Riton Optics X1 Tactix Mag3 Magnifier

So earlier this year, I thought I would be happy with this configuration:

Daniel Defense M4V7 Upper, S&W M&P Sport 2 lower + EOTech 512 red dot...... however, it wasn't that fun shooting steel at 100 yards with just red dot, zero magnification.  I needed little help.  

Shot good, looked nice, but my eyes needed more help with longer shots.

I thought about ACOG($$$), also EOTech Magnifier($$$), but I had so much expense so far this year, I had to shelve the idea.  It wasn't until just couple weeks ago, I caught this Riton Magnifier on Youtube & revisited the idea again.  

It was American company.  Origin of the manufacturer wasn't disclosed, but I think you could probably guess.  I saw couple of sources stating Riton import glass from Japan, which would be a plus for me.  It had decent reviews everywhere online.  Since EOTech magnifiers would cost $300+ ~ $500+, ACOG starting around $800, I decided to try Riton magnifier for $130(amazon).

Came back to my new favorite spot.  Lot of traffic below in trucks & SUVs, I think they were mountain bikers?  Not one actually came up to top of the hill where I was shooting though.  I had to stop few times, just in case, but it's always nice when nobody pull up to where you are shooting.  😅

One of the best backstops around.  I love it here.

Magnifier up.

Magnifier up.

Magnifier flipped to side.

Magnifier flipped to side.

I know!  I know!  It looks like a tacticool space rifle! 👀  For AR-15 shooters thinking about getting one of these magnifiers, here's more pics of how it looks flipped to the side:

Here are the pics of magnifier up, behind the EOTech 512 red dot:

You notice I kept the Magpul backup sights. Downside is now the magnifier hinge partially blocks EOTech switch on the right side(that's the "up" button right?). If you have giant hands, you may not be able to operate it, even with just your fingertip. 😬

It was nice & dry until I got to the shooting spot.  It was a drizzle the whole time.  I didn't get to shoot for very long.  😭  So far so good, glass was clear.  Eye relief wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be from something like this.  My only complaint was the flip mechanism.  You have to yank it back before you flip it over & it's clumsy as hell.  I hope it loosens up little bit over time.

 

Shot some .45's(USP & Kimber 1911).  I shot okay from 15 yards or so.  See the paper target below.  that's actually not bad for me.

Uh oh..... Fog moving in.

I'm going to call it a day.  Go Braves.