Duty Grade LVPO suggestions

[AO777]

Looking to get into the LVPO game. Selling my T-1 so I'll have some cash to put towards a new optic. I'm considering these in the following order: Voretx Viper PST Gen 2 1-6, Trijicon Accupoint 1-4, and of course the Steiner 1-4. I'd love to jump straight to a Razor since this might end up on a work gun once I've got enough behind it, but that's a little out of budget right now. Not sure if one of the above are "good enough" or if its better to just keep saving.

I'd appreciate any input from those with with experience with the above or any other viable options in the sub $1,000 range.

[ggammell]

Viper is a good start and is better in features and quality over the other two. Solid start.

That being said, if you’ve got a work gun and the creds to go with it the good guy price on a Razor is $1200. Wait a couple weeks, save a little more and get that.

[AO777]

Where are you seeing that $1200 price? Cheapest I’ve seen discounted is $1375. I can get the viper discounted for $498..

[ggammell]

You have to sign up for expert voice which is their pro deal vendor.

[Wake27]

You have to sign up for expert voice which is their pro deal vendor.

G&R actually has a better price and gets them in stock far more often though.

[gunnerblue]

For under $1000, you can find used Nightforce NXS 1-4's in excellent condition. While not daytime bright, the FC-2 and FC-3G reticles are bold and easy to pick up. And, of course, the optic is bomb-proof. I've used Accupoints and Accupowers on duty and felt their performance to be lackluster though they are well-built. The Bushnell SMRS 1-6.5 is heavy, but robust, and the reticles are also easy to use despite not having daylight-bright illumination. This only applies to the SFP models, the reticle on 1x in the FFP model is useless.

[jpmuscle]

Just wanted to add Riton to the list, specifically the x7 models to see if anyone has time with them and could provide feedback?


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[jmnielsen]

I've used/owned all you listed, along with Gen II-E Razor.

Save up for the Razor. It's a pretty incredible optic and I can't imagine it letting you down in any way. My second pick would be the Steiner 1-4. Glass is very good on that and the red dot is quite bright. I regret selling the one that I had. After that would be PST Gen 2. The optics aren't as good as the Steiner, and the dot is not as bright. I used a couple of these at a Vortex range day and liked them though, and no issue engaging targets at 600yds with them. I felt the Accupoint was OK, but not better than the rest.

[themonk]

I've used/owned all you listed, along with Gen II-E Razor.

Save up for the Razor. It's a pretty incredible optic and I can't imagine it letting you down in any way. My second pick would be the Steiner 1-4. Glass is very good on that and the red dot is quite bright. I regret selling the one that I had. After that would be PST Gen 2. The optics aren't as good as the Steiner, and the dot is not as bright. I used a couple of these at a Vortex range day and liked them though, and no issue engaging targets at 600yds with them. I felt the Accupoint was OK, but not better than the rest.

I agree with this. Looks like you can find a Gen II-E Razor for sale this weekend around $1,150. I think its worth it, especially coming from an Aimpoint. The Gen II-E Razor has the best "like a red dot" abilities at 1x that I have seen.

[monty_d_33]

I have used Steiner, they are solid.


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