 1st FB page a picture I have been hoping to see, a direct size comparison of the ACRO and the RMR and dammit they are the same size foot print for all that matters.



And here it is on a G17


Yes it still looks a little large, but it also seems to sit lower in the slide and even uses standard height sights

While I love the RMR and I don't see that losing much sales this option is starting to grow on me and I am going to keep following it

***edit*** adding a picture of the sight picture (on a g43)

 

[Podmonkey]

Cowitness with standard height sights? That is a very nice feature.

 

[Edwardteach72]

Cowitness with standard height sights? That is a very nice feature.

Agreed, I didnt notice it at first but just did recently (well I am assuming because all pictures of it mounted show standard height sights, especially on the victory slides which they have the rear sight forward so I figure if it needed suppressor sights they would have used them)


***edit*** with the addition of the new picture showing the sight picture it does appear that it will lower 1/3 cowitness

 

[Edwardteach72]

I really wanted to hate this, and the price point isnt bad either, $570.

Will I ditch my RMR for one, no, but if for some reason done the line I end up with the chance to get one I probably will to give it a try

 

[SomeSoldier]

Does the RMR hang off the sides as much as that thing does?

 

[ArmedCorgi]

Looks like it would fit better on a 19 or 23.

 

[ECU Pirates]

Does the RMR hang off the sides as much as that thing does?

Exactly. If it does then they both defeat the purpose of a single stack.

 

[Edwardteach72]

Does the RMR hang off the sides as much as that thing does?

Yes, but that picture was on a 43 not say a 19 or 17

Here is an rmr on a mount on a 43.

 

[SomeSoldier]

Yea, my OCD wouldn't allow me to do that. But might work great on a double stack.

 

[Edwardteach72]

Yea, my OCD wouldn't allow me to do that. But might work great on a double stack.

I know a lot of people are now adding RMRs to 1911s and they have the same issue of overhang ..

 

[Edwardteach72]

But it looks like the ACRO is about 1oz heavier

 

[dsdmmat]

Well it is definitely smaller than the Bushnell Holographic sight.

 

[MilesTeg]

I know a lot of people are now adding RMRs to 1911s and they have the same issue of overhang .. View attachment 39759

I really want to do that to my 1911. I just haven't found the right mount to use.

 

[SomeSoldier]

I really want to do that to my 1911. I just haven't found the right mount to use.

I would want to do it to a 2011.

 

[Defilade]

 

[Edwardteach72]

Haha I just referenced this video in another thread. While Aaron did mention he cant be objective due to being sponsored by agency, it looks like a real awesome option, and I like how they have an "MOS Fix"

 

[Depick]

Looks like a solid option for my G19 MOS. I’m gonna research this further. Thanks for the post @Edwardteach72.

 

[Defilade]

Look at strike industries!

 

[Edwardteach72]

Look at strike industries!

Damn you strike industries. Granted they are pretty notorious for designing things then just never releasing them

 

[Defilade]

Just wanted to share the work these guys do.

NCEngravers NCEngravers

NCEngravers

 

[Defilade]

 

[Edwardteach72]

I wish I had 700 bones for another rmr this would be the one I get, for no other reason than fuck yea

 

[Edwardteach72]

Instead of starting a whole new thread for pistol mounted red dots..

Here is a great video on why you should zero your red dot independent of the iron sights..

 

[Bustedknees]

$389. !! wish I could order this , but no ten round option..
CDNN SPORTS - EAA MC28SA T 9MM FDE REFLEX SIGHT

 

[ProgSpear]

Damn! That might be fun on a PCC too!

 

[Jaywmustang]

Hmmmmm decision decision. Not to crazy for the color

 

[Jaywmustang]

I found a place that has them for $480 supposedly.

 

[Hector Heco]

$389. !! wish I could order this , but no ten round option..
CDNN SPORTS - EAA MC28SA T 9MM FDE REFLEX SIGHT

See if your local dealer can order for you and can pin the mags.

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[Bustedknees]

See if your local dealer can order for you and can pin the mags.

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well for the money it bugged me enough , so I sent a text to the last guy that did my last transfer for me.. asked if he would be willing to order one up, I also found a few 10 round mags online ( not cheap at $39 a piece ).. if he's willing I'll order one up..

 

[Edwardteach72]

Well here we have a review