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Message: <blockquote data-quote="peatmoss" data-source="post: 3473335" data-attributes="member: 119647">Hello ksmit123.  Just to clarify, some might describe the full sized Meostars as bulging, but that descriptor doesn't really apply to the mid sized 32s.  Among the three models discussed, the 8x32 Meostar is actually the most compact.  I've attached a photo of the three models.  But if the Meostar isn't on your list, then there's no use in discussing it further.  As far as the other two, the Viper HD is physically smaller than the Meopro HD.  But the armor on the Meopro HD seems less bulky than the Viper HD.  Ergonomic issues like this are very personal so I can't say which one would feel better in your hands.  As a generality, the larger Meopro HD might feel better in a larger set of hands, but, again, it's going to depend on the individual.</blockquote>