Basically Cheating

**Lowcountry Boy** · 03-22-2019, 01:55 PM

I wasn't sure if I was going to like shooting with an MRDS, so picked up the Vortex Venom, because I like the combination of features and price.

It took about 12 shots to get it zeroed, and sweet Jesus this thing is a game changer. I've heard all kinds of mixed reviews ranging from saying it's accurate but slower, to it takes a while to get it.

First 2 mags, at 15 yards, fired at a pretty decent pace, mostly double taps. So far, no problem finding the dot on presentation.

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**USMCsilver** · 03-22-2019, 02:22 PM

I'm considering a Gen5 17 MOS and having it ported.

Nice work.

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**MolliesMaster** · 03-22-2019, 03:09 PM

Do you have to hit something to turn it on? How would that work for a carry gun?

**Tater** · 03-22-2019, 04:23 PM

Hit the “up arrow” right above your thumb, it’s easy to do while drawing.

**nitro5x6's** · 03-22-2019, 05:09 PM

Pass.

Definitely pass on the plastic fantastic. Most overrated guns ever.

**Lowcountry Boy** · 03-22-2019, 06:08 PM

Originally Posted by MolliesMaster

Do you have to hit something to turn it on? How would that work for a carry gun?

Battery life is 30,000 hours on the dimmest setting. Average usage about 15K. Just turn it on and leave it on replace yearly.

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**Bad Habit** · 03-22-2019, 06:15 PM

Shoot a 1911 and you won't need it.

**Griffin** · 03-22-2019, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by nitro5x6's

Pass.

Definitely pass on the plastic fantastic. Most overrated guns ever.

Dumb

Originally Posted by Bad Habit

Shoot a 1911 and you won't need it.

Dumber

**Sportin' Woodies** · 03-22-2019, 06:33 PM

Venom shuts down after several hours. My battery dies every year before turkeys season. Good red dot though.

**WoodieSC** · 03-23-2019, 07:01 AM

Originally Posted by Lowcountry Boy

Battery life is 30,000 hours on the dimmest setting. Average usage about 15K. Just turn it on and leave it on replace yearly.

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I tried using that auto-off feature with the one on my Buckmark .22 I use for squirrels, and even putting it in the case when not using it cost me two batteries in a matter of months. Guess I should contact Vortex.

Thanks for the info.

**Sportin' Woodies** · 03-23-2019, 07:26 AM

Maybe you shoulda bought a rexcraft

**Cwaysvt** · 03-23-2019, 11:15 AM

Great looking gun. Have shot some set up similarly and they’re lots of fun.

**Silentweapon338** · 03-23-2019, 11:51 AM

Go with the Trijicon. RMS

The light adjusts for you or there is a over ride.

But as noted fine for carry guns. They recommend changing every year. I was well into 2 years and some change when I got a gen 5 34 with a RMS. I realized I needed to change the batteries in the RMS that was on top of a Gen 4 41.

Both guns are super fast and accurate. The 41 is nice for popping pigs out the window when they will not get out the road.

**Steelin' Ducks** · 03-23-2019, 12:11 PM

I have a Trijicon RMS on EDC 19. It's great but It does take some getting used to though. Also have one on a 17 that others have enjoyed on range trips.

**Tater** · 03-23-2019, 12:12 PM

Sig P226

**Steelin' Ducks** · 03-23-2019, 12:14 PM

That looks awkward sitting on top of the slide like that. Almost as if it was an afterthought.

**Silentweapon338** · 03-23-2019, 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by Steelin' Ducks

That looks awkward sitting on top of the slide like that. Almost as if it was an afterthought.

Agreed.

Makes it look top heavy.

I know it isn't, but there has to be .125 that can be milled off and then drill and tap some screw holes in there.

**BuckyTownsend** · 03-23-2019, 12:55 PM

Sig’s have a high bore axis anyway. Then you get that sight way up there. That being said, if you shoot good with it then the hell with everyone else.