Handgun Scopes
Handgun Scope 3-12x32mm
The 3-12x32mm Burris Handgun Scope is designed for handgun shooters that refuse to accept compromises. It allows shooting handguns at significant distances, but still maintains the eye-relief and ruggedness that pistols require.
The scope is covered by the Burris Forever Warranty™.
Suggested Retail Price: $539
Compatible Reticles
Ballistic Plex™
Simple, highly effective compensating reticle
Available On: Handgun
Specifications
Item Number | Description | Reticles | Kit | Color | Knob Style | Illumination | Magnification | Objective Lens Diameter | Clear Objective Lens Diameter | Ocular Lens Diameter | Focal Plane | Main Tube Size | Field of View | Eye Relief | Exit Pupil | Click Value | Elevation Adjustment, Total Capability | Windage Adjustment | Parallax/Focus | Adjustable Parallax | Finish | Length | Weight | Illumination Control | Illumination Settings | Battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
200309 | 12x magnification | Ballistic Plex™ | no | Matte Black | Capped Hunting | no | 3-12x | 44 mm | 32 mm | 38 mm | RFP | 1 in. | 14 low - 4 high (ft. @ 100 yds.) | 10 - 19 in. at low, 10-12.5 in. at high | 11 low - 2.7 high (mm) | 1/8 in. @ 100 yds. | 28 in. @ 100 yds. | 28 in. @ 100 yds. | Objective PA | 25 yds. - infinity | Matte | 10.8 in. | 16.0 oz. | none |
- Features
- User GuidesGuides
- Features the Ballistic Plex™ reticle, the most simple, effective, and elegant trajectory-compensating reticle for hunting
- Long-range accuracy in a simple design that’s easy to use
- Can be matched with any caliber or bullet weight
- Parallax adjustment for improved accuracy at long distances
- Designed for handgun hunters who need a robust scope to handle the harshest recoil
- Compact
- Long eye relief, ideal when hunting with a powerful handgun
- High-grade optical glass for excellent brightness and clarity and lasting durability
- Quality, precision-ground lenses are larger than comparable scopes for better light transmission
- Index-matched, Hi-Lume® multicoating aids in low-light performance and glare elimination, increasing your success rate
- Double internal spring-tension system allows the scope to hold zero through shock, recoil, and vibrations
- Positive steel-on-steel adjustments ensure repeatable accuracy
- Waterproof
- Nitrogen-filled scope tubes prevent internal fogging even in cold and rain
- Durable, stress-free, solid 1-piece outer tube withstands shock and vibrations of even the heaviest-recoiling calibers
- 1-in. body tube
- Guaranteed by the Burris Forever Warranty
Handgun Scope 3-12x32mm is rated out of 5 by 66.
Rated 4 out of 5 by Blue Avenger from most power for a pistol scope Among other scopes I have three of the 3-12X32mm scopes. Magnification is great for long range on a steady rest. On 12x you are not going to get your eye lined up holding the gun freehand and keep it there. Do not expect this scope to be your answer for long range freehand shots at 12x! When you learn your drop the ballisticplex is great for adding consistent hits at longer ranges. My complaint? I have had them for a few years and they get used. Seldom do I dial the reticle but 2 are going in for repair, one for the second time, Warranty was no problem and I expect it will be again. Came here to get mailing information and thought I would share my opinion.
Date published: 2017-07-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by DGuinn from Works as a SCOUT SCOPE Hello All, I purchased this particular version to mount on a M1 Garand Scout rifle build. After reading my eyes blind on the Scout vs. Pistol scope issue. I decided to chance it and select a pistol scope, one reason was the higher magnification, and parallax adjustment. AWESOME SCOPE!!! Super Clear optics and it was in the bullseye on the FIRST SHOT!! WITHOUT BORE SIGHTING!! I've never have that happen. Magnification is great...This is my second Burris, the other is on a RUger BlackHawk Hunter, both have been awesome !!
Date published: 2015-04-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by FirstShirt from This is really, really nice. This scope went on a Browning Buckmark 7.5 in barrel. This is going to be the .22 benchrest pistol. Haven't had time to sight it in, but did a bore sight, and after a couple of minor adjustments, everything is lined up. Before the scope, the Buckmark was putting holes a little smaller than your pinky fingernail at 30 feet off a rest. Excited to see what this scope has to offer. A friend who is a top gun, recommended this to me, he has several Burris scopes on his pistols, and really likes them. Looking at various scopes, the Burris can stand on its on against the big names. Well worth the money.
Date published: 2017-11-27
Rated 4 out of 5 by Rich Kay from Overall very satisfied This scope is mounted on my 12" .460 S&W mag handgun. I needed to get out to 200 meters and the typical 8x magnification is not quite enough. Even maxed out to 12x the Burris has a reasonably good eye relief, you do have to search around but it is what it is. The glass quality is excellent and only marginally less quality than the Leupold 2.5-8x scope. Customer service deserves a positive plug as well. I lost a turret cap and called Burris and explained, and they sent a replacement no charge . Thank you !
Date published: 2015-04-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by Boss SS from one tough scope I bought this 2x7 32mm handgun scope year ago and mounted it on my smith and wesson 460xvr. I can see target very well at 100yds and I am able to shoot 1.5" groups with it. the clarity is exceptional. I have had other brand scopes on this gun before and the recoil manages to destroy them. so far I have run150 round of 460 ammo thru this gun and scope has stayed clear. Any problems I have had with other Burris scopes, customer service has always took care of the problem including replacing my rifle scope. The forever warranty is real.
Date published: 2015-11-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by Sawfish from Absolutely Reliable I have four of these scopes mounted on some tough kickers like a T/C Contender in 358 JDJ and a T/C Encore in 30/06. Despite the knocks of travel and recoil, these scopes hold their zero.
Date published: 2015-06-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by Fletchman from Outstanding. Clear bright optics, very durable I purchased my scope to mount on a Ruger Redhawk in 44magnum. I use my Redhawk for deer and pig hunting so I use full house rounds. I practice with full house as well, as I am a better shot on the hunt if I practice with my hunting rounds.
My Burris handgun scope has held zero since I installed it and zeroed it. My next Rifle scope will be a Burris.
Date published: 2014-10-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by scope sceptic from Burris Handgun Scope Compared with similar scopes at the same store, the Burris is noticeably brighter and has a wider field. The others were like looking down a tube and eye position was difficult to achieve. The Burris gave an eyepiece-filling view that was much easier to maintain. The quality of image was much better and easily worth the price.
Date published: 2015-09-13
I am looking for a silver finished scout scope but I don’t see that the scout scope in 2-7x32 is made in that finish. Will this pistol scope work for a scout scope on a 45-70?
Hello,
Yes the pistol scope would be a good stand in for the Scout. The eye relief will be nearly identical.
Date published: 2019-07-22
Hi, what's the tube diameter of the 2x20 handgun scope?
1"
Date published: 2019-06-19
T/C .35 Whellen with Weaver rail. Considing your 200299 scope. A ) What rings do you recommend, will the 420083 low rings work? B ) Heavy recoil, need 18" of eye relief, what power can I go up to? Also is there a chart for magnification as to relief?
Hello,
There is not an actual chart that documents the eye relief and magnification but in general, the higher power you go, the worse eye relief gets. To remedy this, when you mount the scope and set eye relief, and reticle focus, do so at the highest available power. That way when you dial down, it will only get more forgiving instead of the opposite. The low rings could work, but I would go with the medium to be safe. There is a chance the low will not offer enough clearance. Additional measurement of your rifle would be very beneficial.
Date published: 2019-05-02
Will this scope stand up to The Recoil of a 460 Smith & Wesson 14 inch barrel
Yes that should not be a problem. All Burris Optics are recoil rated beyond .50BMG in both directions.
Date published: 2019-03-25
What is the parallax setting and eye relief for the fixed 2x handgun scope?
We currently do not make a fixed 2X. But here is the information for the 2.75X that we make.
https://www.burrisoptics.com/scopes/scout-riflescopes-series/scout-riflescope-2.75x20mm
Date published: 2019-03-20
1. I assume from the photo that this scope is adjustable for parallax. If so, how low does it go? 2. What is the outside diameter of the objective end of the body of the scope? (The body, not the lens.)
Hello,
The parallax is adjustable from 25 yards to infinity. The objective measures 45.6mm, outer diameter.
Date published: 2019-03-05
what's the eye relief of this handgun scope?
Hello,
A complete list of specs is available just above this section.
Date published: 2019-02-21
Can I get target turrets for the 3-12 handgun scope?
We currently do not offer target turrets for the handgun scopes.
Date published: 2019-02-08
