Reviews & Ratings for Trijicon 1x38 Sealed Reflex Sight (SRS) — 16 reviews — Page 1

Very nice optic extremely rugged and robust red dot. It is crisp and everything on it is nice. The only problems I am having is the fact that it will turn on by itself on which is aggravating because if it’s turned on it will drain the battery but at the same time the battery will last three years on the lower settings but still just knowing that kind of aggravates me also you can’t just use any AA battery it has to be a energizer ultimate lithium battery or it will shut off when your shooting due to the fact that all other AA batteries are just slightly smaller the the Energizer battery.

Quality! Built like a tank without the bulk. The reason I didn't rate 5 stars is because of what I felt was a significant detail not included in the specs.

Manufacturer's video showed the SRS operating in daylight without the battery installed. Perfect, that's what I wanted! When mine arrived I headed off the the gun range to get it sighted in. NO RED DOT! I found it hard to believe I received a dud from a quality company like Trijicon. I pack up and head back home to give Trijicon support a call. SRS REQUIRES a battery to power up. Once it is powered up and in bright sun, the battery can be removed. BUMMER! If I had know that I would have went with the ACOG instead.

I have shot two #-gun matches with the SRS. The SRS worked like a charm, even on the 200 yard targets. Again, quality built and excellent sight. Just wish spec and my research had turned up the battery requirement before I had purchased.

Built like a rock. Easy to site in with my Ruger SR556. Simple easy to use. Trijicon quality.

BUT.

The main reason I purchase this unit was because of the solar power. SHTF or TEOFTAWKI it could be used during the day without the need for a battery, at least that WAS my plan.

WRONG!

Unit requires a battery to power up, then the battery can be removed. Nowhere in Trijicon's description do they mention this. I found out when I called their Tech support thinking I had a defective unit. If I had know this prior to my purchase I would have bought their ACOG scope instead.

When the SRS showed up at my door I was instantly excited. Here is my impressions: Some good, some critically bad.

FOV is excellent! I have used H1/T1s, EoTechs, and Acogs. Of the group I feel the fastest with the SRS.
The weight and size people generally complain about does not bother me.

BUT....
Mine SRS has a horrible reflection making the sight painful to use in direct sunlight or even on overcast days.

This is the best red dot sight I have used to date. I have micro aimpoints eotech and a few others to compair with. It is clear fast holds zero extremely well . Also I moved it from weapon to weapon with no adjustments needed . Durability seams great .I will be using this in the future for all my mid to close range firearms strongly recommend this to a friend or anybody .

LIGHT OR NO LIGHT, YOU HAVE A RED DOT. SOLAR POWERED DAYTIME, BATTERY BACKUP FOR NIGHT. I'VE PURCHASED 6 OF THESE NOW; THEY ARE JUST FANTASTIC. I'VE PUT ONE ON AR'S, AR PISTOL, SBR'S, AND MY FAVORITE VARMIT 10/22 RABBIT SLAYER. WANT TO DRESS IT UP? PUT A QD MOUNT ON IT AND MOVE IT AROUND....

Full sunlight without battery, no red dot.
Full sunlight with battery, red dot.
Do I have a defective unit? Trijicon said unit is not defective. Unit requires a battery to power up in sunlight. Once the SRS is powered up then you can remove the battery and still have a red dot.

Bummer. I was planning on using during daylight with no battery.

works great, need more time to see its life span

Great red dot sight with adjustable red-dot brightness. Outstanding field of view that makes up for its over-sized displacement. You may not want to go with the anti-reflective accessory since you will see the honeycomb very clearly because the sight is 1x. Dust covers are a must though...
Pros: battery life
Cons: size. anti-reflective is visible since its only a 1x.

If you can afford this product, you will get what you pay for and this is a great product.
Pros: works perfectly and very uncomplicated
Cons: none