VortexOptics Spitfire 1x Prism Scope - DRT Reticle (MOA)

I have this mounted on my Rock River Arms AR15 that dose not have a detachable carry handle and the fact that i can lower the scope base really helps out. It is clear and bright with both green and red lighted reticle. It holds its zero and seems robust. I love vortex optics and this one is no exception.

Excellent alternative to a traditional red dot sight. I installed this on my Sig 522 and am very impressed. Optics are razor sharp, with none of the blue coloring I've seen through normal "value priced" red dot sights. The reticle makes for easy & instinctive shooting, with the larger outer rings making rapid target acquisition very natural but the smaller center dot not covering too much of the target. Obviously, as ranges extend to 100 yards or more, any sight of this type is going to limit precision since the dot covers a couple/few inches of target at that distance. Precision shooting at those distances is not the purpose of this scope, though. I have a Nikon ProStaff EFR 3-9X40 on QD mounts that I'll swap onto the Sig for more precise shooting, but this is perfect for plinking fun shooting oranges, potatoes, golf balls, ice cubes, etc..The black reticle with power off is great - sharp and completely black. The red or green with illumination on is even better. In bright sunlight, the higher brightness settings are needed but I've not yet encountered a situation where they weren't bright enough. One thing potential buyers need to understand is that this is not like a normal red dot, in that you do need to mount it to accommodate the eye relief - you can't just mount it anywhere on the rail and expect to be able to see through it. Not a problem for me, as I like my optics mounted rearward. The included multi-height mount works great, though I'm still trying to decide whether I prefer the low or high mount on this rifle. Very nice to have the options without having to spend more money.Overall, I highly recommend the Spitfire to anybody considering an illuminated non-magnified scope. I much prefer this prism setup to the standard red dot.

I have been waiting for this type of Red Dot for a long time now. There are a few prismatic RDS's, but they dont have all the features this one offers, and also cost much more. I previously owned a Bushnell TRS25 Red Dot, but I quickly learned I have very slight astigmatism, which distorts the red dot in a star like pattern or just generally washed out. I thought it was the poor quality of the Bushnell unit, but I was proven wrong when I started doing some reading. The main advantage of this unit, that no other Red Dot offers for the price, is the burned in reticle. With astigmatism the red/green dot is clear as day, nothing is washed out or distorted. The general quality of the unit is top notch, there are really not that many negatives I could find in it.I have it paired up with the VMX-3T magnifier, and it works great.Before buying this I planned to get an EOTech XPS2-0, but knowing the red dot will be washed out I decided to skip it.PROS:1. Burned in reticle (Prismatic) - you'll see it even if the battery is dead2. Red/Green options3. Good brightness - setting 3 is perfect for indoor conditions, 5 for outdoor4. Solid lens covers, easy to flip and close (can be taken off)5. Very solid clicks to adjust brightness settings.6. Glass is very clear7. Solid price point - you wont find anything close to it for $299.998. Very good quality overall, solid construction, good finish.CONS1. Brightness settings from 3-4 dont seem to make much of a difference. 5 makes a huge difference which is mainly for outdoor settings. Indoor, with normal room lighting settings 2-3 will work just fine. Its not really a big con, but wanted to point it out2. Its new, so there arent many mounts out for it for now. I do wish this came with a quick release mount, or at least have a factory option to purchase one. It would make it easier to store in a rifle bag