Micro Prism: A Genius Design | Tactical Rifleman

[@Mrgunsngear]

Well, well, well... I'm the reason for the 1x Cyclops - interesting to see what folks think of it. I fought for years to get it produced - I'm absolutely a fan myself 🔍

[@TacticalRifleman]

They owe you the credit… I would have never thought I would love it so much.

[@justinpersky1262]

Is there eye relief for the 1x microprism? Or is it unlimited similar to a red dot?

[@victordogeman]

PLEASE MIKE - we NEED a PLX quality cyclops, even if it was literally the exact same optic just with that Japanese glass, it would be phenomenal. If they offered different reticles (dot / horseshoe / crosshairs), and built it with something like the ADM mini acog QD mounts? Maybe bigger eyebox, maybe finer turret adjustments, or at least 0.5moa, with that same brightness and battery life? I’d give up my UH1/EXPS3!! So many people aren’t aware that at a medium setting brightness, the illuminated cyclops reticle is visible and usable against both pitch black darkness AND high candela white light on a white background- I have never seen any other optic accomplish this. PLX cyclops Mr. Mike, I’ve been hoping beyond hope for well over a year now ,.. if anyone can make this happen, it’s you!!! Well. Dimitri I guess. But please, we need a premium tier, duty grade version of the cyclops. CYCLOPS-PLX BAYBEEE!!!!

[@BoomerChimichanga]

Thanks, buddy, this old boomer jarhead loves it.

[@homeiswheremyhouseis5517]

I just got the green one and love it. Great optic.

[@ronsmith9251]

These make sense for people who can’t use a red dot due to astigmatism.

[@syntaxerrorsix3137]

Plus the ability to range and an etched reticle. The only downside is eye relief. I've got the 1X on an A300 Patrol and 3X on my home brew carbine. "We have ACOG at home".

[@rickypickles2219]

yes. i have an astigmatism and i usually only use eotechs. they still have some issues with my eyes but prisms and those work the best

[@adamrodgers2377]

💯 TRUTH!!! 🤙🏼

[@ChristianConstitutionalist3192]

That's Exactly Why I Use A Prism Optic On My Rifle.

[@boygonewhoopdataZZ]

Dude I dropped mine while running and it broke... in going to stick with the 1 X ACOG

[@saevo1167]

Also, as a fellow older-crowd shooter, if you have an astigmatism (like I do), the etched reticle is much better than a red-dot.

[@Aviation_Professional]

absolutely

[@ChristianConstitutionalist3192]

Speaking From Experience; I Have To Agree. Without Knowing About The Issues Of Red Dots And Astigmatism; I Bought A Red Dot For My AR-15 In May 2020 Took It To The Range And Saw Something Other Then A Regular Dot. As Soon As I Got Home I Decided To Remove My Red Dot, Stick With Just My Iron Sights For A While And Do Some Other Research About Astigmatism And Optics. After A While I Decided To Buy A Prism Optic (Vortex Spitfire 1x) On 02/02/2022 From A Local Store And I Have Been Using It On My AR-15 Ever Since. Because The Vortex Spitfire Prism Optics Have A Etched Reticle And Cannot Be Co-Witnessed With Iron Sights; I Ended Up Removing My Iron Sights. I Do Plan On Getting A Pair Of XS Canted AR Sights For My Rifle Sometime; I Just Hope They'll Work For Left Handed Rifle Shooters.

[@saevo1167]

@@ChristianConstitutionalist3192 Much like lights being bloomed in traffic, red dots will often appear bloomed making precision aiming difficult. There are a few solutions (etched reticles being one of them). I always take a picture of my reticles to see if it's me or my eyes (it's always my eyes). Another trick is to put a rear peep sight behind your red dot to help your eye focus on something. It all depends on your eye. A magnifier behind your red dot can also help focus the reticle. It's one of the reasons I have LVPO's on some of my set ups.

[@alexgavieres8293]

I prefer to just shoot in the middle of the red dot bloom, then deal with an eyebox. In most quick gun fighting positions, I think that's more important.

[@TrueBlueYou]

EMP proof!!

[@Jeremy-mu6cd]

Karl I was at the gun show tonight and I looked down that 3X prism from PA that you’ve got there, I honestly liked it better than the 4X ACOG that I used to own. If you’re doing any shooting in high stress situations I noticed it’s a lot easier to get that dangerous “tunnel vision” with an ACOG because that eye relief is so shallow. But when I compared it to that 3x prism, that I relief is a lot more forgiving and I was very impressed by the crystal clarity of the glass and light transmission in that thing while also being noticeably lighter. Big thumbs up to primary arms on that one.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Totally agree

[@mattmurphy7030]

Try the 3.5x acog (ta11). Way better eye relief and basically fixes the tunnel vision problem.

[@SonOfTheDawn515]

​@@mattmurphy7030Buddy has one. Inferior to PAs 3.5x prism.

[@justme_gb]

The only reason the USMC choose the ACOG is because Crayola does not have a Trijicon color. The Commandant knew Marines wouldn't try to eat it.

[@oskar6661]

That's also while they're built so tough. To survive angry 18-year old teeth.

[@RyneTheNinja]

You can leave a Marine alone in a room with a ballbearing, and it will be lost, broken, or pregnant.

[@sincere0025]

​@@RyneTheNinja or all 3😂😂😂

[@michaelsarkisian1047]

I hear you.... 20 year vet and I'm now 70, I love these PA prism sights!

[@randallreece3636]

Thank you. I have an astigmatism and I'm like you, I hate a blurry red dot. I started with these when they came out. My friends (with younger eyes) laughed at me as I put them on a BCM. Now, I have one on 2 BCM's. I love these things. They give me what I need to still be able to "see." You can throw one on a bare enhanced lightweight rifle with just a sling and be good. Getting old is hell. I like bright and light. For me, the green one rules. I replaced all my red illumination with green ones.

[@kriegshund6441]

Watched the whole video couldn't figure out if you reminded me more of Norm Macdonald or Christopher Walken. I think im going to purchase a 3X

[@renegadearms]

I originally learned about the PA micro prism optics from your channel and every since I got one I love it and it’s what I run on my primary rifle, and works excellent with my stigmatism so I’m not looking at a starburst instead of red dot.

[@blacktoastmcbiscut8650]

I was thinking abouts the slx 3x. Is that what you have?

[@renegadearms]

@@blacktoastmcbiscut8650 no mine is the 1x micro prism but I’ve shot the 3X and it was good as well but I run mine with a 3X magnifier so I can see further if need be, I don’t know why I’ve tried LPVO’s and just for some reason I prefer red dots or prism sights just using the magnifier

[@blacktoastmcbiscut8650]

@@renegadearms I was thinking the slx3x and an offset dot and offset Irons. Lvpos honestly feel like work the one i have, i will keep. I don't have time to work if I'm trying to survive. However, it's a time and training issue on my part. Also, is the 1x better than the 3x? Why put a magnifier behind it if the slx3x is already 3x? And would a 3x magnifier make the slx3x a 6x? I don't have the money or friends to just put this stuff in hand and check it out.

[@nononsenselogic]

It is really nice having someone speak my language. There is a HUGE difference between my eyes as a 20 year old U.S. Marine vs. me as a 54 year old veteran. This video engaged me and answered all of my questions. I already had Primary Arms optic for my SIG Sauer MPX Copperhead. I think it is time to expand my Primary Arms inventory. Semper Fi, Mac!

[@FxuckSoyboyspiesgoogle]

They have these at a really great price compared to other prisms that had the market cornered. I got a spitfire years ago because it was one of the only options, I’ll probably get a few of these

[@gator7082]

I've got a 1X and a 3X. They are both very good.

[@adamrodgers2377]

That little PA Prism is a friggin TANK of an Optic! we have 3 and while we don't abuse our stuff but we run the piss outta the Carbines these 3 Prism on them. My Daughter has an astigmatism and now she can run what is basically a Red Dot and not have a Commit shooting across the glass.

[@withoutfurtheradoforever]

I originally purchase a PA prism scope for an AK some years back. Year after year PA products get better and more innovative. I own a bunch and need a few more, especially that new 5x.

[@russellridge8623]

Myself. Got it from Rob Ski for Vepr. Still going strong.

[@neilkarella1191]

I could of written the EXACT message. I got my 3x when robski did the report on it. Now I have it on my 556 and 762 AK and I have the new pistol acss on my edc and comp 9s

[@joshuadeanb]

I have the previous generation 3X, but I’m definitely lusting after one of these.

[@Thechameleonofall]

I have the PA SLX 3x on my go-to 13.9 pinned Aero build. Nox kemo muzzle shimmed and Pinned. Stainless steel. I have an astigmatism so this thing is amazing to me. I don’t have to worry about tossing on my glasses. All my other optics are red dots or hologram and without my glasses they look like snowflakes lol.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Too true

[@Andy152R]

I bought one for my wife with astigmatism for her learning carbine (her first AR I let her build herself to learn how to build one from a bare receiver). She chose 300 AAC BLK. She is running a Primary Arms SLX 1x microprism with a green illuminated reticle. She absolutely loves it. It has an auto motion shut off/on and works with NODs as well.

[@79dogface]

I have an astigmatism and just bought the 3x version. I’m kind of excited to see what it can do.

[@caseybrown5183]

Great optics, great video. 2 rebuttals: 1. Binden doesn’t work well if you shoot cross eye dominant. Solution - offset red dot (or vertically stacked) 2. 3x or 5x is (much?) more difficult for moving targets. Solution - offset red dot. That also gives you a back up optic. I shoot right, left eye dominant. I’ve taken three fast moving deer 30-90 yards by rotating the rifle to an offset red dot. I did get a mover at 120 with a red dot, 3x combo once. Also, mover at 110 with 4x lpvo (at 4x) once, but in both of those cases I’d say there was more luck involved than with the offset 1x red dot. Shooting deer ain’t operatin’, but it is more real than paper targets at 50 yards.

[@B_kiz]

Thank you tactical christopher walken

[@biggus8825]

Ran (and still run) the acog TA0-1NSN 4x with an rmr on a 45 degree mount on one of my rifles (my DMR).

[@timrobinson6573]

I've heard a lot of people say they don't like it but I love the DRT reticle from Vortex. I don't have that prism optic anymore but for a 1x optic at close range it draws your eye to center and putting the reticle over the target becomes instinctive.

[@bigtuna5334]

SGM, I love my 1slx..!! I had a Eotec on my T.E. Grunt, But this little bugger is Fantastic..!!!

[@gforce03XX]

I run prism for all mine that dont require a vp scope, including the original Leupold 1x prism. I recently got the PSA slx and im impressed for the quality and can't beat the price.

[@simpleman4196]

As someone who grew up starting with a bb gun always shooting to being very accurate trying to shoot stems of weeds to bugs on paper. I was brought up with pin point accuracy always my number one goal. Fast forward to basic training in the army just having to hit the green silhouette blew my mind. I was striving to hit nothing but the sternum or the face. Later in my army years i let it finally sink in that i was going for an area target and not a bug on a piece of paper. Iam now ok with optics not being able to dial right in. I have an slx and enjoy it.

[@mtnbound2764]

I got the 1x and 3x, love them, not sure i need the extra magnification on the 5x, id probably go with a 1-6 lpvo over the 5x.

[@Dennisthemenace40]

Great information Karl. I can always count on TR to give me the straight D.O.P.E. I loved the shooting montage to but I think Gene Simmons got in on the action while you weren’t looking 😅

[@jb7483]

Good video, man we aren't old just more defined. Im still on the fence between 4x and 3x ACOG. love my VCOG on my 14.5 pinned Bren 2ms since unlike you I am blind. However when I was in my weapon system used a FLIR. Now that im out the 120mm is a tad out of my price range.

[@bigtuna5334]

Love the Opening…!!!!!

[@TrueBlueYou]

Just ordered the 3X-perfect for a carbine!!

[@bobbyb7127]

How do you like the 3x? I'm thinking about getting one. red or green reticle?

[@christianknight2905]

​@bobbyb7127 I have the red. It's a solid unit but I do not like how shallow the eyebox is...my lvpo is deeper. I love the 1x ( red) on my scorpion and 10.5.

[@TrueBlueYou]

@@bobbyb7127 FOV is fine-I got the green reticle-several mounting options-can’t beat it-I need magnification now and that 200 yrd chevron is perfect for a short to medium target-this is for a 5.56 gun-I would use a 5x for higher calibers

[@TrueBlueYou]

@@christianknight2905 Nice-enjoy!!

[@dbut5427]

Great video. Prefer LPVO if I have to go with the cons such as eye relief and diopter. Get adjustable magnification as well.

[@johndel1971able]

I definitely prefer an lpvo as well. Unfortunately since I run mostly AK'S lpvo's add a lot of weight to the already heavy platform. I may have to give this optic a shot for my m70. I wish someone would make a simple lightweight 1x4

[@anthonydowns9632]

Been well over a damn year going back and forth on what I want. Everything from the 1X/some type of red dot with a magnifier or the 3X or 5X or lpvo. I'm going with my first choice from over a yr ago. Pulling the trigger on the 3X! Best of all worlds IMO.

[@iLLeag7e]

I'm so glad I subbed to Tactical Rifleman years ago. Thanks for showing me what I need as I enter my wisest years Karl! I don't want to have to switch optics every time my old eyes change. It scared the crap out of me the first time I picked up something and couldn't read the writing on it. Your video gives me a bit of comfort back because I'm reassured I can still hit the bad guy with the right gear. Thanks man keep posting awesome stuff

[@vdubbervr6]

Thanks! I have been curious about these for a bit.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Glad I could help!

[@bobneverett5444]

Thanks Carl. I watched your first video about the 1x microprism. I really appreciate the fact that you don't turn us on to junk. I'm ordering 2 of the 1x with the 3 power magnifiers the 2nd will go on a.22 win mag sime auto I love. That one of course is for the Zombies. ( Hee Hee Here!!)

[@whomagoose6897]

Everyday somebody brings out something new to the market. Making too many choices for all too many things. Good to know there is a solution for astigmatism. Thought I had cutting edge technology with my Aimpoint M-3 red-dot. Still using the M-3 decades later. Aimpoint now has the M-5 red-dot. Tired of keeping up with the Jone's. I'll just keep what I got and be done with it. Primary Arm's has some interesting technology for general use though.

[@SonOfTheDawn515]

7:00 and eye relief on ACOGs are abysmal even today. Like, c'mon, we shouldn't need to be half to a third of an inch from the thing to use it.

[@ergofoxxxy]

I love their 2x acss prism. It you throw a lens cap on it you can shoot it at close range with the cap closed and the illuminated reticle so it's essentially an LPVO

[@mtnbound2764]

i get what your saying, but lets not get carried away here, its not an LPVO.

[@bulldaggerwatkins190]

That’s more of an occluded eye sight, not an LPVO.

[@ergofoxxxy]

yeah, basically. still a roughly 1x and 2x on the fly .@@bulldaggerwatkins190

[@glenhoddinott3799]

This is the exact setup I have on my main rifle and I love it. And being able to cowitness the mbus sights even with the magnifier on there is just a bonus.

[@farmerwayne1404]

Carl, I have the 3x and its great! Dimitri is on it!

[@Startovr]

I love my slx 1x better than any of my red dots its clearer and doesn't need the battery. The eye relief is the same as my red dots i dont have to move it close like an acog. The price is right and i have it set up with a g43 magnifier with unity mounts. The 1x slx cyclops is definitely my favorite 1x optic

[@j.r.hornak460]

I love my 1x, what I love even more: Karl: "OK, we're gonna take break and I'm gonna give KZbin time for a commercial" Plays video of Karl running and gunning 😂 Always a pleasure. Keep up the good work and keep that content coming!

[@rpnbf8196]

I have 2 of the 1x (green and red reticle) and the glx 2x and like them all a lot. Kinda wish they put something in the reticle for like a 7 yard head box shot but practice and rounds have me pretty squared away. I am thinking about the 3x and an offset for a Geissele upper that is stupid accurate but can’t decide on the role of that upper. Still looking forward to your review of the compact 1-8!

[@dannysees]

I'd bet bottom of the horseshoe is good at 5 yards for the 1x and 7 yards or so for the 2x

[@TNRonin]

I may have missed it when you were videoing. But you did that video with the EOTech the Sig and the PA microprism, and it came in close to beating if not beating the EOTech for parallax. Has something changed that would cause this to be an issue? It kind of struck me when you were talking about that being one of the cons. One of the things I have noticed is that the further back you mount the scope, the better the picture, and lack of any distortion. That might have something to do with where you have it mounted on your rifle so you can put your magnifier on it. Since the mount doesn't come with a QD function I've taken off all of my standard backup iron sights because they will not work looking through that scope. I do have 45° offsets that I use if needed. I absolutely love the microprism, and have many varieties of this model. I mount from shotguns, PCC, rifles, and if I could find something else to do with it I would. Lol

[@Ronin_Noir]

Since your review and MrGunsngear’s review of this optic, I decided this would be a great option for all my guns due to the applications and particular situation I am gearing for (SHTF, WROL) which batteries will be limited and you can operate them with no need of batteries.

[@stevedo18able]

5x with offset Holosun eps for maximum weight reduction with versatility. A fun combo to try out

[@fritzd2116]

Those newer PA prism sights look pretty sweet, that’s for sure! I think I could find use for a couple of them. And the adjustable ocular is a must have.

[@DaryllRambo]

I took a gamble on their SLX1 in green as I'donly ever used ACOG,EO,Aimpoint. I absolutely love it! incredible optic and fastest iveever zero'd

[@HuckleBerry476]

ABSOLUTELY LOVING THE NEW INTRO!

[@halledwardb]

Bought a bunch of these, working great for our uses. Cheap enough to put on my daughters .22 Tippmann trainers good enough for the real ones as well.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Glad you like them!

[@justme_gb]

Rain. Perhaps the best time to sneak up on stuff but it sure as hell sucks with pruney hands and feet!

[@jl8628]

Excellent review. I have four of these. 2 3x and 2 1x they work well and don’t throw off the balance of the rifle. A 1x with 5x magnifier would be a nice addition to the product line.

[@Borderline5440]

They came out with a 5x version just recently (mine is on order; can't wait). I'm pairing it with an offset red dot on a PWS Mk116. It should be a nigh-unstoppable general purpose rifle.

[@dodge360dart]

Was at primary arms store a few days ago and got my hands on all of their scopes and optics! Nice products.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Awesome

[@Bigfezzig]

Awesome intro! Looks like good gear, thanks Karl!

[@thedonuteater5474]

Think that was bkr Bigfezz . That’s” before knee replacement “

[@Bigfezzig]

Ah gotcha!

[@TacticalRifleman]

@@thedonuteater5474actually, believe it or not, this was after the knee replacement. He's a trooper- Nick

[@thedonuteater5474]

@@TacticalRifleman wow very nice

[@Bigfezzig]

Nick, impressive! Karl is a machine!

[@duke1961]

As always great video Karl 👍

[@TacticalRifleman]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@alansnider1065]

Very helpful. I've been looking at PA prism choices and was not sure which one was my best choice. I have a much better idea now. Thanks

[@TacticalRifleman]

Glad it was helpful! The actually have a new GLX version (higher quality) that just came out and I'm working on a review of that optic right now.

[@cyprianbaruffi812]

Great instructive video. Now I only have to decide which one.

[@michaelr130]

I love my 3x micro prism. I have it on a 10” 300 blk. I can reach out if I need to and I can surprisingly run it as quickly as my red dots in close.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Bendin Aiming Concept

[@angrywolverine6749]

Thanks for doing a video on the prisms been looking to get one and really never knew much about them other than for what the advertisement say, Thanks

[@TacticalRifleman]

Glad I could help!

[@desertironwood]

I have a 1x on order. Can't wait for it to get here.

[@randyevarts4617]

You forgot it in the oven over night. Hahaha! Sounds like something I would do. Great video Karl. Looks like a nice little optic. I'm going to check them out.

[@TacticalRifleman]

I love the 1x

[@randyevarts4617]

@@TacticalRifleman That's the one I've got my eye on. I think it's practical and sexy AF.

[@jonnettesheim8930]

This is what I run on my AR- great optic!

[@TacticalRifleman]

Good choice!

[@markbrown9781]

Thanks for review of awesome products and explanation of usage of products from Primary Arms! Much appreciated!

[@TacticalRifleman]

Our pleasure!

[@russellridge8623]

People made fun of me 7 yrs ago when I put PA 1-6 on one of my Veprs. Little heavier than others but so is a Vepr. Been bulletproof. Same etched illuminated reticle. They’ve come a long way and nobody’s laughing anymore. Have 1x prism on one AR. Just as Karl says. Pick it up and go to work. Battery dead? F it. Etching makes it non factor. And pricing is always more than fair for quality you are receiving.

[@braaahp419]

Great info ! I have two of the PA 1x microprisms and really like the ocular adjustment also !

[@TacticalRifleman]

Great to hear!

[@ModernTacticalShooting]

Thoroughly enjoyed the video.

[@stephengerman4765]

This video came at a great time as I'm looking an optic on an AR (450 Bushmaster) build for hunting season. I do the most walking in my group so I am considering a prism so I can hit game on that I kick up on the run but also want something good if I'm in a stand or blind for game at a distance. It looks like primary arms can accomodate that. Similar to the ACOG but the ACOG is mainly set up for the 5.56. A couple questions if you're willing to answer: 1. Will the 3x or 5x prisms work fine on a 450 Bushmaster. 2. How do these optics compare to the Vortex Spitfire 3x or 5x Gen II and the Sig Sauer Bravo 3? (Pros/Cons & Any particular reason why you lean towards primary arms?) 3. Have you conisdered doing a review on those different optics?

[@redpatriot7768]

Only thing that sucks about the micro prism is the 1 Moa per click adjustment. It should have been 1/4 moa adjustment. I have astigmatism in both eyes so my only other option is a eo tech

[@oskar6661]

I used to enjoy the 1.5-2.0 mini-ACOGs in my old agency. While I still run dots 98% of the time, I did pick up a 3x PA Prism to give it a whirl. I like it pretty well, though I struggle a little with the eye-box size. I do wish they'd consider something like a simple 2.0x Prism with a larger eye-box. I think the mini-ACOGs work great for the Binden aiming concept and it gives you just that little edge, without being "too much" magnification in most situations. I will likely pick up a 1x Prism in the future sometime to give it a whirl. I have astigmatism but it's not bad enough that I can't run a dot easily.

[@filippocorti6760]

I think there is a 2x prism.

[@dhart5752]

There is …one even has an automatic on for the illumination.

[@Vince-ml9gw]

Boom! A most excellent review Karl! Sure seems like a nice option for a lite weight huntin rifle. Thanks 👏

[@thriftysurvivor6117]

I'm waiting for the new PA GLX to come out. That thing sounds awesome. It will have a 1/2 MOA click value for the turrets with pretty much unlimited eye relief. I understand it should be coming out sometime this quarter. Have you heard anything about a release date for that Karl?

[@paulyp9853]

Thank you for the video I have been saying for a couple of years now that the 1x Micro is the most underrated optic on the market. I am not even considering the price with that opinion - just flat out the optic vs. other optics regardless of their price. I also run the 5x with a red dot off set. PA sells the mount for the offset. I prefer the 45 degree. The piggyback isnt for me. With that set up I eliminate the need for a 1-6x LPVO in my opinion. I have the 1-2x covered with the dot, and anything more I have the 5x. If you practice you can use the 5x for anything from 50 yards to whatever distance you need. Some say 5x is too much magnification at 50-100. Like anything else you practice and see it enough it becomes second nature. The other argument is its too "shocking" to go from 1-5 or 5-1. That isnt really an argument in my opinion. If your LPVO is on 1x and throw the lever all the way up now you went 1-6 in a blink...or 1-5...whatever.

[@mlone7]

I agree with your analogy of the 5x. I have one of the older ones and I have gone down to 25 yards with it. I dont concentrate on my dominant eye and look at the area field of view with my non dominant. My dominant eye picks up the reticle and I put it on my target I am watching down range. Another thing is the circle of death. At close range that circle is all you need to put on target for close range. The micro 5x doesnt have the circle. I have the 1x and 3x in green.

[@AOMartialArts]

For the poors.... I just recently bought Monstrum Tactical 1x prism (called Blackbird, i believe). Anyway, love it. Under $100, crisp glass, solid construction. They also have a 3x called Raven.... I'm a nobody with no military or LEO experience, so take it for what it's worth.

[@stever8776]

Always Great lucid explanations! Learn something from each of your videos or learn a different perspective Cheerd

[@TacticalRifleman]

Glad you like them!

[@Ferrari_M5]

Good video. Appreciate the honesty

[@vitadigital]

Great content! Thanks.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Glad you liked it!

[@g.4279]

My neighbor made a custom dioptre for his ACOG by picking up a bunch of glasses scrap from Target optical and machining a custom cap for it. I thought it was really cool, but also pretty dumb that something so expensive didn't have the adjustment built it. It's the only scope I've ever run into that doesn't have one.

[@plrodrig123]

Kyle, when you were in 5th Group did you know a Sgt Deavers? Me and him were in the same unit at Ft Campbell until he joined 5thGroup. This was back in the late 80s.

[@Victor-hb4hj]

Thanks Karl

[@tudyk21]

"My eyes are different..." 9:48 Zoom in on Karl's Crazy Eyes!😂

[@tylerhall6455]

I have the P.A. 3x micro prism and yea its a nice optic I like it a lot. Got it on my Ak with the 7.62x39/308 reticle they offer. Also have a vortex razor 1-6 lpvo and in my opinion the vortex beats out the micro prism in every way except size and weight. The lpvo is heavy and I have the lightweight version of the vortex (forget what they call the one that weigh's less). The P.A. micro prism has very little eye relief compaired to the vortex lpvo. I have to get my eye way closer to the optic. For speed and overall better clairity and probably wider FOV the vortex wins (could be wrong on the FOV but thats what it seems to me. Just that your getting what you pay for with the razor 1-6. And I think that optic is bomb proof as well, possibly more so than the primary arms prisms but idk either, they both work for me. Just putting this info out there for people to decide. I say buy both and just outfit them on different guns. The Razor sits on my Ar-10, but I would love to put one on another ar-15 in the future. Overall, Primary arms is doing great work with these micro prisms, just wish the eye relief was better on them. At least with my ak, I cant get the optic to mount any further back than i have it with my rs regulate mount. Just neccessitates a different shooting positon with my cheek weld.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for sharing

[@filippocorti6760]

I wonder if there is a way to improve the eyebox on the prism optics.

[@ArcanusLibero]

Thanks for sharing your expertise and knowledge.

[@TacticalRifleman]

My pleasure!

[@shammy313]

I’ve mounted mine above the ejection port and if I adjust the rear ring to make the reticle crystal clear it seems like the optic has magnification or whatever I’m looking at appears smaller.

[@safertoday]

I'm so glad i watched this because i didn't know that a magnifier would be an option for a prism optic!

[@TacticalRifleman]

Only the 1x prism

[@safertoday]

@@TacticalRifleman thank you so much! This clinches my decision.

[@pmorin313]

Changed out the stock on your blaster? Which one is that?

[@larryfoster2227]

I still use a 2.5 prism from primary arms and the only regret I have is that I didnt purchase a sunshade for this scope while it was still available. I have 67 year old eyes so this scope is perfectly clear.

[@garrettlundy3959]

“If I grab my truck gun I now have to get my glasses out …” Are you just out there Mr. Magoo-ing on the road?! Put your glasses on when you drive! 😂

[@GetMeThere1]

IMO you missed one of the best things: for an extra $25 you can get a very simple and rugged offset mount to hold a reflex sight or (now) a red dot -- both of which Primary Arms makes with "shake awake." A fast tilt and you have a plain red dot OR a 3x or 5x prism -- both with shake awake so you can pick them up and go INSTANTLY.. I think it's the ultimate setup for fast action from 5-500 yards.

[@syntaxerrorsix3137]

Except it's not very rugged. Brass Facts bent his and lost zero even before he could review it. Couple others out there have found that out as well.

[@GetMeThere1]

@@syntaxerrorsix3137 It suits me. I've had no troubles.

[@syntaxerrorsix3137]

@@GetMeThere1 Just don't drop it or bang it into a doorway it and it should be fine.

[@GetMeThere1]

@@syntaxerrorsix3137 Sorry. I don't see it that way. I think it'll be fine. Try one for $25 and see for yourself.

[@albertogorrin2860]

Great info as usual thanks Champ

[@pablo4yu]

THIS GUY SPITTIN FR 💯

[@Muddyfox47]

can you put the 3x magnifier behind the 3x / 5x scope?

[@TacticalRifleman]

No

[@WinStoNs_Mith]

It’s to Carl’s credit that I know have multiples of Primary Arms products. I’d never heard of them before seeing his first video

[@bryanrichey6840]

Is there more adjustment range in the reticle in these than in the 1x models of a year or two ago? I have two of those. With no eye correction (glasses/contacts), for me, there is not enough adjustment to make the reticle clear.

[@minilogoguy18]

Most glasses these days are made with the same polycarbonate lenses as safety glasses so if you need glasses just get some and wear them even to the range. As long as they aren't some small wire frame glasses they should protect just as well without touching the face. If it's good enough for OSHA standards for factory workers you should be safe to shoot with them. I say this because like you, I love EOTech's but being near sighted they're blurry without glasses and if that reticle is blurry then it's time to make an appointment to the optometrist, those wal-mart reading glasses are really no good.

[@survivalkraft]

I don't doubt the strength of the optic. But I do question the strength of the mount. I would love to see a test!

[@TacticalRifleman]

We have another video that covers just the 1x micro-prism. You can find it in our video archive. Thanks for watching, TR.

[@thedonuteater5474]

Man those are small how clear are they vs an lpvo ?

[@petrikupiainen]

Thanks Karl! Great video again, very detailed. By the way I use Eotech exps3 with g43 on my Daniel Defence m4a1 ris3. It's the only Eotech in our club 🤠 wich is in Finland. What is the best way to clean lenses of these Eotechs?

[@TacticalRifleman]

I just use water, but check EOTech’s website for a user’s manual pdf that should list proper cleaning

[@petrikupiainen]

I have Flir Breach too, which was in your video also.

[@thedonuteater5474]

I love the optic lick karl I’m guessing you spilled some alcohol on it.

[@TacticalRifleman]

That is my seal of approval

[@axxiom20001]

Ask Dmitry at P.A. to make these SLx prism scopes with a larger objective lens diameter. 30mm and up would be ideal.

[@RockSpiders]

I saw some complaints about the durability of the cantilever mounts that come with the 5x so I would like to see a test on that. The optics themselves though are pretty unkillable