Trijicon Reflex sight

ErikD · 05-23-2010, 04:12 PM

A friend gave me a slightly used Trijicon Reflex sight a couple of weeks ago. I've noticed that in certain light conditions, the little red triangle fades more than what I would have expected. For example if you're in a darkish room, aiming thru an open door towards a brightly lit window.

Other than that, it seems to be quick to aim, and solid. But I haven't had a chance to try it out much yet.

Do any of you have any experience with this Trijicon sight?

Sanders · 05-23-2010, 05:04 PM

I think I need to expand my circle of friends.

ErikD · 05-23-2010, 06:22 PM

Sanders, just like the hand full of H&K mags I was given (if you recall that thread), I was also give this sight before I aquired an AR to put it on. Luckily, I now also have that vital item, but that's going to be another thread.

I guess there are some people who mistakenly think I am deserving of such favours. Maybe I did a few things right in a previous life, and karma is now kicking in with some extra attention.

Sanders · 05-23-2010, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ErikD

Sanders, just like the hand full of H&K mags I was given (if you recall that thread), I was also give this sight before I aquired an AR to put it on. Luckily, I now also have that vital item, but that's going to be another thread.

I guess there are some people who mistakenly think I am deserving of such favours. Maybe I did a few things right in a previous life, and karma is now kicking in with some extra attention.

No jealousy here!

I'm all for seeing someone get ahead in life. Even if it's ahead of me.

My brother and my brother-in-law wind up with people giving them neat things, too. I've often said, they can fall into a pile of manure and come up smelling like a rose.

10 Bears · 05-23-2010, 11:34 PM

That was one of the things I liked so much about "horse trading" guns and related stuff.
Gun for another "Gun and Stuff" would usually end with me saying, "I need just one for thing, to finish this deal, some kind of good knife. Whatcha got?"
At the end of a few years I had a couple suitcases full of miscellaneous knives.
Wife allways had the question, "What the hell are you ever going to DO with them?"
Some became "small trade" items, others I disposed of over the Internet, later years.
Now I'm down to one small box of "allmost" keepables.

AKWARRIOR · 05-24-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ErikD

A friend gave me a slightly used Trijicon Reflex sight a couple of weeks ago. I've noticed that in certain light conditions, the little red triangle fades more than what I would have expected.

Yup that's why I don't like them and its also why they pretty much disappeared from US military service.Replaced by the Eotech's and Aimpoint's.

ErikD · 05-24-2010, 06:18 PM

AKwarrior,

For just fooling around, it's obviously ok, but for serious use, I wouldn't be very comfortable with it knowing the problem I mentioned. I'm actually quite dissapointed that a company such as Trijicon produced something that has such a big downside.

I suppose it could be used as a back up in addition to an Aimpoint or similar, since the Reflex doesn't rely on batteries. Something that could be stashed in a pocket or backpack. But definitely not as the main optic.

baboon · 05-24-2010, 06:21 PM

Eric my buddies dad had on on his double rifles. I remember sighting it in for the old man. It held up to the recoil of a .500 N.E.. Looked out of place but it worked fine for a guy who's eye sight aint what it use to be. :dgnr:

cz7 · 05-25-2010, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ErikD

A friend gave me a slightly used Trijicon Reflex sight a couple of weeks ago. I've noticed that in certain light conditions, the little red triangle fades more than what I would have expected. For example if you're in a darkish room, aiming thru an open door towards a brightly lit window.

Other than that, it seems to be quick to aim, and solid. But I haven't had a chance to try it out much yet.

Do any of you have any experience with this Trijicon sight?

they work well ! if you zero at 50 yds well it like 225 yds coming back in so all 250 yds at hit -aim middle part of human target also get a 5x or 7x magnifier which would add to the range of the sight /rifle !

Pogo · 05-25-2010, 08:09 AM

I would think one of those would be a nice sight for a .22 rifle such as a Ruger 10/22.

500grains · 05-29-2010, 01:07 AM

I looked at the Reflex some years ago, standing in a gun store and aiming outside where it was a bright sunny day. After looking through it 4 or 5 times I told the store owner that I must not have the correct x-ray vision to find the dot. He as amazed that I could not find the dot and pointed out that the dot was easy to find when the sight was aimed at a mounted cape buffalo head.

Needless to say, I have not purchased one.

SirShoot-A-Lot · 06-12-2010, 08:54 AM

All of Trijicon's fiber-optic illuminated sights have issues when aiming from darkness into light, because the brightness of the reticle depends on ambient light. With the ACOG and Accupoint, it's not as much of a problem because the non-illuminated reticle shows up black and therefore still usable. The unmagnified Reflex, on the other hand, completely washes out against a brightly lit background.

ErikD · 06-19-2010, 02:17 PM

Despite the downsides mentioned, the Reflex sight is suitable for some uses due to it's simplicity: http://dirtydozensbunker.com/showthr...d=1#post583300

05-23-2010, 04:12 PM	#1
ErikD Mzungu Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In the land of socialist nepotism and corruption. Posts: 6,343	Trijicon Reflex sight A friend gave me a slightly used Trijicon Reflex sight a couple of weeks ago. I've noticed that in certain light conditions, the little red triangle fades more than what I would have expected. For example if you're in a darkish room, aiming thru an open door towards a brightly lit window. Other than that, it seems to be quick to aim, and solid. But I haven't had a chance to try it out much yet. Do any of you have any experience with this Trijicon sight? __________________ ------------------------------------------- Cut along dotted line, discard top part.

05-23-2010, 05:04 PM	#2
Sanders Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 66,564	I think I need to expand my circle of friends. __________________ "The truly dangerous man dresses inconspicuously and is soft- spoken. He walks away from most confrontations. The only time you learn that the truly dangerous man is mad at you is a split second before you die, for he never fights. He only kills. The truly dangerous man knows that fighting is what children do and killing is what men do." - Charley Reese 1986 3

05-25-2010, 08:09 AM	#10
Pogo Mystic Knight of the Sea Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Great Swamp Posts: 82,002	I would think one of those would be a nice sight for a .22 rifle such as a Ruger 10/22. __________________ .................................................. ....................................… *We have met the enemy, and he is us!*

05-23-2010, 06:22 PM	#3
ErikD Mzungu Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In the land of socialist nepotism and corruption. Posts: 6,343	Sanders, just like the hand full of H&K mags I was given (if you recall that thread), I was also give this sight before I aquired an AR to put it on. Luckily, I now also have that vital item, but that's going to be another thread. I guess there are some people who mistakenly think I am deserving of such favours. Maybe I did a few things right in a previous life, and karma is now kicking in with some extra attention.

05-23-2010, 11:34 PM	#5
10 Bears Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: E-Da-How Posts: 137,846	That was one of the things I liked so much about "horse trading" guns and related stuff. Gun for another "Gun and Stuff" would usually end with me saying, "I need just one for thing, to finish this deal, some kind of good knife. Whatcha got?" At the end of a few years I had a couple suitcases full of miscellaneous knives. Wife allways had the question, "What the hell are you ever going to DO with them?" Some became "small trade" items, others I disposed of over the Internet, later years. Now I'm down to one small box of "allmost" keepables.

05-24-2010, 06:18 PM	#7
ErikD Mzungu Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In the land of socialist nepotism and corruption. Posts: 6,343	AKwarrior, For just fooling around, it's obviously ok, but for serious use, I wouldn't be very comfortable with it knowing the problem I mentioned. I'm actually quite dissapointed that a company such as Trijicon produced something that has such a big downside. I suppose it could be used as a back up in addition to an Aimpoint or similar, since the Reflex doesn't rely on batteries. Something that could be stashed in a pocket or backpack. But definitely not as the main optic.

05-24-2010, 06:21 PM	#8
baboon slug Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Out by the lake in central Texas Posts: 18,341	Eric my buddies dad had on on his double rifles. I remember sighting it in for the old man. It held up to the recoil of a .500 N.E.. Looked out of place but it worked fine for a guy who's eye sight aint what it use to be. :dgnr:

05-29-2010, 01:07 AM	#11
500grains Soldier of Allah Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Crackerland Posts: 31,690	I looked at the Reflex some years ago, standing in a gun store and aiming outside where it was a bright sunny day. After looking through it 4 or 5 times I told the store owner that I must not have the correct x-ray vision to find the dot. He as amazed that I could not find the dot and pointed out that the dot was easy to find when the sight was aimed at a mounted cape buffalo head. Needless to say, I have not purchased one.

06-12-2010, 08:54 AM	#12
SirShoot-A-Lot Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,113	All of Trijicon's fiber-optic illuminated sights have issues when aiming from darkness into light, because the brightness of the reticle depends on ambient light. With the ACOG and Accupoint, it's not as much of a problem because the non-illuminated reticle shows up black and therefore still usable. The unmagnified Reflex, on the other hand, completely washes out against a brightly lit background.

06-19-2010, 02:17 PM	#13
ErikD Mzungu Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In the land of socialist nepotism and corruption. Posts: 6,343	Despite the downsides mentioned, the Reflex sight is suitable for some uses due to it's simplicity: http://dirtydozensbunker.com/showthr...d=1#post583300