Best Optic For Astigmatism & Home Defense Swampfox Optics BLADE Prism 1x
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- This is a review of the Swampfox Optics BLADE Prism 1x25 optic. This optic is perfect for those with an astigmatism and for Home Defense with the BRC Reticle.
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Didn’t know I had astigmatism till I bought a red dot... was like wtf it’s all blurry.
Fr I figured I wouldn’t have it got it and was a little pissed lol it still works fine and I like it just like you said blurry and stringy lines makes it a little bigger but nothing crazy still enough to be accurate with
Me either! My red dot is a crescent shaped moon. There is a great video about astigmatisms and red dots, by Twang & Bang channel.
Chris Sewell I’ve found out that prism optics don’t get blurry with astigmatisms... but you’ve gotta have perfect eye alignment. Magnifiers help by its on my HD rifle, no need for a magnifier unless a horde of zombies are trying to come on the property.
Same....bought a vortex viper...looked like a cluster of 🍇. Thought it was the Optic until I took a picture with my phone and it was a perfect dot lol. If you look "through" the reddot and don't really focus on it, it was slightly better. A little trick for your brain to make it managable
Same here, got a $700 eotech and thought it was defective.
I've always wondered what the purpose of an expensive 1x prism optic was until my vision completely deteriorated in my 40s. I completely agree that for people with bad vision, this is probably the best option in the market for sitting on the home defense black gun. Regardless of whether I have my glasses on or not the optic presents a clear view of the world with great light transmission. The reticle for height over bore compensation and shake a wake are perfect.
Thanks! Been going crazy with my astigmatism. I ordered one right away with your discount code and am super anxious to give it a go! Liked your presentation of the features and really like the short distances pre calculated and presented ... cool feature!
Thank you for bringing this to my attention! I recently put my Eotech back on my Ar and thought something was wrong with it when I looked through. Had the wife look and realized how much worse my astigmatism had gotten. The reticle just looks like one big red blue. This optic is going to be a must have addition!
I'm happy you bounced back. :-)
I wish I'd seen this before investing in other optics because of my astigmatism. Great video, well done!
I'm sold on this one. Thanks for the review
Thanks for your recommendation! I just got my Swampfox Blade and I absolutely love it. Red dots are spiderwebs and starbursts for me. This is crystal clear, etched reticle is great, shake awake, plus bullet rise! Best I've ever seen yet.
I thought they were on preorder only?
@@BlackPowderTherapist I guess I got mine just in time, went through swampfox website.
Absolute score of an optic !
Has my attention for sure
Thanks for the vid, Aimpoint and EoTech are the only ones that work with my eyes usually. I always wondered why the Army spent so much on red dots until I bought a cheaper one.
Thank you for the review, but I really missed a look through the scope to see the actual reticle in real.
Just put my order in, thanks for the review and coupon code 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Great review. I have severe astigmatism. This is the review that I've been looking for regarding choosing a home defense optic for my AR15 & Mossberg 500!
Do you like it on the shotgun? Thinking of getting it for my tavor 12
I'm glad that as a community, we're always able to come together to help one another.
Domari Nolo
*III*
I'm definitely gonna look into this for my db15
Digging the new intro music man!
If I ever recover from the apocalypse on my ability to earn money this is on my short list aka bat flu
I am sold on this one. I have a covid-eye...I mean an astigmatism, too. It comes in Red or Green dots! This checks all the boxes! Now if I could only save 20%, i'd bag one!
The 50/200 yard battle sight zero is applicable only to 5.56 NATO and .308 Win calibers. The rest of the holds will work with any barrel length and any caliber because range is so short. Bullet paths have very little chance to diverge due to velocity or ballistic coefficient differences at just 5 to 15 yards, so a .22lr point of impact is nearly identical to 9mm or 7.62x39... this is from swampfox website . So when you talk about using this for 300blk and other calibers it's not really true.
That reticle is perfect!
IKR? I have been waiting for a 1x “chevron” reticle forever!
If you have an astigmatism and want a reflex sight, try the holosun 510c, it’s pricey, but with my astigmatism, I love it, it’s really clear
Really wanna see a good review of their 1-10 optic... All their lineups seems promising and 1-10 for 400-500 count me in
Looks GOOD!
I use the spitfire by vortext, if checking the bumps of the night , not thinking of the red light. The spitfire has a very clean circle.
Crazy I just watched you other video from 2019 and the Holosun was the best red dot for Astigmatism. Good thing I did pull the tigger on it yet. LOL
Technology is moving fast brother.
So they remade a vortex spitfire 1x, using a cr123 battery vs AAA ? That’s kind of what this appears to be to me. Maybe it’s the new holosun vs sig, 2 = 1 in the same but now it’s swamp fox/vortex lol.
Order and shipped in under 7days.
Mounted, not zeroed or fired yet.
Purchased 2 and coupon code worked.
Purchased where?
@@clintwilliams2705 directly from swampfox
Very awesome!
Eotech and Acoc are the way to go if you have an astigmatism. Basically holographic or etched Reticle negate the effects of astigmatism.
If you could only have one, would you take the Primary Arms SLx 1X MicroPrism or the Swampfox Blade? No TH-camrs have done this comparison video yet. What's up with that?
Are you able to do a review on Primary Arms red dot?
How's that eye relief.Would love to run this on an AR but worried about picking up the dot fast.Nothing beats the ever speedy Red dot
That is very sweet love that
I need you to do a comparison between the prism and Holosun 510… you said both are best for astigmatism and I have one in both eyes
I wish they would make a prism 1x the size of a sig romeo 5. Yea yea I know the Lil P is a thing but an 11mm objective lens is really really tiny. 20mm minimum, 25mm is ideal.
@Thystaff Thywilllol I dont think ive ever seen just a 1x hunting scope. But they wouldnt be as rugged as a prism optic, right?
@James Smith Interesting idea, but I dont think it'd work for my specific application. This would be on an AK that already has the acss 3x (which is great btw). I have the romeo 5 on a 45 offset mount so its very close to my eye (which i prefer) and i can seemlessly go from 1x to 3x and back without taking my hands off the gun. If the 1x was a small 20mm prism then id have all the ruggedness Id want without a lot of weight. It'd be perfect.
If I went with a magnifier then id have to take a hand off to fumble around with it as opposed to just tilting the gun. And having an optic just dangling all willy nilly on a hinge makes me... uneasy (i dunno i feel like id break it off at some point). Also (and sorry if this is a dumb question) are magnifiers just as rugged as prism optics? If not then I cant see why they are even relevant given the relatively recent proliferation of LPVOs.
@Thystaff Thywill huh. Yea ill do some digging and see what I can find. Thanks!
@James Smith not the same features. the lines are for farther out distances not closer. Even Primary Arms them selves after asking said the reticle will not be applicable for closer distances. I took off my cyclops and put on the blade. WAY nicer for a pistol configuration and larger easier to see reticle too.
Interesting reticle, makes since.
Sense
while a neat idea, I think the bullet rise compensators for cqb is little gimmicky. if its that close, its really doesnt matter. point and pull. so what if its 2" low?
Nice review. Can this take the shock of a 308 win pistol? Any compatible co- witness risers available?
Im looking for a 2x prism scope with mill dot cross hairs and no illumination. For some reason manufactures seem to think putting a bunch of electronics on a scope will sell but not to me. Batteries suck. Simple and tough is what I want .
Is there any difference with night/dark use? Ss the etched reticle only an upgrade for people with astigmatism if you have the red dot off? or does the etched reticle help when you have it on?
Prism optics are a must have for when the emp initiated zombiepocalypse happens
I have an AR pistol and think this would be the perfect optic for it my question is in reference to eye relief would you recommend this or the trihawk for it I'm going to be using it for home defense and target shooting I have perfect vision thanks in advance for your input
How does it compare over all to the,
Monstrum P332?
I hope you purchased a extended warrantie for your new camera.
Warantie???
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@@ibonihs REGULAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATORS..................
Mount up
It was a clear black night, a clear white moon
Thank you
I use two Vortex Spitfire 1x, a Vortex Spitfire AR, and a Vortex Sparc AR. I prefer the GEN 1 Vortex Spitfire 1x. I actually had to send my Spitfire AR in for replacement under warranty; the dimming illumination button took a crap on me. The replacement Spitfire AR I received did not have a removable base, where my original did. I was pretty bummed, since I had an ADM QD mount on my original Spitfire AR, which is now rendered useless. I have an EXTREMELY severe astigmatism, and my prismatic sights/scopes are nice and sharp, with hardly any detectable bleed, while illuminated. I love having the laser etched reticle as well, just in case the illumination fails; as you cannot co-witness your BUIS, because prismatic sights are a true 1x magnification.
If it is a true 1X magnification would that allow me to not use glasses for my very slight far farsightedness.
@@crypto1300 No. The true 1x magnification only affects the ability to cowitness BUIS.
Hey I know this is an old comment but any chance you have used this Swampfox 1x Prism? I just picked up the Vortex 1x and although the glass is great I was wondering how this one compared because is offers shake and bake.
@@awesomedave8484 I haven’t used any Swampfox optics.
@@nitegoat1369 thanks for the reply!
Wearing polarized sunglasses helps reduce the smudge effect so my question is, Why doesn't someone make a red dot sight with a polarized lens?
Great question!
I actually emailed Aimpoint and Trijicon. Trijicon offers nothing close. A real helpful guy at aimpoint offered to get me, basically, a discontinued polarized lens cap that fits a few models but said theres no demand for that sort of thing. I'm surprised a not more people ask.
Dude nice!
@@turbo75kirbo I am just going with the best irons I can get. Truglo front A2 and Daniel Defense fixed rear. I guess there is no demand because most of us after going through: Aimpoints, Eotechs, Vortex, PA, Holosun etc. has already given up...
I will assume that there isn't demand because consumers aren't educated. I have astigmatism and this is the first I've heard of using polarized lenses
Putting this on my pc9
Prism optics like the Primary Arms SLx 1x and 3x MicroPrism give crystal clear, razor sharp reticles for anyone with astigmatism.
Could this be used with a magnifier?
Which do you prefer between the blade vs HS510C for an AR9 ?
As a Geek Squad Agent, I highly recommend you look into buying a camera at Best Buy and get the GSP. It'll save you the hassle of buying and replacing your cameras every so often. And GoPros, the new ones will do anything you need.
Thanks for bringing this lil goodie to our attention. Both eyes open work ok?
I have this, both eyes open works fine.
Not bad looking but I don't think you would user the bullet rise compensator at close range, it's more likely that you would aim fast with circle than to take the time for a more precision shot at 5 or even 25 yards, the bullet impact difference in a self defense situation against a human or most animals at that distance would not be enough to warrant taking any extra time in aiming than necessary.
Yep! its the best if you like Parallax until you get past 100 yards, maybe not for home protection.CQB maybe not.
Do you think a magnifier would work properly with the Blade by Swampfox? Not in a home defense scenario, of course, but at the Range and for fun. I've been seriously considering putting this on my ar pistol. They are duty tough, intended for home defense and law enforcement.
Any luck?
Well it’s no Aimpoint T2 but for those of us with astigmatism this is a great option. Do you know if this is made in the USA or China like the pro,army arms ones? Are there any 1 or 2x magnification prism optics that are made in the USA besides the Trijicon TA44 (and variants thereof)?
They are made in China. But I’d say they are on par with the other decent optics made in China like Vortex, Holoson, and Primary Arms.
Hey William seems like everything you get to make a video a out and make money on is the best,reminds me of gun magazine editors,I know first hand some of the stuff you have talked about was not as great as others,but the editors could say something wasn't that great because they didn't want to offend some company then you wouldn't get free stuff to make money on, just my opion,very few people on u tube that are honest and will tell it how it is,watched you for about a year but the way videos have gone so commercial i can not any more,thought i remembered you saying you liked nutn fancy videos n he inspired you, well you have strayed way off the mark,I have never heard you say any product you reviewed was bad or not as good as such n such,sorry making money is more important than being honest,best wishes i just can't do it anymore
Nailed it.
I have seen a few, of his red dot & scope reviews, end with a poor review.
Thanks, I have been looking for a quality Green Dot sight. I will be picking this up ! But I must say I don't think at in home range less than 10' you will be aiming or deciding which "aim point" to use
Not everything made in China is bad. I work in research and development here in the USA, and a lot of the American made products that we test to qualify before using them in our products are way less proficient than the Chinese products. Of course, the American made products are much more expensive as well. As far as I know, this is normal across a lot, if not all industries.
If it works, it works. I like stuff that just plain works, and of course passed some sort of testing. I've personally purchased a lot of Chinese made gun parts off of amazon and ebay, and have had very little to no issues. I take precautionary measures like degrease all screws and screw holes with alchohol first before installing with blue locktight. A lot of newbies just slap on parts and expect the sights, mounts, red dots, etc...to hold zero when at the gun range....a lot of "American" manufactures in all industries get a lot of their parts from China to keep their cost down.
Yep. And it just has to be partially assembled here, to state "Made in the USA".
Is there a reliable CR123 battery ? I need some but I'm here all kinds of dead battery issues .
Ordered a primary arms gen 3. 3x
Had I of seen this a couple months ago I wouldn’t of got my sightmark wolfhound this looks way more small my wolfhound is super long and gets in the way of my charging handle
Holy shit it's like my phone new what i got on TH-cam to look for
Real bits of Panther
I can't really tell 100%, but the reticle looks very small in the video
What is the size of the reticle in use is it a more elaborate red dot at 50 yards?
E intentado comprar la marca swamp fox pero no envían a Puerto Rico
Copper Jacket TV do you have a new discount code, the one one here expired. Also do you still feel that this is still the best one on the market for a astigmatism?
Have you compared this to Primary Arms prism scopes?
...don't like a red dot? ...get a blue dot. Works for me. My quick-release co-witnessing sight has both, with a green laser too
Sold! Just bought one. I have astigmatism and am desperate to correct for it.
How do you like it, any complaints? Clear reticle with your astigmatism?
@@Funexpected Clear with the reticle! So far it a great optic.
@@clarkrp1960 Thanks for the response. I'm very tempted, but I'm unsure about liking the busy reticle. I just got the Holosun and love it, but not perfect with with my eyesight, so I want to try a prism optic.
The video quality has always been good. Gucci is not needed.
What about putting a magnifier behind it??
Something for everyone.
Wondering how it would work with a 9 mm PCC and where would you have to sight it in at
Probably not too good.
Numerous videos out there of guys using it on 9mm builds. Reticle lines up pretty good on 9mm ar’s
How much does it weight ? Thanks
Can you put this on a Zastava AK-47 side mount
Great scope. But I can't imagine how this could be useful in close quarters inside a home. Most home self-defense conflicts happen 5 yards or less--not in 10 yard long hallways.
This specific optic is a 1x25 (in other words no magnification) and it’s good for home defense situations because of the holdovers. It’s meant to be a CQB optic not necessarily just for the house but short ranges in general. So you zero it out to 50yds and it has built in holdovers for shorter distances so you don’t have to guess where the bullet will go or adjust your optic every time you come back home from the range or wherever you took it. This would be a good option for a “trunk gun” AR pistol.
It’s perfect bc it’s annoying to sight your AR in at 50 yards then try shooting 15-20 yards, I can never figure out where my shots are supposed to land so I dial my home defense in at 15 or 20 yards then I want to shoot a little further and I have to adjust it again
Can you use a 3x magnifier along with a prism scope?
I have the same question lol
I don't think it really practically works. It'd be like putting 2 binoculars together. It sorta works, but not really.
Does this one come in both colors or Just one ?
Does it share mounting options with anything? Prefer to use a QD if possible
No everyone has patents on current qd offerings so that’s why they’re not able to offer it without engineering their own design.
I can’t decide between this Blade or the Cyclops. Want for home defense but also trips to range for further shots.
Red dots or LVPO are typically best for home defense or iron sights
@@ForestxWalker06 Iron sights, even with a practiced user, are the slowest option out of common use sighting systems. Red dots & 1x prisms will be fastest, then LPVO's, then irons; the optic systems don't require lining up 2 planes and as such are faster. (Hence every branch of the military and law enforcement department utilizing optics > irons on their rifles
Better then that Holosun you reviewed a year ago
Can you use this with a magnifier?
Can this be paired with a magnifier?
Not familiar with prism but very familiar with astigmatism
Any luck
Beard needs a haircut Hegshot
Just don’t drop it! I was taking off one rifle to put on another I dropped it about chest high onto the ground kind of on the lens ring . And it shattered. They replaced it no questions asked but I cannot believe this thing shattered like it did . It’s so damn heavy I never thought it would break but it was very delicate and I mean shattered into pieces. so it sits in a box I don’t even use it.
Dailyshooter So your recommending this for people who wear glasses over a single power reddot??
Wear
Is the reticle good sized?
I purchased an Eotech exps3 for my LWRC AR. Should I return it and go with this?
Do you have an astigmatism? I bought the same optic and it was super blurry ( I know they are supposed to be pixelated but for that much money i'm not going to have some super blurred reticle ) I returned it. Bought the cyclopse 1x and us a gg&g mount that allows me to have room to put my Iron sight under it. You can see a pic of it on my IG at lefthand_556 . I wished this used T1 mounts. The holosun 512C is the best Red dot i've looked through with having an astigmatism.
James Smith Swampfox is 100% American and Veteran Owned
No. The EXPS-3 is far superior. When using, do not focus on the reticle. Focus on the target. I have an astigmatism & it works just fine. Also, buy a 3x magnifier. I have the Eotech G33, but I hear the Vortex 3x is good too. Under magnification, the EoTech reticle is crisp. And when you don’t need it, flip it to the side.
Great set up.
Sure looks a bit similar to the Primary arms Cyclops in basic size and form factor... wouldn't be shocked if they shared same OEM
They don’t. Swampfox owns their factory and has nothing to do with primary arms.
@@brandonmiller8965 ...according to swampfox optics
Brandon Miller except Mike, the guy who designed these, is the former guy from Primary Arms...so their is a link.
kersty52 so mike used to work at primary arms, point? Go to the forums and this has been discussed 100’s of times. Mike even says he used to work for primary arms but left them to go work for swamp fox.
If there is a link oh well.
Brandon Miller r u saying these are US made?
Quick acquisition, incoming bad guy 10 feet away, "hold on just a sec bub, let me do the math conversions and figure out which random area of this hieroglyphic reticle I'm supposed to use to shoot at you".
That’s kinda the whole point of the hold overs…. So there is no “math conversion” or guessing. Besides, at 10ft he’s already closer than all the hold overs at that point, just point and shoot. The hold overs are in yards.
I can't afford Night Vision. 😥
Too bad this is for 5.56, looking for something to use on my galil ace pistol.
Can I put this on a bullpup shotgun
Its good that the American gun market is becomin' saturated with chinese-made budget dots.
At least we don’t have shitty Chinese firearms to deal with.
Such a shame. I wish we'd have an import ban on Chinese made crap in general - get "MADE IN AMERICA" seen on more things, especially in the gun industry.
China aks are some of the best
Competition helps develop new ideas and lower prices. It's healthy capitalism. These products are developed in US, just outsourced to china etc. I hope they have good quality control because I just bought one.
Why would you use any optic for HD as they will all limit field of view?
Because finding an illuminated dot or circle on a singular focal plane with both eyes open is faster than lining up a rear and front sight in the same situation.
I have a practically brand new Aimpoint Pro with extended battery compartment, box, paperwork, etc. All I see is grapes, red grapes! Wifey looks thru it & says it has 1 perfect red dot! She has her own Aimpoinr Pro, so, anybody to deal? Lol
So.... is the Holosun HS510C no longer your “favorite” optic for astigmatism? I’m confused 😐