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Primary Arms

Primary Arms GLx 2x Prism

Prism
85
Optics Score™
85 / 100

The GLx 2x is a genuinely new thing — a duty-grade 2x prism with a tritium-optional BDC reticle. Pair it with a magnifier and you have a 2x/4x setup that rivals an ACOG for a third the price.

From $370

Optics Score Breakdown

Glass Quality
21 / 25
Durability
22 / 25
Reticle
19 / 20
Value
17 / 20
Warranty
6 / 10

Pros

  • Etched reticle works without batteries
  • ACSS horseshoe is intuitive and fast
  • Magnifier-compatible

Cons

  • Heavy for only 2x
  • Short eye relief
  • Parallax fixed at 100 yards — CQB holds drift under 25yd

Specs

Magnification
2 / 2
Objective Diameter
30mm
Reticle Type
ACSS CQB M5 / 5.56
Reticle Plane
Etched, FFP equivalent
Illumination
LED, 11 settings
FOV @ 100yd
44 ft
Eye Relief
3.3 in
Click Value
0.5 MOA
Weight
11.9
Length
4.9
MSRP
$399
Warranty
Lifetime

Where to Buy

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