Primary Arms new generation MRDs

[shooter521]

For those who might be in the market, generations 6, 7 and 8 of the Primary Arms Micro are out.

New Generation Primary Arms Micro Dot - AR15.COM

 

[esrice]

Very cool.

You AK guys should be lovin' this.

 

[theweakerbrother]

Must fight.... temptation to spend... ugh.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Thanks for the heads up. Will be considering one for my AK. I have one question though. In one pic it shows the adjustment being on the side and another pic shows it being on top. On the GEN (7).

 

[esrice]

In one pic it shows the adjustment being on the side and another pic shows it being on top. On the GEN (7).

Yeah I caught that too.

By looking directly at their site, it looks like the Gen7 has the dial on the top.

Primary Arms Micro Dot (Gen 7)

 

[Clay]

I think the gen 7 has been out for a while. Ive seen it on their website for the last 3 weeks or better.

the other 2 are definitely new.

So quick question, do the gen 6 and 8 on a riser co-witness on an AR? absolute? lower 1/3rd? etc thanks

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Yeah I caught that too.

By looking directly at their site, it looks like the Gen7 has the dial on the top.

Primary Arms Micro Dot (Gen 7)

Yeah, that's what I came up with. I need it to cowitness with my irons so that's the model I would need for my AK.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Nice!

I need one of these for my Ruger... nothing will co-witness, though. Oh well.

*sigh*

 

[shooter521]

I need one of these for my Ruger... nothing will co-witness, though. Oh well.

Ruger what? 10/22? Mini? MkII/III?

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I'm going to go with the package deal. I also showed my Dad the optic for his AR. If you guys say it's good to go I trust your opinion.

 

[esrice]

I also showed my Dad the optic for his AR. If you guys say it's good to go I trust your opinion.

I'll be the first to recommend the real-deal Aimpoint Micro on a serious-use gun. But, for your Dad's use and budget, I think he'll be very pleased with the PA knockoff.

Be sure to post pictures when he gets it together.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I'll be the first to recommend the real-deal Aimpoint Micro on a serious-use gun. But, for your Dad's use and budget, I think he'll be very pleased with the PA knockoff.

Be sure to post pictures when he gets it together.

Will do

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Ruger what? 10/22? Mini? MkII/III?

22/45 w/ paclite upper.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I'll be the first to recommend the real-deal Aimpoint Micro on a serious-use gun. But, for your Dad's use and budget, I think he'll be very pleased with the PA knockoff.

Be sure to post pictures when he gets it together.

Well, now he has decided to not go with optics. My Dad is always changing his mind . I will be getting one for my AK when I have the funds.

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

I'll be the first to recommend the real-deal Aimpoint Micro on a serious-use gun. But, for your Dad's use and budget, I think he'll be very pleased with the PA knockoff.

What is considered serious use? I have a work-only AR and I have my non-work AR. I have been considering a PA for my non-work AR but just haven't purchased one yet. Is a PA site an ok choice for a paper-punching, home defense rifle? It won't be riding around in a police car or be used in combat.

 

[esrice]

What is considered serious use?

I differentiate "serious use" from "fun gun" by asking one question-- Is this gun's intended purpose to protect life?

Now I realize that any gun can be used in this fashion, but the point is whether or not that is the particular gun's intended purpose.

In your case Frank, your duty rifle obviously falls into the "serious use" category. If your personal gun currently fills a role as a self/home-defense gun, then I'd stick with the real-deal. If you just use it for plinking or range work, then the Primary Arms Micro is an excellent low-cost option.

It all comes down to the reliability of the optic. I trust that my Aimpoint will work when I need it. I don't have that same trust in the PA, therefore I only recommend it for a "fun gun". YMMV

 

[U.S. Patriot]

For me, my AK is my only high power rifle. So, it would be my main go to rifle. Then I may be better off using the Bushnell?

 

[esrice]

For me, my AK is my only high power rifle. So, it would be my main go to rifle. Then I may be better off using the Bushnell?

Opinions will vary. For me, I tend to categorize red dot sights like this: Serious Use - Aimpoint ; Fun gun - everything else.

When it comes to reliability, I put everything non-Aimpoint on the same level-- EOTech, Bushnell, Primary Arms, Tasco, whatever.

That's probably very presumptuous of me, because I'm sure some of those are better than others in terms of quality and reliability. However, if its my butt on the line, I'll take an Aimpoint.

U.S. Patriot-- If it were me, I wouldn't put anything non-Aimpoint on my go-to rifle. In your case, however, if budget is an issue, I'd still choose the PA, simply for the fact that its cheaper, smaller, and lighter.

Again, opinions will vary widely. I'm no RDS expert. This is simply the way I look at it.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Opinions will vary. For me, I tend to categorize red dot sights like this: Serious Use - Aimpoint ; Fun gun - everything else.

When it comes to reliability, I put everything non-Aimpoint on the same level-- EOTech, Bushnell, Primary Arms, Tasco, whatever.

That's probably very presumptuous of me, because I'm sure some of those are better than others in terms of quality and reliability. However, if its my butt on the line, I'll take an Aimpoint.

U.S. Patriot-- If it were me, I wouldn't put anything non-Aimpoint on my go-to rifle. In your case, however, if budget is an issue, I'd still choose the PA, simply for the fact that its cheaper, smaller, and lighter.

Again, opinions will vary widely. I'm no RDS expert. This is simply the way I look at it.

Budget for me is a factor. If I had the money I would get a Trijicon. I really do not want to spend over $150 for the optics. The rail alone is $100.

 

[Principal Skinr]

I'd be fine with a PA on my go-to-gun for a couple of reasons. First, My PA M4 red dot sight has been awesome, and it is dead-nuts accurate and holds zero. Secondly, the odds of SHTF aren't enough to always justify 4 to 500 dollars for me. Thirdly, that's what back-up iron sights are for on my AR.

Right now, my PA red dot is on my .22 AR, but I'm extremely impressed with it and may move it. I went with a used Bushnell Holosight on my go-to-gun, which is an M4 style AR. It has all the guts of an Eotech, but cost me only 120 bucks. The down side is that it doesn't have the armor protection hood. That's why I put the rear back-up Iron sight on the rear. If the Bushnell goes belly up, I'm good to go. The PA is easier to shoot accurately than the Holosight, as well.

I've not heard of many problems with the PA sights, but I've had first hand experience while hog hunting with a buddy that was having fits with his Eotech. I don't know much about Aimpoint, but if I had the money, that's probably the way I'd go.

just my 2c worth. In the end, its down to what you want to spend and the level of chance you will take that your life will depend on that rifle.

Btw, I have a Primary Arms Ultimate Weapon Light, as well, and the quality and performance is excellent, just like the M4. I'm betting their micro dot is pretty good, too.