Have you shot with it yet? I thought the reticle too small when I first looked through the Cyclops but when I had it mounted and was focusing on my target, it seemed to bring everything into focus a lot more.
Looking at their website the 2.5x I think is one of their older models. It weighs 14.9oz per the specs sheet. That's the SLX 2.5 model.
The GLX 2x is the newer model and is 11oz.
I had the Cyclops on a pistol build and it seemed perfectly suited for it. You can also put a magnifier behind it if you want but of course that increases weight dramatically.
PA had a 2x or 2.5x mini prism now too I think but I've never handled one personally.
Between the vortex and the PA, I'd take the PA. The vortex reticle, while functional, isn't nearly as useful as the ACSS. It's also somewhat smaller than the vortex spitfire that I've also owned - it's dimensionally smaller and comes in at about 9oz.
The PA cyclops also can mount to any...
They may not be "top tier", but the Primary Arms 1x Cyclops is a pretty dang good buy. The ACSS reticle is also intuitive and useful enough that trijicon has made a deal with PA to integrate them into the ACOG. As far as hard use, I think that they've been accepted for use on patrol rifles for a...
Daily driver is either a Casio G Shock DW5600 or a Casio MTP4500D-1AV aviator. My workout/kicking around watch is a timex Atlantis 100.
Not much but they work...
New in box ALS retention holster for Glock 19 with TLR 7.
Purchased for $70, will sell for $30.
Would trade for a couple boxes of .38 Special or .357 Magnum
Located in Anderson/Muncie Area. Not looking to travel far for this deal.
Have you discussed taking her to a range that does rentals and letting her shoot a smattering of guns? That's probably quickest way to figure out what she is comfortable with.
Let's say I'm wanting to rebarrel a Smith and Wesson Revolver. I know for a fact I don't have the skill or toolset to do it properly. What are my options in the central indiana area? I have the gun, I have the barrel, I just need someone to do the work that I cannot.