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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Pro vs MRO (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 5/29/2017 3:28:16 PM EDT
| Looking at one of these 2 optics. Both can be had for under $400. Anyone have both? Whats your opinions? |
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I've never owned a Pro, but I've had M2, M3 and M4 Aimpoints.
I tried the MRO when it first came out and it just didn't work well for me..I have different strength eyes though and for some reason the larger 30 mil tubes seem to work better for me. Lots of people seem to love the MROs though...so, I would suggest if possible find someone with one and look through it to see if it works for you. |
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Have both. Like both.
Like MRO better. MRO pro's Smaller and lighter More transparent (seems to disappear) Off positions between each brightness setting MRO con's Blue tint Slight magnification (Neither bother me in the least) Aimpoint pro's Pretty much bomb proof Aimpoint con's Heavier Smaller picture sight (using both eyes, not much of an issue) So that's my opinion. Any sighting system using both eyes is subject to vision issues. Hands-on would definitely be much better for evaluation. |
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Have both. Like both. Like MRO better. MRO pro's Smaller and lighter More transparent (seems to disappear) Off positions between each brightness setting MRO con's Blue tint Slight magnification (Neither bother me in the least) Aimpoint pro's Pretty much bomb proof Aimpoint con's Heavier Smaller picture sight (using both eyes, not much of an issue) So that's my opinion. Any sighting system using both eyes is subject to vision issues. Hands-on would definitely be much better for evaluation. |
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$359 shipped on ebay. use promo code: P20MEMDAY Picked up a geissele mount from optics planet with their 10% code. (slightly less expensive than geissele's sale) Quoted:
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MRO for under $400, where? Picked up a geissele mount from optics planet with their 10% code. (slightly less expensive than geissele's sale) MRO over the micro for the size of the objective lens, doesn't seem like you're looking through a tube. MRO over Pro for the weight and overall size. MRO over M4s for same as above. XPS-2 over MRO for the reticle. MRO over RX-34 cause that thing is HUGE! So really the MRO is my favorite over most. |
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Have both. Like both. Like MRO better. MRO pro's Smaller and lighter More transparent (seems to disappear) Off positions between each brightness setting MRO con's Blue tint Slight magnification (Neither bother me in the least) Aimpoint pro's Pretty much bomb proof Aimpoint con's Heavier Smaller picture sight (using both eyes, not much of an issue) So that's my opinion. Any sighting system using both eyes is subject to vision issues. Hands-on would definitely be much better for evaluation. I've owned just about every Aimpoint model there is and I prefer the MRO for the reasons stated above. Dozens of people have tried my MRO's (I own 4) at the range or a class and not a single one has complained about tint, magnification, etc. In fact, 3 of them promptly purchased MRO's for themselves. However, to be on the safe side it's best if you have a chance to try one for yourself. It's been my experience that most of the complaints about tint, magnification, etc, disappear when actually shooting w/the optic. Tomac |
| A place close to me has MRO's in stock, I'm going to try and check one out. The weight versus durability is what's put me on the fence. I am working on a lighter weight build and hate to put a heavy optic on top. I thought about swapping my T1 on the new build and slapping a Pro on the other gun. But I'm kinda wanting to try something different and get the MRO. |
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A place close to me has MRO's in stock, I'm going to try and check one out. The weight versus durability is what's put me on the fence. I am working on a lighter weight build and hate to put a heavy optic on top. I thought about swapping my T1 on the new build and slapping a Pro on the other gun. But I'm kinda wanting to try something different and get the MRO.  Failed To Load Title |
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I just sent four EOTech's back to the law firm handling the class action suit. I haven't received my refund check and probably won't for months. I didn't wait, simply ordering four Aimpoint Pro's as replacements. $486.00 each with free shipping through Optics Planet using a discount code.
I have one Aimpoint Comp M4, 2 Aimpoint Comp M3's and now 8 PRO's 1 H-1 and 2 H-2's. To say I like Aimpoint products would be a fact. I also own several Trijicon RMR's which are great as well. I don't think you can go wrong with any of these top tier products. Currently GunBroker has a seller (Ingus) who has great deals on red dot sights, $434.00 for a Trijicon MRO RDS with a lower 1/3 mount AND a low mount included. This will allow you to swap the RDS to your .22 rifle/pistol or 12 gauge shotgun during hunting season. Aimpoint has one distinct advantage, battery life. Turn it on and leave it on and it lasts for years. 8 to 9 years on the M4. 3 to 4 years on the other models. To me this is amazing. I grew up in the late 60's and early 70's. Batteries didn't last past Christmas eve if you had been playing with something since the morning. |
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Have both. Like both. Like MRO better. MRO pro's Smaller and lighter More transparent (seems to disappear) Off positions between each brightness setting MRO con's Blue tint Slight magnification (Neither bother me in the least) Aimpoint pro's Pretty much bomb proof Aimpoint con's Heavier Smaller picture sight (using both eyes, not much of an issue) So that's my opinion. Any sighting system using both eyes is subject to vision issues. Hands-on would definitely be much better for evaluation. |
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A place close to me has MRO's in stock, I'm going to try and check one out. The weight versus durability is what's put me on the fence. I am working on a lighter weight build and hate to put a heavy optic on top. I thought about swapping my T1 on the new build and slapping a Pro on the other gun. But I'm kinda wanting to try something different and get the MRO. The mount is quality and seems pretty sturdy despite the weight. Downside is that it isn't QD. |
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I've had an MRO, an EXPS-3, an RMR and currently have a TA31. I've also used a T1 a bunch of times on a buddy's rifle.
The MRO was by far the worst optic of the 5. It was borderline unusable. The blue tint was crazy. I wish I had pictures because it wasn't even close to being clear. The dot would shift between a starburst and a blob depending on the time of day and the lighting. Those two issues combined with the magnification, which for a "1x" red dot was severe in my opinion, made the sight completely worthless. I was seeing double when shooting with both eyes open, and that doesn't even happen when I shoot with both eyes open looking through my 4x ACOG. It was shocking to me that such a reputable company can make such a terrible sight, but I guess at that price point they had to take some cost cutting measures. My RMR was much better. The tint wasn't as severe, there was only a slight morphing and magnification around the edges of the glass when looking closely, and the dot was much clearer. I still sold that though because it was mounted on top of my ACOG and I never used it because BAC shooting works for me. The T1 was much closer to the RMR than the MRO, except the dot was just smaller and the distortion around the edges was nonexistent. If I was ever to use a red dot as my primary optic on my go-to rifle I would probably get an Aimpoint, although I really loved the EOTech as well. I'll have an EOTech on my AR pistol when I move to a free state, but only because my go-to rifle has an ACOG. In conclusion, I hate the MRO. You're probably better off with an Aimpoint. |
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A place close to me has MRO's in stock, I'm going to try and check one out. The weight versus durability is what's put me on the fence. I am working on a lighter weight build and hate to put a heavy optic on top. I thought about swapping my T1 on the new build and slapping a Pro on the other gun. But I'm kinda wanting to try something different and get the MRO. I have a MRO. I never noticed the tint or any magnification when I got it. I wasn't until after reading on this forum, when I picked it up. I hasn't bother me though.... Its my favorite RDS at the moment. |
| I tried very hard to drink the Trijicon koolaid, I bought 4 MRO's over a period of a couple months. I've since sold every one of them. I did not like the blue tint of the lens, fisheye, slight magnification, etc. None of them gave me any trouble from a reliability standpoint, but compared to a T1 micro for me, they didn't cut it. I have one Aimpoint pro and it's rock solid, just a little heavier and larger than a T1, however if I only had $400 to spend I'd get a PRO over an MRO anyday....or just save up another $100 and find a used T1. |
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Looking at an MRO locally, you may focus too much on the tint or magnification; many here say to goes away after shooting...some say it is still as bothersome.
I'd go PRO as it seems to be the safer bet. It's bigger, heavier, the battery option isn't ideal. But, you pretty much know what you're getting in the way of clarity, magnification, durability (MRO's are fine here). |
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I have 3 MRO's, traded off 2 h1's here on the EE.
Never noticed fish eye, blue tint or an sort of magnification. Only problem I ever had was one of the trades had a dimmer dot than the others. Contacted Trijicon and they had me send it in for warranty repairs. I guess they could not fix cause they sent me a brand new one. |
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I just sent four EOTech's back to the law firm handling the class action suit. I haven't received my refund check and probably won't for months. I didn't wait, simply ordering four Aimpoint Pro's as replacements. $486.00 each with free shipping through Optics Planet using a discount code. I have one Aimpoint Comp M4, 2 Aimpoint Comp M3's and now 8 PRO's 1 H-1 and 2 H-2's. To say I like Aimpoint products would be a fact. I also own several Trijicon RMR's which are great as well. I don't think you can go wrong with any of these top tier products. Currently GunBroker has a seller (Ingus) who has great deals on red dot sights, $434.00 for a Trijicon MRO RDS with a lower 1/3 mount AND a low mount included. This will allow you to swap the RDS to your .22 rifle/pistol or 12 gauge shotgun during hunting season. Aimpoint has one distinct advantage, battery life. Turn it on and leave it on and it lasts for years. 8 to 9 years on the M4. 3 to 4 years on the other models. To me this is amazing. I grew up in the late 60's and early 70's. Batteries didn't last past Christmas eve if you had been playing with something since the morning. I find '3' perfect for lowlight/night time use, and '4' or '5' for daytime use. '6' is nuclear-bright, I can't envision any situation where I'd need it that bright. Also, the MRO has a lifetime warranty, Aimpoints do not (10yrs commercial use, 2yrs professional use IIRC). Tomac |
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I don't have a PRO, but I have owned a M2 and several CompM4. I currently own a couple of T1, CompM4S and MRO.
All told I've had five MRO. One was returned to Trijicon because it died after a range trip. They sent me a new replacement. The dead MRO was a very low serial number unit (around 3000 IIRC). The replacement had a serial number over 40000. I currently have three on training guns. I prefer Aimpoints, but keep the MROs because they're "cheap training optics". The reason I prefer AP: + AP doesn't have a bluish tint. + AP doesn't "fisheye" (you will notice some distortion with the MRO). + I've used APs for well over 10 years and haven't had a single issue. The positive side to the MRO (beside cost): + MRO's top mounted rheostat is the heat + MRO's rheostat has intermediate "off" and starts in the day light visible range (setting 3)...no need to spin through a bunch of NV settings + MRO's objective is larger than the AP T1 + MRO doesn't use caped windage / elevation adjustments...no caps to lose like the T1 I wouldn't take a MRO into harm's way, but I wouldn't hesitate to use one as a training RDS. ETA: My wife's rifle has a T1. My two go-to rifles have a CompM4S and ACOG. The three training guns have MROs... |
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I have both. The MRO on my SBR, and the PRO on a 6720.
Not concerned with either optics durability. The MRO is lighter. The PRO isn't that bad, especially if you change out the mount at some point. The MRO has more of a tint to me. I prefer the PRO to look through, though the MRO works fine. I have no plans on changing it out with another PRO or to a micro model. I would however, buy another PRO to go on a future 16" Carbine. Would probably buy another MRO to go on a future SBR. |
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If you're worried about MRO durability/ruggedness, check out this torture test:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCD9U2AmgyEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADRt4k_cUeo |
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That's nothing. If you want a truly durable optic, you need an Eotech. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADRt4k_cUeo Quoted:
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If you're worried about MRO durability/ruggedness, check out this torture test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCD9U2AmgyEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADRt4k_cUeo |
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'6' is nuclear-bright, I can't envision any situation where I'd need it that bright. Tomac |
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Example of the ranges I was testing the optics at: http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b438/garywthomas2/IMG_0508_zpsoacasvbp.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b438/garywthomas2/IMG_0501_zpskpbe2g1c.jpg I was shooting 100, 150, 200 and 400 yards. I also tested inside 50 yards. The AP wins every time. |
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The slight magnification of the MRO, does it cause any issue using irons through it? The blue tint and slight magnification is a little offsetting to me. Don't have any plans to get rid of the MROs yet, though. |
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I noticed this as well. I can live with it, but don't like it. Quoted:
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I was seeing double when shooting with both eyes open, and that doesn't even happen when I shoot with both eyes open looking through my 4x ACOG. I can live with it, but don't like it. |
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I noticed this as well. I can live with it, but don't like it. I just can't use the trijicon with both eyes open like I can aimpoints I still think it's a fine optic but just not for everyone |
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I've got the MRO and the Pro, and I really like the pro, but LOVE the MRO. It is much faster on target in the competitions I shoot, and much lighter. I've used both on my 9mm Tavor, and there really is no comparison.
I don't notice blue tint or magnification, at all, on the MRO. I will probably sell my Pro at some point and pick up another MRO. |
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Are you claiming the PRO is battle-proven? Quoted:
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Why have to live with it when there are battle-proven options to not compromise? |
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The comp 2 and 3 seem to be; the Pro is very similar but was speaking more of Aimpoint in general. Add the variable reviews from MRO users and Trijicon's spotted history with RDS's, an Aimpoint seems to be a safer choice. |
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Perhaps, but this is a 'PRO vs MRO' thread, not 'Aimpoint vs MRO' thread. There's a reason the PRO is so much cheaper than the 'battle-proven' Aimpoints, you can't get something for nothing. |
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There's plenty of torture/durability test on Youtube to sum that up for you. I believe the Pro is made from extruded aluminum, while the MRO made from forged aluminum (which is known to be stronger than billet and extruding). I would say the MRO should take an impact better with the rubberized coating. |
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So, which dot did you decide on OP? |
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Seems to me that if you get to the point where extruded vs. forged makes a difference in an optical sight, you could just tip it up and shake out the shattered glass and electronics. The tube is probably the least fragile piece of the assembly, particularly with a stubby tube like those two. If the MRO takes an impact that would have destroyed the PRO tube, it's toast too. The tube may be OK, but the sight is done. |
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