Aimpoint Duty RDS – The Mag Life

Aimpoint has brought their innovative red dot technology that used to be for law enforcement only to the commercial market. Built to meet the demands of today’s law enforcement agencies, this high-grade reflex Duty RDS (Red Dot Sight) optic offers Aimpoint premium product quality in a compact package at a budget-friendly price point.

Aimpoint, a world-renowned designer and manufacturer of red dot technology has opened the once Law Enforcement only Duty RDS to the commercial market. This offers a premium product quality in a compact package at a budget friendly price point.

What started as an exclusive law enforcement launch in January of 2022, the optic has quickly set a new standard in its category with proven performance. The Duty RDS is packed full of new features with a completely new design from Aimpoint that does not compromise on trusted legendary quality while achieving affordability.

The Duty RDS offers a bright, crisp 2 MOA dot that’s ideal for short to medium range target engagements and is powered by a single CR2032 battery with ACET technology providing over three years of constant-on use at daylight position 7 and even longer on the night vision compatible settings.

Duty RDS on rifle
The Aimpoint Duty RDS (Red Dot Sight) is a compact high-grade reflex optic that offers a crisp 2 MOA dot that is ideal for short to medium range target engagements. The optic features a single off position, six daylight positions, and four night vision compatible positions. The dot brightness intensity switch is a digital keypad with intuitive buttons that can be manipulated while wearing gloves.

Aimpoint Duty RDS Specs

  • Hard Anodized non-reflective surface
  • Battery type: CR2032 (included)
  • Weight: 3.8 oz. (sight only)
  • Length: 2.7 inch
  • Width: 1.5 inch
  • Height: 1.7 inch

The Duty RDS has all new windage and elevation adjustments that are flush mounted and waterproof, eliminating the need for protective caps. The turrets provide audible “clicks” when zeroing the optic. The dot brightness intensity switch is a digital keypad with intuitive buttons that can easily be adjusted while wearing gloves. The optic has one off position, four night vision compatible settings, and six different daylight settings.

Aimpoint Duty RDS on white
With upgraded windage and elevation adjustments that are flush mounted and waterproof, the Aimpoint Duty RDS eliminates the need for protective caps on the optic. The turrets also provide audible “clicks” when zeroing.

The Duty RDS has a pressure forged aluminum alloy housing that provides durability against extreme abuse and drastic temperature changes. The sight is also vibration and shock resistant and submersible up to 80 feet all adding to the increased durability.

The Aimpoint Duty RDS comes with a one-piece torsion nut mount and the optic features flip-up lens covers — the front is solid and the rear transparent. The optic is fully compatible with all generations of night vision devices and has an MSRP of $499.00

Duty RDS on long rifle
The included CR2023 battery allows for 30,000 hours, or over three years, of constant use with one battery on daylight setting 7. The sight is vibration and shock resistant and submersible up to 80 feet, adding to its durability.

Included in the box:

  • One-piece torsion nut mount and spacer
  • Flip-up lens covers
  • (1) CR2032 battery
  • Allen T10 wrench

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