Aimpoint Tl vs Vortex Sparc

**Sak007** · 2 March 2010, 01:50

Is the Vortex a cheap knock off of the T1 or is the T1 overpriced ? any suggestions or comments will be greatly appreciated.
http://www.vortextactical.com/produc...-red-dot-scope

http://www.aimpoint.com/o.o.i.s?id=6...product_id=375

**Rated21R** · 2 March 2010, 05:34

save the money and buy the real thing. buy once, cry once is a saying on quite a few of these places, it's the truth.

**rob_s** · 2 March 2010, 07:08

Originally Posted by Sak007

Is the Vortex a cheap knock off of the T1 or is the T1 overpriced ? any suggestions or comments will be greatly appreciated.
http://www.vortextactical.com/produc...-red-dot-scope

http://www.aimpoint.com/o.o.i.s?id=6...product_id=375

Vortex is the overpriced one

http://www.primaryarms.com/product.s...3&categoryId=5

Vortex is no better than the PA, Aimpoint is significantly better than both. If you're going to buy cheap crap (like for a .22 or something) might as well buy the cheapest crap you can get.

I have a PA on my M&P15-22.

**HERRON223** · 2 March 2010, 12:51

If you are not going to be running a T-1 or H-1 your best bet ( IMO) is Primary Arms ..I have their Compact scope and I "had" their comp m4 ..both held zero ..I run a T-1 on my SBR now but still use the P.A compact Scope on my 16"...for the money and service you cannot beat primary arms for "non battle proven optics " but in the end I would suggest saving up for a T-1 or H-1 you will not be disappointed

**mrwilson** · 3 March 2010, 05:18

Vortex has a lifetime warranty FWIW. Not sure about PA.

**antonytburg07** · 6 March 2010, 12:09

I still don't understand how people can knock Vortex. I HAVE PERSONALLY SHOT THE SPARC. I really like it. It handled great. During the whole shoot about 10,000 rounds were pumped through it and it stayed true through them all. All the guys were roughing it up and giving it hell. I have three on order now since handeling it. It is a great optic.

**Stickman** · 6 March 2010, 12:25

Vortex has commented that they are going to be getting one of these to us for review. They appear to believe pretty strongly in the product, and that it will be able to stand up to abuse.

**GraphiteBrawler** · 6 March 2010, 22:04

Originally Posted by Stickman

Vortex has commented that they are going to be getting one of these to us for review. They appear to believe pretty strongly in the product, and that it will be able to stand up to abuse.

This would be sick.

**Stickman** · 7 March 2010, 16:51

They may not have the total bomb proof construction of the Aimpoints, but the biggest concerns I've heard have been battery life and dot brightness. I'm very interested in seeing how this little one works out.

**mrwilson** · 7 March 2010, 19:29

The dot could be a smidge brighter. Battery life hasn't been an issue for me. The problem is easily hitting the power power and not knowing it.

**Stickman** · 7 March 2010, 21:43

On a side note, it looks like Vortex has created a brighter dot now.

http://www.primaryarms.com/product.s...3&categoryId=5

**Sak007** · 8 March 2010, 06:17

I just ordered one from SWFA i will post pics of it when it arrives .

**mrwilson** · 9 March 2010, 12:14

No mention of green dot on that page. Wonder if they sacrificed it for a brighter red dot.

**Tornado_Racing** · 9 March 2010, 15:34

Originally Posted by Sak007

I just ordered one from SWFA i will post pics of it when it arrives .

Have you received an e-mail with tracking info? All other websites carrying the Sparc are showing an April 2010 release.

**Sak007** · 10 March 2010, 02:33

Originally Posted by Tornado_Racing

Have you received an e-mail with tracking info? All other websites carrying the Sparc are showing an April 2010 release.

No date it just said it was on back order.

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