Aimpoint Duty RDS- Review

[@BrassFacts]

The battery bit alone is wild to me. It's like they're using a emitter designed 15 years ago. It's not as bright as $150 sigs/holosuns, and yet has worse battery life despite having the mother of all notch filters. I got 4 months out of mine (rmr type 1 bat life) , because I had to leave mine of the brightest setting. I'm like 67.8% sure that they made a budget T2, and no one could tell the difference between it and a T2. So they intentionally changed/neutered this thing as to not cannibalize the fuck out their T2 sales.

[@Regular_Guy_Training_LLC]

You're probably right

[@DownRange556]

People will overlook everything bad about this optic and buy it because it says Aimpoint on the side. The Holosun HS515GM is a great choice and feature rich. I own one and like it. Sig Romeo 4T Pro line would be a step up. I think better than a T2 also. Aimpoint is like Glock. They can throw dog shit out there with their name on the side of it and it will sell.

[@CatholicKit]

@@DownRange556 met a guy who had a duty rds, it looked worse than my 515 tint wise looked honestly worse under nv from what I recall, so I think TREX is probably the only reason anyone owns these. The AEMS in this price range is the no brainer, the 4xt/4t pro above those.

[@DownRange556]

@@CatholicKit I have to agree. I own an ARMS as well and it’s a great optic. Love the window size and it’s built like a square box tank. My 5161GM I feel the same way. I also really love my Meprolight RDS Pro v2 but the battery life does suck. The UH1 is great too and I like the Eotech 512. It’s hard to beat Holosun with their battery life.

[@TheSonsOfSimon]

Great summary. I just needed to know where or not it was a hard pass.

[@malloperator]

Man, I JUST got into 40K a few weeks ago, your intro had me going through tabs to make sure I didn't leave a video playing lmao.

[@OrzhovCleric43]

As a former 40k player… I thought the same thing haha

[@Hoplopfheil]

I can't wait for SHOT Show 2025 when they re-release the Duty in GRAY and BROWN

[@Chonkasaurus]

I waited on their announcement, so excited just to see that garbage with the ACRO colors 😑.

[@Mrgunsngear]

Thanks

[@jackdangers3292]

You like the RDS right?

[@Sierra-77]

That Krieg Chant in the beginning 🤌, great vid and informative video as usual Chris!

[@ColeDedhand]

Aimpoint Doody

[@T7_H3rbz]

I came here just for this comment

[@bluelinepatriot]

You should test the Sig Romeo 5 (red dot).... I'm still waiting to find something to hate about it. 60,000 hour battery life and after 3 years (same batery) rain, snow, sleat, baking in the car on sumer days, dropped 2 or 3 times.... for $125 it's great!!

[@overlordisgoogle8431]

That would be a great review!

[@CiviTac]

It just doesn’t have good night vision performance is is very mediocre under magnification. They’re great for the money but if you plan on doing any night work you’ll have to look for something else

[@granite6196]

It’s the shittiest NV optic I’ve ever used….there you go

[@CiviTac]

@@granite6196 well said

[@PuffyJacket10]

Glad I watched your video first. I was seriously considering purchasing one.

[@tasjan9190]

"They shall know no fear"

[@Ellienollie]

One of the more underrated gun guys on yt.

[@luke8995]

I will not by a aimpoint duty, I will watch this full review for sure. Love the 40k intro even though I know nothing about it.

[@chasedeck1918]

Yea I can get over the controls but I never would have thought the battery life would be that bad thanks for the review Chris

[@RomanCatholic001]

The Planet broke before Chris did... lol thanks for the review. Ill be passing on this one. Maybe that 500 dollar holsun red dot has good night vision capability lol

[@MountainRifleman3777]

Still got an H2 that's still going strong after 5 years, been on 3 different long guns and 4 "serious" girlfriends lol. Looking forward to the Jackal review next year

[@hifi4lyfe406]

Always save more and get better, if your in a tight spot, forget you had a savings account.

[@joquin4618]

Story of my life 😅

[@overlordisgoogle8431]

Interesting points theses red dots are very technical. Thank you for the review. Would love to see a Sig red dot review.

[@ps8446]

My battery has died twice in the last year that i've owned it. First time i thought maybe i left it on a high setting. I made sure it was on 4 last time i replaced it and last week when i took it out it was dead again. I didn't know this was a common thing. Also i forgot the fuckin tool to sight it in my first range trip with it, i was pissed. I thought i was going to love this but honestly i am much happier with my Holosun. Great review

[@deakdeagen938]

I bought into the hype and picked up an Aimpoint Duty when they were released. I don't leave my optics on when the rifle is stored in the safe. So, my Duty spent 95% of its first year of ownership turned off. Picked it up about a month ago to go to the range. Dead battery. I'm guessing the battery life on mine was maybe 100 or less hours.

[@boygonewhoopdataZZ]

I had never understand the batteries lasting a whole year. That's a whole new concept to me. Really my batteries only lasts 3-4 months top before I swap it out because it's always on a brightness that won't get washed out by my 100000 candela light;

[@AncientGloom]

Very difficult to justify the asking price of the Duty RDS (or even a T2) when the Sig Romeo 4T PRO / 4XT PRO exist now. The buttons on the 4T PRO are fine. About the only annoying thing about it is that the brightness jumps to the highest visible setting when you switch from the NV setting to daylight.

[@OrangeAmped]

If you want to sink your teeth into a good long audio book series, look into the Horus Heresy. Not all of them are stellar writing, but it's enjoyable.

[@slaytonchambers5476]

Battery life for mine has been well over a year and I change it out every year for 3 years now. Keep the little wrench in your pistol grip if it bothers you that bad.

[@Night-Owl-]

Its sad that my PA mdas battery hasnt died in the 4 ish years ive had it, and i only replaced the battery because i wanted to.

[@billy3c3]

As an aim point fan boy.... I agree with everything you said

[@ryanwaddell6278]

Sig's new Romeo 4x pro does really good for passive aiming with nods I'm about to buy me one but he had one was checking it out the other night.

[@roberttaylor7451]

Only one cap comes with the adjuster prongs on the t2. Its unfortunate but that’s how all of mine have come. I still love the optics though, you can get the aftermarket caps that can be adjusted externally with a flat head. I have them on one of my rifles but I am not crazy about them. Cheers

[@dtomamerican3471]

I have a sample size of 1 that was put on a rifle and left on for a year with no problems, for what it's worth.

[@dtomamerican3471]

@@jesserobinson838 setting 7 works for indoors...it's typically bumped out for outside for me.

[@reliablethreat23]

At the end of the day, it’s like everything else; you get what you pay for. I understand a lot of people don’t have $900+ to drop on a T2 but in the long run, it’s worth it. Save up the money and just buy the best option available. If not, stick to the nearest best thing to a T2: The Holosun HS403R.

[@brettnewman9050]

Holosun 515 is another good T2 alternative. I believe you did a review on that one at one point as well. Same issue with the body being a little taller than the t2 though. Have to use true cowitness mounts for lower 1/3 height, and lower 1/3 mounts bring you to something like 1.7”

[@apnk6870]

Geissele 1/3 mount is perfect for the 515. The Reptilia 1/3 is too tall more like 1.7 ish.

[@timothycummins2700]

I think Aimpoint got it right in that they’re banking on the fact this optic isn’t going to be a “constant on” setup for the consumer (mostly police departments). When you factor in that most PD’s are using either the Eotech 512 or the Aimpoint Pro, and are leaving neither on when in the gun rack, battery life really isn’t much of a concern. Still, I feel like this optic, given it’s designed after the T2 & its older bro the PRO has a 3 year battery life, should have a minimum battery life of 1 year.

[@angryveteran8585]

They nerfed it intentionally so as not to compete with the T2, plain and simple.

[@echofoxtrotwhiskey1595]

The RDS is to the T2, what the PRO is the CompM2.

[@angryveteran8585]

@@echofoxtrotwhiskey1595 maybe the ACO, I don't think there's that much disparity between the M2 and the PRO

[@echofoxtrotwhiskey1595]

@@angryveteran8585 Fair. I just don’t understand how Aimpoint dropped the ball on the battery life.

[@Shepherd3066]

Dope intro

[@64ig6kg0]

40k pilled

[@noah-vk7zc]

Intro slapps hard !

[@smitm19633]

I’ve had mine for about a year. I should have saved for something else. I went from an MRO to the RDS. What I hate the most is the battery life.

Why downgrade like that?

[@sc6802]

Trijicon MRO, green dot is the way

[@thevally6127]

How does it look compared to the red dot?

[@sc6802]

idk, only got green dot.

[@ts440s]

What's the best red dot sub 300? Thanks also which do you like better a red dot or prism?

[@shanielson]

Honestly really disappointing to hear about the battery life on this. I was looking at picking one of these up due to the "aimpoint reliability" being a big seller on this vs a holosun or some other optic. Hearing about the atrocious battery performance is kind of a killer for me personally. Sucks.

[@k9gustoff]

Any chance you'll be doing any more classes in Huntsville Ohio?

[@Regular_Guy_Training_LLC]

yes

[@k9gustoff]

@@Regular_Guy_Training_LLC ...... any idea when?

[@Regular_Guy_Training_LLC]

@@k9gustoff not yet, gotta set the new schedule when my military one gets updated

[@k9gustoff]

@Regular_Guy_Training_LLC 10-4 I'll keep an eye on your site. Will it be at Patriots Attic? I've been there a couple of times with the guys from Team Anvil.

[@Regular_Guy_Training_LLC]

@@k9gustoff likely, they have been real good to us

[@colby7625]

He got a skyscraper mount.

[@tyrock4397]

Why would Aimpoint take the time to develop this when they already have the H1? And then discontinue the H1? It makes no sense.

[@Regular_Guy_Training_LLC]

No idea at all..... they confuse me too

[@calebosuna4939]

The Halo music 🥰

[@Mr.Squid23]

How many rounds do you have on that Gen 5 Glock now?

[@MiseryDuke69]

The duty RDS pales in comparison to the Romeo 4T/XT pro series for only about 100 bucks more

[@yurimaguski2558]

Fine I’ll listen to the wolfenstein march (10 hours)

[@albertptran]

Yup big NO on requiring special tools to zero turrets

[@koalatux5949]

Digging the Halo music 👌

[@RomanCatholic001]

That's wh40k

[@koalatux5949]

11:30. There is also multiple songs that play throughout the video

[@laurencefidhburn1845]

KZbin gun nerds....

[@Regular_Guy_Training_LLC]

I've been a nerd the entire time don't act surprised

[@laurencefidhburn1845]

@@Regular_Guy_Training_LLC need some 23 yo poosay