r/canadaguns • u/macmuaythai • May 04 '26

Buy recommendations picking an LPVO

Planning to pick up a LPVO eventually for the makasi when it finally gets here.
Right now looking at vortex, was thinking the vortex venom 1-6 (470$) but just saw a sale for the vortex strike eagle for 600$. Wondering if the extra 130$ makes a difference and if these are decent optics

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u/Murray3-Dvideos May 04 '26

The eyebox failed on my gen 1 StrikeEagle LPVO after a couple 1000 rounds of 9mm. Rear lens became jiggly, allowing dust to get behind it among other things. Vortex warranty was swift and hassle free... HOWEVER they did force me to cover shipping to them (thought that was disappointing considering it was clearly a manufacturing flaw). But they did upgrade me to the gen 2 model which appears to be better (clearer glass, more ergonomic reticle, nicer turrets) so ultimately i was satisfied with the experience. Its hard to trust budget Vortex optics now. My next LPVO will likely be a Primary Arms model. The glass is simply clearer and warranty shouldn't mean shit if the optic is properly designed to begin with.

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u/Styrak May 08 '26

LOL, thinking a Strike Eagle is budget and PA is not.