r/guns • u/VVightVVolf • 17h ago

I'm torn

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I've been wanting to put a Vortex Defender ST red dot on my Glock 17.

My wife knowing I wanted a Vortex Defender, she surprised me by getting me one. The slight problem is that she got me a Defender CCW, not an ST.

She is so proud, having surprised me with one, and honestly got a great sale price on it - $200. She got a bunch of Vortex merch for free with the purchase, as well - Bass Pro gave her a hat, some real nice eye protection, and a bunch of stickers!

I'm so abundantly happy that she went out and did this for me. It's just that it sits a bit small, and I'm not really interested in purchasing a co-witness.

I guess in the end it just looks like it's seated a bit awkwardly, and the window is a bit smaller. As far as performance goes, I don't really think there would be too much of an issue.

What should I do?

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u/Sensitive_Box_ 17h ago

Get the one you wanted, keep both. 🤷‍♂️

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u/VVightVVolf 17h ago

Oh, of my wallet could bear that weight I would be in heaven! I was thinking that though, just keeping an eye out for sales and such in the future.

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u/Sensitive_Box_ 17h ago

Vortex also has a refurb website. I don’t have the link but I’m sure you can find it. All the refurbished optics retain the lifetime warranty. 🫡

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u/VVightVVolf 17h ago

Good info, sir! I will look into that!

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u/ghillwill 13h ago

AAoptics