I am currently serving in a consulting/conceptual role to help make the best purchase decision for a pistol with an optic. A fairly narrow set of parameters have already been established for this expenditure.
The amount of information about Glock pistols, EDC pistols, and red dot sights on this Forum is outstanding, and more factual and intelligently based than any place on the internet today, IMHO.
To that end, I have turned to what I believe is the best source of input (P-F members) to help arrive at an intelligent plan to proceed with the purchase(s). Any and all responses will be kindly appreciated.
Here are the assumptions/parameters:
1. Pistol will be primarily used for EDC, with occasional use in an IDPA and/or steel match
2. Pistol will have a red dot optic sight with BUIS
3. Pistol will be a Gen5 Glock G19 or G45. Shooter has extensive experience with many different Gen3 and Gen4 Glock pistols, but none with Gen5
4. Leaning towards a Trijicon RMR Type 2 with 6.5 MOA dot. Shooter has experience with the following optics, and strongly prefers a 5 MOA or larger dot:
Trijicon SRO
Trijicon RMR (Early version)
Leupold Deltapoint (Early version)
Holosun 407K
Holosun 507K X2
5. Prefer a direct mount for the optic, to eliminate issues with mounting plates and screws as well as avoid overly tall BUIS
Considering having Battlewerx mill the slide for the RMR and mount plain black 1/3 co-witness Ameriglo sights with rear sight behind optic
Here are the questions:
1. Which pistol (G19 or G45?) Why did you choose the pistol you chose?
2. Is there a better optic choice than the RMR Type 2 being considered? If so, what is it and why is it better?
3. Is direct mount the way to go, assuming the flexibility of the Glock MOS is immaterial to the shooter? If not, why not?
4. Is Battlewerx the correct choice for slide milling and mounting the optic and sights? If not, who is a better choice? Why?
5. Is a plain black set of BUIS with 1/3 co-witness a wise choice for the the stated intended purpose? If there are better choices, what are they? Why?
Thanks!