I borrowed one during a carbine course and played with it at home briefly; I liked it a lot. I like it more than my Aimpoint or Eotech. I now use an MR/T 1.5x5 which I like a lot more, but I'd be comfortable with either one. The CQ/T's aren't very popular and some instructors I've talked to don't like them, but they never mentioned seeing any of them break. The instructor I asked about it who has seen the most shooters using different optics felt it was a compromise optic that wasn't as good as an Aimpoint close up, or any ACOG or variable scope at distance. My own less informed opinion is that how much you like an otherwise good quality optic is very idiosyncratic, depending on your vision, dominant eye, and what kind of shooting you do. It is definitely best to try one out before you spend that much money.