Trij MRO vs Primary Arms MD25

[@A74568Z]

Dude, i like your candor in your product review. Straight forward. Awesome job.

[@heatherwright1990]

Looking at getting the SLx MD-25 on a pre order. Thanks for the input

[@cavscout888]

You're looking at the MRO wrong when discussing sizing through the tube. You mount the MRO closer to your face so that you can see through it along the walls and out the larger objective lens. So they'd be about the same for FOV.

[@brassvulcher8207]

I just got the ACSS version and it’s awesome!

[@venomgt7299]

I just ordered a PA SLx 25md to place on a Unity Tactical Fast mount.Also ordered a Trijicon MRO HD on a Schalerworks 1.93 mount.I had to spend my stimulas check wisely!!!

[@Gunthusiest]

I pre-ordered the slx when they first came out last year and it's been my main optic since then. I agree where I wish the knob was on top, but overall I love it. Thing is still tough as nails and it was like $150 with Military discount. (another reason I love primary arms) the biggest advantage is the larger lense because I'm the same way with micro dots. I used to run a 20mm micro on my AR but couldn't stand how small it is. Haven't owned an MRO but that was my second choice, mainly because it costs double when they're clearly very comparable optics. But I have to admit, the MRO is slightly more attractive.

[@SAR0311]

I think green reticles don't need as much blue tint to help enhance the dot.

[@DesertTactical]

Correct me if I’m wrong but the objective lens is the outer lens. The one you look thru first is the Ocular lens. Either way, I ordered the MRO. Cant wait to get it. PA does make good optics. I have a couple and they work great!

[@theuncouthtruth9551]

Lol. You’re right. I’m always mixing stuff up but I don’t know how to edit. 🤷🏼‍♂️ sorry about that.

[@DesertTactical]

@@theuncouthtruth9551 all I know is that I want my MRO. lol. Cant wait to test it out. I read that the ones after serial number 90,000 are better. Do you know anything on that. I might be wrong on the number.

[@themouas]

Thanks for the video, I have thought about the Primary Arms SLxZ-25 for a long time, but now I decide not to get it.

[@anthonygonzales6029]

Well that’s dumb. This video isn’t about whatever optic you just listed in your comment

[@gwacha13]

Great review thank you, im looking to use this on my 44 mag underlever dark series. Thoughts?

[@theuncouthtruth9551]

The biggest selling point of the MRO is durability. I don’t know of anything out there that it can’t handle the recoil from. Beat that crap out of it and It still does the job. The reticle isn’t quite aim point crisp. The battery life could do better. But ultimately it’s a rock solid dot with a big field of view. You could nitpick if you really wanted to, but I think the average shooter would be satisfied with the purchase

[@theuncouthtruth9551]

If I had to chose, between the MRO and the acss mdx25, I’d take the acss

[@lonestarpatriot876]

Forgot to mention that the SLX MD-25 also is able to have an anti-reflection device attached to the front. That can be purchased through Primary Arms. It is a feature that I like so it was a selling point for sure. It is an outstanding sight.

[@murkyturkey5238]

Because you’re an operator 😂

[@tri3pleagent]

Good review. I have the Primary Arms 2.5x prism and that thing is amazing for the price point. Looking forward to trying this dot.

[@blackbushido]

Hello. Excellent and very informative video. I was just wondering, with the MD25, are you able to put a Larue mount with this, because I was told that the base plate setup was just like an Aimpoint, therefore a Larue mount would work with it due to the two having the same footprints, is this true?? Thank you and thank you for your timely response

[@theuncouthtruth9551]

Yes. It has the same T1 mount footprint so the aim point micro mount is comparable

[@davelpz3340]

Good review bud. I don’t get the whole green dot argument either, Hardly nothing out in the environment is red, but there sure is a lot of green outside. Makes sense red would stand out more. Maybe in theory the human eye picks up green faster, but not against bright objects.

[@djphillips109]

How is that a full co-witness mount? The fixed sight appears to be aimed right at the mount, way under the optic. Just saying.

[@theuncouthtruth9551]

You are not wrong. It makes the irons useless unless you offset. That’s why I wish they went with an Aimpoint or MRO footprint for pass through. But unfortunately there’s no pass through witness options for the acog mini mounts that I’m aware of

[@Fugettaboutit]

My issue wit the PA, and why I returned it even though I had pre-ordered when it was first announced...is the ginormous battery compartment and rheostat dial for the dot. Placing it on the left side not only adds to the overall bulk of the profile but also presents more peripheral clutter when shooting with both eyes open as a righty shooter. I think they should have done what Bushnell did on their TRS-26, which has a similar larger objective format like this and the MRO. They put the battery compartment on top and put two buttons on the right ride, reducing the profile of both. Or like some Holosuns that put a battery tray on the bottom, and again have low profile buttons somewhere else. That would really help the outer body of the unit 'disappear' better in combination with the larger viewing objective when I use. Plus the PA's rotary switch is pretty clunky without stops in between settings.

[@MILMI123]

It doesn't truly matter if you're shooting 2 eyes open. If you don't believe me, hold a tablespoon 8-12" in front of your right eye as it was an "obstruction. " There is nothing anywhere in front of you that you can't see even remotely

[@Fugettaboutit]

@@MILMI123 as I mentioned, while shooting with two eyes this unit's protrusion does come into play moreso than others, as it can clutter the peripheral...a la the left eye. So for some it indeed does matter. Don't believe me? As a righty shooter, tape a spoon on the left side of a rifle's red dot sight, full face, and look at it 5 inches away like on a rifle so it's in front of your left eye. It's not that you can't see anything, but it's not as clear and clutter-free as with most quality red dots. Sure you can work around it, but even being a value unit, I think it's one extra thing they could have done better.

[@Fugettaboutit]

@@MILMI123 Apologies if I sounded argumentative in my previous post. Agreed that with both eyes open, it helps a red dot's housing almost disappear at times. But when a structure is this jutting if you will, for many its does not 'fall away' as well as with other sights without as much sticking out. The Vortex Strike angle is another example. So I don't know if they had to go with a battery compartment and switch like this for a price point, but again just looking at the Bushnell TRS26, a more velvet solution could have been found, I believe. Of course it probably won't bother some, but for others it could be a big point for choosing something else.

[@notreal5311]

25mm objective aperture (easy to remember when you think about the model number being MD-25). Also has 3 heights available with the included spacers (two of them). .96" (low mount), 1.41" (standard mount), 1.535" and 1.64" heights - both risers to boost the height. The reason you get blue tint with the red Trijicon MRO, the Aimpoint, the PA dots etc is because the 'bluer' it is, the easier it is for the LED emitter to show up bright - the less tint you have and the more power the dot uses. The high end dots have much more efficient emitters (i.e. why the old Bushnell dots had super shit battery life) so they can afford to have a lighter coating. Pretty good review. The mount looks high (no co-witness) - have you tried mounting it using the low one?

[@theuncouthtruth9551]

I appreciate it. I don’t use low mounts because I have an unnaturally large bobble head and the absolute or lower 1/3 mounts are more intuitive and easier for me to use.

[@Ewvande]

I think the reason you have a little bit of the green tint on the primary arms red dot is to make sure the dot does not wash out on a red target. It would be better to compare a MRO with a red dot because I think they have a little tint on the lens also.

[@jakesonewheeladventures.3976]

This sight looks awesome is it worth the price I want one but I have no clue what red dot is the one to go with everyone seams to like something different

[@ryanp6072]

How do you like the yeti wurks grip? Heard good and really bad things on em..from it not fitting properly and the odd square like shape. Still thinking of getting one I got a strike industries grip and added talon grip DIY PRO and granular on it but the grip itself is kinda chunky, the yeti wurks looks slightly smaller

[@theuncouthtruth9551]

I LOVE the look. But after plenty of use, it’s not very ergonomic and pleasant to the hand. Not terrible. But not great. If I had to do it over, I’d go with the Magpul grip TBH.

[@ryanp6072]

@@theuncouthtruth9551 thanks, I’ll pass for now. I have a magpul it came with my scorpion but didn’t like it, my hands were kinda cramped. I’ll stick to what I got for now I may try apex in the future idk. On another note, can you recommend a good AK? I’ve seen some good reviews on century arms and zavasta on primary arms but not sure if you’d know another. Either a 9mm or 7.62. I know most aks are pretty reliable but not sure if you could recommend one over the other. Thanks and merry Christmas

[@ryanp6072]

@@theuncouthtruth9551 *zastava

[@theuncouthtruth9551]

@@ryanp6072 I wish I could give you a recommendation but I’m not an AK guy. Sorry bud. 🤷🏼‍♂️ and merry Christmas to you as well. Hope it’s a great one. 👍🏻

[@bass779]

Have you seen any word about the MD-25 ACSS yet?

[@theuncouthtruth9551]

bass779 not yet but DEFINITELY a must have.

[@gilla409]

It's available on Kenzie's Optics right now. www.kenziesoptics.com/product/primary-arms-slx-md-25-rotary-knob-25mm-micro-red-dot/

[@bass779]

@@gilla409 Thanks! They are finally selling it on primary arms website too

[@Invertmini1212]

Been trying to get the PA MD for awhile but they're always sold out :/

[@anthonygonzales6029]

You know you could have just edited in the specs when you said you didn’t know lol

[@theuncouthtruth9551]

Ok 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@arsenal_616]

I just got a new MRO (bought it with a mount from LaRue Tactical) the other day and the blue tint is noticeable. Maybe it's different on the green dot model? Either way, doesn't bother me.

[@theuncouthtruth9551]

Yeah. Doesn’t bother me much. I can’t see any tint on the green. Just wanted to put that out there for anyone buying the SLX so they’re not caught off guard if that kind of thing bothers them. Love the mro though. But the green could DEFINITELY be a little brighter.

[@theuncouthtruth9551]

Yeah. Doesn’t bother me much. I can’t see any tint on the green. Just wanted to put that out there for anyone buying the SLX so they’re not caught off guard if that kind of thing bothers them. Love the mro though. But the green could DEFINITELY be a little brighter. Curious about the larue mount. How’s it do on zero after taking it off and remounting?

[@anthonygonzales6029]

Aimpoint aren’t any “crisper” than these dots. It’s your fuckin eye that decides if it’s crisp or not. Use a camera to look through these. You’ll see a perfect round dot in every single red dot out there. You aren’t paying 800 for the crispness. You’re paying for the name and toughness.

[@theuncouthtruth9551]

I’m aware of astigmatism and that most have it to one degree or another. That said. There are minor differences in the emitters ability to project a well defined circle. Aim point being very crisp and clean. I own both. If you think that this falls entirely on the shape of the cornea, you would be incorrect. Anyway, you seem upset. If you disagree, that’s cool. 🤷🏼‍♂️ just a KZbin video bud. I don’t edit and give it a go in one shot of the top of my head and what I think about a given product.

[@john4rock5]

THX

[@damonbehnke5817]

I prefer green

[@DocKev]

What's that brace?

[@theuncouthtruth9551]

Gearhead works tailhook