Rifle Scopes Trijicon MRO, worth the money? How does it compare to Aimpoint?

[SilentStalkr]

I am looking for real world feedback on this optic! I want a new rds of some sort for one of my carbine, kind of going away from the scope and I just can't decide between an rds or a reflex sight, nor can I decide what to go with. I know everyone loves Aimpoint, but I kind of like the design of the MRO a little better. I just don't know much about them. Seen all the YouTube vids I can hear to watch on it but I want to hear from some hide members before making the purchase.

 

[atxhorn4425]

I haven't spent a ton of time with RDS, but I really like my MRO. Really like the reduction in weight and bulk compared to the Aimpoint PRO or Comp M4, I like the ambidextrous controls, and I like the larger lens compared to the Aimpoint Micros. You'll read a lot about the very slight magnification (MRO is 1.05x, Micros are 1.03x) and emitter reflection at extreme angles, but in real world use rather than staring through it in your garage, you won't notice any of that stuff. Trijicon has been selling these things like crazy and there's a reason why.

 

[IanHusaberg]

My MRO has really grown on me! I didn't like the slight mag. or blue tint at first. I have just left mine on all the time it's a sweet RDS. The dot is small and it's plenty bright enough for outside daytime use. It's worth the money. If you can dig around and find a deal even better. I thought I've been seeing them for $450+ mount?

 

[Delicatessen]

I have 3 off them one working on 2 years with same battery. All mine are working great. I like the slightly larger fov but still very small and light. Only used a few aimpoints, never owned. They are awesome too but I have found all my Mros for $400 or under so I feel they are a better value at that price. FYI the sample list has some below $400 right now.

 

[Delicatessen]

I much prefer these to typical reflex sights on rifles, forgot to answer that part (just quicker for me and more robust I feel)

 

[hypno02]

I love my MRO. The thing is a tank and I beat the snot out of it. Great battery life. Light. And for a great price. Only thing is the factory crossbolts are shitty and I've stripped a few out. I would certainly recommend a geissele or ADM mount.

 

[plong]

I love my MRO. The thing is a tank and I beat the snot out of it. Great battery life. Light. And for a great price. Only thing is the factory crossbolts are shitty and I've stripped a few out. I would certainly recommend a geissele or ADM mount.

^^ This ^^ Skip the Trij mounts, You should be able to find a MRO sans mount for well under $400.00, I paid $373 and $379 each for my two from different vendors. I really like the Geissele MRO mounts.

I own two, after getting used to the first one (initially I found the slight parallax and blue tint to be a bit distracting) I decided to add a second. I really like my Aimpoints too, but at about half the price of a T2, the Trij is a really strong value IMHO.

 

[.30kal]

Good value optic, bang for the buck. I still like the T-1/T-2s better given their track record for durability and runtime. Aimpoint is coming out with a mid-sized optic that runs off one AAA battery that falls between the M4 and the T-2. That will be a killer optic. The one thing I don't like with the MRO is the exposed windage and elevation dials. They have weak detents and are pretty easy to turn. Thus, witness marks are must once zeroed.

 

[pineoak]

I'd go Aimpoint micro H1 or H2 on a Scalarworks 1/3 lower co-witness mount for a fighting gun.

If you're not expecting trouble, than the MRO or anything else would be fine. I know guys that own both and it comes down to personal preference, but I really like Aimpoint reputation for reliability. MRO seems to be great, be still establishing rep.

Consider a variable 1-6x like the PST Gen2 as well if it's not a shared gun. (you didn't mention what kind of scope you're running now)

 

[JayOpticspecialist]

the Trijicon is cheaper and works well. I'd trust it on a work rifle. aimpoint is great don't get me wrong, but trijicon works well too.

 

[craigos]

I have 2 MROs, the Aimpoint T1 and the Aimpoint T2. The Aimpoint are better on subgun SBRs, the MRO on my 300 blk and 223 SBRs (i.e. the MRO is quite a bit larger). In terms of clarity of glass (even though its 1x) the MRO has a slight blue hue the Aimpoint crystal. Now the Aimpoints are 50% more than the MRO ... I mounted my Aimpoints on B&T APC and a MP5K- they are perfect. MRO would be too large.

 

[BarrettBoy]

I have an MRO and T1.

The MRO has a better field of view and a lower price.
The T1 has less image 'discoloration' and better form factor. Also I think it looks cooler.

I think they're both great.

 

[WATERWALKER]

I have both the TRIJICON MRO & the AimPoint T1.

I prefer the T1 because of the MRO's slightly blue hue, but mostly due to the fact that the MRO's turrets are very mushy. When you adjust the turrets they spin w/ minimal resistance. As for audible clicks? You almost need a stethoscope to hear the clicks. Surprisingly, it's held zero, but I'm not impressed overall.

The T1 has been rock-solid since day one. No issues w/ holding zero, positive detents, audible clicks, the best battery life in the business, durability, etc. The T1 just runs & runs. The fact that AimPoint has badass CS doesn't hurt either.

If I were putting together another M4 / AR variant I'd go w/ a low power variable w/ a RDS. For example, a Vortex PET 1-4. I think that a LPV offers the best of both worlds. Good luck.

 

[atxhorn4425]

I have both the TRIJICON MRO & the AimPoint T1.

I prefer the T1 because of the MRO's slightly blue hue, but mostly due to the fact that the MRO's turrets are very mushy. When you adjust the turrets they spin w/ minimal resistance. As for audible clicks? You almost need a stethoscope to hear the clicks. Surprisingly, it's held zero, but I'm not impressed overall.

The T1 has been rock-solid since day one. No issues w/ holding zero, positive detents, audible clicks, the best battery life in the business, durability, etc. The T1 just runs & runs. The fact that AimPoint has badass CS doesn't hurt either.

If I were putting together another M4 / AR variant I'd go w/ a low power variable w/ a RDS. For example, a Vortex PET 1-4. I think that a LPV offers the best of both worlds. Good luck.

I agree the MRO's turrets are mushy, but it's an RDS - most people use the turrets once when they install it on the rifle and that's about it. Certainly not something worth an extra $250 or so.

Also agree on the tint, but there's an argument the tint provides better contrast, highlighting the dot, and at the same time isn't really noticeable when shooting with two eyes open.

IMO, the only meaningful advantages of the Micros is smaller size (but not by much) and a more established track record. They're great sights, don't get me wrong, but the MRO is very much in their league in all but track record - and Trijicon's rep for durability is pretty damn good too.

 

[longshot2000]

I hesitate to reply, as you already have lots of good answers...

I have both, and they are comparable. There is a small issue of too much "halo" with the MRO, compared to the Aimpoint, but the MRO has a larger objective. If I had to pick, and cost were not an issue, I would chose the Aimpoint, due to the better visuals (lack of halo). That said, the MRO has a different price-point, which for me, puts them at par.

 

[TheOE800]

Played with both, ended up with the T2. Don't take my selling my T2 as a vote of no confidence (PM me, let's work a deal) - it is in fact a vote of confidence that I spent the money for it, I've just decided to try a LPV on the host rifle.

 

[Nathanm40a1]

I have 4 or 5 of these on SBRs, I used to run Aimpoint T1s but seeing as I can get 2 MROs for the price of 1 T2 I see no reason to get Aimpoints anymore unless I just need something more low profile. For the price the MRO is hard to beat, it's only real drawback to the T1/T2 is that it's a little taller because of the larger lense. I don't think you could go wrong either way though.

 

[lennyo3034]

Owned a MRO, have many Aimpoints. The blue tint of the MRO did not bother me at all. The distortion did. I would get a headache soon after using it as I found the very slight magnification and distortion to be straining on the eye. It really would not take much time behind it at all before developing a headache. This made it unusable for me. Otherwise it was a great optic and I had no issues.

 

[101stinfantry]

I too have both, the MRO is just fine for me on a PS90. The only issue I have with the MRO is the click values seems to be larger than marked. Otherwise it works the same as the aimpoint.

 

[runningbear]

Good value optic, bang for the buck. I still like the T-1/T-2s better given their track record for durability and runtime. Aimpoint is coming out with a mid-sized optic that runs off one AAA battery that falls between the M4 and the T-2. That will be a killer optic. The one thing I don't like with the MRO is the exposed windage and elevation dials. They have weak detents and are pretty easy to turn. Thus, witness marks are must once zeroed.

Any idea when the new aimpoint is coming out?

 

[SubOptimal]

I have been an Aimpoint fan boy since I first mounted my CompM4 on my SR-15. The cheapo red dots did not appeal to me though I have them on a couple of my "play" guns. Trijicon makes some very good sights. I had originally equipped the SR with an Accupoint 1-4 with the triangle post and it was OK. In fact, that scope has been on a lot of guns. It is currently on my Gunsite Scout rifle where it seems to have found a good home.
Turrets? I haven't moved my adjustments in the 2 years the sight has been on my gun. I have no trouble hitting targets anywhere from 10 to 300 yards. A little Kentucky windage and I'm good. Beyond that, I'll drag out one of my precision rifles.
Field of View? That is what my other eye is for. Get out of the habit of treating the thing as a scope. Look at the target, if the dot appears on the target, shoot, if not, move the gun.

 

[BravoSector1]

I wouldn't shrug off a Vortex SPARC AR, at $200, as a knock around RDS either.