Primary Arms SLx 1x Micro Prism: It's Surprising

[@PrimaryArmsOptics]

Great video guys! It’s actually extremely durable with a complete lifetime warranty. -Dimitri

[@1911syndicate]

Dope, thanks for commenting Dimitri

[@phillipk1258]

My crystal ball says the next evolution will have the ACSS CQB reticle (which includes BDC dots ideal for multiple calibers/configs) and for that level of precision it’ll have to have 1/2 moa clicks

[@Jdowling357]

Very nice optic Dimitri!

[@dylancagle885]

@@phillipk1258 you better not be pondering over your orb

[@lighlotus117]

Hey guys this thing is awesome, what footprint does it utilize? Or which footprint is it compatible with for 3rd party mounts?

[@tpy2969]

Im in the Houston area where PA is. They have been at my gun club blasting thousands of 308 rounds through a scar with their optics. They even bring an air compressor to cool the barrel between mags. They blast away for hours testing the durability and the zero of optics. Their guys are really cool and are glad to talk to everyone about their products.

[@awesomedave8484]

great to hear!

[@baronvonbaldypants4066]

I live 20 minutes from PA's showroom, picked up one on a whim yesterday, then I see this pop up on my notifications. The matrix knew.

[@Thorax321]

I'm amazed that y'all can push out such high quality content as a side gig. Keep up the good work!

[@1911syndicate]

Lol it ain’t easy

[@ChristianFarrington]

It’s all me

[@rdrgear]

@@ChristianFarrington this is not a lie.

[@ChristianFarrington]

@@rdrgear I was just tryna be snarky

[@TT-ch2pz]

Red&Squatch nailed it. Great video.

[@Sam_Holladay]

I don’t think I have one of the original red dots, but it is older. I put it on my .300BO pistol and had it on my tractor. The rifle slid out of the holder and the tire ripped the red dot off and I ended up running over it with the tire and bushhog(the blades didn’t touch it). I got off and found the sight buried in the ground. I put it back on and shot it the next day and it was still zeroed. It did tear up the detent that locked the QD latch though. I contacted Primary Arms via email and asked them what the stupid tax was on replacing the broken parts and was told that it would be no charge(to my arguing) and I had the replacement parts in under a week. I have been a fan ever since. I still have that red dot and also have one on my turkey shotgun and it has taken the abuse of 3” magnum loads for several years. I haven’t used any of their magnified sights(red dot or scope), but wouldn’t be scared too.

[@saltykrug]

From what I've heard on several other channels, you are 100% correct about PA designing that reticle. I think they have 1 or 2 other reticle designs as well. A great company it seems. I'm planning on getting a green cyclops for my AR and give a prism scope the old college try. At $269 for the green, I won't get hurt and I don't need a mount for it either. All said and done, you're out the door for the sale price w/o buying anything else for it. Not a bad price after pricing EOTech or some of the other designs out there.

[@easbreid9879]

Ive run the 3× prism on a 1/8 twist 16 inch for the last 2 yrs and everything 300 yards and in is a cake walk. Love the ACSS reticle. The Cyclops is a very basic version of the ACSS, my 3× has wind speed markings also and further distance hold overs

[@ChristopherKnN]

Just put one of these on my 9mm Banshee. The biggest selling point for me was the etched reticle. And I love the ACSS reticle. I have a PA 1-14x on my Grendel, the holdovers and ranging marks are spot on. The coyotes hate it.

[@Turk10mm]

I have an astigmatism and this little thing changed my life. I now own 2 and will soon have 2 more.

[@micknordell]

I recently picked this optic up but the one with the three times magnification. It is an incredible optic. It does everything 99% of people need it to do in a very small footprint and an excellent price. Thanks for the review

[@MRWest85]

You guys definitely prefer higher end stuff, so you giving this a thumbs up is a big compliment to primary arms. I will be buying one. See if you can get a discount code…win win

[@XrayMike17plus1]

Great optic! Outstanding clarity and amazing mounting options. Mine's currently on a BRN 180S which has a high rail and came with Troy Micro HK sights and even with that oddball setup I got a lower third cowitness from what's in the box. Amzing

[@hartsoeracer77]

The Gucci era is no longer. It was fantastic while it lasted. Great vid guys

[@brighthought11]

as someone who owns elcans, eotechs, acogs, rmr's etc this is an exceptional option for 1x, their 2x is fire and their 3x version of this will be excellent, add in their platinum series and budget lpvo meh 🤷‍♂️

[@DanielBoone337]

I personally own multiple different prisms from PA and multiple generations of those prisms. They're definitely a poor man's ACOG that said I really hate ACOGs. They have horrible eye relief and eye box but they do have clearer glass then the PA and a longer track record then PA. I also own a few LPVOs and high magnification optics from PA in their platinum line that kick some serious ass... Great video as always keepem coming guys!!!

[@trainwisefitness1377]

This optic is by far my favorite! Mounted in on my go build 11.5 barrel super light weight and added the micro magnifier and extended the range to reach out and touch targets at distance. Great video!

[@meangreen320]

Took the 1x to a 600 round class and was absolutely astounded by the glass quality , eye relief, etched reticle, and brightness . Still can’t believe these are under 300. The only knock I have on the PA optic is they are a bit of a pain when using night vision in comparison to my Aimpoint comp m5s . Still usable but you can’t beat a simple red dot in that regard.

[@gmenendez9569]

What happens under NV? Curious, I just want to buy once. Thanks.

[@brazzy1467]

I have one on my 11.5" 5.56 gun and I just got my second one for my 300 blkout. I will be getting another one for my bolt action 308 hunting rifle. I really like this optic.

[@GammaRayTrae]

I love the content you guys are putting out. Love reviews from just regular people This is my second favorite prisim optic by primary arms. You should look at the glx as well if you get a chance

[@1911syndicate]

👍🏻

[@Opie-bi8re]

Just bought the green illuminated version with the slx 3x magnifier. I love their products. They’ve always surpassed my expectations with their products.

[@thehartless101]

How do you think it would do with a holoson 3x or a vortex micro?

[@loosecannon6852]

I got one recently. Love it. Love the reticle. Plus "shake awake" And if the battery dies, it's still etched. Love that idea. Sold me on the purchase. I'll be buying another to replace my Sig Romeo 5 on my other rifle.

[@teamkaioken6759]

Yeah I like this thing a lot. The main only con with this is magnifying it for me. I can get a clear setting with one but not the other. The magnifier I have to dial all the way back for a clear picture but it does mess up the clearness of the reticle by itself. I found out if I want too use both I have too keep the brightness around 5 so my astigmatism doesn’t affect me reticle. I’ll probably just run it without the magnifier. Don’t really need the magnifier unless I need to identify targets far away and realistically I’ll never have to do that.

[@hawkgeoff]

try the magnifier in front... sounds crazy, but works well with mine.

[@agger732]

Great review. I’ve seen this and been contemplating it. This definitely sold me!

[@1911syndicate]

Send it

[@agger732]

@@1911syndicate I was watching this at work 🤫. The MD-25 ACSS was what I was actually looking at. I might give this one. A shot instead…

[@Goldenwithaleash]

I’ve been extremely impressed with PA’s scopes and red dots. Especially their reticles which are very innovative and easy to use.

[@jim-qz7up]

put on a unity fast mount. you got a deal. the hashmarks are the length of shoulders so if they are prone and you can see the shoulder structure you can identify the distance without a perfect standing target..

[@zlink8]

Great review, this has convinced me to get one of these to try out. I was on the fence and appreciate your candid review.

[@disturbed66677]

Hey guys just wanted to say I'm glad you rep your real estate company!

[@bignick47331]

I love this optic I have astigmatism it works great for me I have a few thousand rounds on mine no issues

[@vvill7109]

Congrats on 60k 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀

[@1911syndicate]

Thank you!

[@coreysuttles1362]

@@1911syndicate no shit boys congratulations!!!

[@ErnestMas]

I have a Holosun 503G which has an ACSS reticle, while i love the light weight and compact nature of the 503G, my astigmatism doesn't let me see the ACSS reticle at 1x very clearly. I'm really gravitating on getting this V2 1x Cyclops, its still light weight and compact enough!

[@geebeaux]

Good stuff, PA is pretty solid, Trijicon even used the PA ACSS reticle in an ACOG model.

[@gusatl2068]

I love my GREEN illuminated ACSS.. Gemini is the 9mm reticle version with drops, and is soon coming home.

[@MTDub99]

Have you tried the Gemini. Heard the reticle is small. Want to try one for my PCC in 9mm. Thanks.

[@EOTechN9ne]

I have the green version. I like it too.

[@baruch1hashem]

Like these very much. Can't wait for the 3x!

[@TT-ch2pz]

The thing I dig about this scope, especially the 3x version, is the weight savings. If your gun is already on the heavy side the last thing you want to do is bolt on 2lbs of LPVO.

[@lucasblanchard47]

Damn that seems like a great optic! I have the Holosun/Primary Arms “T1” style red dot with the ACSS reticle, it’s really good. This one seems slightly better since it has the etched reticle, adjustable diopter, and night vision settings. I’ll definitely snag one for my birthday/Christmas since they’re both in December ha! #TreatYoself

[@chriscardenas3802]

Yours has NV setting too :)

[@pj4433]

I have one primary arms red dot. I was really impressed with the quality and as you said it came with all kinds of mounting options. If I didn’t know it was budget I would have thought the machining was really high end.

[@moosemilk8956]

Looks awesome! I’ve never seen this optic and it looks like it’d be perfect for what I need. Sleeves are lookin tight Jake! Like tiiieeeght

[@de629]

I'd say the selling point is for us that have astigmatism. I have some red dots and dont see a dot but a comma. With the etched reticle this is not a problem.

[@l00nybin]

So, what do you use for 5yds, 10yds, etc.? The one thing I like about the Swampfox Blade is the Bullet Rise Compensator which has points at 5, 10, and 15yds as well as the 25/50yd point.

[@JakeCamo]

Cool review! The only thing I heard that I think might be misleading is throwing a magnifier on it will not work as easy as using a red dot. Sometimes you can’t get the diopter/eye relief? distance correct, sometimes you cant turn on the brightness without making it unusable. It’s possible, but not 100% easy like with a red dot magnifier or lvpo. But I really want one of those cyclops 2s from primary arms.

[@adamgrimes820]

I’d like to hear your guys thought on the 3x version & how much capability are we losing up close

[@LordGeo323]

I been debating getting one of these for a while I usually like more high end optics, but hey if the ginger says It’s good to go I’ll definitely be getting a few for my Pcc’s great video guys 🙏🏻

[@randlecarr3257]

Never trust a Ginger

[@LordGeo323]

@@randlecarr3257 you’re right, maybe I spoke to soon. Especially since Jake is a bald left handed ginger god really didn’t like him 😂

[@civilian0005]

I’m waiting for someone to make one of those sweet montages of clips of all the times jake has said “slam dunk” 🤣🤣🤣🤣 love ya bud.

[@jonathanwick1265]

Primary Arms makes some solid budget optics. The ACSS reticle is phenomenal. For $250 you can't go wrong with this optic. My only issue with my ACSS Raptor 1-6x is the brightness. But then again it's a $400 LPVO.

[@almostontimehero5415]

I seem to prefer Vortex. I have a vortex sparc 2 on my shotgun and a Vortex 1-8x LPVO on another item, with a Vortex Uh 1 on my wishlist. I have a Holosun on another shotgun and the Primary Arms SLX micro on an AK. I dunno, maybe it's my imagination but Vortex is middle ground between cheap chinisium and high end Gucci stuff.

[@jonathanwick1265]

@@almostontimehero5415 I've heard nothing but good things about the Viper PST 1-6x. But then again you're looking at $800-900 with a solid mount. I love my Razor 1-6x, but for $400 the Primary Arms Raptor is a solid choice. All depends on your needs, budget, etc.

[@9ajaxavacadogeek.16]

The photo of you aiming down sights with the smoke billowing in the background was fire! Pay that camera man some more money.

[@randlecarr3257]

Been using this exact model for a couple months. Still learning, but very impressed.

[@GorgeousMerc]

Ordered a green one yesterday

[@Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator]

Primary Arms is 20 miles from me & every sight I have plus my Ghost Precision 300bo upper came from P.A. They have great durable scopes w/ lifetime warranties.. I believe their "budget" scopes are made on the same manufacturing line as Vortex but I could be wrong . 🤟

[@carls2210]

Can you do actual in store shopping at Primary Arms? They're just about 2 hours from me. And have always wondered if they had that option.

[@caseycouch12]

@@carls2210 yes you can. 👍

[@TNRonin]

I've got 4 2-5.56, 1 9mm, and 1 12ga. Bought another for my best friend. Going to get one more. LOL they are just ok. ETA there is a vid comparing parallax between primary arms, eotech, and holsun. PA might have actually won IIRC.

[@grizbear72]

Great explanation!

[@alvaroeloredo]

Damn I've been hearing nothing but good things about this little optic.... I'm just guna have to put my snobby-ness aside and get me one. I mean it's not like I'm a high speed low drag operator anyways lol! Thanks for another great video guys keep up the good work.

[@jakedomshoots]

I have one on my sr15 lmao. Fuck that snob shit. Run stuff and find out for your self how it is👌🏼

[@1911syndicate]

🤙🏻🍻

[@GuilePatrick]

18:50...You said it's Tuesday...In the Philippines it's Wednesday,Since I'm ahead one day....You are correct .😁😁🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@kairandson4886]

I was able to get a 5x mil reticle before they sold out, since the 5.56 reticle sold out almost immediately. You guys should grab one of their new 5x models and do a video on it.

[@Deuce_Dufresne]

I have one, it’s outstanding

[@harleycriswell8504]

I didn't see anyone mention it but the different ranges for zeroing is 556 out of less then 16in looses just enough velocity were at 400 yards the rounds will hit low. 14.5in to about 8in is close enough range to be fine. Any more then 20in it changes again

[@tommyguns4018]

i just sent mine with the 9mm reticle back monday, part of the reticle (edge of chevron)would not light and had a flaw but i sent requested a replacement with the normal acss as its bigger. the 9mm version with the bullet drops is way to small. smaller than their standard gen 2, which i already have and like.

[@kirk4478]

I think he sleeps with that Dead Air shirt on lol. Best Album or at least a close tie with Master. Thats a pretty cool lil Optic. I was gonna throw a Trijicon t44 on my SBR SP5-K-PDW,,only this seems to make a lil more sense in a lodda ways.

[@FNTZMA11417]

Love my Gen2 I have it on a 12.5 BCM 🔥 Definitely my doomsday rifle If you like that you should also looks at the Gemini it’s the same body but with a 9mm reticle

[@xrpmoon5754]

Good video, what magnifier are you running.

[@tanman7627]

badass scope badass dog badass explanation

[@mattbutler2145]

SHorter Barrels greatly effect the speed of the bullet on a 5.56mm in a Neg way. the 16inch barrel is going to achieve far greater energy/speed compared to the 9inch. Its would 100% effect the ballistic's in a major way, hence the different range for sighting them in.

[@wisco_guy]

PA actually makes some good shit! I own 3 of their GLX ACSS scopes and as a self-proclaimed gun snob I’m very happy with them. BTW, they’re higher-end products are NOT made in China.

[@nickboutin857]

I’m not super knowledgeable on micro prism. But with the 1x would you be able to cowitness iron sights through the glass?

[@Canjo45]

I got a good deal on mine paid 125 dollars for it basically still new in box

[@jacobjordan9611]

It’s Tuesday where I’m at 🤙

[@jasonchatham4170]

Does PA make a flip over magnifier for the prism optics? I am trying to avoid going LPVO. But it seems like if you install a 3x magnifier you loose decent eye relief and speed from the prism. Kinda torn. I have astigmatism so red dots suck for me

[@MannyHuerta-v6h]

Whats the best zero for 7inch barrel

[@-RONNIE]

Thanks for the review 👍🏻

[@Truckboy383]

Great content gentlemen. Awesome Mal, what a good dog!

[@americannationalist1110]

I have the Gen 1 version and the reason I like it better than the Gen 2 version is SIMPLY because of the mounting system used. The Gen 1 uses the AimPoint T2 mounting system so The Gen 1 fits Scalarworks LEAP mounts and Unity FAST mounts…The Gen 2 uses the ACOG mounting system and it doesn’t look nearly as aesthetically pleasing nor can you use Scalarworks or Unity riser mounts. I have an Astigmatism so prism optics work fantastic for me plus you have the benefit of that prism optic durability and SHTF function where the reticle is etched so regardless of battery you have a functional optic. There aren’t many reviews out on the Gen 2. There are dozens out on the Gen 1 and even more importantly there are torture tests and data to prove the absolute TANK build quality, I’ve watched a torture test of the Gen 1 where I guy beat it with a bat, threw it in his pool for days at a time. Drug it behind his vehicle going fast and don’t let me forget he also straight up barbecued the thing on a grill and then froze it over night and it never stopped working or lost zero so with that data, reliability and more it combined for a perfect optic for my 11.5 build for CQB and SHTF general purpose.

[@jwilkerson7399]

Works with magnifier as well.

[@cohenj87]

They don't have the best glass but they hands down have the best reticles for BDC and ranging.

[@steffanwamsley7575]

It depends on the product line. Budget: SLx (Silver) +/- $500 Moderate: GLx(Gold) under $1000 High-end: PLx(Platinum) over $1000

[@noThing-wd6py]

Maybe i'll get one for my AK105.

[@RARufus]

I may eventually try one of these but I just can’t get past the value of the Romeo 5 plus magnifier. I can move the magnifier to any of my rigs with Romeo 5s. I have an ACSS Orion reticle in a PA scope and like it, although the scope is too heavy…which is another topic. I just don’t see the chevron being useful on this prism for holds when it’s so small. The ranging marks are nice though. Also the mounts are very slick. Well done there.

[@TheEDCTribe]

Wow Finn’s input was brilliant, I honestly hadn’t even considered that point myself.

[@1911syndicate]

Honestly none of us had

[@Jdowling357]

Seriously considering swapping out my holosun for one of these.

[@minajamesrevenge9831]

Holosun makes a CQB version with the ACSS, not an etched reticle tho

[@derek3154]

You will love it

[@Jdowling357]

@@minajamesrevenge9831 I've got the 503c green version with solar and the dual reticles, but I'm really diggin' the etched acss with holds. Plus it'd look dope on my pws mk111 mod 2

[@JayyBird93]

@@Jdowling357pws?

[@PinkyPowers]

Love your dog. Why do you hide all the footage of him shooting?

[@1911syndicate]

It’s top secret

[@tylerihrke4657]

welcome back doggo

[@80Demitri]

Mine has a strange magnification, kinda like it makes objects slightly smaller/further away....not sure if this is normal?

[@99Racker]

Thanks for the video.

[@almostontimehero5415]

Hey, I got that for my AK two months ago. Very nice. I hope you like it. Prepare for an angry internet rant if you don't.

[@1911syndicate]

Lol no lie

[@stevieseasalt]

Any plans to do a 3x Micro Prism review?

[@TerminalM193]

Is there such things as prism optics for pistol? I have a rather bad astigmatism and currently can only run holosun optics because for some odd reason when using their 32moa circle option or 32moa with moa in the center it helps counter my astigmatism better than any other pistol optic on the market.

[@PaulyP_13]

Better than an MRO? I have astigmatism so prism optics are good for me

[@derek3154]

Best optic for Astigmatism, perfect lil package and I highly recommend

[@JustAverageJeff]

I'm sure majority of people like nice stuff most of us just can't afford it.

[@MrTjones1987]

Now go get a md-25 acss....hands down my favorite optic 💪🏾

[@alc8479]

The astigmatism savior! Sharp precise red dotish reticle for bad eyes

[@cheesenoodles8316]

A good Thursday video.

[@machine6487]

Is there enough eye relief to run a magnifier?

[@derek3154]

Definitely

[@ChristopherKnN]

I jave mine mounted at the front of the receiver. Plenty of eye relief.

[@DRay-or4tc]

Having Astigmatism, most Red Dots appear as a Comet or Super Nova. I’ve been intrigued with the Etched Reticle variants. Well done. Great vid. Oh, what Mount footprint does this have, T2 or propritary?

[@derek3154]

Mini ACOG actually😬

[@derek3154]

Astigmatism as well, this is as close to 1x as you can get and the reticle size is perfect in such a small lightweight package. I highly recommend - it comes in Red/Green reticle and the 1x Gemini version is for AR9mm

[@axegekko6477]

Any chance one of you (or anyone) deal with astigmatism? My Romeo5 on my 10" is a starburst, and my 510c on my 12.5" is moving drastically less starbursty. How did the "crispiness" look on the prism?

[@1911syndicate]

I do. And the reticle is very crisp

[@PBALLERAZ]

I've got mine on an a2 carry handle.

[@DDadams0]

What kind of AR are they running in this video? I like that receiver set

[@1911syndicate]

Battle arms

[@ElJuan008]

I just received it, I don’t know if I got a bad one but my Chevron is so small it’s basically a red dot

[@dinosaurplumbing9878]

where are these manufactured? japan?

[@jakeyungblut218]

What Mount is that for the light?

[@1911syndicate]

It’s the one that PA sends in the box

[@cpt7486]

Thoughts on SwampFox optics?

[@ChristianFarrington]

Took me 3 and a half hours to skate home this day😔 ~crispy

[@1911syndicate]

I’m borderline impressed the coyotes didn’t get you

[@smtbigelow]

Should of thought of that before suggesting taking shears to the pup!! I’ve killed for less than that! 😂 joking aside, GREAT vid as always guys!

[@1214mpickett]

I’m gonna buy one. 👍🏾