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Well, I dislike anything requiring a battery to operate based on an unexpected appearance by Mr Murphy. But the EOTech has a good rep there with average battery life hovering around 1000 hours. Still, the best optic for my money (considerable amount, too!) is the Trijicon ACOG. Tritium reticle that glows in the dark and has a light gathering strip of plastic embedded in the body to highlight the scope reticle in brighter conditions. No batteries needed. Replace the reticle after 12 years. My eyesight stinks. Last visit to my eye doctor I told him I needed to be able to focus just six inches past the end of my outstretched arm. He didn't get it. My front sights are pretty fuzzy these days unless it's slightly dark and I can see the tritiums. That's one reason I put the CT Laser Module on one of my carry guns, the Glock 27. It really does help. The best thing is that when you zero it properly, the red dot "sits" right on top of your front sight post for your sight picture and will hit to point of aim at any point between the muzzle and about 50 feet which is more than enough for any self defense scenario.

Last visit to my eye doctor I told him I needed to be able to focus just six inches past the end of my outstretched arm. He didn't get it.

Interesting. I told mine I needed perfect or better vision out around 600 yards. He knew exactly what I was after.

Happily, no bifocals for me yet. And I can still work on stuff up close with glasses off.

I can see the advantage a weapon with a laser sight would have in a point shooting situation. Middle of the night, its dark you're suddenly awakened by the crash of your front door being kicked in, yeah, having a laser sight on your .45 or Winchester 1300 would be a good idea. I'll grant ya that.

Scouts Out! Cavalry Ho!