Crosshairs and reticles, precision or speed?
Sometimes you can have almost all of that in one package but you’ll probable end up dropping about $2000 or more on an optic. If I could afford it I would have an ACOG with the RMR mounted on top but that is too expensive of a package for me when I’m running it on a $600 gun. For combat and if you are in the military, that is a great weapon, but there are still pros and cons of using a mounting system like this. One of the most common things I’ve seen with ACOGS in Iraq is that many of them actually got shot. Considering that this optic is something that mounts so high on a carry handle or the RMR configuration on a flat top, you will have to think about getting a cheek riser of you want to be proficient with this system.
The RMR is a really nice red dot that isn’t b ig and bulky like an Aimpoint or Trijicon SRS sight. IF you get a sighting system like that, it’s a full blown optic, but Trijicon TA01NSN for sale are probable the next step down but with basically the same benefits. I always have iron sights on my guns because I have know all too well that optics can break, shatter or get shot and if you want to get it off you better have a backup sighting system. I’ve shot guns that didn’t have rear sights and it is very difficult to hit anything. If you want speed a red dot optic is good but if you want precision, a Chevron or crosshair reticle, especially a thin crosshair one like the TA01.