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So what are the scope caps needed for this? Would be nice if some non-butler creek ones were options
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What's the current status of a green reticle for this 2x?
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Originally Posted By Noctis: https://i.imgur.com/bRD4tRy.png Ok really the new slx is released with FDE before this? I need two FDE glx 2xs pronto. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Noctis: Originally Posted By chewbacca: Originally Posted By Noctis: FDE/Tan model please Or anything besides black. Grey or brown would work too. https://i.imgur.com/bRD4tRy.png Ok really the new slx is released with FDE before this? I need two FDE glx 2xs pronto. +1 to this It's nice not having to spray paint a brand new optic. |
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Apologies if this has been asked before but what is the target market for this optic? I'm scratching my head a bit at the need for an optic to stay on 2X all the time.
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Originally Posted By PN5X5: Apologies if this has been asked before but what is the target market for this optic? I'm scratching my head a bit at the need for an optic to stay on 2X all the time. View Quote I guess for people that desire a little magnification at all times? Like the Steyr AUG perhaps with either 1.5X or 3X? |
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Originally Posted By ayyyota: and want the features this optic has. I ditched my TA44s (3) in-favor of these. LED, reticle, etc. is top notch. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By ayyyota: Originally Posted By DonofKalifornia: Same people who buy a Trijicon AGOG, but can't afford $1,000. and want the features this optic has. I ditched my TA44s (3) in-favor of these. LED, reticle, etc. is top notch. |
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I’m still waiting for mine. I placed my order late July or first of August and still no word. Anyone have an update?
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Originally Posted By PN5X5: Apologies if this has been asked before but what is the target market for this optic? I'm scratching my head a bit at the need for an optic to stay on 2X all the time. View Quote as others mentioned above, features, illumination, ect. But 2x is an interesting zoom level. A little magnification really makes the ACSS shine, It can still be used in close quarters very easy. But give a little clearer picture of targets at moderate ranges. I set my LPVO at 2x and did a full range day when this optic came out and was surprised how well it worked. I did ditched the LPVO, but I have yet to get this 2x. Im still leaning on going back to a dot+mag myself. But yea, its a neat optic and from whatever thing I read its super tough. |
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Originally Posted By PN5X5: Apologies if this has been asked before but what is the target market for this optic? I'm scratching my head a bit at the need for an optic to stay on 2X all the time. View Quote 300 BLk SBR ![]() |
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Don't want to be that guy, but it would sure be nice if a company that is pitching the latest and greatest actually knew when the heck their product would come in.
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Originally Posted By JimmyAR: Don't want to be that guy, but it would sure be nice if a company that is pitching the latest and greatest actually knew when the heck their product would come in. I know, I know, signed sorry and frustrated... View Quote Um…it looks like they’re in stock on PA’s website. Am I mistaken? |
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Optics planet not so much, have not gone through the gambit at PA so a bit leary, might show available but guessing out of stock. That said some updates would be great on the Glx if I am right and would love to hear on the new SLx series as well.
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I got the GLx 2X a couple of weeks back from one of their listed dealers. GLx 2X and show in stock at Primary Arms at this time. GLx 2X @ Primary Arms
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Ok, so how useful is the ACSS holds with this optic? Does 2x help you see it well enough on its own? I know on 1x you kinda need magnification to really use the ACSS, at least I do.
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I just got mine in today. I really like it so far. I walked around the house seeing how different it is than a red dot and I like it much better than a red dot. I’m going to mount it to my x95 and see how it feels. I think I may put a few red dots on the market and pick up a couple more. The advantage that I see right now with magnification is great.
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Originally Posted By OlympicArmsFan: I just got mine in today. I really like it so far. I walked around the house seeing how different it is than a red dot and I like it much better than a red dot. I’m going to mount it to my x95 and see how it feels. I think I may put a few red dots on the market and pick up a couple more. The advantage that I see right now with magnification is great. View Quote how does the retical look? can you see all the tiny dots and stuff ok on 2x? |
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Originally Posted By PlinkinPony: Ok, so how useful is the ACSS holds with this optic? Does 2x help you see it well enough on its own? I know on 1x you kinda need magnification to really use the ACSS, at least I do. View Quote Mine has the 300 Blackout reticle and the holds seem to be easily visible. ILya |
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When I had my 2x, I had no issues with the reticle size. Had more issues with the Razor Gen II's JM-1 reticle than any of the ACSS reticles I've used.
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Originally Posted By PlinkinPony: how does the retical look? can you see all the tiny dots and stuff ok on 2x? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By PlinkinPony: Originally Posted By OlympicArmsFan: I just got mine in today. I really like it so far. I walked around the house seeing how different it is than a red dot and I like it much better than a red dot. I’m going to mount it to my x95 and see how it feels. I think I may put a few red dots on the market and pick up a couple more. The advantage that I see right now with magnification is great. how does the retical look? can you see all the tiny dots and stuff ok on 2x? I have not had it to the range or on my rifle yet. Just holding it in hand and walking around the house I have no issue with the reticle. |
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I just purchased a Christensen Arms Modern Precision Pistol, in 5.56, and am looking at a dizzying array of optic choices. I had a P-A Cyclops 1x on my Maxim PDX and really loved the diopter, for my old eyes.
Would the P-A GLX 2X prism work well, out to at least 250yds? ![]() |
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Originally Posted By Clint50: I just purchased a Christensen Arms Modern Precision Pistol, in 5.56, and am looking at a dizzying array of optic choices. I had a P-A Cyclops 1x on my Maxim PDX and really loved the diopter, for my old eyes. Would the P-A GLX 2X prism work well, out to at least 250yds? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/52988/MPP2_JPG-2162686.JPG View Quote Depends on your eyes, shooting skill and target size. You won't be using much in the way of hold over. Here is the 5.56 bullet drop if that helps. If you are doing at lot that far out a LPVO might be a better choice since you ,mentioned old eyes. Something I know a lot about. . ![]() |
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Originally Posted By MARSH1: Depends on your eyes, shooting skill and target size. You won't be using much in the way of hold over. Here is the 5.56 bullet drop if that helps. If you are doing at lot that far out a LPVO might be a better choice since you ,mentioned old eyes. Something I know a lot about. . https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/bb190/marsh2001/PA-GLX-2XP-ACSS-5.56_12.webp View Quote Thank you, Marshall. Would the GLX 3x work better for my particular application or do you think an LPVO like a 1-6x might be the way to go? I really want something compact since the MPP is so short & light. |
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Originally Posted By Clint50: Thank you, Marshall. Would the GLX 3x work better for my particular application or do you think an LPVO like a 1-6x might be the way to go? I really want something compact since the MPP is so short & light. View Quote Sorry for the delay in responding. I missed your follow up!!! I am 67 and have had cataract surgery in one eye. That is why I said I understand old eyes but the 2X is still my favorite CQB to medium distance optic. The GLx series has better glass and 2X works very well up close. Try one. We have a 90 day no question return policy if it does not work. Thanks Marshall |
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Have two of these 2x optics. I like them in general. Have shot them out to 300 yards. The reticle is small but with illumination on, the chevron and donut is easy to pick out. I loose the lower dots on dark backgrounds. Dunno if they are accurate, as I can't see them. Closer in, it works great. That little bit of magnification helps my tired eye. Diopter adjustment is nice also.
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Received my GLx 2x. I cannot remove the screw holding the mount to the riser. Almost seems as if red loctite was used on it.
The Allen key stripped. Luckily the screw did not strip. What are my options for removal? |
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Originally Posted By Creature: You ruined the wrench that was supplied in the box when you bought it?https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/153820/Screenshot_20211123-103801_YouTube-2178176.jpg View Quote Yes. |
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Originally Posted By JoseMadre: Originally Posted By Creature: You ruined the wrench that was supplied in the box when you bought it?https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/153820/Screenshot_20211123-103801_YouTube-2178176.jpg Yes. @Marsh |
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There is little dabs or blue loctite on the screws. Hit it with a soldiering needle to soften it up and use a new allen wrench. I am sure the ones provided are not the highest quality if the screw head is still good.
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Originally Posted By Joedirt199: There is little dabs or blue loctite on the screws. Hit it with a soldiering needle to soften it up and use a new allen wrench. I am sure the ones provided are not the highest quality if the screw head is still good. View Quote That should do the trick but Creature if you are still having a problem PM me and I will get you swapped out with one with loose screws. |
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How is this optic for HD? Talking 5-30 feet. Love the idea of this optic, and if it could work for HD, I'm in.
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I have 2 of the glx's.....one on an AK and one on 556......these are DEFINITELY good to go! My astigmatism is negated using these etched reticles. Thanks PA for being badasses! And thanks for taking all my money everytime I get a sale email!
Jerry Originally Posted By MARSH1: Depends on use and distance. LPVO will get you to greater distances and are preferred by some over fixed low power. This optic was specifically designed for self defense and LE use. It is lightweight, seamless transition from close to max self defense distance, no change in reticle size when making a transition, true daylight bright etched reticle (only available in select 1-6 with limited reticle), fewer moving parts enhance reliability. To name a few. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By PlinkinPony: Ok, so how useful is the ACSS holds with this optic? Does 2x help you see it well enough on its own? I know on 1x you kinda need magnification to really use the ACSS, at least I do. View Quote I have 2 of these. One on a SLR107 with the 7.62x39 reticle and one on a Colt 6960 with the 5.56 reticle. Yesterday I was getting hits out to 500 yards using the BDC on 12" steel plates with the Colt 6960. This was from a rested position (kneeling using a barrel for support) with Federal XM193. Out to 300 yards was automatic. 400 yards was 75% hits and 500 yards was iffy. I connected twice out of about 10 tries. That was on me I'm sure. My 50 year old eyes really struggled with my 500 yard target with the 2x magnification. I believe that this optic doubles my affective range over a red dot. I can't see my 300 yard steel with my Comp M4's or M5, but with the GL2X I can reliably get hits at 300 and 400 yards. If I was 25 with good eyes, I wouldn't necessarily have a use for these optics. But at 50 with marginal eyes they are awesome. The BDC is a great tool and close in work is a snap with the 2x as well. I was working on COM hammers at 5 and 7 yards as well as head shots and it was every bit as fast and easy as my AR's with Aimpoint dots. |
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Originally Posted By roadstar: I have 2 of these. One on a SLR107 with the 7.62x39 reticle and one on a Colt 6960 with the 5.56 reticle. Yesterday I was getting hits out to 500 yards using the BDC on 12" steel plates with the Colt 6960. This was from a rested position (kneeling using a barrel for support) with Federal XM193. Out to 300 yards was automatic. 400 yards was 75% hits and 500 yards was iffy. I connected twice out of about 10 tries. That was on me I'm sure. My 50 year old eyes really struggled with my 500 yard target with the 2x magnification. I believe that this optic doubles my affective range over a red dot. I can't see my 300 yard steel with my Comp M4's or M5, but with the GL2X I can reliably get hits at 300 and 400 yards. If I was 25 with good eyes, I wouldn't necessarily have a use for these optics. But at 50 with marginal eyes they are awesome. The BDC is a great tool and close in work is a snap with the 2x as well. I was working on COM hammers at 5 and 7 yards as well as head shots and it was every bit as fast easy as my AR's with Aimpoint dots. View Quote Great post. PA really got this one right. |
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Originally Posted By rauchman: How is this optic for HD? Talking 5-30 feet. Love the idea of this optic, and if it could work for HD, I'm in. View Quote I have the 1x and the 2x. As a professional tactical house larper, I much prefer the 1x inside. The 2x sits on my 18" AR now. It's usable, but not as fast of course. |
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if we could get this optic in a 1.5X with a nice smoothed out body like the new 1X that takes a popular mount style aka aim point micro or at least MRO so that we could use available top quality mounts this optic would be perfect.
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Originally Posted By slappomatt: if we could get this optic in a 1.5X with a nice smoothed out body like the new 1X that takes a popular mount style aka aim point micro or at least MRO so that we could use available top quality mounts this optic would be perfect. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By slappomatt: if we could get this optic in a 1.5X with a nice smoothed out body like the new 1X that takes a popular mount style aka aim point micro or at least MRO so that we could use available top quality mounts this optic would be perfect. View Quote We considered 1.5X when we designed the 2X. Maybe because my eyes are old I felt like 2X was the right number to easily and accurately reach out to linger distances while still being fast at CQ. It is not in the works so not going to happen anytime soon bit for a future project sell me on 1.5X |
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Originally Posted By MARSH1: We considered 1.5X when we designed the 2X. Maybe because my eyes are old I felt like 2X was the right number to easily and accurately reach out to linger distances while still being fast at CQ. It is not in the works so not going to happen anytime soon bit for a future project sell me on 1.5X View Quote Not 1.5X related; but with the 3X coming out in a smaller footprint compared to the current 2X (at least in length), is there any chance of a smaller 2X, more similar in size to the new 1X and 3X? |
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