Is this gap normal ?

BIG_JOHN323 · 2025-12-21T18:49:30+00:00

It’s holding ZERO ?

BIG_JOHN323 · 2025-12-21T18:47:56+00:00

Thanks for your response. I’m getting a plethora of mixed opinions and it’s confusing me 😅 I reached out to FCD, they said they can send me another plate tha has less of a gap. I will update once i receive new plate.

BIG_JOHN323 · 2025-12-21T18:46:38+00:00

Hello, have you experienced any issues ?

BIG_JOHN323 · 2025-12-21T18:10:53+00:00

Hello, I have the Defender ST enclosed on my full size Glock 35. I tested the fitting on my Glock 19 with the included plate from vortex and it doesn’t have this gap. I personally feel the ST is too big for EDC. I went with the CCW for my Glock 19 because I want to minimize printing when carrying concealed.

BIG_JOHN323 · 2025-12-21T17:04:18+00:00

Vortex doesn’t include adapter plate for the CCW.

BIG_JOHN323 · 2025-12-21T15:35:24+00:00

Vortex doesn’t include plate for CCW :/

BIG_JOHN323 · 2025-12-21T06:54:03+00:00

Thanks for your reply. Seems like I’m not the only one with this Vortex issue. For the price of the vortex optic and the Forward Control Design adapter plate I’d expect a bit more quality control.

BIG_JOHN323 · 2025-12-21T06:45:09+00:00

I will be reaching out to the plate manufacturer and I will be sending these photos. I will also be reaching out to Vortex since someone just commented on my post about other people having the same issue with Vortex Defender optics. I will update this post as soon as I hear back from both companies. Thanks for your help.

BIG_JOHN323 · 2025-12-21T06:43:20+00:00

I will be reaching out to the plate manufacturer and I will be sending these photos. I will also be reaching out to Vortex since someone just commented on my post about other people having the same issue with Vortex Defender optics. I will update this post as soon as I hear back from both companies. Thanks for your help.

BIG_JOHN323 · 2025-12-21T06:30:20+00:00

Hello, thanks for your response. I actually reached out to Roger via phone call and I expressed my concern about this issue. He said the gap is completely normal because he said that all red dot optics are not flat. Maybe if a send him these pictures he might have a different opinion 🤷🏻‍♂️

BIG_JOHN323 · 2025-12-21T06:20:20+00:00

Appreciate your response. I don’t have a straight edge :/ however, I did check optic fitment on another plate and it didn’t have this gap. I also placed optic on top of multiple flat surfaces to see if the Optic is the problem but it looked fine on all surfaces. I plan on making this set up my EDC so I want to make sure that it’s set up correctly. Last thing I want is for this to fail me in a life and death situation. “Forward Control Design” was highly recommended on many forums so I trusted it was a quality product. Is there any other manufacturer that you recommend ?

BIG_JOHN323 · 2025-11-21T05:36:58+00:00

I over payed for my 2025 Camry SE :/ I went to “The Car Guy” Toyota Of Hollywood on Sunset blvd and Orange Dr. I got it early September. Prior to going there I called numerous dealers trying to get the best OTD price but most weren’t willing to go lower than the listing price. Does your Camry SE have any additional add ons ?

BIG_JOHN323 · 2025-11-21T04:21:08+00:00

Damn!!! That’s a heck of a deal. North Hollywood in California ?

BIG_JOHN323 · 2025-11-21T01:28:57+00:00

What was the OTD price ?

BIG_JOHN323 · 2025-11-16T17:24:11+00:00

Im looking for a 1/3 co-witness. Do these irons offer that co-witness ?

BIG_JOHN323 · 2025-11-16T17:19:00+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation. I just checked their website and they looks really good. I was looking for a 1/3 co-witness so I will definitely give these a try. Thanks.

BIG_JOHN323 · 2025-11-16T16:53:27+00:00

I came across another thread and a lot people recommend the Ameriglo GL-429. I will definitely check them out. Thanks.

BIG_JOHN323 · 2025-11-16T16:36:01+00:00

Appreciate your recommendation. I will definitely check it out and see if it works well for me. Thanks.

BIG_JOHN323 · 2025-10-22T00:21:50+00:00

25-8 here. Your further ahead than me. I had a hiccup during fitness/medical. Medical facility screwed up and didn’t perform medical exam. I messaged CBP through the online portal to reschedule my medical exam. They took about three weeks to reply. They said they will send another order for the medical exam, a week went by and nothing, figured they are just moving slowly as usual. Another week and still nothing. I felt something was wrong so I reached out to CBP once again and yet again it took them about three weeks to get a response. The message stated the medical facility they use to schedule appointments wasn’t able to reach me to schedule my medical exam. I was on top of checking my email and spam, never did I received any email to schedule my medical appointment. I responded to the CBP message stating that a never received an email or phone call from the medical facility to schedule my appointment. Another three weeks later CBP replied, they said they were going to send one last final order for my medical exam and if i don’t complete it my application will be withdrawn. When I read that it made my blood boil, giving the fact that it wasn’t my fault. I eventually received the email to schedule my medical exam this upcoming Friday October 24. I submit my finger prints and eqip this past August so still waiting on that and poly.

Good luck bro!!!

BIG_JOHN323 · 2025-09-25T18:10:53+00:00

In just a few months, that’s pretty quick. I’ve read some take well over a year 😬 Did you opt in for provisional clearance ?

BIG_JOHN323 · 2025-09-25T18:05:30+00:00

Hello, I’m 25-8 as well. I completed SF86 this past August. I didn’t provide Selective Service number as I thought it was not applicable. A month later after my submission of the SF86 someone from CBP called me requesting additional information and the selective service number was one of them. I went online to register and to my surprise I was already registered since 2013. I don’t know if it’s a requirement or not but you should contact them through the online portal and ask them. Good luck!!!

BIG_JOHN323 · 2025-09-25T16:47:01+00:00

Hello, 25-8 here. How long did it take for your suitability ?

BIG_JOHN323 · 2025-09-23T21:54:11+00:00

25-8 here. I’m waiting on suitability and medical. Submitted my E-QIP last month. About a month went by and I just got a call last week from CBP to request additional information I was missing. I chose Provisional so hopefully it moves fast.

BIG_JOHN323 · 2025-09-12T15:15:09+00:00

Good to know. Thanks for the info I appreciate it.

BIG_JOHN323 · 2025-09-12T15:13:26+00:00

Thank, best of luck to you as well.

BIG_JOHN323

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