Description
The Radian Guardian Glock RMR With Sights (model G1501) packages Radian’s Guardian optic guard and mounting plate with its low-profile SIX back-up iron sights. It is a complete hard-use setup for a Trijicon RMR on a Glock MOS slide, with irons that remain usable if the dot ever goes down.
Radian Guardian Glock RMR With Sights Overview
A red dot is only as reliable as its mount and its backup plan. This combo addresses both. The Guardian plate replaces the factory MOS plate with a sealed, stronger interface, and its aluminum hoop shields the optic from knocks. The SIX back-up sights integrate with the Guardian so you have an aiming reference through the window if the battery dies, the emitter is obstructed or the glass is damaged. Everything is machined from 7075 aluminum with a Type III hard-anodized black finish, using stainless hardware.
Integrated Back-Up Sights
Radian’s SIX back-up sights are designed for an ultra-low co-witness, so the irons sit low in the window and do not crowd your view of the dot. They are anti-glare and anti-snag, with shapes that slide smoothly in and out of a holster. Because the rear sight is part of the Guardian system, there is no need to source a separate suppressor-height set or worry about whether third-party irons line up with the plate.
Secure STUD-LOK Mount
The optic is held with threaded studs and self-locking sleeve nuts rather than standard screws. This STUD-LOK interface gives longer thread engagement, stronger clamping and better resistance to shear, which helps the RMR hold zero through thousands of rounds. The oversized stainless fasteners are less likely to strip during installation than small factory screws.
Sealed Against Water
Radian’s TRU-SEAL design places O-rings on the mounting screws to create a watertight seal, so you do not need a separate sealing plate under the optic. Keeping moisture out of the screw holes prevents corrosion inside the slide, a real concern on pistols carried against the body in humid weather.
Protection and Manipulation
The Guardian hoop surrounds the front of the RMR. If the pistol strikes a wall, a vehicle or the ground, the guard takes the hit. It also provides a strong edge for one-handed slide manipulation off a belt or holster, a technique taught by many defensive instructors.
Fit and Installation
This combo is made for Trijicon RMR optics on Glock MOS slides. Remove the factory MOS cover, clean the threads, and install the plate and sights following Radian’s instructions and torque values. Confirm sight alignment before mounting the optic, then zero the RMR and check that the irons co-witness as expected.
Honest Trade-Offs
The guard adds width at the front of the slide, which narrows holster options; look for a holster made for the Guardian. Its hoop is shaped for the RMR housing, so similar-footprint optics may not fit inside it. The combo costs more than a factory plate and basic irons, but for a duty or hard-use carry pistol, a secure mount with integrated backups is a worthwhile investment.
Specifications
- Model: G1501
- Fits: Glock MOS slides
- Optic: Trijicon RMR
- Includes: Guardian guard and plate, SIX back-up sights, mounting hardware
- Material: 7075 aluminum, Type III hard anodized
- Fasteners: Stainless steel
- Mounting: Threaded studs and self-locking nuts
- Sealing: O-rings on mounting screws
- Sights: Ultra-low co-witness, anti-glare, anti-snag
- Color: Black
- UPC: 810098420143
Before You Buy
Confirm you have a Glock MOS slide and a Trijicon RMR. Plan for sight installation tools or a gunsmith, check that your holster accommodates the Guardian, and use the supplied hardware with Radian’s torque specifications.
Who It Is For
The Radian Guardian Glock RMR With Sights is a great fit for duty officers and serious carriers running a Trijicon RMR on a Glock MOS who want a protected optic and built-in back-up irons.
Buy the Radian Guardian Glock RMR With Sights at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Radian Guardian Glock RMR With Sights online today, or browse our full selection of optics for more red dot mounts, optic plates and pistol sights. For factory details, visit Radian Weapons.
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