Glock X Aimpoint & Primary Arms PLX Made in Texas Red Dot

Published on January 9, 2025
Duration: 78:57

This video reviews two new optic mounting solutions for pistols: the Glock X Aimpoint COA collaboration and the Primary Arms PLX HTX-1. The Glock/Aimpoint COA is a proprietary system designed exclusively for Glock pistols, addressing Glock's historical limitations with red dot mounting depth. The Primary Arms HTX-1 introduces a unique chassis system designed for broad compatibility across various optic-ready pistol slides, aiming for a lower profile and enhanced durability. The discussion also delves into the pros and cons of different reticle designs, particularly the ACSS Vulcan, and compares these new offerings to existing market options.

Quick Summary

The Glock X Aimpoint COA is a new proprietary optic system designed for direct mounting onto specific Glock pistols, addressing Glock's limited slide depth for red dot screws. It uses a camming system and rear retention plate for secure engagement. The Primary Arms PLX HTX-1 features a modular chassis for broad compatibility across pistol footprints, aiming for a lower profile and enhanced durability.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Sponsor
  2. 02:00Host's Return & Stream Update
  3. 03:53Upcoming Events: SHOT Show & Training
  4. 05:36Glock X Aimpoint COA Collaboration Announced
  5. 06:06Glock's Red Dot Mounting Challenges
  6. 07:49Aimpoint COA Details & Glock Collaboration
  7. 08:32Aimpoint COA vs. Acro
  8. 09:23COA Mounting Mechanism Explained
  9. 10:46COA Benefits: Low Profile & Co-witness
  10. 11:56Glock Gen 5 A-Cut Pistols
  11. 12:31Aimpoint COA Specifications
  12. 13:15COA Submersible Rating
  13. 14:36Monolithic Slide Debate
  14. 17:13Primary Arms PLX HTX-1 Announced
  15. 18:04HTX-1 Features & Chassis System
  16. 19:12HTX-1 Chassis Compatibility
  17. 20:24HTX-1 Footprint & Durability
  18. 21:36HTX-1 Battery & Mounting
  19. 22:43HTX-1 Reticle Options: 4 MOA Dot & ACSS Vulcan
  20. 23:54Critique of Primary Arms Pistol Optics
  21. 25:04ACSS Vulcan Reticle Discussion
  22. 29:53Price Delta & Value Proposition
  23. 30:59Primary Arms HTX-1 Pricing
  24. 31:48Primary Arms PLX HTX-1 MSRP & Street Price
  25. 33:21Holosun 507C Comp Comparison
  26. 33:33Glock 19 RMR & SF300 Discussion
  27. 34:05Trijicon RMR Critique
  28. 35:09ACSS Reticle Debate with Ben
  29. 36:16ACSS Reticle Visual Example
  30. 39:06ACSS Vulcan Reticle Specifics
  31. 41:29ACSS Reticle as a Training Crutch
  32. 45:07Color Confirmation vs. Dot Focus
  33. 47:47Primary Arms HTX-1 Made in USA Claims
  34. 48:57HTX-1 Modular Chassis System Explained
  35. 50:02HTX-1 vs. Acro Price & Value
  36. 51:15HTX-1 Co-witness & Plates
  37. 52:20HTX-1 Power Buttons & Battery Tray
  38. 53:49Primary Arms PLX HTX-1-1 MSRP
  39. 55:12Primary Arms Discovery Series: New Scopes
  40. 55:32New PLX Long Range Rifle Scopes
  41. 57:17Primary Arms PXC 1-8x24 RDB Series
  42. 59:09Diffractive Illumination Technology
  43. 61:18PXC RDB Series Pricing Estimate
  44. 63:27Critique of Launch Video Footage
  45. 64:36PXC RDB Price Search
  46. 66:02PXC RDB Compelling Option?
  47. 67:41Glock Direct Cut Slide Debate
  48. 68:01Glock X Aimpoint COA Package Details
  49. 68:28COA Package Price Point Speculation
  50. 69:11COA Proprietary Mounting Concerns
  51. 70:03COA Side-Mounted Battery Tray
  52. 70:17Aimpoint COA Adjustment Clicks Unknown
  53. 71:21COA Combo Package Pricing Update
  54. 73:37COA Optical Information (15x15mm?)
  55. 74:33COA Price vs. Glock MOS + Optic
  56. 75:10COA Package MSRP Ranges
  57. 76:15COA Combo Price Under $1000
  58. 77:11Stream Wrap-up & Apologies
  59. 77:52Glock Perfection Meets Aimpoint Performance
  60. 78:37Travel & Stream Preparation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Glock X Aimpoint COA collaboration?

The Glock X Aimpoint COA is a new proprietary optic mounting system and pistol package. It features an Aimpoint COA red dot sight designed to mount directly onto specific Glock pistols, eliminating the need for adapter plates and addressing Glock's historical limitations with red dot mounting depth.

What is the Primary Arms PLX HTX-1 and its unique feature?

The Primary Arms PLX HTX-1 is a new, made-in-America pistol red dot sight. Its unique feature is a patent-pending modular chassis system that allows it to adapt to various optic-ready pistol footprints, aiming for a lower profile and broader compatibility than traditional direct-mount optics.

How does the Aimpoint COA address Glock's red dot mounting issues?

Glock slides have limited depth for red dot mounting screws due to the extractor channel. The Aimpoint COA uses a camming system for initial positioning and a rear retention plate, providing more secure engagement than standard screw-in methods, and sits lower on the slide.

What are the key differences between the Aimpoint COA and Acro P2?

While both are Aimpoint pistol optics, the COA is a new design specifically for Glock, featuring a proprietary mounting system and a different body/glass configuration. It aims to improve upon the Acro's mounting depth limitations and potentially address water ingress issues, though it's not interchangeable with Acro mounts.

What is the ACSS Vulcan reticle and its purpose?

The ACSS Vulcan reticle, available on the Primary Arms HTX-1, features a large 250 MOA outer circle designed to help shooters find the central aiming point (a 4 MOA dot) more easily during presentations from various angles. It can be turned off for users who prefer a simple dot.

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