Last updated June 18, 2026
Holosun IRIS vs Vortex Defender
Real price comparison based on 78 tracked r/gundeals deals.
Bottom line
Cheaper historically: Holosun IRIS at $75.
Lower average: Vortex Defender at $244.
More deals tracked: Vortex Defender (42 vs 36).
Set alerts on both — Holosun IRIS · Vortex Defender.
Side-by-side
| Metric | Holosun IRIS | Vortex Defender |
|---|---|---|
| Historical low | $75 | $119 |
| Tracked average | $664 | $244 |
| Median price | $899 | $200 |
| Highest tracked | $1190 | $1200 |
| Real-deal threshold | < $631 | < $232 |
| Steal threshold | < $564 | < $207 |
| Deals tracked | 36 | 42 |
3 cheapest Holosun IRIS deals
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[Optics] All Holosun Sale (Email for Price) IRIS 3 Gree…$75Apr 24, 2025 · fiddlersdefense.com
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[Optics] All Holosun Sale (Email for Price) IRIS 3 Gree…$75Apr 18, 2025 · fiddlersdefense.com
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[Optics] Athlon, Cyelee & Holosun + IRIS 3-G, Email for…$120Sep 27, 2025 · aaarmament.com
3 cheapest Vortex Defender deals
- $119
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[Optics] Vortex Defender-CCW 3 MOA Red Dot Refurbished …$125Nov 22, 2025 · aaoptics.com
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[Optics] Vortex Defender CCW Blackout - $149.97 + S/H$150Jan 07, 2026 · basspro.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
Holosun IRIS or Vortex Defender — which is cheaper?
Historically, the Holosun IRIS has the lower floor at $75. By average, Vortex Defender wins at $244.
Which has more deals available?
Vortex Defender appears more often in r/gundeals deals (42 vs 36).
Should I get the Holosun IRIS or the Vortex Defender?
Set free alerts on both. Pick whichever drops to its real-deal threshold first that matches your use case.
About the editor
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We track every priced post on r/gundeals, fingerprint products, and verify dealer reputations. This page is updated as new deal data arrives.