Sig Romeo 5 vs Sig Romeo MSR 

Someone else may have mentioned it, but you can set the brightness knob on the MSR between two settings and it will be OFF. I keep mine set between 4 and 5. A slight nudge either way and it’s on.

Good review. I have both sights. Both great. I like the MSR a little better because you can see clearly through the covers and there's no rubber lens caps to lose.

Good review and comparison. Thanks for taking the time. Really appreciated you doing the actual comparison of adjusting the sights on camera. Good stuff.

I was going back and forth between the two and your review sealed the deal for the R5.

Well done my friend. I cant tell you how many reviews I've seen on this and no one shows the red dot on a red dot scope!!! I was looking at the MSR today but they didnt have the Romeo 5. The MSR's dial was tight, not easy, in fact a bit cumbersome to turn. Many excellent points on the dot. I think you sold me on the Romeo 5. Thanks much for being right to the point on everything!

Been looking for a new red dot for a couple of builds. Was looking at both the MSR and Romeo 5. Your review and the comments have helped me decide on the 5.

just bought the MSR and juliet 3x combo to go with my first rifle, a IWI zion 15

Both are nice. You did alright. Post some range video when you can. I'd love to see that. Keep pushing!

Thanks. Was looking at both, went with Romeo 5 your review helped.

You don't want to be turning a dial to change dot brightness (which you should've already adjust beforehand for home defense), but it's okay to be spending time while paused to press buttons. Um, you can dial a change in brightness a lot faster than have to press buttons to cycle through brightness. Having the solar panel on some red dots helps change brightness based on the ambient light level, but then you're into the $300+ red dots. Plus, the buttons are covered with a rubber membrane which eventually wears and tears away exposing the electronics underneath. The dials have an o-ring to seal out water. Dials have been used for around 40+ years (I had an Aimpoint a very long time ago with a dial). Press buttons would be nice if you didn't have to step through each increment at a time, and some include changing the MOA and reticle sizes, so you have even more increments to step through. A twist of the dial is a lot quicker. Most users like the buttons between they look more cool, and are more sleek reducing the profile of the body of the red dot sight. Really comes down to if you want sleek, or bulge. For a carry weapon, sleek would be better, but the rubber membrane doesn't last as long as the o-ring in a dial. For a plinker, sleek is irrelevant. For home defense, I've had both, and dials are much quicker. Geez, you don't even have to be looking through the red dot to change brightness. For home defense, you're really going to stand there to tell the assailant "No, stop, I have to press some buttons to adjust the brightness, okay, now you can come at me"? Also, a fat dial can be found easier in [near] total darkness versus you trying to find the buttons, and figure out just where to press. For home defense, perhaps the front and read lenses can be removed. They're valuable when outside, but not when outside. You don't care about glare when inside your home, nor care about a sniper snatching your location. There looks to be screws to let you take off the front and rear lenses. The motivation activated dot, like Holosun's Shake-Awake, helps to reduce battery consumption. However, I can't see anyone not deliberately powering off the sight when storing it, like in a safe, disabled in a drawer, or trekking to the range. For home defense, who would rely on a claimed longevity rather than replace the battery every year? I buy a slew of batteries, and replace ALL of them in every electric or electronic device for 2 reasons: to ensure the device actually works when I need it, and to eliminate corrosion damage from leaking batteries. I don't like my flashlights getting corroded, so I'd get more ticked off it my red dot sight got its battery contacts corroded. Talking about batteries, on the Romeo5 the battery compartment is accessed by a frontend cap. For the MSR, the battery is under the cap on the brightness dial. So, both can units can have their batteries replaced without removing them from the rail which would lose the zeroing. The Romeo5 uses a AAA battery, and why the access cap is a cylinder. That is a lot more capacity than the coin cell batteries can hold; however, make sure to use a NiMH AAA battery to use the sight in wider operating temperature ranges (-30C to 75C) than for alkaline batteries (-20C to 40C). The MSR uses a lithium coin cell battery, so less capacity but wider temperature range (-20C to 60C) than an AAA alkaline but less than for an AAA NiMH. You might not be in a comfy air-conditioned home or car when you need to use your weapon. No wonder the Romeo5 has such a long battery life: it has a huge battery, and shake-awake. Would be interesting to see which red dot stays illuminated when constantly on. A lithium CR1632 coin cell battery has typically a 130mAH rating. A NiMH AAA battery is usually rated from 600 to 1200 mAH. Geez, no wonder the Romeo5's battery lasts longer even without shake-awake. Both those units come with a 2 MOA dot. From what you show, looks more like a 4 MOA dot, or bigger. I do plinking for fun, and varmit shooting, and those dots look just too big for my taste. I'll have to revisit Sig's web site to see which rail-mount /green/ dot sights they have rated for a 1 MOA dot, and which can be enlarged. I suppose that'll move to the expensive units.

what you do is select a dot setting that works both in light and low light condition and leave it on the batt is good for approx 22000 hours depending on what average setting you select for both day and night....

This is the first time I've come across one of your videos and honestly I'll keep watching them. I will say that I can see it both ways. Tactically speaking the last thing you want to be doing in a self defense situation is fumbling with knobs. And I like the motion activated nature of the Romeo5. But at the same time if that situation hits and you have to make an adjustment for some reason, you're gonna want the biggest knobiest adjustment when your fine motor skills are reduced due to the inevitable chemical dump you experience. I have the Romeo 5 and personally love it, but wanted a review on the MSR. So it really is a matter of preference and training. But whichever one you choose, TRAIN, TRAIN, TRAIN! Because in a SD situation you're going to fall back to your lowest level of training, and rarely rise to the occasion. Which situation do you want to find yourself relying on in a life or death situation: luck or training and muscle memory? Great video, brother. Keep it up.

Nice comparison! I am deciding between the two and this helps to get the Romeo5. Both are good and I would probably be happy with MSR too.

Turning on with the knob is a gross motor function that can be done without visual verification, in the dark, etc. - just like flicking off a safety. Auto on/off is NOT preferable if you are out in the field moving or if the weapon is in a vehicle because it will be on when you are not using it. Auto on/off is also exactly one additional point of possible failure for Murphy’s Law. What if it fails to only off? The MSR also comes with flips ups which are important for winter when there is snow. My first red dot was an Aimpoint H2 with no auto features and the MSR is just as good IMO.

Each of the numbers marks on the MRS have half marks for turning the optic off. Check the manual. Pick your brightness then turn it one half mark to turn it off. You just have to remember to turn it a half mark to turn it back on.

I have 3 of the Romeo 5 red dots. Hard to beat.

I picked up a new Sig Sauer MSR for $109.00 free shipping from Birmingham Pistol Wholesale..... Love the Night Modes for home defense....

I got my Romeo 5 for my AR For around 130 at a local gun shop. Great vid man already been subscribed.

Ty for the review. Leaning toward the Romeo 5. Like the auto on setting.

Ive have the Romeo 5 and just picked up the MSR cheap at the pawn for my broomstick. Thanks for the video for my needs.

Perfect timing... I wanted to see the difference 💪💯💯

Excellent to the point review, picking up the Romeo5 based on this, thank you!

I can't decide I found the MSR for $73 on Amazon that matches the color of my AR but really like the Auto shut on/off feature

Watched your vid and went with the 5. Ordered mine from Brownell for $99 out the door with free shipping! It's pretty much a holosun on a budget which I love and have mostly all holosun red dot and magnifier.

Bro I definitely had to double back and watch this. I seen it when it dropped but I don’t think I owned my ARs at the time so it was more so entertainment for me. Now you just helped me decide Romeo 5 Is the better option for me at the time. Good reviews are underrated by far!!! I hate buying anything without some unbiased perspective first.

Just got the Romeo 5 look forward to it, thanks for the video 🙌🏽💯

I had MSR for rifles I use to take for range practice. It is affordable and at the range I do not need these extra features. If it always was 20$ difference I would go with full romeo, but normally it is at least 30$ extra... so screw it. Will go cheapskate but I have bought 3 MSR scopes, two for shoguns and one for a rifle and it works for me.

If you want, Sportsmans Warehouse has the Romeo MSR and the Juliet 3 MICRO Magnifier bundle for $299. Pretty good if you are wanting a magnifier as well.

Mar with how cheap it is I’m thinking of getting on and throwing it on the mp15-22 cause something is better than just irons

Great video and review. Great insight on home defense situations! SALUTE

For the 5 I just got it. I notice the red dot is a little bloom like not a precise dot, looks blurry is there a way to fix that?

Excellent review! This helped me out a lot. Thanks!!

Great video and comparison. I was looking at both of these(as well as the holosun) for my pcc 9mm build. Think I'm leaning more towards the 5.

I have both msr and a magnifier on my AR pistol...love jg.

Romeo 5 looks a lot better from the side. IMO Romeo 5 with auto-off and shake awake would be much more practical. Thanks.

Primary arms has the Romeo5 for $109 right now through Memorial Day! Your decision has just been made for you. Never seen a better deal.

Ran across a Romeo 5 on wish and pulled the trigger. only $50. Everything so far looks and feels great. Now I'm just testing the auto off, won't be testing the waterproof part tho 😂. Only thing I have noticed so far, is your Romeo 5 seems to be a bit brighter in the video.

I hate having to have to remember to turn on and off my red dots. With the 5 I don’t have worry about it. That’s the deciding factor for me.

You really think its easier trying to find and repeatedly press little flat rubber buttons, opposed to grabbing and twisting a big textured rotating dial, and doing that in a stressed situation..? You think you're going to be worried about having the perfect dot brightness set when someone is coming to do you harm? Does it really matter if the sight is ever turned off if the batteries still last longer than a 1 or two year maintenance change? These are real things to think about

The MSR doesn’t need auto off…. 20,000 hours of battery life is over two years. Leave it on and you’re good to go. If you want to play it safe; replace the battery once a year.

Excellent information Just purchased Romeo MSR

Thanks for the great video man!

Good video man! Thanks for the info!!

Good Review, thank you. I have both the ROMEO MSR and the ROMEO 5. In my opinion the ROMEO 5 is far superior to the ROMEO MSR especially for the price difference. I bought the MSR to put on my 1st Generation Sig MCX (a 16” barrel 300 Blk) that I am relegating to just being a collectible, CQB training weapon, and a range toy. The MSR and a set of MagPul MBUS flip up sights are replacing a Vortex Razor 1-6x24 Gen-II E LPVO that had been on this gun. I definitely don’t need the MOTAC feature on an optic that spends most of its time in a gun rack in my gun room. For a gun I will primarily use as a trainer the MSR is a great optic. However, if you are going to use it for anything more than training, I highly recommend stepping it up to the ROMEO 5.

Really helpful! Much appreciated man

Great comparison! Very informative.

Good review and comparison.Thank your for your hard working time in this reflex sight.Could I get honorable chance to ask you have unboxing video?Thanks.

Awesome video man! New subscriber. Moving from an Eotech to a budget red dot. Do you shoot this co-witnessed?

Not a bad review, but I'd disagree with the whole nob vs button scenario in an emergency. First of all, in an emergency, you're not gonna be fumbling around to mess with your brightness and even if you were, a nob is much more intuitive than trying to mess with those buttons. But trust me, if you're just trying to survive in an emergency the brightness is something you should have set before you go to grab it.

Thanks for the review!

Good review. Keep up the good work.

Your dot on your Romeo looks 1000 times better then mine. My dot is super small and has like sun rays coming off it

Good video bro! Thank you for the info.

I have mixed emotions. With everything going on that $50 difference really makes me want to go with the MSR but also with everything going on the Romeo 5 is IMO the better option.

Good review, thanks.

Keep it coming bro.... Salute 💪🏿

sold on the romeo 5 now

Awesome video. I have the MSR coming via Amazon.

Good review. I own 4-5 Sig Romeo 5's and I love them, but I like the looks of the MSR also and I'm probably going to give it a try since I can get 3 MSR's for 2 R5's. I will put the MSRs on non-home defense guns (non-primary) ones.

Looking for the Romeo5 with the multiple reticles

Thanks for the video appreciate it

Great video. This was very informative.

Very helpful video. Thanks,

Primary Arms has the MSR for like $116 now

I can't decide between the romeo 5 or the msr. I'm leaning towards the 5

Good video but Holosun does not make any optics for Sig..,

Excellent review 👍👍👍 than you!

Love the fact you from bodymore bro. I’m born and raised west Baltimore white lock and north ave. Really was thinking about getting this for my AR pistol build.

Nice red dots....good comparison vid 👍🏼💪🏽👊🏽

I'm not. rich, but when it comes to optics, get the best you can afford. Missing is free.

Great video! Is one dot more crisp than the other?

Great review. im subscribing now.

Romeo 5 with the AAA batteries, is about 40 bucks more than an MSR

Nice little video thank you for showing the difference between the two.

Do you have to shoot with the lens cover open? I say if you do tactical shooting, you run, you jump, change the magazine, it doesn't break?

Thanks for the info 👍👍

I see this video is a year old. Do you still feel the same way now having both for a year longer?

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 Good review bro....Definitely subscribing. You from Baltimore?

I'm a left handed shooter I'm interested in this combo but wanted to know can it flip to the left side of the rifle...thx

Right now the SIG ROMEO MSR is $89.99 at PRIMARY ARMS!

Which has a slightly bigger window ? Can't tell from the vid.

Great review.

Which would you recommend for a entrey level AR. I just bought a IWI Zion 15. I am not trying to but any optics that cost more than the rifle?

My new mar red dot is not round, instead looks like a funny fish shape…. Do I need adjust something?😅

Brooooo I got ripped off. I went to a local shop and they charged $350 for the msr... I bought it cause the dude was talking it up. I didn't know its a budget optic.

Ima grab that Romeo 5 for my AR

Still can't figure out how to turn in on

Nice video 💯👊🏿

Is the Romeo 5 brighter ?

yay!!!! you got it!!! Ooooooh weeee I clicked on this video so FAST!!!!

NewGunGuy✊🏽🙌🏽!!!

I think the romeo 5 definitely looks better too. I have 1 romeo 5 and 2 romeo 7 on my ar15s

Great review. Just got the MSR and having issues with the lens covers. They’re very difficult to put open or close (especially close). Has anyone experienced the same? Since it was mounted to my Sig Tread AR pistol, the gun shop will not take it back. Thinking of buying the Romeo5.

Nice review.

How long does the Romeo 5 stay on before it goes to sleep?

Thank you for posting your video. I'm glad to learn that the MSR has that drawback with the resetting the brightness... 👍

Can you take the MSR off the high riser for use on a carry handle AR?

Personally, just got the MSR. I like to think of it as a place holder. The place holder before it was a cheap $30 amazon red dot ( OTW 1x20mm red dot) so ive gotten used to training with dials and knobs. The msr is going to be replaced with a high end optic at some point but i really wanted to find an optic for under 150 that wasnt garbage. Pretty much narrows it down to vortex crossfire, bushnell trs 25/26, romeo 5 and romeo msr. Well needless to say the msr was the least expensive so it fulfills the things i need it to until I upgrade to a higher end optic. Should arrive in a week and ill let you guys know how i feel about it.

Will Romeo5 work with Juliet 3?

which one weighs the least?