Before we dive into what’s new for Riton, let’s get the pronunciation thing out of the way. It isn’t Riton like “titan,” it’s Riton like “right on.” Riton seems to be the optics manufacturer some forget about, which is a shame considering how well their glass performs. The company’s latest is an addition to its pistol dot line and a pair of binoculars with enhanced features, so whether you’re a handgunner or a hunter, you’ve got something new to check out.
First up is the 3 Tactix MPRD XL, a dot with a viewing window that surpasses the existing MPRD by 18% and gives shooters as much as a 36% increase in window size compared to many similar dots from other companies. A broader field of view only means good thing for handgunners because it gives you an edge not only for target acquisition but assessing threats and situational awareness. This dot has an RMSc footprint.
Riton’s marketing director Trent Marsh had a few things to say about the new pistol dot:
Our MPRD already offered one of the larger windows, and by extent is one of the easier-to-use models in that category. Being able to increase the window size, improve on dot and target acquisition, and still serve that concealed carry market, alongside the double-stack 2011 market that continues to grow and often uses the RMS/c footprint, the MPRD XL feels like an easy addition to the Riton pistol dot lineup.
My favorite thing about the Riton 3 Tactix MPRD XL is that it’s a green dot. Anyone with astigmatism knows what’s up when I mention the maddening halo effect on red dots, an issue that gets worse with extended shooting sessions. Green corrects that for many shooters, not to mention the color is more visible in daylight, making it ideal for daily carry guns. As for the reticle, there are three options: a classic single dot, a circle, or a dot within a circle. Reticle preferences and brightness settings are saved to allow the shooter to get right back to accurate live fire quickly.
Other features include motion-sensing technology for automatic wakeup, adjustable brightness, and a 45 MOA adjustment range. The dot weighs in at 1.2 ounces, so you’re not going to even notice the additional weight on the slide of your favorite handgun.
Speaking as a fan of Riton’s binos, it’s nice to see a model with a greater level of magnification joining the lineup. The 5 Primal 15×56 ED Binocular bump it up to 15x, and those of us who hunt in wide-open areas are happy. It’s not unusual at all for me to glass for deer in a 600 acre field (or larger) and that means these binos are perfect. Retaining portability while gaining more magnification can be tricky, but the new 5 Primal model manages it.
Aside from the obvious useful features for fine-tuning clarity and focus, there’s the Bak4 prism system. This system makes it much simpler to identify targets and glass ridges, hills, and valleys. And because these binos weigh in at 2.51-pounds, you won’t regret adding them to your pack.
“Riton seems to be the optics manufacturer some forget about, which is a shame considering how well their glass performs.”
That’s true, their glass is a solid winner. I have some of their stuff and I like it, they make some good quality products.