I have a Glock 19 MOS and I’m finally looking at making the jump to actually putting some type of red dot system on it. Is the RMR type 2 still be the most recommended.
What have you guys used, what do you like?
Next question has anybody put a red dot on a Glock 26 or 27?
Agree with posters who noted that open emitter red dots are going to quickly become historical footnotes. Also mentioned were red dots that require removal to change batteries - - - a royal pain. Too much experience with both those issues to go that way.
No personal experience, but Aimpoint's P2 is considered the tough nut of red dots. Holosun is becoming very popular with all its designs (battery access, enclosed emitters, window size, etc.)
(Hoping I transcribed numbers correctly): The P2 is a chunk. 1.9" x 1.3" x 1.2", weighing 2.1 oz w/o a mounting base. The window size is 0.63" x 0.63"
The Holosun EPS is 1.62" x 1.07" x 0.95", weighing 1.0 oz (not stating, but presumably w/o base). The window size is 0.58" x 0.77"
List prices: $599 for P2, and $390 for EPS.
I'd suggest putting them side-by-side to compare sizes, hefting them to compare weights, look through the windows (preferably mounted on pistols), and decide if the durability issue tops all other issues for your usage. Presumably you'll have backup irons either way. And look at warranty turnaround.
To the question of a dot on a G26, I just mounted one on a G26.5 MOS. Sighted it in at 25 yds. Two user-induced "flyers", one in 8, one in 7; rest in the black. For my eyes, a decent group. Couldn't do that with irons.
Oh yes, I used the EPS w/ 6 MOA red dot.
Final note. If this is your first red dot, watch several videos on how to install. Basically degrease everything, make sure screws are correct size (and not too long), use blue Loctite (242 or 243), let it cure the recommended 24 hours before using, torque screws to proper spec. Put witness marks on screw heads and optic body so you can see if screws loosen. And, yes, I can personally share what happens when you don't do each step correctly.
Enjoy. There's good reason so many people are jumping onto red dots for handguns.