Vortex Optics AMG UH-1 Gen II Holographic Sights

I have several of these sights. I like the reticle alot. Bright outer ring with 1 MOA dot in the center. Easily adjustable for the brightest daylight or near dark. Very easy to turn on and off. Really shines if paired with a Vortex 3X Mini-magnifier. The reticle looks ever better. If your vision needs correction the reticle may look fuzzy. I have a some astigmatism. Without my glasses the reticle isn't as solid appearing as it is with my glasses on. Still very visible but has a little bit of a fuzzy appearance. With glasses it is perfect and very solid. Long battery life and very easy to change if needed.

This gem is a quality hallo site. It’s easy to install and functions amazingly. Its size and adjustability make it a great value for the money. I will be buying another soon.

I wish it was a bit cheaper, but you get what you pay for. This thing is built like a tank. Very well thought out design, all operations including battery replacement and the QD mount is tool-less and I like the rear mounted buttons compared to the EOTech. Reticle is very crisp with plenty of brightness options for different environments or user preference. Haven't burned through a battery yet but its claimed to be very good for a sight like this. I still keep a spare CR123A stored on the gun just in case. Works fantastic with Magpul flip up iron sights as a backup. Some people may not love the look, but I think it looks amazing and I appreciate that they tried something different compared to its direct competitor. The only negative (besides price) I could come up with for this Vortex is its bulk. She's a big girl for an optic that has no magnification and I have not tried to use it with a magnifier which would add even more bulk. I also have not tried using NV goggles with these yetSince people will obviously cross shop this with the EOTech, i'll give my thoughts after using both fairly extensively. For the same features (NV compatibility, QD mount) the EOTech will run about $150-200 more. It is also more traditional looking and less bulky, though a scale says the weight savings are just a fraction of an ounce. If I knew I was going to find myself on a battlefield then I would likely stick with the EOTech as its a much more proven design. For my civilian uses the Vortex way over qualified as it is, if you want a REAL holo then these two scopes are basically your only two options and both are really good. I personally would choose to save some money and get the Vortex but I don't think anyone has ever regretted buying an EOTech either.

I just got this sight after spending many hours researching and watching reviews about this sight and it’s competitors like Eotech. I’ve only had experience with Eotech until today. This sight is everything you could ask for and then some. The glass is extremely clear, the holographic is super bright and crisp. The sight is more than the Eotech 512 but less than the Eotech exps3. This sight is the best hands down.

Vs. Red dot: I prefer the Huey. The Huey has a much larger field of view, it's easier to access the target, and quicker. Battery life is shorter than the red dot, but that's relative. I run the Huey for at least an hour every week and, as a precaution, I change the battery every 12 months. I really wouldn't need to.Vs. LPV: I really prefer the Huey. Acquiring the sight picture with the Huey is instinctive. You look at the target, and the reticle/rifle just go there. With the LPV, it's an acquired thing, kind of like learning to find the red dot on a pistol. It takes persistent practice. As for battery life, the LPV just drains batteries. The LPV has an advantage for long distance shooting, but it's not even close to being a precision rifle scope. The LPV is a compromise at both ends. Without constant practice, at 1x, it's much slower on close targets than the Huey, and, at full magnification, with the circle and dot reticle, it's only fair at long distances.Vs, Eotech: I like the Huey. I have used both, and I don't see any advantage with the Eotech. On the other hand, the Eotech is much more expensive, and I like the controls on the Huey better. That's just my subjective opinion.Note 1: this is my review of the Huey Gen II, not the earlier Gen I. Also, if you want magnification, the Huey is fully compatible with the Sig Juliet 3x. The run my rifle that way all the time. The Juliet will flip down and out of the way. It's a great combination.