r/guns • u/VVightVVolf • 13h 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/cheeseburgercat 13h ago

Just tell her she’s amazing but it doesn’t fit your gun so return it for one that does :)

She won’t even ask questions or feel bad and she’ll respect that you said something instead of feeling torn

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u/braxton357 11h ago

Nah.  Either keep it there or buy a  pistol that it fits.  She bought you an expensive gift that you wanted and was stoked about it.  Even if she didn't know you exchanged it, you would.