Trijicon Releases Green-Dot RMR

by
posted on September 15, 2025
** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. **
RMR Green On Pistol
Images courtesy of Trijicon.

There are several practical advantages that recommend the usage of a reflex sight that produces a green aiming point rather than the more conventional and prevalent red dot. The human eye is more sensitive to green color wavelengths than it is to red ones, making a green reticle appear brighter and easier to acquire (even during challenging lighting conditions like bright sunlight or fog). Green also causes less eye strain and will appear much more crisply for shooters who suffer from astigmatism and red-green color blindness than will red. Which is why Trijicon’s recent decision to introduce its new Green Dot RMR (Ruggedized Miniature Reflex), which employs a brilliant 3.25-m.o.a. green reticle, is such a good idea and a welcome addition to the optic market.

Left side of the Trijicon Green Dot RMR.Identical dimensionally to the rest of the models in the company’s Type 2 Adjustable LED RMR line, the Green Dot unit measures just 1.8” long, 1.2” wide and 1” tall, and weighs only 1.17 ozs. Renowned for durability, in part due to the concave shape of its upper housing, which absorbs impacts and diverts stresses away from its multi-coated lens, the optic is built of 7075-T6 aluminum and mounts atop a host pistol via the common RMR mounting footprint. Its 3.25-m.o.a. dot is well-suited to most any pistol application, given that it covers just 0.23” of a target at 7 yards and 0.81” at 25 yards.

As with the red-dot adjustable RMRs, the new green variant features eight brightness settings—two that are compatible with night-vision devices, five that are appropriate for regular daytime use and a “Super Bright” mode ideal for pairing the optic with a weapon light that would otherwise wash out the aiming point. While green lasers are known to have higher power requirements than their red counterparts, resulting in a relatively shorter battery life, Trijicon claims that its new Green Dot RMR will get two years’ worth of use from a single bottom-mounted CR2032 battery (included) when set at brightness setting No. 4. Further extending battery life, the new model can also be put into a Battery Conservation Mode that causes the unit to auto-adjust to the ambient lighting conditions after 16.5 hours without a button press, and Button Lock Out Mode prevents accidental contact with the adjustment buttons from altering your preferred brightness setting.

Green dot inside of a Trijicon RMR-shaped optic window.

While the new RMR is a great first step, here’s hoping that more green-dots find their way into Trijicon’s catalog in the near future, as the difference they make is substantial. Green lasers are typically considerably more expensive than red ones, so kudos to the company for setting the model’s MSRP at $810—only marginally more than the comparable red-dot unit. For more information on the Green Dot RMR, visit trijicon.com.

Latest

Event Horizon
Event Horizon

The Development of MIM Cartridge Cases

We recently caught up with Concurrent Technologies to learn more about its latest advancements in metal injection molding (MIM) as it pertains to cartridge case manufacturing.

Preview: VACA Beef Jerky

Touted as the “unjerky,” VACA Jerky is made using marbled beef and double-dehydrated to produce thin, crisp pieces that are enhanced with intense flavors.

T/C Rebirth: Thompson/Center Brings Back The Triumph Muzzleloader

Thompson/Center Arms has reintroduced its famous Triumph muzzleloader, an in-line design that uses 209 shotgun primers and is designed for easy cleaning and loading.

Preview: Competition Electronics ProChrono LTD

A more economical alternative to Competition Electronics’ Bluetooth-enabled DLX model, the ProChrono LTD is a ballistic chronograph ...

Gun Of The Week: FN 15 Guardian

We’re on the range with the FN 15 Guardian, an AR-15 that gives people a rock-solid rifle with quality components at an affordable price.

The Armed Citizen® Oct. 24, 2025

Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.

Interests



Get the best of American Rifleman delivered to your inbox.