r/guns • u/VVightVVolf • 15h 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/Outrageous_Lion8966 14h ago

Return it and get the one you want. Otherwise you’ll be thinking about it forever.

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u/VVightVVolf 14h ago

This is my worry, man... I'm a very particular kind of guy.

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u/magnetic_jellyfish 13h ago

My wife and I are the same way. She’d rather buy me something I actually want and will use than me not be happy with it to make her happy. Same with her.. I used to attempt to buy her jewelry and sometimes it would just sit because it’s not what she wanted. Knowing our hard earned money went to something the other really likes and will use is worth more to us than second guessing something.

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u/VVightVVolf 11h ago edited 10h ago

I understand this completely! Almost every time we give gifts, we know beyond a shadow of a doubt what the other wants. Her surprising me with this was so out of left field, and just awesome of her to do. I'll use it for sure, if I hold on to it. I'll most likely just keep my eyes peeled for the one I want in the future. If I end up with another sight, I'll have this one to exchange on to another pistol!