I am looking for an optic to use on a 9mm pcc. Would prefer 2.5x - 3x with horse shoe / dot reticle. Etched reticle? Any suggestions thanks Elmer

Primary Arms 3x Micro Prism.

For your stated criteria of 3x with horseshoe etched reticle, a Trijicon TA33 ACOG, if it's in your budget. (~$1200)

Otherwise a Primary Arms SLx 3x. (~$300)



Hoewever, consider whether you actually need a magnified optic for "CQB". That kind of short range home defense/room clearing/etc. is nearly always done with unmagnified 1x optics, like an Aimpoint red dot or Eotech holographic, due to their faster acquisition, wider field of view, and unlimited eye relief.

You could add a 3x flip-to-side magnifier if you want the versatility of having 3x magnification on hand for times when you're not using it for CQB.

But then also consider whether you need 3x magnification for a 9mm at all. You generally aren't shooting 9mm at distances where magnification is necessary. (100+ yards)


So, in conclusion, the best option for a 9mm PCC for CQB is not a 3x prismatic. It's a 1x red dot/holographic.

Save the 3x prismatics for actual rifle calibers, at rifle range.

Sounds like a lot of magnification for CQB and it also being a 9mm. What platform is it?

I'd listen to Rogue on this one. His recommendation for Aimpoint or Eotech are tried and true. I know guys that have had to use ACOGs on M4s in houses and they perfered RDS on top.

In addition to what he suggested, you could also go with a 1 power prism from Primary Arms or a 1.5 power ACOG, but you are adding weight and eye box considerations. You won't have to buy batteries though.

Rogue sums it up nicely. For a CQB.. 3x will have you boxed in. PA products are solid, unless you must have Military..

I have an Aimpoint Acro P2 on my SP5K. I don't think the magnification would be very useful on such a platform. I have a T-2 on my 12.5" AR that would also work well.

Holosun AEMS.

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Originally posted by elmer:
I am looking for an optic to use on a 9mm pcc. Would prefer 2.5x - 3x with horse shoe / dot reticle. Etched reticle?

You likely won't be shooting the PCC at long-ish distances all that often. I've shot mine out to 200 yards, but most is in the 5-75 yard ballpark. Sometimes a little magnification is nice. Consider a 1-4x LPVO. Some good options may not have a horseshoe reticle, however.

Whatever direction you go, just don't buy Chinese products. Just don't. Listen to Marco Rubio's comments from last week.

I went with the Vortex SPARC for my PCC. Found it on sale for about $250 at the LGS. Should fit the bill for range use and home defense.

I’m not sure I’d magnify a 9mm pcc. That being the case I’d look at a trijicon RMR.

I’m not so sure you know this but “CQB” stands for Close Quarters Battle. And is often associated with urban warfare or fighting in someone else’s house.

A 3x optic is virtually unusable at those distances.

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Originally posted by rat2306:
I went with the Vortex SPARC for my PCC. Found it on sale for about $250 at the LGS. Should fit the bill for range use and home defense.

I did the same with mine, the 3x magnification version. Bought it on sale for $200 from MidwayUSA IIRC. Really like it as the image is very sharp as I have a bit of astigmatism.

I have a Vortex Spitfire 1x prism on a Sub 2000 and it works great for house distances and out to 100yrds.