Reviews & Ratings for Primary Arms SLx 5X Micro Prismatic Red Dot Sight — 14 reviews — Page 1

Originally had the macro 5x on a BCM upper and it was fantastic, but the micro came out with better options for mounting top dots and this just has a chevron reticle like an ACOG. Out to 400yds this optic has me dead on w my holds with 77gr zeroed at 25yds. Very small and light, excellent reticle and options for piggy back dots like the Hero Mod.

The optic seems nice and clear and the relief seems pretty forgiving. Was able to use the mount that came with it to set it up.. I definitely think the X5 zoom is the best for a 16 inch AR. Looking forward to trying the X3 on my 7 1/2 inch AR. Definitely would buy again.

This is my 4th PA prism & i still have the first on a 10.5 mock18 build. I personally prefer them over red dots since if they run out of battery they are still an etched reticle. I've never had a problem mounting, zeroing or using any prism from primary arms.

The mounting hardware included is probably good enough for most people & use cases but I've had the best results upgrading to ADM mounts 1.93 & 1.93 spacers on the standard mount if you don't need QD.

Paired this with a top mounted scs 320 for a cheap "acog combo". This has been the lightest 1X-5X i have been able to research. Highly recommend if you need a 5X optic.

Ive previously handled/looked through the PA micro 1x and 3x variants of their prisms, and was waiting for the opportunity to check out the 5x and i have to say, just not for me.

First, the reticle/diopter was blurry out of the box. Not the whole thjng, the center was sharp but the ranging brackets were blurry at the same time. Fiddled with the dippter until everything was more or less in focus, but at least for my eye, there was no setting where it wasnt a strain to focus. If i could see the center chevron/tree clearly, the ranging brackets were still a bit fuzzy, and vice versa. Not sure if this is indicative of a lemon, but im not giving the time to figure it out either.

Second, eye relief and eye box... compared to my admittedly much bulkier/heavier 1-6 lpvo on 5x, the eye relief/box was unacceptable. Ive been behind Acogs before, and while theyre tight on the relief, the eye box is generally much better... and you pay for it. Im not a nose to.charging handle kind of shooter anyway, so again, not for me.

Finally, if PA ever wised up and released something like this in a Glx class, maybe better glass/eyebox in the $700 range, theyd get.my attention again... for now, ill stick with their glx 2x and 1x and LPVOs... the micro prisms just dont have what im after.

For what its worth, the picture was decent, maybe a bit cloudy but definitely flat and useable for someone who holds their rifle that way... just not for me.

This is a great little magnified red dot for the money...good sight picture and awesome Reticle.and Once dialed in it stay tight and on target

Awesome sight, clear glass, lightweight. Very efficient sight. BDC accurate. Already Have 2 3xs in 762x39, probably be getting another.

I’ve tried LVPO, red dot and 3x magnifier, and wanted to try fixed magnification. The 5x micro prism is a solid optic. It’s lightweight, super crisp, has a great reticle (aurora 5.56 bdc), and comes with multiple risers to dial in your optic position for the best sight picture to accomodate eye relief. Personally, I prefer it to my LVPO and dot/3x combo. I paired this with a mini red dot and am happy with that set up. The 5x micro prism doesn’t have a dot mount included, but there are aftermarket options for piggyback or canted dot options.

I just purchased this product so my time at the range is not enough for a thorough evaluation. It has a smaller eye box than my full size model but the same reticle and that in itself is optimal for speed and acquisition of the target. It feels solid so thumbs up so far.

Item is as described, great prism scope with 5 power. I haven’t mounted on my rifle yet but will soon. Looking through the scope it looks great with a very nice magnification.

Works great. Size and weight is amazing. I got the 12-o’clock bracket and mounted a red dot on top. Love that option. The one thing I don’t like is the fact it’s made in china. I was under the impression it was made in the USA. Unfortunately it is not.