The MAKO Group and Meprolight Release of the MX3 Flip Magnifier
Meprolight, manufacturers of various sighting systems including the innovative Bullseye handgun sighting system, have announced the release of their own flip-to-side magnifier for red-dot and similar 1x optics. The new MX3-F includes a flip to side mount with the magnifier that includes a Q/D rail interface for quick donning and doffing of the magnifier when not in use.
Similar to other magnifiers, the MX3-F is fully adjustable to center the reticle within the magnified window using the included external windage and elevation knobs. Adjustment is 40 MOA and an included diopter allows for shooters with +2 to -2 vision with a 2.2″ eye relief box. Field of view is rated as 7.5 degrees off the 1″ objective lens.
Unlike other magnifiers, the MX3-F is svelte, clocking in at only 6.1 ounces. Adding the mount brings the package to 11.8 ounces. Length is compact at 4 inches.
It looks like the MX-3 is only available with a single height flip-to-side mount which based on the photos shown is set up for lower 1/3 co-witness height optics. The flip mount keeps the optic locked at the stowed or in-line positions until the shooter physically changes the targeting.
The new MX 3x fixed power reflex sight magnifier is available now directly through Meprolight and their dealer network. Colors include Black, OD Green, and Flat Dark Earth. Retail pricing is set at $598.25.
One of TFB's resident Jarheads, Nathan now works within the firearms industry. A consecutive Marine rifle and pistol expert, he enjoys local 3-gun, NFA, gunsmithing, MSR's, & high-speed gear. Nathan has traveled to over 30 countries working with US DoD & foreign MoDs.The above post is my opinion and does not reflect the views of any company or organization.
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This looks nearly identical to the Burris AR Tripler. The only visible difference is the larger adjustment knobs on the meprolight magnifier. The Burris comes in at about $200 though.....
I also can't understand why magnifiers cost so much. Many of these 3x magnifiers cost more than a variable power scope with more moving parts.
Several years ago I bought a 5x sightmark for $85 to zero my EoKek (in my experience higher power magnifiers really seem to help out with dialing in the precision of RDS/holo sights) and I started really liking having it. Now I'd like to upgrade it because I don't want anything sightmark on my stuff, but I can't seem to come to terms with spending $500+ on an EoTech/Aimpoint that's gonna lose 2x power. Aimpoint has that 6x, but its over a $G with mount. Plus I don't have any friends with namebrand magnifiers I can play with to see what >$400 extra dollars gets me.
The Lucid 2x-5x magnifier can be had for $229. I NEVER hear people talk about them, likely because they aren't aware of them, and I've never even seen one in a store or anywhere else so I could fondle it. I may have to take a chance on it since it seems to offer things the other magnifiers don't at a very reasonable price. And maybe I'm wrong, but I perceive Lucid as being pretty decent quality.