Primary Arms SLx 5x36mm Gen III
The Primary Arms SLx 5x36mm Gen III is a prism rifle optic at 5x magnification, using the ACSS 5.56/5.45/.308 reticle in red & green. It ships on a fixed mount. It runs on a CR2032 cell and adds an enclosed emitter. The aluminum body weighs 18.4 oz. Measured against the 320 red dots and prisms in the index, it lands among the heaviest 10 percent for weight (18.4 oz) and in the least expensive quarter for price ($345). It is one of 6 entries in the index that qualify as a prism at 5x. The closest listed comparison is Primary Arms SLx 5x MicroPrism, the same brand's prism at 5x, priced at $400.
| Series | SLx 5x36mm Gen III |
| Optic Type | Prism |
| Magnification | 5 |
| Reticle Name | ACSS 5.56/5.45/.308 |
| Reticle Color | Red & Green |
| Solar Failsafe | No |
| Shake Awake | No |
| Night Vision Compatible | No |
| Enclosed | Yes |
| Battery | CR2032 |
| Optic Removal for Battery Change | No |
| Mount Type | Fixed |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Weight (oz) | 18.4 |
| Average Price | $345 |
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