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Trijicon RCR

American-made enclosed reflex with 6-year battery life, top-load CR2032, and RMR footprint

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Quick Specs

Price
$699
Weight
2 oz
Brand
Trijicon
Category
optic

Features

  • 3.25 MOA dot
  • 50,000+ hour battery (6 years at setting 5)
  • Enclosed emitter
  • Top-load CR2032
  • RMR footprint

Capability Boosts

CQB+3
Low Light+2
Night Vision+1
Reliability+2

Recommended For

Home Defense+7
Duty/Patrol+4
Competition+3
Vehicle Operations+3
Range Training+3
Outdoor Defense+2

Compatibility Tags

family: ar-patterninterface: picatinny-topoptic-type: reflexoptic-mount: rmrsuitable-for: ultra-compact

Overview

The Trijicon RCR (Ruggedized Closed Reflex) is Trijicon's long-awaited enclosed-emitter answer to the Aimpoint ACRO P-2 and Holosun 509T. It takes the RMR footprint that dominates the duty pistol market and seals it inside a one-piece 7075-T6 housing, eliminating the exposed LED that has been the RMR platform's single biggest weakness. Debris, rain, slide blowback, and pocket lint no longer have a path to the emitter.

The RCR runs 50,000+ hours on a single CR2032, rated at 6 years of continuous use at brightness setting 5. The battery loads from the top without removing the optic from the gun, so zero is preserved through every battery change. Ten brightness settings include three night-vision modes and one super-bright daylight level for sunny ranges or laser protection glasses. The 3.25 MOA dot is the same size as the standard RMR, crisp enough for fast close-range pickup and fine enough for precision work inside 100 yards.

Built in Wixom, Michigan from forged 7075-T6 and waterproof to 66 feet, the RCR is designed to outlast the firearm it sits on. At 1.95 oz with battery it's heavier than a standard RMR but lighter than the 509T and ACRO P-2 it competes with. The RMR footprint means existing RMR-cut slides, rifle mounts, and shotgun mounts all accept the RCR without adapter plates. For shooters who have been waiting for a closed-emitter optic with Trijicon's durability pedigree, the RCR delivers without compromise on footprint compatibility.

Key Features

  • Enclosed emitter protects against debris, rain, and slide blowback
  • 3.25 MOA red dot on 0.88 x 0.64-inch window
  • 50,000+ hour battery life (6 years continuous at setting 5)
  • Top-loading CR2032 preserves zero through battery changes
  • 10 brightness settings including 3 night-vision modes
  • Forged 7075-T6 aluminum with hardcoat anodized finish
  • Waterproof to 66 feet (20 meters)
  • RMR footprint compatible with existing mounts and slide cuts
  • 1 MOA per click windage/elevation adjustments
  • Made in Wixom, Michigan

Pros

  • +Enclosed housing eliminates the RMR platform's exposed-emitter weakness
  • +Top-load battery means no lost zero on CR2032 swaps
  • +RMR footprint works with thousands of existing mounts and slide cuts
  • +Premium durability with forged 7075-T6 and 66-foot waterproofing
  • +Night vision compatible with 3 dedicated NV settings
  • +Made in the USA with Trijicon's lifetime warranty

Cons

  • Premium pricing ($629-$700 street) above Holosun 509T by $200-300
  • Heavier than standard RMR at 1.95 oz vs 1.2 oz
  • Holster compatibility limited vs standard RMR due to larger housing
  • 3.25 MOA is the only dot size offered at launch

Detailed Specifications

Reticle
3.25 MOA red dot
Magnification
1x
Objective Diameter
0.88 x 0.64-inch window
Battery Type
CR2032
Battery Life
50,000+ hours / 6 years at setting 5
nightVisionCompatible
Yes (3 dedicated NV settings)
Waterproof Rating
66 feet / 20 meters
weight
1.95 oz (with battery)
Adjustment Type
1 MOA per click
Material
Forged 7075-T6 aluminum, hardcoat anodized
Mount Type
RMR footprint

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