I wouldn't get a C more if you can spend up to $500 on a red dot. I was going through the same thing a few months ago trying to decide on which red dot for my light AR15.
My choices were Eotech, Aimpoint or Trijicon Tripower.
Eotech pros
very rugid
the 1MOA dot with 65 MOA circle was useful
Eotech con
the mount that comes with it is the weak point.
Aimpoint pro
the battery life cannot be beat
con
the mount that is supplied with the Aimpoints aren't the best...usable, but not great.
Trijicon Tripower pros
doesn't need to use batteries due to the tritium
I like the Chevron versus the dot because my eyes can pick up the chevron faster.
cons
battery life isn't nearly as good as the Aimpoint
mount provided wasn't the best.
I ended up buying the Tripower because I liked the option of not having to rely solely on a battery. I also upgraded to an ARMS QD mount as well. I may buy the Larue mount for it down the road.
You should also look at the inexpensive Aimpoint clones. The one guy on ebay (canadian) sells a ton of them and they have been holding up to some abuse. I believe he is asking $65 for his unit. I had one on an AR that I sold and it worked well. There is also the Ultra Dot StrikeDot that sells for around $100 on ebay.
My choices were Eotech, Aimpoint or Trijicon Tripower.
Eotech pros
very rugid
the 1MOA dot with 65 MOA circle was useful
Eotech con
the mount that comes with it is the weak point.
Aimpoint pro
the battery life cannot be beat
con
the mount that is supplied with the Aimpoints aren't the best...usable, but not great.
Trijicon Tripower pros
doesn't need to use batteries due to the tritium
I like the Chevron versus the dot because my eyes can pick up the chevron faster.
cons
battery life isn't nearly as good as the Aimpoint
mount provided wasn't the best.
I ended up buying the Tripower because I liked the option of not having to rely solely on a battery. I also upgraded to an ARMS QD mount as well. I may buy the Larue mount for it down the road.
You should also look at the inexpensive Aimpoint clones. The one guy on ebay (canadian) sells a ton of them and they have been holding up to some abuse. I believe he is asking $65 for his unit. I had one on an AR that I sold and it worked well. There is also the Ultra Dot StrikeDot that sells for around $100 on ebay.