r/canadaguns • u/BrotherLefthand • Mar 31 '26

Buy recommendations Dots vs astigmatism (advice request)

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I have a gnarly astigmatism that impacts my ability to use dots. I've tried etched reticle prisms, but the ones in my budget are too bulky for my shotgun. I need something relatively small and low-profile.

I'm considering the PA x1 microprism with the green dot, but haven't seen reviews of it from people with astigmatism. Does anyone have advice on this unit?

I'm trying to keep my budget sub $400, which is why I'm not looking at fancy closed emitters or holographics. I don't have an Eotech wallet.

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u/CryptidWorks CryptidWorks Apr 01 '26

I have the stig.

I use the PA 1x with the cyclops reticle on my KSG. Mine is red, but it works very well. The reticle is designed with shotguns in mind.

I'd recommend it wholeheartedly.

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u/BrotherLefthand Apr 01 '26

Awesome, thank you! My stig is exceptionally bad. Even with corrective lenses, I still star burst like crazy. Night driving sucks.

Do you use a magnifier?

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u/CryptidWorks CryptidWorks Apr 01 '26

I don't, but everything I've heard suggests it wouldn't be an issue. I may at some point try one for slugs, as the KSG performs shockingly well with them.

Primary Arms makes a magnifier with a ranging reticle, though that would be overkill on a shotgun, but useful if you ever mount it to a rifle.

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u/BrotherLefthand Apr 01 '26

With the increases to my households cost of living, we don't have a lot of fun money left over. So I'd definitely consider that type of magnifier.

Thank you!