In this article we will go through the differences of 3 Vector Optics red dots. We will compare
- Vector Optics Frenzy-S 1x17x24 MIC
- Vector Optics Frenzy-S 1x17x24 MOS
- Vector Optics Frenzy-S 1x17x24 SAS
What they have in common
The red dots share 90% of its name, so there will be quite a few things that they have in common. Lets see them one by one:
1. The same Shield RMSc footprint
The main common feature of these three red dots is the footprint - all 3 of these red dots use the Shield RMSc footprint.
Therefore you may be considering any of these three red dots for your compact or subcompact sized handgun, or for a model that uses the Shield RMSc footprint for the dovetail slide cut.
If you consider getting this red dot for your pistol, you need to choose from mounting solutions that use the Shield RMSc footprint:
- Optic plates with Shield RMSc footprint for optics ready models,
- Red dot mounts with Shield RMSc footprint for standard models.
2. Content of the package
Another thing that is the same for all three of these is the content of the package. The key part here is this - there is a weaver / picatinny mount included in the package of all of these red dot sights.
3. Window lens size
As the name of the red dots hints - all three red dots have the same size of window: 17x24mm.
4. Motion sensors & auto shutoff
All of the red dots will automatically turn on when motion is detected, and also will turn of if not moved for at least 3 minutes.
5. Dimensions
All of the red dots are 28 mm wide and 41 mm long.
6. Materials
All of these three sights are made of aluminium.
Now lets get to the differences.
Key differences
And what are the differences? Yes there are some. Lets go through them below:
Reticle
The Frenzy-S 1x17x24 MIC and SAS both come with 3 MOA dot.
The Frenzy-S 1x17x24 MOS however comes with multi retical design. You can choose from 3 MOA dot, circle and combination of both.
Height
The MIC and MOS models are both 24.3 mm high.
The SAS model little bit higher, with overall height 25 mm.
Battery location
The MIC and MOS models have the battery on the bottom of the red dot. So to get to the battery, you need to remove the red dot.
Both of these red dots use the CR2032 battery with life expectancy of 20 000 to 50 000 hours.
*The difference is because of the multi reticle system - if you run simple 3 MOA dot, it will live up to the 50 000 hours. When you run the dot with circle, you will be closer to 20 000 hours.
The SAS red dot however has the battery compartment located from the side, so that you can switch batteries without removing the red dot and losing the zero.
The SAS also uses different battery - the CR1632 - with life expectancy up to 30 000 hours.
Final thoughts
All of these red dots are very similar, but few of the features will make the difference.
Battery location
This one is something I dont like at the MIC and MOS models very much. Its true that you will switch battery only once in long while, but still - you will have to demount it fully. From this perspective, the SAS model is winner for me from this perspective.
Reticle
I personally prefer some more options when it comes to reticle, and the multi reticle system that the MOS model has would be quite a heavy thing to consider. I like that much more than the simple 3 MOA dot that the SAS and MIC models offer. From this perspective, I would choose the MOS version.
Video
You can also check the whole comparison in video format of our youtube channel.
