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Dirty Bird has the Vortex SPAC AR (2MOA) in black for $99. Lowest price I've seen it. Today is May 9 2024, don't know how long it will be on sale.
dirtybirdusa.com
(One odd thing I noticed is the lens caps are on the upper right side vs the picture on Vortex website has them on the lower right side. Not sure what that's about. Maybe they changed the cover at some point?!)
Vortex offers great red dots. They are toddler proof so you know they can handle a battle,
. I don't own the SPARC AR so I can't speak specifically to this optic but I do own 2 Viper Red dots and a Spitfire HD II 5x (fyi, the latter is a really good prism scope with an unforgiving eye box, and they should have used a different footprint IMO). At that price I might buy a SPARC AR, even though I don't need it I'm sure I could find a use. 
(Peface to my negative opinion essay below: I do think Vortex makes great red dot and optics, don't let this deter you if you want one.)
My only 2 gripes about this red dot, and this goes for some of their other illuminated optics:
1) they have decent battery life, HOWEVER, they have auto shutoff but no shake awake. What that means for me is that these units are good for range or carry but not for a stowed HD firearm since shutoff is after 12hrs but because they don't have shake awake you have to remember to turn it on. If someone is breaking into your house and your waking from a dead sleep, seconds could make a difference. It might work for some people for a HD gun, just not for me. All of my illuminated optics have shake awake other than my 3 Vortex. Because of this my HD guns don't wear Vortex.
2) they are made in China. I'm sick of paying money to the Chinese GOV. The whole world economy has made them a rich nation and they should not have the power that they do. I have no problem with the regular Chinese people who are just trying to live their lives, but I detest the Chinese GOV. I will avoid buying "made in China" as much as I can. We don't need to get into thatargument conversation here, that's a topic that has been discussed at length in other posts and you can find those and add your opinion there. Plus I'm pretty stubborn sometimes and it's unlikely anyone is gonna change my mind on that subject. On the flip side, Vortex is an American company.
Vortex SPARC AR Red Dot - Dirty Bird Industries
The Vortex Optics SPARC AR delivers fast target acquisition in a durable, lightweight, and compact package. Digital rear-facing controls for power on/off and
dirtybirdusa.com
(One odd thing I noticed is the lens caps are on the upper right side vs the picture on Vortex website has them on the lower right side. Not sure what that's about. Maybe they changed the cover at some point?!)
Vortex offers great red dots. They are toddler proof so you know they can handle a battle,
. I don't own the SPARC AR so I can't speak specifically to this optic but I do own 2 Viper Red dots and a Spitfire HD II 5x (fyi, the latter is a really good prism scope with an unforgiving eye box, and they should have used a different footprint IMO). At that price I might buy a SPARC AR, even though I don't need it I'm sure I could find a use. (Peface to my negative opinion essay below: I do think Vortex makes great red dot and optics, don't let this deter you if you want one.)
My only 2 gripes about this red dot, and this goes for some of their other illuminated optics:
1) they have decent battery life, HOWEVER, they have auto shutoff but no shake awake. What that means for me is that these units are good for range or carry but not for a stowed HD firearm since shutoff is after 12hrs but because they don't have shake awake you have to remember to turn it on. If someone is breaking into your house and your waking from a dead sleep, seconds could make a difference. It might work for some people for a HD gun, just not for me. All of my illuminated optics have shake awake other than my 3 Vortex. Because of this my HD guns don't wear Vortex.
2) they are made in China. I'm sick of paying money to the Chinese GOV. The whole world economy has made them a rich nation and they should not have the power that they do. I have no problem with the regular Chinese people who are just trying to live their lives, but I detest the Chinese GOV. I will avoid buying "made in China" as much as I can. We don't need to get into that
