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2025-08-23T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good for the price

It dot is clear and crisp. There is only a little color distortion from the glass (blue tint). The brightness settings on the dot are too bright for any kind of night vision. I wish there was one lower setting for more precision shooting. I found it slightly more difficult to zero at 100 yards than I do on an sig Romeo 5. The adjustments are positive but not as crisp as higher end optics. If you are looking for something that is good for the price this is a good choice. Shop for a deal on it. Do not pay full retail price.

Luke H.

2025-08-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy to use and spot

Easy to use and spot on target!

Bill K.

2025-07-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice little Red Dot

I mounted this on my Ruger LC Carbine in 5. 7. It's a very intuitive red dot. You push the button on the front to turn it on and make the dot shine brighter. If you hold it in, it turns off. I like this option to save on the battery. I am not a fan of the shake awake technology. I prefer to turn mine on when I know I need it. It was easy to mount and just as easy to sight in. I took it out yesterday to the 100 yard range and hit the paper target every time. The SPARC is the perfect fit for my little carbine and I would recommend anyone that likes red dots to give this a try. You won't be disappointed.

John O.

2025-07-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Patrol Rifle Red Dot

This red dot is a new addition to my patrol rifle. It's a great closed emitter optic. The attached covers protect the lenses when I'm not using it. With a little work you can get the lens covers worked in enough so that they flop to the side when they're not in use. This is a zero magnification red dot which is perfect for what I'm using it for. I would absolutely recommend this optic.

Anthony D.

2025-06-04T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Gave this as a gift

Gave this as a gift to my dad for his keltec sub2000. Clarity is good and the adjustments are fairly easy. The height came perfect for what he wanted. The only issue I've run into is that the buttons for brightness are difficult to press and can be a pain to adjust properly if you hadn't messed with it before. I enjoy it and with a magnifier it's a great range optic for what it is.

Oskar D.

2025-05-22T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

awesome to 100

Target acquisition is great. I LIKE IT. Can't wait to shoot a turkeys head off.

William S.

2025-05-13T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Sparc AR wish

Nearly perfect product! My only gripe with this product is the score caps. Until the rubber part connecting the cap to the rest of the unit is well worn in, the cap wants to stay closed. So the field of view is partially obstructed as a result. If there were compatible flip caps available or sold with the device, this product would be perfect.

Ryan

2025-05-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy to mount. Zeroed quickly

Easy to mount. Zeroed quickly and mounted a magnifier with it as well. I've bought from vortex for the previous 10 or so years. Great customer service and haven't had an issue with them yet.

Adam P.

2025-05-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great red dot

I purchased this red dot to mount on my 22 mah rifle. The sight through the glass is really clear and the red dot is extremely visible, even in low light situations, with the 12 brightness settings. C Consistent accuracy with this red dot makes this optic easy to use for any level of shooter. Would highly recommend the Sparc!

Jacob B.

2025-04-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

its not a t1 but for budget its the one ;)

For a budget dot these things sure do go a long way. Personally enjoyed mine on a ARP!

Joshua R.

2025-03-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Sparc AR is cost effective and boss level

Super rugged and reliable! We run this on 2 different guns, an AR15 223 & an AR12!! Tried and true! Another boss product in our arsenal of Vortex gear!

Daniel B.

2025-03-08T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I have had nothing but

I have had nothing but great results with all my Vortex optics and this red dot is no exception.

Jeff B.

2025-02-06T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Decent red dot for the

Decent red dot for the money. The mounting screw broke, and vortex customer service was quick to send me new mounting hardware.

Patrick T.

2025-02-06T19:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Wouldnt trust my life with it.

Unreliable in sub zero weather. Missed an opportunity at an animal because of it.

Cody P.

2025-01-01T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Red dot

The sight is easy to mount, sight in and adjust. The intensity of the dot is easy to adjust. It's perfect for my 9mm carbine. I'm sure it would also work great for an sbr. I would recommend it to others.

BRIAN W.

2024-12-26T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice affordable red dot for

Nice affordable red dot for the AR

steve p.

2024-11-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great deal, great product.

Great deal, great product.

Anthony H.

2024-10-26T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good dependable red dot for

Good dependable red dot for a good price.

Cameron T.

2024-10-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good red dot

Great red dot for the money. I have had 4 of these, every one has been reliable. The buttons for brightness are very tactile. Cant say enough good things about this optic. Paired with a vortex magnifier this is a great option for someone who may want to reach out a little further, but dont want the bulk of a LVPO or other magnified optic.

Jonathan R.

2024-08-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great optic!

I purchased this red dot for my CZ Scorpion and it's been great. The zero has held well and I haven't had to re-zero it since the first range session. The optic mounts well to any picatinny rail and the glass is very clear. I purchased this optic with they were running an extra 10% off but, I would gladly pay retail for this one. You can't beat the vortex warranty and their craftsmanship. If you need a red dot for a rifle or PCC, this is a great option with a great warranty. Several guys at our department run them on their rifles and have had great results as well.

Hoby J.

2024-08-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Solid and easy to use

Solid and easy to use

David K.

2024-08-04T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Ross B.

Hands down best customer service Ever!!!

Ross B.

2024-07-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Had to buy another!

Bought one over a year ago, had to buy another! Easy to use, easy to zero, and don't have to worry about battery life. Have not lost a zero yet on either red dot and it seems very well built.

Evan R.

2024-07-15T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product

Simple to operate and excellent quality

Bret K.

2024-07-15T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Sparc ar 2 unity mounts

Awesome optic and works great. Unfortunately if your trying to use unity mounts and get to 2.26" this optic doesn't pair well. Since the AAA battery is on the bottom of optic it sits to high compared to the magnifier. Only down fall with this optic is that it sits alot higher in factory configuration.

Marcus D.

2024-07-15T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Only one reticle.

Only one reticle.

JOSHUA P.

2024-07-14T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

battery cover flew off while shooting cant get a replacement

overall its a good sight while i was able to use it, after taking it to the range for the 4th time while i was shooting the battery cover flew off. i've been trying to find cover replacements and i cant find any

Andrew

2024-07-09T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Being used on my personal

Being used on my personal patrol Rifle. No complaints so far.

William F.

2024-07-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

great red dot

it's exactly what I needed. you can't beat this red dot for the money. battery lasts forever. it can be as dim or bright as I need. looks good, and doesn't move around. it's held zero as good as any dot. It comes with the tool to mount it.

Jordan H.

2024-06-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great optic

This optic has been great for me. Its light weight, is small, makes target acquisition much easier and faster and is visible in both low light and high light conditions. I put this on my aero precision ar and it fits perfect. Seems to be very durable and the battery lasts a long time.

Codi W.

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Vortex Optics 1x22 SPARC AR Red Dot Sight w/2 MOA Dot Diam, & Multi-Height Mount Specifications

  • Brightness Settings

    10 Levels

  • Magnification

    1 x

  • Objective Lens Diameter

    22mm

  • Eye Relief

    Unlimited

  • Adjustment Graduation

    1 MOA

  • Max Elevation Adjustment

    90 MOA

  • Max Windage Adjustment

    90 MOA

  • Parallax Setting

    Parallax Free

  • Length

    2.9" (7.36cm)

  • Weight

    7.5oz (212.62g)

  • UPC Code

    843829105613

About Vortex Optics 1x22 SPARC AR Red Dot Sight w/2 MOA Dot Diam, & Multi-Height Mount

FEATURED REVIEWS

Run this on my work rifle

By Joe F.

The original Sparc was my first Vortex product and the Sparc AR was a great upgrade to it. I've been running this optic on my work rifle for years and it has stood up very well. I've been in torrential downpours for hours and never seen any fogging or water inside the optic. It's received a beating in takedowns, entries, and in training and has always held zero. I've seen some reviews about the LED housing blocking the view, but I've never noticed it at all. The fact that it takes readily a...

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Never let you down!!

By Bvan

I’ve ran this optic for over 3 years now and have never had a single issue out of it. The reticle/ red dot is super clear and the different settings of brightness really help in different weather or times of day. I lost a turret cap for my windage turret and called vortex and as always with their amazing customer service they had my issue resolved and a week later a cap arrived in the mail...... if you are looking for a durable, long lasting and great quality optic this is the one!! Thanks ag...

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Simple-Fast-Effective-Point and Shoot. When you boil it down, those are the advantages of a red dot sight. And that's what the SPARC AR delivers - all in a durable, lightweight, compact and ultraclean package. Digital rear-facing controls for power and dot brightness offer quick access and are viewable from the shooting position. 2 MOA dot diameter promotes precise point of aim. Automatically returns to last dot intensity used when powered up.

Unlimited eye relief and parallax free, the SPARC AR gets shooters on target fast. Waterproof, fogproof and shockproof for ultimate durability. Unit automatically shuts off after 12 hours to prevent accidental battery rundown and operates using a common AAA battery. Duty rifle - home defense-recreation, the SPARC AR is built to handle all your red dot needs.

Daylight Bright Red Dot
The daylight bright 2 MOA dot is fast and easy to use. Choose among ten variable illumination settings-the lowest two settings are night-vision compatible.

Vortex Optics 1x22 SPARC AR Red Dot Sight w/2 MOA Dot Diam, & Multi-Height Mount Features

  • Fully Multi-Coated: Multiple anti-reflective coatings on all air-to-glass surfaces increase light transmission
  • Bright Red Dot: Display is highly visible in daylight
  • Single-Piece Chassis: Compact and lightweight
  • Nitrogen Gas: Nitrogen gas purging with o-rings-seals delivers fogproof, waterproof performance.
  • Waterproof: O-ring seals prevent moisture, dust and debris from penetrating for reliable performance in all environments
  • Fogproof: Nitrogen gas purging delivers fogproof, waterproof performance
  • Shockproof: Rugged construction withstands recoil and impact
  • Hard Anodized Finish: Highly durable low-glare matte finish
  • Operating Temperature: Rated from -4 degrees to +158 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Multi-Height Mount System: Includes a spacer shim that can be utilized to provide two different mounting heights: lower 1/3 co-witness (40mm) & absolute co-witness (37mm)
  • Unlimited Eye Relief: Non-critical eye relief for rapid target acquisition
  • Adjustable Dot Intensity: Provides ten variable illumination settings-the lowest two settings are night-vision compatible
  • Battery Life: 12-hour auto-shutdown feature maximizes battery life. Typical battery life is 300 hours at maximum brightness and 5,000 hours at minimum brightness setting

Key Features

  • Bright Red Dot: Display is highly visible in daylight
  • Fogproof: Nitrogen gas purging delivers fogproof, waterproof performance
  • Hard Anodized Finish: Highly durable low-glare matte finish
  • Nitrogen Gas: Nitrogen gas purging with o-rings-seals delivers fogproof, waterproof performance.
  • Operating Temperature: Rated from -4 degrees to +158 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Shockproof: Rugged construction withstands recoil and impact

What's in the box:

  • Vortex Optics SPC-AR1 SPARC II Red Dot Multi-Height Mount System
  • T-10 Torx Wrench
  • 7/64 " Hex Wrench
  • AAA Battery
  • Vortex Optics Lifetime Warranty