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Is it possible to use a magnifier with this red dot? — 10 Answers

by steller, from WI, United States Asked on August 17, 2022

Name Primary Arms The SLx 1x MicroPrism Red Dot Sight (4.6)
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Answered by Hunter, Gear Expert, from OH, United States, on August 26, 2022

The Primary Arms The SLx 1x MicroPrism Red Dot Sight is not compatible with a magnifier since it is a prismatic red dot sight.

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Answered by Jerns, member, from NJ, United States, on November 06, 2022

The PA Cyclops 1x Gen 2 works very well with a magnifier. PA has specific recommendations for how to adjust it for this, make sure to follow their directions. I use one with mine. The so called “expert answer” here is dead wrong.

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Answered by EchoEchoFox, member, from FL, United States, on September 07, 2022

I’m using a magnifier with mine. Work great together!

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Answered by Marty, member, from MN, United States, on September 05, 2022

This optic works with my 3x holosun magnifier beautifully.

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Answered by Josh A, member, from AL, United States, on March 12, 2023

it states pretty clearly that the 1x can be used with backup iron AND magnifiers. OP should remove that first answer. idk how answers that incorrect get through.

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Answered by z06man, member, from OK, United States, on September 28, 2022

The description clearly states it can be used with a magnifier.

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Answered by Michael Gardner, member, from FL, United States, on January 08, 2023

Yes this will work with 3x magnifier. I using on my POF .556 setup.

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Answered by Chris Bradford, member, from OR, United States, on August 10, 2024

You can use it with magnifier actually. Two things happen though. 1, gotta move prism far enough forward to put magnifier behind. 2, now you have to adjust 2 diapers.

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Answered by Kodath, member, from NC, United States, on September 16, 2023

Only a 3x Magnifier will work if you have the magnifier behind the Prism. Will not work in that orientation with a 6x Magnifier. 6x Magnifier only work if the magnifier sits in front of the Prism.

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Answered by Merlin593, guest, from MD, United States, on April 06, 2023

Not sure what the expert is an expert in, but it definitely is not optic compatibility. ;) Holosun and PA 3x magnifiers work well behind the 1 x microprism.

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