New Pistol Red Dot

[Grey]

Just wanted to share this with the group. No affiliation, just showed up on a blog I read.

http://www.shieldpsd.com/shop-2/rms-...ndle-pre-order

Hope it is alright to share a link.

Thoughts? Moving in the right direction for red dot pistols?

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Just wanted to share this with the group. No affiliation, just showed up on a blog I read.

http://www.shieldpsd.com/shop-2/rms-...ndle-pre-order

Hope it is alright to share a link.

Thoughts? Moving in the right direction for red dot pistols?

I personally don't like the auto-adjust, due to having a WML mounted at all times on my pistols. Beyond that, the specs are missing what level of water resistance it has. The price isn't bad, with the standalone site retailing for ~360 USD, assuming it's a quality optic, but it does put it in a rather awkward price point, being unproven yet more expensive than your Vortex Venoms, Burris FastFires, or other budget mini-RDSes.

But really, we'll have to see just how well it performs in the real world, on a reciprocating slide, to make any real judgement on the quality of the Shield RMS. If it dies in two hundred rounds, then, well, the spec sheet doesn't really much.

[voodoo_man]

based in UK?

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based in UK?

Seems that way based on the pricing in pounds

[voodoo_man]

Seems that way based on the pricing in pounds

Pass.

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based in UK?

Yes. misanthropist has done a favorable review on their CQS optic for his magazine, and has spoken on their lack of market penetration in North America, despite being an MoD issued optic in the UK armed forces.

They're also the manufacturer of the JP JPoint, if I'm not mistaken, which is listed on Shield's site as being the Shield Mini Sight.

[voodoo_man]

Yes. misanthropist has done a favorable review on their CQS optic for his magazine, and has spoken on their lack of market penetration in North America, despite being an MoD issued optic in the UK armed forces.

I rather support US-based operations...

[Dropkick]

Being able to run normal height sights is pretty cool. I hope this starts a trend.

[BillSWPA]

I personally don't like the auto-adjust, due to having a WML mounted at all times on my pistols. Beyond that, the specs are missing what level of water resistance it has. The price isn't bad, with the standalone site retailing for ~360 USD, assuming it's a quality optic, but it does put it in a rather awkward price point, being unproven yet more expensive than your Vortex Venoms, Burris FastFires, or other budget mini-RDSes.

But really, we'll have to see just how well it performs in the real world, on a reciprocating slide, to make any real judgement on the quality of the Shield RMS. If it dies in two hundred rounds, then, well, the spec sheet doesn't really much.

I understand and agree with the point about price and preferring products with a track record. However, not knowing anything about this red dot, I suggest that it is easier to penetrate a market from the top down than from the bottom up. If it turns out to be a quality product, and they get a few sales and positive reviews, that will put them on solid ground. If quality were sacrificed to hit a lower, more attractive price point, they might never be able to get past the resulting reputation.

[breakingtime91]

I rather support US-based operations...

so trijicon?