[Optics] Vortex Micro 3X Magnifier V3XM w/free shipping - $199.99 with code "BlackFridayV3"

  • Holosun fullsize HM3X (not "micro XT") pros:
    Excellent value. Cheap. Good. Quality glass (for the price).
  • Holosun HM3X cons:
    Warranty (or lack thereof). Things have been known to break (flip-to-side: rare, clicker assembly: rare). Lack of aftermarket footprint/mount compatibility, have to use a straight riser.

  • Vortex Micro 3x VX-3M pros:
    Aftermarket mount compatibility with Unity FTC Omni. Warranty par excellence. Stock mount is snappy. Unlikely to break (but it still can, just 50% less likelihood vs Holosun).

  • Vortex Micro 3x VX-3M cons:
    Unforgiving eyebox. Glass quality not as great value per money. If using aftermarket mount, stock mount + risers goes in parts drawer (wasted investment).

If they sold Vortex Micro-3X without the stock mount (but with aftermarket mount) -- I don't know, team up with Unity or something and sell a package wholesale -- that would be a much more compelling option.

For cheap get a Holosun. For expensive get a EOTech. Vortex is.... just in the middle. (I own a Micro6x, not Micro3x, but slapped it on a UH-1 with FTC + Unity riser.)

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