I got the pistol from Primary Arms since they had a sale going.



I am thinking of going with the Trijicon RMR #2.



Questions:

1) Do I need BOTH a HK VP9 Trijicon RMR Optics Ready Mounting Plate #2 AND a Trijicon RMR Mount Sealing Plate?  Will it be waterproof without the plate?  Is there a reason not to use the plate since it is so inexpensive?

2) The price seems to vary quite a bit for the Trijicon RMR #2.  Midway USA has it for $391 and Primary Arms has it for $599.  Why is that?

3) Which MOA are people going with and why?  It looks like there is 1.0, 3.25 and 6.5 MOA.

Any other information or comments is appreciated.

@akethan
@intheburbs

The Trijicon mount sealing plate is a very thin plastic plate used because the dumbasses put the battery on the bottom. The H&K plate is threaded and used to mount the optic of choice .
Trijicon has a new model out that is occasionally available but it places the battery where it can be changed without removing the optic. The Aimpoint ACRO is also a new tier 1 optic choice and more readily available. The Holosun EPS Carry is also a god choice. Before you select know that a closed emitter system has glass front and back which is better because pocket lint etc can not block the emitter causing the dot to fail.
I have an EPS Carry and like it. My VP9 has a SCS Holosun that does not require a plate but has no battery the jury is still out on that system but no failure so far. I would feel very confident recommending the ACRO or the new Trijicon RCR or the EPS Carry

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1026328120?pid=296764

Thanks, guys!  The above is a lot to digest.  I will take a look at those others.

ETA:  @Urimaginaryfrnd

The Aimpoint ACRO P2 looks very interesting.  I have Aimpoint red dots for AR-15’s.  

Any downside to the ACRO P2?

I can’t think of any downsides to the acro besides it being somewhat bulky. I’ve got one on my vp9 Tac, and a rmr on my Vp9sk. I prefer the acro, as it has clear glass and a smaller dot. The rmr type 2 has blue tinted glass.

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Thank you!

@Sticklebackbob

Do you have a holster you are using for the Acro?

Actually, no. I’ve been looking off and on, though.

I have a duty-style holster with protective hood for a VP9 with an Acro from KT Mech that I’m very happy with.

OP - can you post the sku’s for the two you mention?

A $200 delta seems a bit much if they are the same model/spec.

@chaas67

The SKU of the one I bought is RM06-C-700672.

Of course, now I can’t find the ? $350 one that had a non-adjustable red dot.

I had the RMR with just the adaptor plate and it was fine. Had it own for years. But I just swapped it out maybe 6 months ago for the holosun that doesn’t meet the plate - forget the model - and I love it. Wish it was red instead of green, but works great and fits the vp9 like a glove — hands down the best looking option