SIG SAUER just dropped the updated GEN II ROMEO5 a couple of days ago, and now they’re following with the ROMEO3MAX-PRO. The ROMEO3MAX-PRO is a pistol optic designed in conjunction with Max Michel. Max is the Team SIG Captain and a 7-time World Speed Shooting Champion.
The ROMEO3MAX-PRO
Let’s take a look at what’s new with the ROMEO3MAX-PRO. First, it uses the common DeltaPoint Pro footprint for direct mount. Older versions of the ROMEO 3 have a proprietary footprint and require an adapter plate. Eliminating the need for the plate allows you to mount your optic lower. This gives you less height over the bore axis and lets you co-witness your iron sights better.
SIG increased the dot size from 6 MOA to 8 MOA (it is also available with a 3 MOA dot). This allows for faster reticle acquisition and lets you run the dot at a lower brightness. Aside from saving battery life, the lower brightness decreases reticle distortion, which is especially helpful to folks with astigmatism.
The ROMEO3MAX-PRO adds three additional brightness settings, giving you more range to fine-tune your brightness in varying lighting conditions. SIG also reconfigured the brightness buttons so that up is now at the front and down is at the back. This is the industry standard, so folks will be able to operate the optic intuitively.
Additionally, the company switched from Allen head screws to slotted screws for windage and elevation adjustments and to access the battery tray. Now you don’t have to keep a tiny Allen wrench in your range kit, any small slotted screwdriver will do.
The lens size increased to 31mm from 30mm. It’s a touch bigger and gives you a little better downrange awareness. SIG has also included a MAGNETAC rubber optic cover. The cover automatically turns the reticle off when you install it. This helps save battery life when the gun is in storage or when not in use at the range.
The ROMEO3MAX-PRO is designed by and for competitive shooters and carries an MSRP of $699.99.
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