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Posted: 1/8/2014 1:12:18 PM EDT
| Need a new red dot for my AR 9mm, like I stated in previous post. Well I looked around and I am probably going with the Aimpoint Pro. However, I saw a strikefire Vortex, which is less than 1/2 the price of the pro and has a NV setting. How do these stack up? Are they junk? Will I be unhappy and wish I had bough the pro? |
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I have one on my STG. I like it. It's been a pretty good optic. I really have no complaints. Red or Green dot setting, NV setting, comes with the mount and a 2x magnifier, and carries a lifetime warranty. For the price it really can't be beat.
ETA: I say "been" just because I'm planning on switching to a Vortex Viper PST 1-4x24 as soon as I get the cash. I plan on holding on to the Strikefire, and it will eventually end up on another gun. 
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| I briefly had a Strikefire and sent it back in favor of a SPARC for a .22 rifle. For the price it is OK, but it is no Aimpoint. The quality difference is tangible in my opinion. The PRO is well worth the money. For around $400, it is the best optic deal going at the moment. |
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For the price it is OK, but it is no Aimpoint. The quality difference is tangible in my opinion. The PRO is well worth the money. For around $400, it is the best optic deal going at the moment. I agree. It's 1/2 the price for a reason. Aimpoint = top notch quality and ruggedness. |
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I have had a strikefire since they first come out and it has been durable but less than dependable when it comes to batteries . it has held zero fine and been mounted on many different types of guns . I use it for a place holder until I can get a better optic . for a range toy no sweat just keep a couple of spare batteries in your range bag or pistol grip . same goes for using it for hunting keep a spare battery since you never know when its going to die . that has been my experience . I have grown to hate the on off function and the location of the buttons they tend to turn the optic on when it is layed on its side and that is also part of the battery issue . I hear they have to measures to fix that . I also have an aimpoint pro and it dont compare in any way except they are both red dot sights . other people will have different opinions im sure . we all like to validate our purchases and thats fine .
look around you can find an aimpoint pro for less than 400.00 and call it good . here is my strikefire mounted on my 9mm beretta carbine until I get a burris fast fire for it. 
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Vortex will be introducing the new StrikeFire II at SHOT Show next week, along with a new SPARC II and the new 1x and 3x Spitfire Prism optics. http://www.vortexoptics.com/category/strikefire_II_red_dot http://www.vortexoptics.com/category/sparc_II_red_dot http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-spitfire-1x-prism-scope-with-drt-moa-reticle I hate it when I buy something and then the New And Improved version is announced. I feel personally responsible for the Glock 30 having an accessory rail, as I bought one without a rail about a week before the railed version was released. Mark H. |
| I'm simply a recreational civilian shooter. I don't need Aimpoint quality. I did a lot of research and for my needs and situation I opted for a Strikefire. I literally yanked it out of the box, threw it on my rail, and was dinging 6" plates at 50 yards. The Strikefire is probably all most civilians will ever need (especially versatile is the 2X magnifier if you have older eyes like me) . Totally impressed with the simple function of the Strikefire, you also get the benifit of lower 1/3 cowitness. For $130ish bucks you CAN'T go wrong IMO... |
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I have a strikefire. it is a decent optic. the question, IMO, is whats the purpose of this rifle? If it's a range toy, go with the strikefire(but i'd recommend replacing the ring that comes with it ASAP, mine was complete garbage) could your life depend on it? get the aimpoint.
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Never owned a strikefire, but had experience with one at a range. Friend couldn't get zeroed because of significant parallax at both 25 and 50 yards. I think it was that particular unit as opposed to all of them, but I wasn't impressed. Quoted:
Never owned a strikefire, but had experience with one at a range. Friend couldn't get zeroed because of significant parallax at both 25 and 50 yards. I think it was that particular unit as opposed to all of them, but I wasn't impressed. It's got a lifetime warranty. If there's an issue with his particular unit, all he has to do is take it back to where he bought it, or else contact Vortex and they will make it right. Quoted:
I have a strikefire. it is a decent optic. the question, IMO, is whats the purpose of this rifle? If it's a range toy, go with the strikefire(but i'd recommend replacing the ring that comes with it ASAP, mine was complete garbage) could your life depend on it? get the aimpoint. I do have to agree on the scope mount. It's good enough to get you going, but I do recommend buying something better down the road. |
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Vortex will be introducing the new StrikeFire II at SHOT Show next week, along with a new SPARC II and the new 1x and 3x Spitfire Prism optics. http://www.vortexoptics.com/category/strikefire_II_red_dot http://www.vortexoptics.com/category/sparc_II_red_dot http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-spitfire-1x-prism-scope-with-drt-moa-reticle I hate it when I buy something and then the New And Improved version is announced. I feel personally responsible for the Glock 30 having an accessory rail, as I bought one without a rail about a week before the railed version was released. Mark H. This explains why I thought I got such a smoking deal on my now obsolete Strikefire.. oh well, still love the optic ! |
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I started a thread awhile back in the Vortex forum about the Strikefire and Strikefire II. I was told the only real diffence is a change in the controls to make it harder to turn on and off by accident. I'm quite happy with four "old" strikefires. I've just bought two more from PSA for 120.00 each before the older modles dry up and the new ones replace them with higher prices. I believe the current lower prices are to move out older inventory for the new model. Once that happens expect the prices to rise to 200 bucks or more. I've used my first two Strikefires on 22's two 308 AR's and a 12ga pump with no problems. I'm thinking about putting one on a railed 45 for a laugh at the range some time. PSA still has the current model strikefire in stock for 119.00 plus shipping. Great deal and 3.33... times cheaper than the Aimpoint.
http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/sights-optics/optics-specials/vortex-strikefire-red-green-dot.html DSG had them with code Strike2 at the same price a while ago but were out the last I checked. Would have purchased from DSG if I could have as I get shipments from them in a week and pay no State tax. |
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One of the many threads here PRO routinely goes for $350. For my money, it's worth it. |
| Between the Strikefire and the PRO is the Lucid HD7. I've been running one for a little over a year now and am very impressed with its ruggedness and advanced features. You'll not find a bad review anywhere. $189 shipped from most vendors. Four very useful reticles. I usually use the EOTech like donut dot for very rapid target acquisition. Capped and tethered turrets and battery compartment. Single AAA battery. Auto shutoff after two hours means years of battery life for many of us. Perhaps the coolest and most useful feature is the automatic reticle intensity adjustment. Its always right, but can be manually overridden. This is an amazing bundle of technology in a very rugged and affordable package. |
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I started a thread awhile back in the Vortex forum about the Strikefire and Strikefire II. I was told the only real diffence is a change in the controls to make it harder to turn on and off by accident. I'm quite happy with four "old" strikefires. I've just bought two more from PSA for 120.00 each before the older modles dry up and the new ones replace them with higher prices. I believe the current lower prices are to move out older inventory for the new model. Once that happens expect the prices to rise to 200 bucks or more. I've used my first two Strikefires on 22's two 308 AR's and a 12ga pump with no problems. I'm thinking about putting one on a railed 45 for a laugh at the range some time. PSA still has the current model strikefire in stock for 119.00 plus shipping. Great deal and 3.33... times cheaper than the Aimpoint. http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/sights-optics/optics-specials/vortex-strikefire-red-green-dot.html DSG had them with code Strike2 at the same price a while ago but were out the last I checked. Would have purchased from DSG if I could have as I get shipments from them in a week and pay no State tax. What are they changing about the power button? I've had this happen to me before. Which is probably why the damn thing eats batteries. 
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Quoted: What are they changing about the power button? I've had this happen to me before. Which is probably why the damn thing eats batteries. Quoted: Quoted: I started a thread awhile back in the Vortex forum about the Strikefire and Strikefire II. I was told the only real diffence is a change in the controls to make it harder to turn on and off by accident. I'm quite happy with four "old" strikefires. I've just bought two more from PSA for 120.00 each before the older modles dry up and the new ones replace them with higher prices. I believe the current lower prices are to move out older inventory for the new model. Once that happens expect the prices to rise to 200 bucks or more. I've used my first two Strikefires on 22's two 308 AR's and a 12ga pump with no problems. I'm thinking about putting one on a railed 45 for a laugh at the range some time. PSA still has the current model strikefire in stock for 119.00 plus shipping. Great deal and 3.33... times cheaper than the Aimpoint. http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/sights-optics/optics-specials/vortex-strikefire-red-green-dot.html DSG had them with code Strike2 at the same price a while ago but were out the last I checked. Would have purchased from DSG if I could have as I get shipments from them in a week and pay no State tax. What are they changing about the power button? I've had this happen to me before. Which is probably why the damn thing eats batteries. it was a deciding factor in me not getting one to be honest before, liking the redesign though - might have to pick up one of the new SPARC's;   |
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it was a deciding factor in me not getting one to be honest before, liking the redesign though - might have to pick up one of the new SPARC's; http://www.grouseriver.com/v/vspfiles/photos/OPT-001057-2.jpghttp://www.grouseriver.com/v/vspfiles/photos/OPT-001058-2.jpg Quoted:
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I started a thread awhile back in the Vortex forum about the Strikefire and Strikefire II. I was told the only real diffence is a change in the controls to make it harder to turn on and off by accident. I'm quite happy with four "old" strikefires. I've just bought two more from PSA for 120.00 each before the older modles dry up and the new ones replace them with higher prices. I believe the current lower prices are to move out older inventory for the new model. Once that happens expect the prices to rise to 200 bucks or more. I've used my first two Strikefires on 22's two 308 AR's and a 12ga pump with no problems. I'm thinking about putting one on a railed 45 for a laugh at the range some time. PSA still has the current model strikefire in stock for 119.00 plus shipping. Great deal and 3.33... times cheaper than the Aimpoint. http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/sights-optics/optics-specials/vortex-strikefire-red-green-dot.html DSG had them with code Strike2 at the same price a while ago but were out the last I checked. Would have purchased from DSG if I could have as I get shipments from them in a week and pay no State tax. What are they changing about the power button? I've had this happen to me before. Which is probably why the damn thing eats batteries. it was a deciding factor in me not getting one to be honest before, liking the redesign though - might have to pick up one of the new SPARC's; http://www.grouseriver.com/v/vspfiles/photos/OPT-001057-2.jpghttp://www.grouseriver.com/v/vspfiles/photos/OPT-001058-2.jpg Those control button enclosures looked like they were glued on as an afterthought on the old models, really a turn off. These look much better. |
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