reviews are subjective, and everyone is grading to a different scale. so for clarity i gave 5 stars based primarily on value/quality for the money spent (89.00 at time of my order) and not because i believe it to be a 5 star optic. secondary considerations were, packaging, shipping, extras.
my goal was to find an optic that didnt outcost the rifle. i purchased a keltek sub2000 9mm carbine for @500. so eotech, meprolight, trijicon, burris, even vortex was out of the question no matter how awesome they may be. originally shopped dag def and other budget brands but always found some sort of fatal flaw ( to me ) in the reviews. it came down to this versus the bushnell. the review here steered me to this one and im happy i got it.
first off it co-witnessed my ak with troy top rail, with no adjustments. dont know if it zeroed out of the box, ill find out in about 2 hours, but its nice to know i dont have to put my high end optics on my Frankenstein ak any longer.
now for the purpose i got it for...well, i need the 1inch riser to get it to work on the sub2k. oversight on my part. but i have every confidence it will perform when properly mounted.
extras - this is why it got bumped to 5 instead of 4 stars. i have a few high end optics but ill focus on my most recent purchases which are the eotech 512.a65 with eotech 3x magnifier. the comparison is for what you get for your money as the hws is apples and oranges to the red dot.
case - eotech wins. tough plastic lockable box with foam insets. this came in cardboard, but still had foam insets and all was damage free when received. now if your a shooter, you probably have a range bag with padded optic pockets or at least a small extra bag you stole from your 1980 35mm camera. but having a plastic case to store my optics in and transport without fear of dust, scratches, or stress, is pretty nice.
extras - primary arms wins. you get a lens cover (1 piece, front and rear caps. would have been a huge bonus if it had the flip up covers but too much to ask). you also get a lens cloth and a primary arms sticker, and a brief instruction book. for comparison, i had to spend money on a scopegoat for the hws, and no sticker for my ammo box :( also, when you spend xxx.xx for a quality hws, its really not too much to ask that a lens cloth be included. this was really poor on the part of eotech.
shipping - primary arms wins. i chose to order from primary arms and not the other options available here. ordered 3/30/16. arrived 3/31/16. was scheduled for 4/1/16. cant beat next day...except with same day maybe.
general: nice lightweight unit. feels like a quality optic, dials have enough resistance to let you know you are turning them, not so much as to make it an issue. dot is clearly visible with no bleed. placing it on front of rifle allows a wide field of vision and fast target acquisition . 2moa perfect for the short ranges i plan on shooting the carbine. not looking to reach out and touch someone at 500yrds with this.
place of manufacture : eotech made in usa. win. primary arms made in china (this particular unit, unknown if all their offerings are made in china). im not looking to start a quasi political discussion on the current trade situation, but i will say im pretty tired of my life being made in china. so made in usa is my preference in all purchases. unfortunate i couldnt find this price point and quality from the home team but doesnt make me less happy to own it.
verdict. at this price point, i dont think you can find a better red dot than this. read the other reviews, they mostly mirror my own experience thus far. note, i cannot speak to how it will handle the field, rain, mud, submersion, shock or any of the other hundred or so things that can happen. maybe this time next year ill have had the opportunity to report back on how it holds up over time, but for right now, today, this instant, i can say im pretty pleased with this optic.
| Brand | Primary Arms |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Style | Classic |
| Sport | shooting |
| Item Weight | 130 Grams |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Magnification Minimum | 1 x |
| Compatible Devices | Rifle |
| Mounting Type | Picatinny Mount |
| Night vision | Yes |
| Model Name | Classic Series |
| Manufacturer | Primary Arms |
| Reticle Type | Red Dot (2 MOA) |
| UPC | 818500010722 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 4 x 3.7 x 3 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.55 Pounds |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 2.95 x 1.77 x 1.97 inches |
| Brand Name | Primary Arms |
| Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Part Number | MD-RBGII |
