Description
The Trijicon ACOG 2×20 Compact is the little brother in the ACOG lineup, purpose-built for pistol caliber carbines and short 9mm platforms where a full-size optic just doesn't fit. It runs a fixed 2x magnification through a 20mm objective, which is the sweet spot for the close-to-medium ranges a 9mm PCC actually lives in. This particular model (TA47-C-400410) uses a red dual-illuminated RTR reticle calibrated for 115 and 147 grain 9mm loads, and it ships with the Trijicon Q-LOC quick-detach mount.
What Sets the 2×20 Compact ACOG Apart
Like every ACOG, this one is battery-free. Trijicon combines a tritium phosphor lamp with fiber optics to keep the reticle lit no matter the conditions. In daylight the fiber optic gathers ambient light and automatically dials brightness to match your surroundings, and when the sun drops the tritium takes over and glows on its own. There's nothing to switch on, no batteries to remember, and no dead optic at the worst possible moment. The forged aluminum housing has minimal moving parts by design, which is a big part of why the ACOG has earned its reputation for being close to indestructible.
Reticle and Sighting on the 9mm PCC ACOG
The RTR (Rapid Target Reticle) uses a horseshoe-and-dot layout built around 9mm ballistics, so your holds line up with what the round is doing downrange. Because it's a true 2x optic, you can shoot both eyes open using Trijicon's Bindon Aiming Concept, which keeps your peripheral vision open for fast target acquisition in tight spaces. Windage and elevation adjust in 1/2 MOA clicks with hand-adjustable turrets.
Mounting the Compact ACOG
The included Q-LOC mount is a Mil-Spec drop-tested 6061-T6 aluminum design with a tool-less, one-handed clamping system. It's spring-loaded, so it holds retention and keeps zero even before you fully cinch it down, and it returns to zero reliably if you pull it off and put it back on. It clamps to any Mil-Spec or NATO Picatinny rail. At roughly 8.5 ounces with the mount and just 5.3 inches long, it keeps a short carbine feeling short.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Trijicon
- Manufacturer Part Number: TA47-C-400410
- UPC: 719307624696
- Model: Compact ACOG 2×20
- Magnification: 2x fixed
- Objective Diameter: 20mm
- Reticle: RTR 9mm PCC Horseshoe/Dot
- Reticle Color: Red
- Illumination: Dual (Tritium & Fiber Optic), Battery-Free
- Caliber Calibration: 9mm 115/147gr
- Eye Relief: 2.1 in (53.34mm)
- Exit Pupil: 9.91mm
- Field of View: 29.34 ft @ 100 yds (5.6 degrees)
- Adjustment Value: 1/2 MOA per click
- Housing Material: Forged Aluminum, Matte Black
- Weight: 8.5 oz with mount
- Length: 5.3 in
- Mount: Trijicon Q-LOC Quick-Detach
- Country of Origin: USA
What’s Included
- Trijicon 2×20 Compact ACOG (TA47-C-400410)
- Trijicon Q-LOC quick-detach mount
- Scopecoat cover
- LENSPEN cleaning tool
- Trijicon logo sticker
- ACOG manual
- Warranty card
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the 2×20 Compact ACOG need batteries?
No, it's completely battery-free. The reticle stays lit using a combination of tritium and fiber optics, with fiber optics adjusting brightness to ambient light during the day and tritium glowing on its own in low light. There's nothing to turn on and no dead battery to worry about.
What is the red RTR reticle on this ACOG designed for?
The RTR (Rapid Target Reticle) is a horseshoe-and-dot pattern calibrated specifically for 9mm pistol caliber carbine ballistics, tuned around 115 and 147 grain loads. That means your aiming points correspond to actual bullet drop for a 9mm carbine, which is a big advantage over a generic dot at distance.
Does the Trijicon Compact ACOG come with a mount?
Yes. This model ships with the Trijicon Q-LOC quick-detach mount, a Mil-Spec drop-tested 6061-T6 aluminum design with a tool-less, one-handed clamping system. It's spring-loaded for solid retention and returns to zero reliably, and it fits any Mil-Spec or NATO Picatinny rail.
What guns is the 2×20 Compact ACOG best suited for?
It's built for platforms with limited rail space, like 9mm pistol caliber carbines and compact subgun-style builds. The fixed 2x magnification and short 5.3-inch length work well for the close-to-medium engagement distances these guns are meant for, roughly out to 150 to 200 meters.





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