MesquiteDweller

If you are law enforcement or military, the Hub in Showlow had a Sig P365 with Red Dot optic on it for $595 a few weeks ago.

I was originally set on picking up a pair of Vortex Razor 12X50 HD which I can get for $900. But then I was wondering if it's worth it to spend more and get the Vortex Razor 12X50 UHD which I can get for $1400. Not quite sure I will have the money to spend the extra $500 right now. What thoughts does everyone have between the Razor HD and Razor UHD. Is it worth the $500 now? My next question is upon trying to do some research, Vortex doesn't seem to get as much love as I was expecting. It seemed not too many people are impressed with them. There was a lot of talk about getting the Meopta MeoStar B1.1 12x50 HD instead. It seemed like many people felt this was a significant better product. In looking around it appears I can get these for $1300 to $1400. What does everyone think of the Vortex vs Meopta debate? Does the MeoStar compare to the Razor HD or the Razor UHD or better than both? If I can't gather the funds needed now will the Razor HD be suffice? Or do I hold out and spend a few hundred dollars more for the MeoStar? Or hold out even longer for the Razor UHD? I'd imagine I will use these binoculars for at a minimum the next 4 to 5 years. Maybe about that time things might be a bit different for us financially and may be able to upgrade to the tier 1 options of binoculars. Any advice or help will be greatly appreciated.

Another question. Warranty. I know I know. Just take care of your stuff. But Vortex does tout their No Fault Lifetime Warranty. Whereas I believe Meopta only has a 20 year Limited Lifetime Warranty that only covers manufacturer defect. Is that a correct understanding? I do worry as we all have suffered the unexpected slip a time or two while out hunting.