Prismatic Red Dot sights opinions.

[Jellybean]

PA is aso coming out with a 1x Micro Prism similar to the GLX 2x. Should be a good improvement over the current cyclops. Guess the reticle is larger, footprint smaller, and probably some internal differences for increased durability

If they fix the micro-reticle issue with the Cyclops, and the price isn't insane, I'm totally going to be interested. Been wanting a decent 1x/0x prism for some time as red dots are starting to fuzz and blur for me in recent years.

[everready73]

If they fix the micro-reticle issue with the Cyclops, and the price isn't insane, I'm totally going to be interested. Been wanting a decent 1x/0x prism for some time as red dots are starting to fuzz and blur for me in recent years.

I believe they posted some comparison pics of reticle size in their industry forum on TOS. It is a good bit larger from what i remember.

[MC_Oper8or]

I had a ta44 acss and it was tiny compared to the PA 2x


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[everready73]

Thanks. I don’t know much about LPVOs, just what I have read online. I have zero experience with them.
Can you recommend a good and durable LPVO in the $300 range? Around $300 is what the Sig Bravo 3 prism goes for in comparison.
I have read that one needs to spend 3-4 times that for a good and durable LPVO. Is that true?
I have seen some Vortex models in that price range, and Vortex makes good stuff. But like I said, I have no real knowledge when it comes to LPVOs.

What you said about LPVO pricing is generally true. You have to spend more to get a decent product compared to a fixed prism scope. The lower end vortex strike eagle is not something i would recommend. Primary arms and a bunch of others make them in the $300-400 price range as well, but again i would go a little higher (not necessarily 3x) to get something with decent glass and durable. If you are just plinking at the range i like the PA over the strike eagle because of the reticle

The absolute lowest i would go for a LPVO is the Burris RT6 at about $350. I would want something better peronally, but this is the best of the ones under $400 IMO

If you can go up to around $600 you have some decent options like the Vortex PST 2 and the Delta Stryker (have some some really good feedback on this), and Primary arms is coming out with a Filipino made GLX1-6 that i am betting will be really good for the price. Steiner P4XI if you can find one sale is a good option, but they have gotten pricey. A used Burris XTR 1-5 would be a good option too

The downside to a LPVO compared to a prism is generally weight and cost

[202]

What you said about LPVO pricing is generally true. You have to spend more to get a decent product compared to a fixed prism scope. The lower end vortex strike eagle is not something i would recommend. Primary arms and a bunch of others make them in the $300-400 price range as well, but again i would go a little higher (not necessarily 3x) to get something with decent glass and durable. If you are just plinking at the range i like the PA over the strike eagle because of the reticle

The absolute lowest i would go for a LPVO is the Burris RT6 at about $350. I would want something better peronally, but this is the best of the ones under $400 IMO

If you can go up to around $600 you have some decent options like the Vortex PST 2 and the Delta Stryker (have some some really good feedback on this), and Primary arms is coming out with a Filipino made GLX1-6 that i am betting will be really good for the price. Steiner P4XI if you can find one sale is a good option, but they have gotten pricey. A used Burris XTR 1-5 would be a good option too

The downside to a LPVO compared to a prism is generally weight and cost

Thanks for the detailed reply and information!
That is what I have read so far. If one were to stay in the $300 range, a Prism Optic is the way to go.

[Jellybean]

I believe they posted some comparison pics of reticle size in their industry forum on TOS. It is a good bit larger from what i remember.

They didn't post any comparison pics yet(that I saw), just a couple of the current reticle. The rep there stated the new reticle is 3x larger than the original Cyclops, so we'll see. Also said MSRP is currently looking like $250. Interesting....

[titsonritz]

Are there any that have a proven track record for duty use?

[202]

Are there any that have a proven track record for duty use?

Isn’t the ACOG a Prism Scope?

[1168]

I don’t know about how it would work with your astigmatism, but, if you already have a red dot sight and are just looking to get 3 Xs out of a sight, have you thought about magnifiers?

If you’ve already thought about this, just ignore me so we don’t derail your thread.

[202]

I don’t know about how it would work with your astigmatism, but, if you already have a red dot sight and are just looking to get 3 Xs out of a sight, have you thought about magnifiers?

If you’ve already thought about this, just ignore me so we don’t derail your thread.

Yes, I thought about 3X magnifiers. They are a valid choice, but add weight and space in comparison.
I thought about moving the red dot to the 22lr rifle and get something else for the AR. The Sig Bravo 3 (as an example) would cost less than a red dot and magnifier, plus lighter overall. I’m still on the fence though.