Legendary optics like Trijicon, EOTech, and Aimpoint have maintained their reputations for a long time, and not just as the best optics on the planet, but the most expensive as well. This has caused other manufacturers to compete in making an optic that is both durable and reliable while not costing you a gold nugget.
Vortex makes great products and their unconditional lifetime warranty only makes their products more appealing. One of their products that has impressed me is the Spitfire 3X Prism Scope. To some, this is the poor man’s ACOG because the Spitfire runs around $250 while an ACOG will cost you upwards of $800. Both optics are 3X magnified with etched reticles for consistent target acquisition.
The Spitfire has a couple of features, however, that make it stand out in this price range. Besides offering my own opinion, from taking the Spitfire to the range, I will also cover the stress tests I performed on the Spitfire prior to this review. I have a process for reviewing optics that I call FBSD which stands for “Freeze, Bake, Soak, Drop.” Click here to read the full article on The Mag Life.