re: AR-15 Red Dot Sight

I have several Aimpoints, a couple of ACOG's, three RMR's, a couple of Bushnell's, a Vortex and some other off brands. I am an optics whore ever since my eyes got old and I can't shoot irons well anymore.

Here is my two cents... If this is a range/plinker/play gun, buy a Bushnell, Vortex, etc and you will be more than happy. If this is your go-to, no kidding going to shoot someone gun then invest in an Aimpoint or other $400+ optic. The money buys you long battery life by virtue of superior electronics and a quantum leap in durability by virtue of case materials and shock/water proofing. But you don't need a safe full of guns sitting there with Aimpoints on them unless you just have money to burn. I have several because, at one time, I had a hook up to get them at a steep discount. If I did it over, I would have a couple and the less expensive optics on the other guns.