Meprolight TRU-DOT RDS Reflex

[UWone77]

Meprolight (http://www.meprolight.com/) TRU-DOT Reflex Sight.

Available here: http://www.7-62precision.com/mepro-tru-dot-rds-red-dot-sight-with-1-8-moa-red-dot/


Description:


The Mepro Tru-Dot® RDS is an energy-efficient, compact sight, that provides thousands of operating hours while utilizing a single "AA" commercial battery.

Featuring battle-proven LED technology and rugged design, the sight assures reliability under the harshest environmental conditions.

With its large display window and clearly-defined Red-dot, the Mepro Tru-Dot® RDS ensures rapid target acquisition with both eyes open. Offering four easily switchable reticle brightness intensities, the Mepro Tru-Dot® RDS fits every tactical scenario.

To facilitate night vision operations and long-rage target engagement, the Mepro Tru-Dot® RDS is compatible with GEN II and GEN III NVGs as well as with Magnifying Scopes.

Its human-engineering allows positioning of NVGs and Magnifiers close to the sight's optics with no decrease in the field-of-view and without compromising convenient switch operation.


Features of the Mepro TRU-DOT RDS:


- Aluminum body construction
- Quick-release mount built-in
- Quick-releasse mount tension is adjustable
- Powered by one AA battery
- Battery life is 15,000 hours on a single battery continuously on at the highest power setting
- Auto-shutoff and auto reactivation via motion sensors 10 minutes motionless shuts down the sight, touching the rifle immediately activates it.
- Incredible strength
- First 1,000 units will have a special edition S/N and an aluminum hood.
- Night Vision compatible
- Simple controls - one four-position switch for simplicity and speed of use.
- Unlimited field of view
- Compact size
- Large aperture
- Precise 1.8 MOA red dot reticle
- Parallax-free


MSRP is $399


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[Uffdaphil]

I leaped as soon as I saw the TFB write-up. Gonna be a hissy fit if it doesn't show up with the alloy hood. Okay, maybe mild disappointment .

With this competition and the coming Gen2 T1, I'm hoping for big discounts on first gen Aimpoint micros soon.

[Eric]

It's nice to see that it came in at a decent price point, even a bit lower than the Aimpoint PRO.

[Uffdaphil]

It's nice to see that it came in at a decent price point, even a bit lower than the Aimpoint PRO.

Much lower when you consider the built in QD mount.

[browcs]

Nice pricepoint; I look forward to seeing reviews on this.

[GOST]

I wonder if these are absolute or 1/3?

[UWone77]

I wonder if these are absolute or 1/3?

Appears 1/3

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[Uffdaphil]

Just got an update from the 7.62 Precision folks. Delivery on schedule for mid-August. Mine was in the first 50 orders and importer will ship directly to buyer to save time and shipping. Even though these resemble Eotechs, I expect they will be more like an Aimpoint. Sure hope so.

[nobodyspecial]

Uffdaphil, how many have been ordered so far?

I am really considering one of these. I really like it. I had been considering another Aimpoint, maybe a PRO, but this is slowly swaying me.

[Uffdaphil]

My notice just said I was in the first 50 and that they expect about 200/month to be imported the first few months. The other site now taking pre-orders - - http://www.idfholsters.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=1077210 -- states the first 1,000 units are "Special Edition" but gives no info on what makes them special! So no guarantee of the alloy hood. They are $20 more too. Still, nice to have a second option if the other site sells out.

[Eric]

Just got an update from the 7.62 Precision folks. Delivery on schedule for mid-August. Mine was in the first 50 orders and importer will ship directly to buyer to save time and shipping. Even though these resemble Eotechs, I expect they will be more like an Aimpoint. Sure hope so.
These use an LED emitter like Aimpoint. EOTech uses a laser to create the reticle.

[schambers]

Looks like something from Dune

[UWone77]

Based on the review I came across, this optic looks like a winner. 15k battery life on AA's is pretty darn good. It's not Aimpoint M4 life, but certainly not the cost either. Curious to see the feedback once these make it out into the wild.

http://idfcarbine.com/optics/meprolight-m5-tru-dot-rds/mepro-tru-dot-rds-reflex-sight-affordable-and-durable/

[browcs]

http://idfcarbine.com/optics/meprolight-m5-tru-dot-rds/mepro-tru-dot-rds-reflex-sight-affordable-and-durable/

Nice review.....this is definitely on my radar screen now.

[Uffdaphil]

Delivery moved back to end of September due to Israeli priorities. Thanks a heap Hamas.

[KevinBLC]

Interesting... never even thought about the fact that the conflict over there would affect supply lines.

[Uffdaphil]

Arrived today and looks well worth the wait. Zero complaints. It suffers little compared to T1 w/ADM QD mount: 3.6 oz heavier and does not work as well, for me anyway, on the forward rail - vision distracted by wide lower sight body. Not a problem where now mounted. Two things I prefer over the T1: wide EO type lens seems quicker to find target and simple 5 position dot brightness knob goes from off to high, med, low, NV. High is only good for sunny outdoors. Very quick to adjust to right level. Dual QD mounts needed nuts loosened about one turn and uses lock-washers of a type I have not seen before. Lock up seems secure. Machining and finish is first rate.

Assuming it holds up in the field, would I choose over the Aimpoint? Yes, if budget was a primary consideration. But when the T2 is released, I will still look for bargain T1/H1s. This one has an alloy hood. Later production will be polymer which is not a concern in my book.

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[GOST]

Looks good Uffdaphil, do you have any photos of the dot?

[Uffdaphil]

The one I took didn't look so hot. The dot is 2 moa and looks just like any Aimpoint. I've been experimenting with the auto-shut off. with a near vertical muzzle down position the dot stayed lit at least for the hour I monitored. I am on a corner where you can somtimes feel rumbling of vehicles passing. So either it is super sensitive or has some kind of level switch that does not work head down. Another user said shut off interval is ~30 minutes, so it will take me a while to try in several positions.

[Uffdaphil]

Update: Auto shutoff works whether horizontal or vertical. Seems to stay active longer in vertical, but that may just be the less stable stance. One finger barely pressing on rear of brace re-activates the dot. If this feature can can be standard for a mid-priced optic....?
Of course with batteries already lasting thousands of hours perhaps corrosion potential is a better reason to change out than discharge.

[UWone77]

Looks bulky...

How do you like that AAC upper?

[Uffdaphil]

Yeah it does have that early EO vibe. But as Joe E. Brown said, "Nobody's perfect." Not sure which gun it will end up on.

It was love at first sight when the AAC 9" came out and I was just waiting for the ammo price to drop. But when a local guy posted wanting to swap for an upper I already had.... I am waiting for the ammo to arrive. I've always liked the feel of an URX3 rail and will be surprised if this does not become a favorite. The only nit I can pick is cosmetic. The suppressor collar on the flash hider - ugh. Though If MN permitted cans 'twould be beautiful.

[Uffdaphil]

Went to the range yesterday to zero 3 RDs and a 3x ACOG. The Tru-Dot and T1 were equally easy to adjust and put dot on target. I decided to mount the Mepro on a 14.5" that is not a defense gun and the trusted T1 for the 9" Blackout. I think the EO-like bulk looks better on the longer gun.

I like shooting the AAC upper. URX3 is perfectly sized for my grip and the side indents work as a handstop forward. Recoil seems no worse than my 10.5" 5.56 and was plenty accurate for my old eyes @ 25 yds. Okay, laugh. It was hot in the sun at the short zero bench and gun #4 was giving me problems.

Pic of final configuration.
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[Eric]

I finally have one and will be getting some rounds downrange with it. I like the idea of a good battery life, common battery size and auto-on function. The Black Friday deal at $287 sure was nice.

[Eric]

My initial impression is that it's a well made solid optic, but it's too early to verify long term function and durability. The dot is just about the same as the 2 MOA Aimpoint PRO.

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[browcs]

I got mine in late December....I haven't taken it to a range yet...it seems rather bulky, but the dot is very clear with no smearing.

[Eric]

Not quite as good as the 30% off for Black Friday, but they are running a 25% off deal for President's Day. Use PRES25 for $300 + S/H. Valid Feb 13-16.

[Uffdaphil]

Thanks Eric. I missed the BF sale, but this is close enough. For half the $ of a T1 I can't pass this up.

[Uffdaphil]

Is the code for this site? http://www.7-62precision.com/ It didn't work for me.

[UWone77]

Went to the range yesterday to zero 3 RDs and a 3x ACOG. The Tru-Dot and T1 were equally easy to adjust and put dot on target. I decided to mount the Mepro on a 14.5" that is not a defense gun and the trusted T1 for the 9" Blackout. I think the EO-like bulk looks better on the longer gun.

I like shooting the AAC upper. URX3 is perfectly sized for my grip and the side indents work as a handstop forward. Recoil seems no worse than my 10.5" 5.56 and was plenty accurate for my old eyes @ 25 yds. Okay, laugh. It was hot in the sun at the short zero bench and gun #4 was giving me problems.

Pic of final configuration.
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What's the specs on the upper of the bottom pistol?

URX 8.0... barrel length?

[Eric]

The code was supposed to be for www.themakogroup.com as well as www.idfholsters.com but they appear to be all jacked up right now. SALE25 was the other code that was listed, but it's a no go as well. I'll update when they get it working.

[Uffdaphil]

It's the factory upper - AAC 300 BLK w/9" bbl. URX3 8". Gun weight w/T1 is 6lbs 8oz. OAL 25 1/2".

[Uffdaphil]

I just got SALE25 to apply at Mako. Backordered which is fine.

[Eric]

SALE25 is working on www.themakogroup.com not www.idfholsters.com at the moment. The emailed invoice shows the full non-discounted price, but it should be charged at the correct discounted price when it ships.

[Eric]

Quick review added. (http://www.weaponevolution.com/forum/showthread.php?7535-Meprolight-Mepro-TRU-DOT-RDS) Overall, positive, but a couple tweaks would be nice. The battery died prematurely, but it was the original alkaline and has since been replaced with a AA lithium. There is a tiny bit of play in the mounting system, but it did not appear to affect the POI.

The large window makes it easy to pick the dot up, with a larger room for error than most other RDS optics. The automatic power down worked great and it immediately came back to life with minimal movement. The price-point is attractive, a bit less than an Aimpoint PRO, which I see as the main competitor.

[docsherm]

Great write up. I have been looking a this optic for some time. I want an inexpensive RDS that takes AAs and is not junk......might as well look for a Unicorn. I my have to give this a try for my "truck" gun.

[Eric]

I spent part of the afternoon doing some more shooting with the RDS, this time focusing on shooting dots at 25 yards and working the offset associated with the 50 yard zero. No complaints, but I did get distracted by showing somebody how zero their EOtech, another who had his castle nut backing off his carbine, another who forgot targets....
Anyway, a second RDS is on the way via the Big Brown Truck.
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[Eric]

Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Meprolight-Mepro-Tru-Dot-RDS-Sporting/dp/B00NSYUJPG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1430353092&sr=8-1&keywords=meprolight+rds) is currently carrying the RDS, priced at $350. Not a bad deal, but the tax bumps the cost up for many.

[Uffdaphil]

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At IDFHOLSTERS: works out to about $320 (plus shipping) and no tax.


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[ffhounddog]

I have loaned mine out to two deployment buds of mine and they both have ordered one. Cannot wait to get it back and get to lay with it. Thinking of picking up another for a 7.75 inch pws.