Atibal Optics has been round for greater than a decade. They’ve all the time been close to the entrance of the pack within the extraordinarily crowded optics market concerning new options and varieties. Standing out isn’t simple if you’re surrounded by Main Arms, Bushnell, Burris and gobs of different opponents (and imitators). It’s been some time since I’ve swung again by Atibal’s product line, so I grabbed a P1 Photo voltaic optic to see what’s new.
The P1 Photo voltaic is presently a pre-order, however needs to be out there shortly after this text goes dwell. Earlier than we get into hands-on time, right here’s the P1 Photo voltaic’s specs courtesy of Atibal.
Tech Specs
Photo voltaic and Battery Powered Illumination
Movement Activation
30,000-50,000 Hour Battery Life
Multi-coated Lens
Reticle- 3 MOA Dot, 65 MOA Ring
Changes- 1 MOA Clicks, 90 MOA Windage and Elevation
Laser Etched Reticle
10 Brightness Settings
Safety: IP67 Waterproof, Shock Proof, Fog Proof
Size- 3.6″
Weight- 9 Ounces
Lifetime Guarantee
Pulling the P1 Photo voltaic out of the cool little toughbox it got here in, my first thought was “easy.” That is regarding the P1’s clean profile, photo voltaic illumination augmentation, the already put in mount, laser-etched reticle for non-illuminated (pro-astigmatism) efficiency and even the windage/elevation changes. The P1 was able to go on a gun instantly. Easy.
Yep, I can instantly see the P1 has solved a problem I bumped into just lately with the Lucid E7, with the P1 having windage/elevation adjustment slots that simply match the rim on brass casings from .223, 9mm and .45 ACP on the very least. Zeroing needs to be simple, and with the P7 it was.
With completely nothing else needing to be executed after I unwrapped the P1, that’s what I did. Tossed the P1 on a Kriss Vector and obtained it zeroed. The included mount top put my iron sights within the very backside of the optic, but when I wanted extra choices, this optic is Aimpoint T1/T2 suitable so there’s a big aftermarket.
Trying “by way of the tube” provides me a pair impressions. The P1 is definitely daylight vivid in contrast with different optics I’ve checked these days washing out badly on summer time days when white cardboard targets. The truth that the P1 makes use of a lase-etched reticle as an alternative of a projected beam actually helps give the reticle clearly outlined edges and limits the blooming impact many dots undergo from. Should you don’t need illumination, you’re nonetheless left with a pointy black reticle.
The glass is sweet. Lately good glass isn’t laborious to come back by, so crappy glass actually stands out. The P1 isn’t missing right here.
Talking of the illumination, let’s speak solar energy. The P1’s photo voltaic illumination doesn’t imply solely solar energy, it means additionally solar energy. A tiny photo voltaic panel on the highest of the optic’s physique provides juice to your P1 because the battery’s energy deteriorates. As soon as the battery is useless, the photo voltaic panel will nonetheless present some stage of illumination based mostly on ambient mild ranges.
The P1 is a superb match on the Vector (or another subgun sample firearm, I’m positive). Reflexive fireplace is the “motive for being” with regards to SMG varieties (even semi-auto) and shotguns, and the 65-MOA dot actually facilities up the 1-MOA dot in a rush.
That 1-MOA dot permits for loads of precision as nicely. I figured as a lot after taking Atibal’s P1 and placing it on one among my check AR’s and getting a pair teams at 100 yards within the rain for one more article. 1 MOA is my favourite dimension dot. Sufficiently big to see rapidly, sufficiently small to line up inside many small targets. Popping clay pigeons is as simple as ever with the P1.
As a lot as I appreciated the P1 Photo voltaic on the Kriss Vector, I prefer it much more on an AR15 sample rifle. This can be a pretty light-weight prismatic optic, and the 9 ounces retains a full dimension rifle from getting too porky as you add equipment.
I used to be a sluggish adopter of “shake-awake” expertise, possible since I’m sufficiently old to recollect when the battery lifetime of red-dot optics wasn’t measured in years. The Atibal P1 Photo voltaic is one other instance of how far this expertise has come. Even when the optic have been left turned on to a medium vivid setting, you’re nonetheless a pair years minimal battery life. The P1 will mechanically flip off, then fireplace again up as quickly as motion is detected. Provided that the battery is even additional augmented with solar energy, this makes an optic just like the P1 a no brainer for reliability.
Talking of sturdiness, to date the P1 has lived as much as the informal abuse I’ve directed at it. My time spent in 2nd Ranger Battalion has given me a mistrust of recent tools till it has proven it isn’t rubbish in disguise. That is my method with each new merchandise I get to evaluation. The P1 has been tossed round, shot in heavy rain and left submerged in a creek whereas I had lunch. I’ve additionally been taking pictures it closely, which is the top of abuse for many informal shooters. The P1 goes to outlive the weekend vary warrior and way more. I’m completely in love with the Atibal P1 Photo voltaic. As all the time, if points come up down the highway, count on an replace.
The P1 comes out of the field able to go, with options above its pay grade. Up to now the P1 Photo voltaic has carried out as much as the usual you must count on each reflex sight to satisfy. It activates, stays on, doesn’t drift, doesn’t fog, and doesn’t break. On that fateful day the battery lastly does go useless, you continue to have a 1x etched reticle. The Atibal P1 Photo voltaic is the definition of redundant reliability for a contemporary optic.
Atibal’s P1 Photo voltaic is presently on pre-order (6/3/24) with a reduction at $225, however is anticipated to go dwell quickly with an MSRP of $299. Test it out!
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