The new PLx Compact LPVO is another member of the Low Power Variable Optic family and, like the rest, is characterized by a high-quality, low-dispersion optical system, a wide field of view, and excellent clarity. After all, the PLx family represents the highest-tier premium products in the Primary Arms lineup.
Photos: Jakub Buczma, MILMAG
The scope is equipped with technologies such as:
- AutoLive – automatic shutoff when the scope remains motionless.
- RDB – a reticle with brightness comparable to that of enclosed red dot sights, something rarely seen in LPVOs.
- Multi-Coated Lens – a multilayer lens coating that reduces light reflections.
- Waterproof and Shockproof – certification allowing use even when fully submerged in water, along with resistance to shock.
The scope also features parallax adjustment, as well as a very comfortable and practical folding magnification lever.
The 1.5–12x magnification range is paired with a first focal plane reticle that “grows” and maintains scale across the entire range. It is available in two variants: ACSS Griffin MIL G2 and ACSS Raptor G2. Both reticles are highly legible, and with either one I did not notice any unwanted blooming or spill of red light when the illumination was turned on.
Unfortunately, the field of view is narrower than that of lower-power LPVOs, measuring from 23.7 to 3 meters at a distance of 100 yards (91.4 m). By comparison, the top-tier Vortex Razor HD Gen 3 1–10×24 clearly outclasses it in this regard, achieving a field of view from 35.4 to 3.6 meters at the same distance. Turret adjustment is in 0.1 MIL increments, with a total adjustment range of 50 MOA for windage and 100 MOA for elevation.
The PLx Compact features a higher base magnification of 1.5x, so it cannot be described as completely free of the fish-eye effect. That said, the image edges are not overly distorted and do not cause issues when acquiring a target.
At maximum magnification, the image remains surprisingly bright and sharp. I am genuinely impressed by what has been packed into such a compact housing. The scope uses a standard 30 mm tube, with an overall length of just 24.8 cm (9.75 inches) and a weight of 557.6 g.
The optic is expected to hit distribution in July 2026 at a price of around USD 2,000. This is not the end of new releases from Primary Arms this year, as they have already announced the debut of additional optics at the NRA event in Houston, Texas, taking place April 16–19. More details are available on the official Primary Arms website.
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