I e-mailed the guys at either Gunsite or Thunder Ranch with this exact question (at the time I was looking at the Aimpoint, C-more Colt Scout, or the Trijicon Reflex), and I was VERY surprised by their answer:
"Buy the Tasco PDP5."
After the shock wore off, I read their reasoning:
It's FAR less expensive and does the exact same thing. It also has variable MOA dots (you can dial a 4 MOA dot for long distance/precision work, or a big 12 MOA dot for speed/close-in work). It's durable, has a big 44mm objective (no peering through a tiny 21-33mm objective), and is relatively lightweight.
It made sense to me. You can find them in the $150 range, though CDNN has them on sale for $90 (1-800-588-9500) if there are any left. It should mount right on the flattop, or on the front of the California Competition-Works dual-level mount.
Tango
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