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Primary Arms GLx 1x MicroPrism Scope with Illuminated Red ACSS Cyclops Reticle - 710071
Product Description
Equipping an agile modern sporting rifle, defensive shotgun, or dynamic personal defense weapon (PDW) for fast-paced close-quarters tracking reveals an immediate mechanical and optical bottleneck: red dot limitations. Standard 1x reflex sights dominate close-quarters target acquisition but fail to resolve targets clearly for shooters suffering from astigmatism, transforming a crisp aiming point into a blurry, distorted starburst. Furthermore, traditional red dots rely entirely on continuous battery power, leaving you with a completely blank window if the electronics fail in the field. The Primary Weapons and Electro-Optics division at Primary Arms completely eliminates these close-range constraints with the premium **GLx® 1x MicroPrism Scope**, elevating their best-selling footprint to a mid-tier performance standard that bridges the gap between reflex sight speed and etched-glass reliability.
Precision-engineered as part of Primary Arms’ advanced GLx tier, this optic represents a massive leap in technological refinement. The chassis is CNC-machined from high-tensile 6061-T6 structural aerospace aluminum alloy and finished in a uniform, non-reflective matte black hardcoat anodization. Unlike budget lines, the GLx 1x implements an upgraded internal layout paired with an oversized 20.5mm objective lens. This advanced optical engineering delivers a highly precise, flat visual plane with true edge-to-edge clarity and a near-unlimited eye box, allowing you to establish absolute target tracking regardless of your mounting position on the rail. Because the reticle is physically etched directly into the premium glass core, it functions perfectly as a sharp black aiming asset even without battery power, solving the astigmatism starburst bottleneck completely.
In fast-paced tactical training or home-defense environments, this optics-ready platform delivers relentless field authority via the **ACSS® Cyclops Gen 3 Red Reticle**. This sophisticated design features an illuminated outer horseshoe that draws your eye in rapidly for close-quarters framing, centered around an infinitely precise infinitely crisp chevron point. The Gen 3 layout implements a thinner horseshoe border to maximize your field of view while preserving built-in bullet drop compensation and auto-ranging brackets. Ditching cumbersome rotary dials, the GLx incorporates streamlined, low-profile tactile push-button brightness controls. Driven by intelligent AutoLive® motion-sensing illumination, the day-bright red reticle enters a power-saving sleep state when staged and wakes up instantly when weapon movement is detected, backing your play across 13 manual settings with precise 0.5 MOA click-adjusted windage and elevation turrets.
*Armorer Bench Notes & Technical Maintenance Guidance: The Primary Arms GLx 1x (710071) includes a highly versatile, heavy-duty modular mounting kit that allows for up to 8 distinct mounting height configurations, ranging from a low 1.1-inch centerline for AK-pattern or low-comb stocks up to a tall "heads-up" profile for passive night vision tracking. The base of the optic uses an industry-standard mini-prism footprint, making it fully cross-compatible with most aftermarket Mini-ACOG format mount blocks. When pinning the optic body to your chosen spacer stack, use a calibrated inch-pound wrench to torque the 10-32 screws to exactly 25-30 in-lbs, and torque the cross-bolt to 55-60 in-lbs over your standard 1913 Picatinny rail. First-time users must adjust the fast-focus rear diopter ring to align the etched chevron to their eye's specific focal baseline before initiating a live-fire zero. Powered by a single common CR2032 battery, the GLx delivers up to 14,900 hours of runtime on standard medium settings, fully insulated inside an IP67 waterproof and nitrogen-purged fogproof enclosure.
Key Features
- Premium GLx Glass Core: Upgraded optical matrix featuring a wider 20.5mm objective lens to deliver outstanding edge-to-edge definition and light-gathering performance.
- Thinner ACSS Cyclops Gen 3 Reticle: Glass-etched red illuminated reticle delivers lightning-fast close-quarters acquisition without obstructing your peripheral tracking lanes.
- Near-Unlimited Eye Relief: Advanced prism design eliminates strict eye-box constraints, allowing for consistent, fluid tracking across varying mounting locations.
- AutoLive® & Push-Button Control: Modernized push-button illumination interface is supported by motion-activated power cycling to extend field battery readiness.
- Precise 0.5 MOA Adjustments: Redesigned low-profile turrets drop coarse 1 MOA shifts for fine 1/2 MOA click adjustments to lock in an incredibly tight, exact zero.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Primary Arms
- Model Line: GLx® Advanced Variable & Fixed Optic Tier
- MPN/SKU: 710071 (PA-GLX-1XMP-CYCLOPS)
- UPC: 818500019473
- Magnification Configuration: Fixed 1x Zoom
- Objective Lens Diameter: 20.5mm
- Optic Core Style: Etched Glass Roof Prism Matrix
- Reticle Pattern Integration: ACSS Cyclops Gen 3 Red (Illuminated)
- Illumination Tiers: 13 Settings (Including 3 Night Vision Compatible Levels)
- Click Value Graduation: 0.5 MOA Windage and Elevation Steps
- Total Windage/Elevation Travel: 50 MOA / 50 MOA
- Linear Field of View @ 100 Yds: 74.8 Feet (Massive Close-Range View)
- Eye Relief Distance: 4.40 Inches (Highly Forgiving Eye Box)
- Exit Pupil Diameter: 18.8mm
- Housing Baseline Material: CNC-Machined 6061-T6 Structural Aluminum Alloy
- Finish Treatment: Hardcoat Matte Black Anodization
- Mount Interface Base: Industry-Standard Mini-Prism Footprint (Mini-ACOG Cross-Fit)
- Waterproof Certification: IP67 Rated Dust/Waterproof & Nitrogen Purged
- Power Supply Layout: 1x CR2032 3V Lithium Coin Battery
- Overall Unit Length: 2.6 Inches (66 mm)
- Net Optic Weight: 9.1 Ounces (Without Base Mounts)
