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/jmz-jmz Apr 01 '26

I have 2 of these (one is on my 1301) and 1 GLX - GLX is probably a bit nicer but I like them all.

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u/BrotherLefthand Apr 01 '26

Is glx a microprism as well? I'll have to look into that. If it's double the price, i can't do it.

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u/jmz-jmz Apr 01 '26

Yeah slightly better version from primary arms, they’re like $50 more than the slx.

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u/BrotherLefthand Apr 01 '26

Oh sweet. I can manage $50. Cheers!

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u/IntrepidKitchen5322 Apr 01 '26

Watch some reviews first. "Better" is subjective. IIRC the glx uses buttons instead of a dial for on/off, which you may hate because they're flush with the optic body. Might be hard to use with gloves or in dark.