Vortex Red Dots

[SouthernSlammed]

So, I think for my SET AR9 build I'm going to go with a red dot. I have Vortex optics on a couple of other rifles and believe that's who I'm leaning with for a red dot.

Now, I have only shot one rifle with a red dot, a S&W 15-22 and couldn't tell you what it was, I just thought it was neat. Beyond that I am not aware of much with one.

-What are your experience with Vortex Red Dots?
-If not Vortex, what are some features to look for in a good red dot?

 

[Righter13]

I've broken two of the strikefires. The button housing is the weak point.

Check out the Holosun or primary arms options too.

 

[SouthernSlammed]

I've broken two of the strikefires. The button housing is the weak point.

Check out the Holosun or primary arms options too.

are all of the strikefires the same, in relation to that weak point?

 

[Righter13]

are all of the strikefires the same, in relation to that weak point?

The Gen 1's are that's how I broke the two. The second gen hanged the design so the rubber button housing is fully supported

 

[Rwjeter]

I like my Strikefire II. It runs great. If we can meet up sometime you're welcome to try it out. And the VMX-3 I have with it makes a killer combination.

 

[SouthernSlammed]

I like my Strikefire II. It runs great. If we can meet up sometime you're welcome to try it out. And the VMX-3 I have with it makes a killer combination.

will take you up on that!

 

[AtlMedic]

The sparc-AR is a great optic. @TruPrep is a vortex dealer too if you didn't know.

 

[EugenFJR]

For a 9mm rifle, the Vortex Strike Fire might be a little pricey. I've never tried to fire a 9mm at any sort of distance, so I'm not sure of the practical range... I think the holosun optic might be a practical entry level optic for that build.

 

[chance]

I really like red dots. They allow for easy aiming from point blank, out to 100 with ease. Man sized targets are even easy to see and hit at 200.

The vortex dots kind of have a shimmering effect to my eye. Other people dont seem to notice it. But Vortex, Holosun and primary arms make reliable budget friendly red dots. Holosun has a nice auto on/off feature on several models too

 

[PewPewPewCo]

For a 9mm rifle, the Vortex Strike Fire might be a little pricey. I've never tried to fire a 9mm at any sort of distance, so I'm not sure of the practical range... I think the holosun optic might be a practical entry level optic for that build.

Here's more reciprocating mass in a 9mm, needs a good optic IMO.

I like my strike fires

 

[SouthernSlammed]

Just looked at some YouTube videos on the Holosun 503c... very interesting!

 

[Red Dawn]

I've used the Aimpoint, EOtech, and Vortex but I can't seem to get one on a rifle that works with my eyes well enough to keep it. Maybe the Vortex SPARC or Holosun would be good for ya. If you're not in a hurry you can find a good deal on them at PA or Jet or Optics Planet or PSA.

 

[roadsignmcclanahan]

I like both my sparcs and strikefires. I have a sparc on my Scorpion and it's dead nuts on. Never had a problem with any of them. They seem to work well with my shit eyesight.

 

[chance]

My holosun is the hs403g. It turns on when you pick the rifle up

 

[Allsmiles]

Check out the Vortex Spitfire 1x. That's what I'm using on my AR9 and everyone raves about how unfair it is. Etched reticle with 2 rings and a center dot. Can go red and it looks like stove eye or green. A little pricey; but it doesn't require a battery to work with the etched reticle.

 

[ReservoirDawg10]

For budget optics, the Vortex Strikefire and Sparc are great. Also look at Holoson if you like the EOTech style circle dot. I also like all the newer Sig optics I've had. The Romeo lines look promising.

 

[Rwjeter]

Anyone ran a Vortex Spitfire? Looks interesting. Might try it out. @SouthernSlammed

 

[SouthernSlammed]

Anyone ran a Vortex Spitfire? Looks interesting. Might try it out. @SouthernSlammed

This model looks good!

 

[Rwjeter]

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This model looks good!

I like that the glass is etched so you don't HAVE to have batteries to use it during daylight hours. Might have to invest in one.

 

[Rwjeter]

@SouthernSlammed Cabelas has them on sale for $150. Looks like the 1x model has been discontinued and they're trying to get rid of their stock.... Good news if you have $150. Bad news if you're broke. Lol. I'm the latter.