Yes, definitely not even close to the same league as the Trijicon and a few others, but certainly some good bang for the buck. They both have multi-coated lenses, the Venom is considered the "newer, upgraded" model mainly due to the adjustable brightness and battery compartment I think. The Venom is also available in either 3 or 6mm dot size. I only looked thru a Viper a couple times, and not side by side so not really able to provide comparison on the clarity, but hard to think their upgraded model would be less on the Venom...
For me the battery replacement capability was a stage 1 dealbreaker, I instantly tossed any from consideration that couldn't replace without taking off the weapon. The Viper does use slightly more common batteries (at least up here), but I never had any problem getting the ones for the Venom.
Compelling arguments. I'm good at zeroing firearms...but I hate doing it to be honest...shh, don't tell anyone.
In truth, my mate had suggested the Viper, the guy who owns the store, so I discounted the Venom right away. It's worth a re-visit though based on your assessment, which I value and trust. It'll not be a problem to get either, my mate is a good one, he'll look after me...but I'm going to make him justify the Viper recommendation now.
As for batteries...I have batteries for everything, then back ups and back ups for the back ups. when Energiser run out of stock in their Australian warehouse the call me and ask for some of my stock. Lol. One is none and two is one right?
Too funny, yes two is one for sure. My wife gives me trouble about my batteries as well. There's two drawers devoted to them in my office, of course the rechargeable battery station(s), then the drawer in the bedroom, the shelf in the garage, the spot in the basement oh, and the drawer in the garage... good thing they have good shelf life!
I knew there was something I really liked about you... you're a battery slut like me!🤣
Got to have the power for all the stuff!
One must have stuff...and batteries.