Vortex SPARC

[Magnaroth]

Hello ASC,

I'm interested in getting a Micro Red Dot for my AK. Upon looking around, I found Vortex and their Micro Red Dot called the SPARC(Speed Point Aiming for Rapid Combat).

http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/...-red-dot-scope

My understanding is; these are Real Steel red dots for about half the price of an Aimpoint.

Does anyone have experience with these? Are they worth the cash? I don't want to spend $70 on a T1 clone, and it not be bright enough to use outdoors/ in the snow.

[Styrak]

Yeah, they're nice little units.
They're like an Aimpoint T1 Micro.

[frackz]

another alternative which is cheaper as well would be the

bushnell trs25

http://www.bushnell.com/all-products.../trs-25-hirise

got mine for 100

[C23]

I've tried the Aimpoint T1,TRS-25 and SPARC.

I had purchased the TRS-25 for airsoft but I found that it had a bit too much of a green tint to it. It was pretty dark to my liking as well.

It's been replaced with the SPARC.

[andrew321]

Had a SPARC on my real XCR. Comes with the screw on magnifier. Best optic I've used, period.

[Magnaroth]

Originally Posted by andrew321

Had a SPARC on my real XCR. Comes with the screw on magnifier. Best optic I've used, period.

Well that's reassuring! Haha. I will for sure look into this.

[Azathoth]

I did a side by side comparison between the SPARC and my Primary ARMS red dot. I've also had a chance to do the same comparison with the vortexx strikefire. These would be my notes, and it's not the first time I posted this either:

1. PA Dot brightness is superior to SPARC
2. Both equally hold zero on real guns.
3. SPARC feels less durable
4. After spiking my PA into a concrete parking lot like a football 5 times, PA still hold zero on live fire. SPARC owner refused to perform the same 'test'.
5. PA is 1/2 to 1/3 the price
6. SPARC glass is marginally better than PA. IMO <20% difference
7. I've left my PA on in the gun safe for 6-8 weeks at a time and the battery has not died. I assume the SPARC has a comparable battery life.

If you can find the means to get yourself a PA do it. It's far better value for the dollar. That being said the SPARC is a good RDS

[Magnaroth]

Originally Posted by Azathoth

If you can find the means to get yourself a PA do it. It's far better value for the dollar. That being said the SPARC is a good RDS

Yes, I did actually see this. However, I have no means of getting the PA red dot, and thus this point is moot. Thank you though.

[Magnaroth]

I actually ended up locating a PA micro. It's fantastic! And it was much cheaper than any SPARC. Since I don't have NODS I don't require the Night Vision feature.

I am extremely pleased.

[slntdth93]

Originally Posted by Magnaroth

I actually ended up locating a PA micro. It's fantastic! And it was much cheaper than any SPARC. Since I don't have NODS I don't require the Night Vision feature.

I am extremely pleased.

May I ask how you got the PA micro?

[Styrak]

Yeah, where did you get it for people that may be interested?

[Magnaroth]

Bought it off a person who PM'd me on the forums. How he acquired it, is beyond me.

[Azathoth]

Originally Posted by Magnaroth

I actually ended up locating a PA micro. It's fantastic! And it was much cheaper than any SPARC. Since I don't have NODS I don't require the Night Vision feature.

I am extremely pleased.

You are Welcome Glad that you are happy with it as well.


PS, you promised some pictures.

[Magnaroth]

Originally Posted by Azathoth

You are Welcome Glad that you are happy with it as well.


PS, you promised some pictures.

Indeed I did! I will try to set aside some time tomorrow. haha.

[Magnaroth]

Pictures! http://airsoftcanada.com/showthread....69#post1822969

ALSO! I forgot to mention, the VERY best feature of the AP red dot....

It goes to 11.