The Burris Handgun Scope 3-12x32mm Ballistic Plex Matte Black (200309) is a long-eye-relief handgun scope with 3-12x magnification, a 32mm objective and a 1-inch main tube. Long eye relief is what defines the category: at 10–19 in (254–483 mm) at low power, 10–12.5 in (254–318 mm) at high of eye relief, you get a full sight picture with the gun held well forward of your face and clear of the recoil stroke.
The Ballistic Plex reticle is Burris's trajectory-compensating reticle, with holdover points giving trajectory compensation out to 500 yards. Waterproof and nitrogen-filled to prevent internal fogging, with a double internal spring-tension system that holds zero through shock, recoil and vibration.
How It Compares
Closest alternatives in the Burris handgun range: Burris 2x20mm handgun scope with the Plex reticle in matte black, Burris 2x20mm handgun scope with the Plex reticle in nickel, Burris 2-7x32mm handgun scope with the Plex reticle in matte black. Browse all handgun scopes or the wider Burris optics range.
Ideal For
- Long-barrelled revolvers and pistols, where the sight picture has to work with the gun held well forward of the face
- Scout-style forward mounting on a rifle, where a conventional scope has no usable eye relief at that distance
- Heavy-recoiling guns where the optic must sit well clear of the shooter
- Shooters who need holdover references rather than dialling
- Anyone comparing the range against our other handgun scopes
Key Features
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Magnification / Objective: 3-12x32mm — 3-12x magnification with a 32mm objective lens
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Reticle: Ballistic Plex — trajectory-compensating holdover points out to 500 yards
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Focal Plane: Rear (second) focal plane (SFP) — the reticle stays one size as you change magnification
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Eye Relief: 10–19 in (254–483 mm) at low power, 10–12.5 in (254–318 mm) at high
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Turrets: 1/8 MOA per click, 28 MOA windage and elevation of travel
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Parallax: Adjustable, 25 yd to infinity
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Tube Diameter: 1 inch (25.4 mm) — needs 1-inch rings
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Warranty: Burris Signature Warranty
Technical Specifications
| Magnification |
3-12x |
| Objective Lens |
32mm |
| Tube Diameter |
1 in (25.4 mm) |
| Reticle |
Ballistic Plex |
| Focal Plane |
Rear (second) focal plane (SFP) |
| Eye Relief |
10–19 in (254–483 mm) at low power, 10–12.5 in (254–318 mm) at high |
| Field of View |
14–4 ft at 100 yds (4.3–1.2 m at 91 m) |
| Exit Pupil |
11–2.7 mm |
| Click Value |
1/8 MOA per click |
| Adjustment Range |
28 MOA windage and elevation |
| Parallax |
Adjustable, 25 yd to infinity |
| Length |
10.8 in (274 mm) |
| Weight |
16 oz (454 g) |
| Finish |
Matte Black |
| Mount |
No — rings not included (1-inch rings required) |
| Warranty |
Burris Signature Warranty |
| SKU / MPN / UPC |
200309 / 200309 / 000381003096 |
Warranty
Burris back this with their Signature Warranty — no charge, no receipt, for life. It covers the optic against defects in materials and workmanship, is fully transferable, and needs no registration.
UK Delivery & Support
UK-stocked and dispatched tracked from our UK warehouse — no import duties or customs delays. Backed by UK-based aftersales support and the Burris Signature Warranty (formerly the Forever Warranty; the name changed in December 2025, the lifetime cover did not). International warranty claims are handled through us as your retailer, so you deal with a UK company rather than shipping to the US.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Burris 3-12x32mm handgun scope need such long eye relief?
Because the gun is held out in front of you rather than against the shoulder. The Burris 200309 gives 10–19 in (254–483 mm) at low power, 10–12.5 in (254–318 mm) at high of eye relief, so you get a full sight picture from a normal shooting position and stay clear of the recoil stroke.
What is the difference between the Plex and Ballistic Plex reticles?
Plex is a clean crosshair with bolded outer edges and no holdover points. Ballistic Plex adds trajectory-compensating holdover points out to 500 yards, matched to your calibre and bullet weight. The Burris 200309 has the Ballistic Plex reticle.
Is the parallax adjustable on the Burris 200309?
Yes — the Burris 200309 is the only scope in the Burris handgun line with adjustable parallax, from 25 yards to infinity. The others are set at a fixed 100 yards.
What rings does the Burris 200309 need?
It has a 1-inch (25.4 mm) main tube, so it needs a pair of 1-inch rings or a 1-inch mount matched to your gun's base.
Is the Burris 200309 waterproof?
Yes. It is waterproof and nitrogen-filled to stop internal fogging, with a double internal spring-tension system that holds zero through shock, recoil and vibration.
Can I buy this Burris handgun scope in the UK?
Yes — it is an optic rather than a firearm, and we dispatch it tracked from our UK warehouse. What you may lawfully fit it to depends on your firearm certificate and the law where you shoot, so please check your own certificate conditions; we cannot advise on licensing.
