[Couch000]

I have a G45.5 MOS with a Vortex Venom on it. I put the Venom on because I already had it on a Ruger Mark IV for the kids. I really like the Venom but it I have concerns with the battery life. I'm sending it back to Vortex as we speak.

I use this gun primarily for training classes, home defense, and range use. I will never carry this gun and it will mostly sit in a safe. I want something that I won't have to worry about battery life. I'm ok changing every 6-9 months.

SRO- I was ready to buy this but decided to research further. I love the bigger window and battery life. Con is I'm not sure if it will fit in a Safariland holster.

RMR- Gold standard for duty. Only con I see is the smaller window.

Deltapoint Pro- Bigger window and clear glass. Con- questionable battery life

Vortex- great bang for the buck and really like it. Con- battery life and durability

Holosun- Seem like good value for the money but the newer ones are getting close to what an rmr would cost and it's Chinese.

 

[thewoods868]

Is there a question or are you just stating facts?

 

[Spartan24]

SRO if you aren’t going to drop it, RMR if you might. At least, that’s what I’ve been told, so...:juggle:

 

[Couch000]

Is there a question or are you just stating facts?

Lol, Which red dot would you go with if you were me given the use of the gun?

 

[OdinIII]

DPP or SRO if you want to spend the extra money. They all have issues but I don’t think you’ll have battery life issues with the DPP.

 

[Couch000]

SRO if you aren’t going to drop it, RMR if you might. At least, that’s what I’ve been told, so...:juggle:

I don't plan on dropping it. lol I've had the venom on it through a couple outdoor training classes and it held up just fine durability-wise. My G45 fell out of a TRex Arms OWB holster during a sprint and survived just fine. The battery seems to die after only a few weeks though so that's why it's going back.

I was about to buy the SRO but wasn't sure if it will fit in a Safariland holster. After my gun falling out of my holster I decided to get a Safariland but don't want to go the SRO route if it won't fit.

 

[Couch000]

DPP or SRO if you want to spend the extra money. They all have issues but I don’t think you’ll have battery life issues with the DPP.

I'm not necessarily concerned about the cost. I just want something with larger window, don't have to worry about battery life, and fits in a Safariland holster. I've heard questionable things on the DPP battery life.

 

[littletank]

Here was my decision for all situations.

I'll get either the SRO or RMR for my CZ TSO, P320 X5 Legion, and Gen5 34MOS

 

[thewoods868]

Venom if it’s the safe most of the time battery life should be better. Plus you already have it. The cost of another sight will buy a lot of batteries

 

[-JCN-]

I have a G45.5 MOS with a Vortex Venom on it. I put the Venom on because I already had it on a Ruger Mark IV for the kids. I really like the Venom but it I have concerns with the battery life. I'm sending it back to Vortex as we speak.

I use this gun primarily for training classes, home defense, and range use. I will never carry this gun and it will mostly sit in a safe. I want something that I won't have to worry about battery life. I'm ok changing every 6-9 months.

SRO- I was ready to buy this but decided to research further. I love the bigger window and battery life. Con is I'm not sure if it will fit in a Safariland holster.

RMR- Gold standard for duty. Only con I see is the smaller window.

Deltapoint Pro- Bigger window and clear glass. Con- questionable battery life

Vortex- great bang for the buck and really like it. Con- battery life and durability

Holosun- Seem like good value for the money but the newer ones are getting close to what an rmr would cost and it's Chinese.

I have SRO, DPP, RMR and Holosun. They will all work for what you need.

For your situation I might go for the DPP. It has an outer metal shroud for durability and a bigger window than an RMR.

The DPP has “shake awake” battery conservation when not moving. It’s an easy top mount replacement too. Should easily last 6-9 months I think.

That being said, I’m currently running the SRO on competition guns and a Holosun on my home defense gun and RMR and DPPs on carry guns so I really mean that any will be just fine for what you’re asking for.

For most plastic holsters a Dremel can clear enough space to make any optic fit.

 

[xTerpx]

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[xTerpx]

I change the battery on the carry RMR every year, but I just hit 2.4 years on the training G19 RMR. Always on and will never let you down, sir.

The SRO is nice, but definitely not ruggedized like its little brother; size wise, it's like upgrading to a 60" TV from a 30"

 

[Couch000]

I see some saying the circular window on the SRO makes it harder to track the dot and that there's a distortion on the sides of the window when going from target to target? Seems a lot of competition shooters really like the DPP and it's glass. It seems it would be a great option if battery life is good.

 

[-JCN-]

I see some saying the circular window on the SRO makes it harder to track the dot and that there's a distortion on the sides of the window when going from target to target? Seems a lot of competition shooters really like the DPP and it's glass. It seems it would be a great option if battery life is good.

A lot of competition shooters have given up their DPPs for SROs (myself included). In recoil, the gun tracks up and down and that’s where the top and bottom of the SRO circle window comes into play (in a good way). It is one of the best optics out there for competition. But for carry gear and training, I would take the extra protection of the DPP shroud.

 

[Biggy1]

Holosun 509T.
Probably available in about month from now.

Or this one :

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  • Holosun HE508T-RD V2 Elite Micro Red Dot
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    Also available in about a month.

View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSh3Ui44osU

 

[xTerpx]

I see some saying the circular window on the SRO makes it harder to track the dot and that there's a distortion on the sides of the window when going from target to target? Seems a lot of competition shooters really like the DPP and it's glass. It seems it would be a great option if battery life is good.

I'm not sure I understand their complaints...round, square, trapezoidal...twice the screen is twice the screen.

When used properly, one doesn't even see the housing/shape/glass...draw, see the target and a red dot magically appear where your eyes are looking.

 

[OdinIII]

I see some saying the circular window on the SRO makes it harder to track the dot and that there's a distortion on the sides of the window when going from target to target? Seems a lot of competition shooters really like the DPP and it's glass. It seems it would be a great option if battery life is good.

The battery life is good.

I see it this way.

For range work the RMR is out unless you want to practice with your carry gun. In my opinion, that only leaves the SRO and DPP.

The SRO has a larger window but has more distortion and magnification than some of the others. The adjustments can drift but it’s more reliable than the DPP.

The DPP has a better window in clarity but it’s a little smaller. It seems to have a lifetime warranty but you are more likely to need it than with the SRO’s 5 year warranty.

Honestly, there really isn’t a “correct” or “wrong” choice. I like the DPP because you can get them ~150 cheaper. I own one RMR and no SRO’s.

 

[Couch000]

A lot of competition shooters have given up their DPPs for SROs (myself included). In recoil, the gun tracks up and down and that’s where the top and bottom of the SRO circle window comes into play (in a good way). It is one of the best optics out there for competition. But for carry gear and training, I would take the extra protection of the DPP shroud.

Thanks JCN. I think the DPP might be what I'm looking for. Battery life isn't the best but I think for my application (mostly in the safe, range, and some training here and there) it probably suits my needs a little better than the SRO. I keep going back and forth though.

Does anyone know if the SRO will fit in a Safariland holster?

 

[RustyRyan]

If I could only have one, it would be the RMR. It does have a greater learning curve since the window is smaller but with dry fire you can nail it down. I always do some warm up dry fires at the range before I use it. I really really wanted an SRO but my gut told me to wait for a Type 2 that perhaps could be more rugged. I just can’t justify the cost for it when it isn’t very durable.

 

[xTerpx]

Thanks JCN. I think the DPP might be what I'm looking for. Battery life isn't the best but I think for my application (mostly in the safe, range, and some training here and there) it probably suits my needs a little better than the SRO. I keep going back and forth though.

Does anyone know if the SRO will fit in a Safariland holster?

It fits in a 5197 easy.

Another option that is SRO friendly is the Comp-Tac holster cut a little lower than the breech-face. I have one in the closet I could put a G45 into an show you, if that helps...and, honestly, any holster than supports an optic cut will be very close, though you may have to do some low-speed dremel work and polish. Food for thought.