Gideon's Advocate 1x Prism | Just keeps working.

Published on December 22, 2024
Duration: 11:45

This video reviews the Gideon Prism 1X Advocate optic, focusing on its durability and performance under abuse. The presenter demonstrates how to set eye relief, highlights the etched reticle for use without illumination, and subjects the optic to significant physical stress, including impacts and high recoil from a shotgun. The optic, particularly the glass and reticle, proves remarkably resilient, with the mount being the primary point of failure.

Quick Summary

The Gideon Prism 1X Advocate optic is highly durable, featuring an etched reticle for use without illumination and robust glass that resisted cracking during extreme testing. While the optic itself holds zero exceptionally well, its mount is the primary weak point under severe stress.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Introduction & Sponsor Mention
  2. 00:21Gideon Prism 1X Advocate Overview
  3. 00:35What is a Gideon 1X Prism?
  4. 00:49What's in the Box & Initial Setup
  5. 01:07Setting Eye Relief
  6. 01:38Reticle and Illumination Features
  7. 01:48Brightness Controls & Battery Housing
  8. 02:25Durability Testing Begins
  9. 02:41First Abuse Test: Rock Impact
  10. 03:56Second Rock Impact Test
  11. 04:54Moving to Higher Recoil
  12. 05:00Shotgun Recoil Test (Mossberg 590A1)
  13. 06:20Re-mounting on AR & Zero Check
  14. 06:27Bent Mount Observation
  15. 07:01Replacing the Mount
  16. 07:25Post-Mount Replacement Grouping
  17. 08:34Zero Shift Analysis
  18. 08:52Overall Durability Conclusion
  19. 09:13Final Condition Check
  20. 09:24Comparison to Primary Arms Optics
  21. 09:35Sponsor Code & Continued Abuse
  22. 10:17Does it Survive Testing?
  23. 10:40Desk Pop Seal of Approval
  24. 10:44Astigmatism & Glasses Note
  25. 11:06Final Thoughts & Future Tests

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you set the eye relief on a Gideon Prism 1X Advocate optic?

To set the eye relief, hold the firearm with both eyes open and adjust the knob on the back of the optic. Rotate it until the sight picture feels like a true 1x magnification, similar to a red dot.

What makes the Gideon Prism 1X Advocate optic durable?

The Gideon Prism 1X Advocate features an etched reticle that remains visible without illumination. Its glass did not break during extreme testing, and it held zero remarkably well even after significant impacts and high recoil.

What was the weakest point of the Gideon Prism 1X Advocate during testing?

During extreme abuse testing, the optic's mount proved to be the weakest point. It bent significantly after being subjected to high-recoil shotgun slugs, while the optic itself continued to function.

Can the Gideon Prism 1X Advocate be used without battery power?

Yes, the Gideon Prism 1X Advocate has an etched reticle, meaning it can still be used for aiming even if the battery is dead or the illumination is turned off.

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