BurrisBurris Handgun 2-7x32mm Ballistic Plex Reticle Scope
- Handgun Scope
- 2x
- 7x
- 32 mm
A well regarded handgun scope for short to mid pistol range with genuinely long eye relief, but check your box on arrival since at least one buyer received a scope with a bent, unusable turret cap.
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How it ranks among the 24 handgun scopes we track
4.4★ across 130 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
130 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 24 handgun scopes we track - how the scorecard works · full handgun scopes data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 22, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
A 2-7x32mm handgun scope with a Ballistic Plex reticle in a matte black finish, built for pistol shooters who want a low-end wide field of view and enough top-end zoom for stretching handgun distances.
- 2-7x32mm variable magnification
- Ballistic Plex reticle
- Matte black finish
- Hi-Lume multi-coated optics for brightness and contrast
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Most buyers who mounted this on handguns like a Thompson Contender or a .44 magnum revolver praise the eye relief and out-of-the-box accuracy, and one highlighted responsive customer service. Complaints include a unit that arrived with a bent, unusable turret cap loose in the box and appeared previously opened, no lens caps despite the price, and one buyer whose zero drifted 6 to 8 inches after initial sighting in, followed by a slow repair turnaround.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Long eye relief suited to handgun recoil
- Wide field of view at 2x for fast target acquisition
- Straightforward to mount per reviewer accounts
- Responsive customer service noted by at least one buyer
Performance notes
The 2x low end keeps the field of view wide for quick target acquisition, while the 7x top end adds precision at longer handgun distances. Long eye relief is the main design goal, since a handgun scope must clear the recoil path to the shooter's eye, and multiple reviewers single it out as a strength.
Specifications
| Brand | Burris |
|---|---|
| Model | 200279 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 32 mm |
| Item Weight | 13 ounces |
| Item Display Weight | 1.35 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 9.7 × 1 × 9.7 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Color | Matte Black Ballistic Plex Reticle |
| Lens Color | Matte Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Cantilever Mount |
| Compatible Devices | Handgun |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Scope |
| Other details | |
| Magnification Minimum | 2x |
| Magnification Maximum | 7x |
| Reticle Type | Ballistic Plex |
| Sport Type | Hunting |
| Thread Type | Covered |
| Night vision | No |
| Field Of View | 21 Feet |
| Item Type Name | Burris Handgun 2-7x32mm Ballistic Plex Reticle Scope, Matte Black - 200279 |
| Product Style | 2X-7Xx32mm |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in handgun scopes.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| BurrisBurris Handgun 2-7x32mm Ballistic Plex Reticle ScopeThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 130 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Holosun EPS Full Size Series 2MOA/6MOA or 2MOA with 32MOA Circle dot OptionsBrand | 4.7 / 5 | 502 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Trijicon RMR Type 2 6.5 MOA Adjustable LED Red Dot SightTrijicon | 4.4 / 5 | 458 | 4.2 / 5 |
| NcStar 2.5X30 Pistol Scope/Blue Lens/RingNcSTAR | 4.4 / 5 | 397 | 4.2 / 5 |
| UTG 2-7X32 1" Handgun ScopeUTG | 4.3 / 5 | 322 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Burris 200279
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What magnification range does the Burris 200279 scope offer?
It runs 2-7x with a 32mm objective lens.
What reticle does it use?
The Ballistic Plex reticle, in a matte black finish.
Does it come with lens caps?
No, at least one buyer notes lens caps are not included.