Vortex Strikfire Red Dot Sight

[ca_fireman19]

Any suggestions on the particular model? I understand the CompM3 has the battery life that will allow the optic to remain on until the coming of the Messiah and the CompM2 will only allow approximately 416 days of continued use. Considering I am most likely not apt to leave the sight on while not in use battery life is not my priority. I also understand Jacques Cousteau had a major roll in the development process allowing the CompM2/M3 to be used for deep sea exploration...another neat feature not likely to be exploited by my uses. I DO, however, want the ability to use my NOD with the sight...with all that said what would be t lhe best sight for the money between the CompM2, CompML2, CompM3, CompML3, CompC3? New or used, I would lime to pay somewhere in the ballpark of $250. Any opinions?

[joshua79109]

Any suggestions on the particular model? I understand the CompM3 has the battery life that will allow the optic to remain on until the coming of the Messiah and the CompM2 will only allow approximately 416 days of continued use. Considering I am most likely not apt to leave the sight on while not in use battery life is not my priority. I also understand Jacques Cousteau had a major roll in the development process allowing the CompM2/M3 to be used for deep sea exploration...another neat feature not likely to be exploited by my uses. I DO, however, want the ability to use my NOD with the sight...with all that said what would be t lhe best sight for the money between the CompM2, CompML2, CompM3, CompML3, CompC3? New or used, I would lime to pay somewhere in the ballpark of $250. Any opinions?

I (personally) haven't seen any of them go used at that price, but hopefully you can find what you are looking for. I've had each of those you list and never had any issues. I've never had an issue with an Aimpoint at all, but I've only had 3 that I'd say have been really used hard.

One of the big differences is if you want it to be capable of use with night vision or not, so if that matters then look for that by model.

Of course the battery life is better on some than others, but for the biggest part they are all very battery friendly.

I prefer a 2moa dot to the 4 moa dot.

As far as price, I got one (used M3) not too long ago in a LaRue mount for $400, but I don't see them that low often. I think $450 is good and $500 is normal (with mount). Hopefully others will chime in with pricing opinions. They seem to hold value well.

Here's a place to compare a new price.

http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin...n&key=APM3M2QD

[ca_fireman19]

If I were to remove the night vision compatibility requirement, and go with one of the more "lower end" models, beside battery life, what is the major difference between the CompML2, CompML3 and the CompC3?

[bkb0000]

there's a 9000sc for sale in oregon for $250... it's bigger and heavier, and probably not NVD ready, but it's cheap and an aimpoint.

http://salem.craigslist.org/spo/1970290902.html

[ca_fireman19]

Thanks for the heads up, but I'm looking for something a little more compact. I know my $250 target is a little low, but that is just my hopeful price. I know I will most likely have to shell out a bit more.

[Kchen986]

Keep poking around; you'll find a good deal on an Aimpoint. I bought my T1 from a member here for $350. He was later selling a M2 in a larue mount for $250. On ebay, so long as you use paypal you're also protected. Something to think about. Saw a really beat up M4 for about $300 a while back.

So keep your eyes peeled on here, TOS and ebay, you might find a good deal.

[Mo_Zam_Beek]

I thought I saw an M2 on Riverofguns.com the other day for $250


NV - great if you have NV AND want to run the PVS 14 behind it.



Good luck

[kartoffel]

I am just looking for something that will hold zero for range time and home defense that is also NV capable.
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That said, my question is: For the $149 price tag, is the Vortex Strikefire worth the investment?

If you've got the cash to run night vision gear, I doubt a couple of Aimpoint T-1's would be any impact to your budget.

Buy once, cry once. The same applies for red dot sights as it applies for NV gear.

[ca_fireman19]

If you've got the cash to run night vision gear, I doubt a couple of Aimpoint T-1's would be any impact to your budget.

Buy once, cry once. The same applies for red dot sights as it applies for NV gear.

The night vision was purchased through the department at a very discounted price...but i agree.

[kartoffel]

Ahh, gotcha. Well in that case you might as well make the most of the equipment you've got