Leupold FX-II 4x28mm Handgun Scope Review

FIT, FINISH, FEEL, FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
Leupold has a long reputation for high quality optics. For pistol optics, Leupold really only makes two models, the FX-II fixed power 4X magnification and the VX-3 variable power scope. The FX-II I tested here is a very high quality pistol optic which delivers an extremely useful 4X magnification in an optic with superb optical clarity and generous eyebox.
Leupold has a long reputation for high quality optics. For pistol optics, Leupold really only makes two models, the FX-II fixed power 4X magnification and the VX-3 variable power scope. The FX-II I tested here is a very high quality pistol optic which delivers an extremely useful 4X magnification in an optic with superb optical clarity and generous eyebox.

The Leupold 4x FX-II pistol scope offers all the usual Leupold optic voodoo features including their Multicoat 4, Xtended Twilight Lens System, Diamondcoat II and other proprietary image, reflection, light transmission, and durability improvements. Leupold also delivers some impressive gas waterproofing which actually increases image quality as well.
The 4x FX-II features Twin Bias Spring Erector System, Super Fast-Focus Eyepiece, Lockable Fast-Focus Eyepiece, Clasic/Standard Lockable Eyepiece, Micro-Friction 1/4 MOA, and 1/4 MOA Finger Click. With a 1” 6061-T6 aircraft quality aluminum main tube the FX-II delivers a simple mountable scope with very common and less expensive 1” rings, though 30mm rings are much more common now.

Having shot behind a number of handgun optics, the biggest challenge is having an optic which delivers a large enough eye-relief box/window. If the eye-relief box is too narrow, the shooter is constantly fighting the distance your gun is from your eye to see the full field of view and reticle. The Leupold certainly delivers a huge flexible eye-relief box which enables you to concentrate on the target and not finding the right scope mount length.
FINAL THOUGHTS

SPECS
Twin Bias Spring Erector System
Super Fast-Focus Eyepiece
Lockable Fast-Focus Eyepiece
Clasic/Standard Lockable Eyepiece
Twin Bias Spring Erector System
Super Fast-Focus Eyepiece
Lockable Fast-Focus Eyepiece
Clasic/Standard Lockable Eyepiece
Standard Multicoat
Micro-Friction 1/4 MOA
1/4 MOA Finger Click
Proprietary Nitrogen Fill Process
One inch Maintube
6061-T6 Aircraft Quality Aluminum
Standard Power Selector
Durable Lens Cover
Factory Standard Reticles
24K Gold Ring and Medallion
Actual Magnification N/A 3.70 x
Linear Field of View (ft/100 yd) 9.00 ft N/A
Linear Field of View (m/100 m) 3.00 m N/A
Eye Relief (in) 18.00 in N/A
Eye Relief (mm) 457.00 mm N/A
Weight (oz) 7.00 oz
Weight (g) 199.00 g
Objective Clear Aperture (in) 1.10 in
Objective Clear Aperture (mm) 28.00 mm
Elevation Adjustment Range 60.00 moa
Windage Adjustment Range 60.00 moa
Micro-Friction 1/4 MOA
1/4 MOA Finger Click
Proprietary Nitrogen Fill Process
One inch Maintube
6061-T6 Aircraft Quality Aluminum
Standard Power Selector
Durable Lens Cover
Factory Standard Reticles
24K Gold Ring and Medallion
Actual Magnification N/A 3.70 x
Linear Field of View (ft/100 yd) 9.00 ft N/A
Linear Field of View (m/100 m) 3.00 m N/A
Eye Relief (in) 18.00 in N/A
Eye Relief (mm) 457.00 mm N/A
Weight (oz) 7.00 oz
Weight (g) 199.00 g
Objective Clear Aperture (in) 1.10 in
Objective Clear Aperture (mm) 28.00 mm
Elevation Adjustment Range 60.00 moa
Windage Adjustment Range 60.00 moa
SOURCES
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3 comments:
Great scope and Leupold quality and support is phenomenal.
Has held up perfectly on a big bore handgun after 100+ rounds. Other 5 star reviews got me to try a Leupold and I am not disappointed. I would highly recommend you get this one and save all the heartburn of some other brands failing on you. I used Leupold PRW scope rings that mount directly to the weaver/picatinny rail on the gun using 4 screws. Very stable and sturdy and has not come loose or moved.
nice blog
Thanks
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