Primary Arms Struck Gold! The GLx 2x Prism
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00:00 - Reticle Overview
01:46 - Rooftop Day
05:08 - Rooftop Dusk
06:26 - Smallbore
07:53 - Rimfire Match
09:11 - Comparisons (SLx 2.5x/ 1x micro, S432)
10:28 - Largebore & Final thoughts
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I still feel they could out acog the acog if they really wanted to. They don't have any optics with fiber optic illumination and even if they could pull off an $800 price tag that's still several hundred less than the acog but you'll have the acss Reticles available to you. Idk I think a 4x or 5x prism plx would definitely sell because some people don't like spending money on trijicon when they refuse to update past 2005 features
Exactly all they need is to make is essentially an ACOG with a diopter. It’s insane that hasn’t happened yet.
Agreed 100%
They could undercut ACOG a little, bring it to an MSRP of $700-$800, made in Japan or Philippines, with a better mount.
They can also probably make something that competes with the Elcan 1-4x using their new microprism tech, I bet.
@@MGMan37 Man that would be awesome, I would pre order one
I absolutely love Primary Arms for putting high quality products out for reasonable prices.
They've really upped their game. And I'm happy to be reviewing their stuff
This page is pure quality. Your reviews help tons of folks man
Much obliged mate
idk why people gripe about magnified optics like they are powerless if they come across a close target. the whole inside of the horse shoe is all you need and point shooting is a thing that seems to get overlooked
Never thought about this, thanks!
Lol I thought I recognized the range in the video thumbnail.. I did my last 2 PRS matches with you guys. Really small world that I'm looking up GLx 2x reviews (for the 100th time) and stumble upon your video, think I recognize the range in the thumbnail and it turns out to be you haha. Happy to see your content and I have been wanting this scope for a long time. Subscribing! Looking forward to the matches this year, I was just at the last 2022 match with you and N.
I've got this scope on my WASR10, and it's honestly an amazing optic! Perfect blend of slight zoom and perfect optic for someone with astigmatism like myself for a gun like that.
A very solid compromise that works extremely well in 99% of conditions and locations.
Very interested in your opinion of the SLX 3x. Hope you get a chance to review that someday.
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Thanks mate. Hopefully ill be grabbing one soon
@@CDOES can we also do the 5x while we're at it?
Thanks for doing this man. I ironically have recently been looking at this for either an AR build or maybe a .22 lr.
Throw this almost on any practical carbine and your good
they you so much for the smallbore portion in your vids seriously makes you the best scope channel
Thank you kindly mate! Appreciate it.
I also have both the 2.5X and the 2X. After one look through the 2X I ordered another 2X to replace the 2.5X. As you say, there is no comparison.
Good man! And good choice. My friend is borrowing it to run WB this year. He was looking for a lighter, smaller, easier to use alternative to a lpvo. This is truly one of the only answers
I'd fall right into that small group of people that would buy a "PLX 2x" model if they made one, the GLX already has better FOV and eye relief than an ACOG, if they made a harder more improved version than it already is I'd say say money well spent.
I have one of these. Every time I look through it I'm absolutely blow away. It's better than anything I've ever looked through and it's so light. 7 to 300m no problems.
A Beautiful, practical piece of glass.
I have the 1x and 2x. Both are outstanding!
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this is an amazing optic, i always catch my self going back and forth between this GLX 2x and my LPVO lol. mainly because of weight. If I'm out shooting steel i take the GLX2x if im out shooting paper i take my LPVO. The LPVO definitely gets me tighter groups passed 200 yards because of the extra magnification, The GLX can and has gotten me to reach out passed 200 yards but its more difficult to get a bragging tight groups after 200 yards. The GLX 2X is a keeper in my inventory and is even more amazing when I paired it with an ADM mount. Since the last ZERO I gave it at 50 yards, its been on point every time I reattach it to my upper.
My friend N is borrowing this for WB 23. He wanted to save weight on his rig so be took off his RT6 in favor of this.
Great review! Just ordered one on sale for $199.99 from there website!
Excellent review. This is my favorite general purpose optic, by far. The Slx 1x is excellent as well, but this 2x gives an advantage on smaller targets at any reasonable distance, without giving away anything tangible at cqb distances. This is one of very few optics that I can hit A's at 10 yards, and go prone and smack 8" & 10" plates at 300 without flipping a magnifier, or cranking a mag ring. I can do it with a TA31, but it takes a lot more concentration. The eyebox is just so forgiving on the Glx 2x. I love ACOGs, but the TA44, TA45 & TA47 kinda suck in comparison.
Have you tried the SLX 3x?
This is superb. and has a permanent home on a rig.
Been thinking about putting one on a 300BLk pistol. Eyebox really seals it.
Also want to do the same. Just curious if you ever put it on and if so how it worked for you? All the best!
I hope you did it. And I hope that you are enjoying it
@@CDOES Unfortunately I haven't picked up a 300BLK upper yet. The whole pistol brace ruling has put a pause on my plans for short projects at the moment. Only short upper I have access to is in 6.5 Grendel so the application isn't the same.
@@charmingmander331 big bummer man.... 6.5g would be good paired with a plxc tho... Lol
Nice review, good optic. I would like to see the comparison with the new SLX 3x prism
Hopefully the stats will align and that'll happen
Same. That's the review I was searching for right now.
Inspired by C_Does and his rimfire match, I threw this thing on a 10/22 and it is a hoot. I used the compact Ruger rimfire stock module (= short LOP) with the high comb. I low mounted the prism at the back of the 10/22 receiver’s Pic rail. These moves ensured a very comfortable mount and effortless eye relief. You’re struck by how clear and bright the GLX 2x prism is compared to typical budget red dots. It’s way fast on plate targets up close and pinpoint accurate (with the crisp illuminated chevron) at 50 yards, where I chose to zero it. Illumination on max is nice; it’s what I’d call “daylight useful”, just below daylight bright. It definitely makes the reticle easier to see, even in full sunlight. Just a pleasure to shoot.
I liked this optic but for my eyes the reticle was too small so had to return it. Also have the Slx 1x and really like that optic
You did a very thorough review on this item and thus helped me to narrow my search! Thanks!!
Great review, thanks!! I am hoping you are able to do a future review on the Primary Arms micro-prism SLX 3X as it weighs only 8oz. I am really interested in how that unit compares.🙂👍
Just buy it😅
It is a really great optic. Not sure if you could really compare it to an AGOC but it’s an exceptional optic for the money. Eyebox on the 3x is better than most but not great.
Ill be asking for one soon.
I have one with the 7.62x39 reticle, it's excellent except for the battery cap as you mentioned. I think the illumination dial is a little too stiff too and it's a bit vague. Had it for about 2 years I think. It started on a PSA AK-103 and now lives on a Zastava M70. Really no issues with it and still has the original battery. I've thought off and on about getting a 5.56 model for an AR or the 9mm version for a PCC. 2x is pretty nice for sub 50 yards when shooting at something smaller than a full man sized target.
I would love to see a inbetween version
Nice review- I like it too. What I would really like to see PA produce is a glx version of the 1x. I have two of the slx now and with better glass…that would be amazing
Respectfully there no point on making a prism scope in 1x, might as well just get a red dot same visual for half the price
@@peppapew3301 For me it makes sense for a few reasons…with my age and eyesight red dots are very blurry, I want an etched reticle on some optics and I shoot a horseshoe/donut of death reticle better than a red dot. Also, $230 for a quality, light weight and durable optic isn’t bad at all imo. But…that’s all just me and each shooter finds what works for them.
Green retitled prisms pick up the best for me, I have bad astigmatism and hate actual red dots. Prisms are the best
Id like to see their lineup made in the Philippines at the very least.
@@peppapew3301 Adjustable diopter, etched reticle, works without batteries. There's three points. Dots suck if you don't have absolutely perfect vision, and most people don't.
I have the SLX 2.5 on my .22LR and it's perfect. With a 50 yd zero, the BDC's line up at 50, 25/75, 100, and 120. The reticle is great and really brackets targets (usually jackrabbits or skunks). I think the GLX 2x would be perfect for a shorter barreled AR.
Thanks for the great reviews! I'm curious how you're filming them? What camera/lens combo and how you keep it and the scope attached to the tripod on the same plane while you pan and tilt. Its the best quality 'behind the scope' POV's ive seen. combining the positioning, angle, stability, and overall resolution of the image. great job
I was really hoping the title said Primary Arms PLX 1x8 ACSS. Waiting patiently on that review.
Just goes to show that mileage will always vary. The SLx 2.5 is fantastic on the M&P AR-22 pistol. Zero at 35yrd and is very accurate at 50/75yrd.
Amen brother
Gret review as always. Do you think you will review the SLx 3x MicroPrism? I'd really like your opinion on that.
This concept of a low mag fixed prism is a lot older from a military standpoint than many may realize. The British SUSAT was a 1.5 or 1.75x? It had this big upside-down spike reticle, same deal with whatever that Steyr AUG optic is, but that has a donut reticle somewhat similar to this, that was the 70s and 80s though. Still, major militaries thought a low mag fixed was the way to go, and the glx 2x is way better than those.
Yeah man. This thing is legit.
It's better then acog to 👀
Great vids! Did you do a review on the PA micro 3x prism??
Man, I am very tempted to try one of these on my 10" AR-15
Thatd be a cool combo. small and light
Swiss Army knife of rifle optics - little bit of everything. Every other optic you own is better than this optic at something, but few of any are as versatile. Great for those with commitment issues.
Additional thought: Someone asks “why would I equip this rather than an LPVO?” Three possible reasons: (1) this is simple and fast; awesome eye relief; closer to a red dot (2) flat clean image (3) weighs less than an LPVO, though if you add on aftermarket mounts, spacers and stuff the difference narrows a bit. Now the LPVO will definitely be able to stretch out in some ways this optic can’t. But that’s your use case
Definitely like mine. It isn’t the best at anything but is a great compromise.
It is supremely well balanced
For the GLx 2.0 I have the 9mm variant, and love it. For .223/5.56 the reticle seems a bit small for engagement as distance. I put the GLx 1-6 on my AR Pistol 12.5" and run it at 2x mostly. Cannot wait for your review of the GLx 1-6x24 - Do you have the Raptor or the Griffin?
Unfortunately the GLx 1-6 FFP didnt meet this things expectations.
so many new optics just got me the Sightmark Element Mini Solar for $99 with a 200k hour battery life but i do want some Primary Arms Prism optics because they don't need batteries and that's good when SHTF and i know it will
Could you do a review on the SIG Battle Pack optic? There's not much content on this specific optic
Wonder how the new Slx 3x compares?
This might be off topic and unreasonable. But i just got the ddm4v7 and was thinking to put a 1x prism and a 3x magnifier on it. Any thoughts or ideas?
How do I choose what prisim zoom to get? 1x up to 5 x. Most of my engagements seems to be 300 and in
How would you think this would perform in the CQB sweep you do in other videos? As a do it all optic do you think you should go for this or the Slx 1x? I feel like it would be great to have a little magnification, as long as I can still do CQB ok. Any response is fantastic, thanks!
With enough training itll be a non issue. Especially when th eillumination is in constant view through it.
Shooting with both eyes open.
How does that eyebox compare to an open reflex red dot such as the Holosun 510c, or a budget LPVO such as the Burris RT6? After seeing scope shadow on the burris a bit more than I liked, I was a little worried about punishing eyeboxes, and tube styled optics for a while.
The RT6 at 2x would be comparable, the 510c would have a massively larger eye box, because it isn't a scope, and the 510 also doesn't have parallax issues, and can be used with NV, if that's your thing, which is probably isn't since these are the optics you're asking about. The prism is something that retains zero when dropped, and weighs less than half than the RT6 when mounted, However, the RT6 is probably the best non China LPVO in its price range.
@@hansblitz7770 hey thanks. I think I've resolved to piggyback a holosun 507c on top of the rt6. If I could be without scope shadow, I may as well. The binden aiming concept doesn't work out for me as well either.
Just picked up one of these for my AK. $199 on sale for black friday!
179 now
@@sunnycat69 Every damn time haha. I contacted PA and they honored the sale price even though I ordered it two days ago at $199!
@dltz realy damn that's awesome :) glad to help C posted On his community page about the sale. Me thinks they are going to dis continue it. Perhaps come out with a new model
How does it compare to the new small body prisms
I love prism optics but if you have ever tried rapid reflex shooting with any magnified optic it is very very difficult. A red dot if infinitely easier. Makes no sense to me to have such a low power prism if you'd want a red dot on the side anyways. Stick with 4 power prisms guys. If you want magnification get that new primary arms 1-8 its like 17oz. These don't fill a real niche. Maybe I just don't get it. But great review as always.
Astigmatism, etched reticle and carry handle mounting but other than that eh
Astigmatism, etched reticle and carry handle mounting but other than that eh
I have been seriously debating getting my first primary arms optic. I am extremely interested in the PLX 1-8. If the new SLX 1x prism was made in Japan, Korea or any other country I’d for sure buy it. I just can’t support that regime and government.
The very existence of modern America supports the CCP. Even Japan, Taiwan and Korea all have billions (in terms of USD) of their production off-shored to China despite moderate to strong historical/ethnic grievances. In so far as America exists in it's self imposed post-industrial state China will necessarily be supported by American consumer money thanks to very poorly thought out short-sighted policy manuevers during the the cold war.
Most insightful comment I've read so far. Some Americans simply MISS the concept of buying CCP products. Holosun? They sell a shit ton of them, made by a CCP company. Primary Arms? Same thing. C'mon ppl, you dont get that you are financing our enemy? "Oh, but theyre so great for the price". You just DONT get it.
I cant say I blame you. Phillipines at the very least.
Our regime and government no better. Your clothes are Chinese child labor, so is your cellphone and laptop.
If these guys can make a low profile 4x I am in, the reticle is simple and nice, and the glass is solid enough for me.
at that point a red dot magnifier combo might be better for you
I wanted one for a good bit but I have their 1x Gen 1 Cyclops and the chevron on the 1x is just way too small for me to see it and use it precisely - which worries me for this 2x. I have one of their 1-6 LPVO's with a chevron and that is a excellent size chevron for me. Wishes PA would provide the dimensions of their reticles like Vortex does.
Unfortunately we cant always get exactly what we are looking for. But we can get close.
How do you feel about the 2x prism over like the nova?
So you showed that the eyebox is actually surprisingly forgiving on that, makes me wonder about how stupidly janky it'd be to run this with a 3x magnifier like the little baby micro Primary Arms sells.
It wont work well enough. it pushes it just passed the usable edge for me.
@@CDOES I want to imagine you actually tested this, and I'm going to stick with this thought because it means Senpai noticed me
I wonder how this would be on a carry handle upper? Seems like it would be perfect!
It's perfect you don't get any better. I love mine on my carry handle
@@eddiehudson7043 I went with the 2.5x when they had it on sale for 99 bucks and it works great but I still want this one!
Wonder if you could run a magnifier behind it like some 1x prisms?
No. Trying to match up the focuses would be a problem.
PA needs to make more Glx options, the glass is superior to the Slx line but the slx has a eaiser to see reticle and 3x is a lot more useful than 2x.
Have you tried the glx 2x on the ruger american ranch, and if so, how did you like it?
The eye relief is to short to work on anything other than an ar properly.
@@CDOES that's upsetting. I had hoped the long body would have put it far enough back for the 3.5" to be enough. the 1x stays
Wait until you test the 3x SLX
I just need to know if the reticle is tiny.
Is it available with a green reticle?
How does SLx 3x stack up to GLx 2x?
You should do the 5x
I’ve been watching for so long, and yet I still can’t decide on what scope I want😅
do you know what the purpose of your rifle is? home defense, range fun, etc.
@@d00fin as an australian, i am legally required to say "its for hunting and target shooting only"
We need glx 3x or 4x pls 🙏
Really wish they dump the ring around the chevron. They have the right idea with led over the fiber/tritium, but the reticle is what holds me back. If Trijicon would come out with a battery powered acog with low mag, it would be all over.
There will always be a market for a lesser expensive alternative. I do agree. It may even be nice to see a simple crosshair in one of these.
Gran one anyway on sale right now 179
They’ve decided discontinued it. Bought one on Ebay this morning.
It doesn't run well with helmet mounted NVGs, you'll spend a lot of time getting a good sight picture between the tube and the magnified optic, haven't used a clipon, bring a laser or light, you're welcome
9:09 Barking Spider?
I wonder why they don't do an SLX 2x
This is 3x micro?
Strictly in terms of glass clarity, is the GLx 2x objectively better than the Mini SLx 1x ?
A bigger, heavier 2X from 2019 in the up priced Gold line (but made in China, not the Philippines as the “Gold” line normally is for the up charge, or the cheaper SLx 3X with more capability at a cheaper price? I think 🤔 💭 I’ll be going with the SLx 3X for the present time, but if PA would be good enough to drop a 2X SLx here in early 2023 I would love it and definitely pick one up. Great review as always, thanks very much.
I “bought”one and thought it was awesome, then I had to return it cause I made the mistake of using credova. Will definitely pick one up when I can actually afford it 😂
My father’s deer rifle is a sporterized Mauser ‘98 built in the late ‘50s or early ‘60s. It sports a Lyman Alaskan scope - an absolute classic for the time and still desirable from a collector’s point of view. Magnification? 2x
11 oz - that's the negative. Oz turn to Lbs.
I wonder if they will ever release a glx 3x prism?
Only time will tell.
2x is such a weird magnification point.... Just enough to make both eyes open weird as hell and when trying to push out past 50 you start wishing you had more magnification.
Why haven't they made a micro 2x yet? 1x and 3x and 5x, but no 2x. Why are there so few companies making 2x? Do they not sell well? I don't get it.
If it ain't broke don't fix it
@@CDOES And lo and behold, when they had a sale I picked one up for 300 Blackout. I'm super impressed, thank you again for your input on these optics.
@@Arkancide happy to help
Ask them for a SLx 1-10
The 2.5 prism was my first optic. They’re niche optics
Fyi, the light transmission through this is terrible under NV, totally unusable for passive aiming.
Wtf pay $400 for MiC when amazon and aliexpress have MiC for $50, just buy 3 and keep the best like primary arms is doing for you
To each their own
I'd consider it but Primary Arms has a habit of suppressing negative product reviews. You never know what you are getting because of it. I have to go look at opticsplanet reviews for PA products before buying and to me this is a massive breach of ethics.
lots of companies do that sadly.
@@vgamedude12 While I rip PA for it, it is still better than a company posting fake product reviews to boost product confidence like on Amazon. Amazon is the exact opposite of PA actually. They post fake reviews but have excellent return service. I've never noticed them suppressing negative reviews on Amazon.
Need a 1x with better than 1 moa per click adjustment
I know it's not apples to apples but, I can't bring myself to spend that much on a relatively simple optic when something like an Arken 4-16 or 6-24 can be produced and purchased for under $300 on sale. I would feel like I really got taken.
Or the SIG Tango MSR 1-6.
That's not a problem for most of the market. One reasonably is not going to put an Arken on 4-16 or 6-24 on all their firearms. This is lighter, more robust, better reticle for simple shooting, has a better warranty, clearer glass, better FOV, better illumination and eye box. It is an easy rationalization for anyone who needs it.
@@Ilost11 I guess you missed my point completely. Of course there are different optics for different uses and needs. By the way Arken has a fully transferable lifetime warranty. I'd be willing to bet that Primary Arms could sell this prism scope at $250 and still have a higher profit margin than Arken does. That's about what I would be willing to pay for one. Otherwise I'll just stick with my Holoson red dot for that type of use.
@@rustynut1967 I didn't miss your point. I just wanted to remind you that nobody cares what you think this is "worth". This product was clearly a success and an Arken 4-16 or 6-24 doesn't invalidate the existence or usefulness of this optic. People who know what good prisms cost not too long ago are happily buying this product. If you don't think it is worth it, that is your loss. It Is fascinating when people who have no familiarity with what it costs to manufacture, warranty, R&D, test, ship, distribute etc. place arbitrarily prices on products like "250".
China made? Bro glx 2×
How far should I zero this thing 556
This mf is a beast on a socom 16 cqb
This scope would be the best scope ever if it didn't have the dumb horseshoe that blocks vision... Honestly it would be perfect. What is the horseshoe for and more importantly why is it so fat? If it was thin it would be acceptable.
So apparently the fat thing has to do with some kind of lead time if your target is in motion...like the amount of seconds that elapse between the outer edge of the horseshoe to the centerpoint I guess.
@@michaelmeyers9031 and for quick targeting in CQB. Very very easy to swing the horseshoe center mass and unload.
@stevem4783 yes...absolutely 😎👍🇺🇸