Sig Sauer Romeo-X Pro
Hey all, we here at True Shot Academy are going to go over the
Sig Sauer Romeo-X Pro red dot sight today. This micro red dot sight is well-suited for use on a variety of firearms and comes packed with many features shooters find desirable. Today we are going to examine this optic and explore its various traits, features, use cases, and other considerations. Without further ado, let’s go over the Sig Sauer
Romeo-X Pro red dot sight.
Who is Sig Sauer?
Sig Sauer was founded in Germany in 1976 and essentially served as a partnership between the German J.P. Sauer & Sohn and Swiss Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft (SIG) entities. The company became well-known for their various firearm offerings such as the Sig Sauer P226 and Sig 550 series of rifles. The company established its American presence in 1985 in the form of SIGARMS in Virginia. This American branch served as an importer and distributor of Sig Sauer firearms.
The American arm of Sig Sauer would eventually move to its present location of New Hampshire in 1990 and become its own entity in the form of Sig Sauer, Inc. in 2007. In recent years, beyond firearms, the company branched into
ammo manufacturing. Additionally, the brand also expanded its product offerings to include things such as optics and flashlights. Multiple Sig Sauer firearms like their M17/M18 pistols and their MCX Spear-LT offerings have garnered military and law enforcement attention.
What is the Romeo-X Pro?
The
Romeo-X Pro from Sig Sauer represents a versatile and feature-rich optic which was inspired by their milspec Romeo-M17 optic. This red dot offering essentially takes many of the features from their military-oriented offering and provides them to the civilian market in a high value package. The optic features a large aspherical lens which eliminates distortion and provides a clear sight picture.
Featuring a CNC machined 7075 aluminum housing, the optic is both rugged and lightweight. The optic is easily zeroed via the prominently marked windage and elevation turrets on the deck and left side of the unit. Notably, the optic utilizes a common mounting footprint which makes it well-suited for use on Sig Sauer pistols and other popular optics ready handguns.
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Romeo-X Pro Variants
Sig Sauer produces multiple
Romeo-X Pro variants. These optics can be had in one of two colorways and with various reticle options.
Romeo-X Pro red dot sights can be had with either black or FDE (Flat Dark Earth) colored housings, providing users with options for style or practicality. Reticle offerings range from a 2 MOA/32 MOA circle reticle, 3 MOA dot, or 6 MOA dot. Put plainly, one can acquire the optic with an interchangeable reticle or in two different dot sizes. True Shot Ammo currently carries the black 2 MOA/32 MOA circle reticle variant of the
Sig Sauer Romeo-X Pro.
Mounting Footprint
Sig Sauer made use of the common mounting footprint established by the Leupold Delta Point Pro with their
Romeo-X Pro red dot sight. This allows the optic to mount easily to a variety of plates, mounts, and even specifically milled slides. Notably, the optic will fit easily on pistols such as the Sig Sauer M17/M18 without an adapter as their slides are milled for Delta Point Pro footprint optics. Shooters can also make use of various mounts and plates in order to mount the
Romeo-X Pro on a wide range of pistols and other firearms. The optic can be used in either a primary or secondary capacity when utilized on a rifle, making the Romeo-X Pro quite versatile for long gun use.
Brightness Settings
The
Romeo-X Pro features a total of 15 user adjustable brightness settings. These brightness settings are easily adjusted via the “up” and “down” arrows located on the left side of the optic. 12 of these brightness settings are intended for daytime use. This affords shooters a wide range of adjustment for various lighting conditions. The remaining 3 settings are intended for use with night vision optical devices such as night vision goggles. All in all, the Romeo-X Pro provides end users with a versatile sighting system for daytime or nighttime use.
Battery Life
The
Romeo-X Pro is powered by a single CR1632 battery. This battery is loaded into the right side of the optic and is retained by a slotted cap which is easily removed via a screwdriver or similar tool. By having an external battery, it is easy for one to access and replace the battery of their unit should the need arise. Sig Sauer states that their optic has a runtime of approximately 20,000 hours. Of course, battery life is ultimately impacted by the brightness level one uses along with frequency of use. To prolong battery life, the Romeo-X Pro features Sig Sauer MOTAC technology.
MOTAC Technology
Sig Sauer implemented their MOTAC technology into the
Romeo-X Pro as a battery-saving measure. This motion sensing technology essentially allows the sight to power off or turn on when motion or the lack thereof is detected. If the sight detects inactivity, the optic will power down to conserve battery life. When the sight detects motion, it will power on and be ready for use. Sig Sauer MOTAC technology allows users to keep their sights powered on while also providing a means to save battery. This allows shooters to remain prepared without having to manually power on or power off their red dot sight.
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Cowitness Potential with Standard Sights
Notably, the
Sig Sauer Romeo-X Pro red dot sight has the potential to cowitness with standard height pistol sights. This is due to the low deck height of the optic. With the Sig Sauer Romeo-X Pro red dot sight, one won’t need to swap out existing factory sights with suppressor height ones. Put plainly, a shooter will generally be able to utilize the sights which came from the factory to cowitness with the
Romeo-X Pro red dot sight.
What is the Sig Sauer Romeo-X Pro Good For?
As a red dot sight, the
Sig Sauer Romeo-X Pro can be utilized in a variety of roles. Like any optic, the
Romeo-X Pro is optimal for plinking and recreational shooting purposes. Additionally, the optic excels in use cases such as self-defense, hunting, competition, and purposeful training. The large field of view, crisp glass, and clear reticle options make the optic well-suited to fast shooting and target acquisition.
Additionally, as a red dot sight, these optics are easy to dial in and ensure one can properly engage their targets. These traits are beneficial to all potential use cases as one can always benefit from fast target acquisition, the ability to engage a target quickly, and good tracking capabilities. Simply put, the optic is versatile and viable for use in a wide range of use cases.
Conclusion
At the end of the day, the
Sig Sauer Romeo-X Pro represents a high value optic which caters to the needs and preferences of shooters of all types. The
Romeo-X Pro is ultimately a competitively priced optic which punches above its weight class in terms of features. We here at True Shot Ammo carry the feature packed Romeo-X Pro in addition to other Sig Sauer optics and our inventory of
ammo for sale. Beyond our Sig Sauer offerings, we carry ammunition for popular calibers and gauges such as
5.56,
9mm,
.22 Long Rifle, and
12 gauge. Whether you want to buy a Sig Sauer Romeo-X Pro red dot sight and or
buy bulk ammo, we have you covered. As always, happy shooting.