ok, ok! sheesh, i'll watch the toes next time!
havenit has a thin aluminum tube that will probably be done for with one good quality drop on a hard surface. its supposed to be able to withstand shock up to .50 cal muzzleloader (which really isn't that bad) so i'll have to treat it semi-gingerly. the EOTech is looking better and better to be honest but i'll withhold final judgement until i actually shoot with it.
the 2x magnification is easy to transition to for reflex shooting. probably not the best for clearing a house and other REALLY CQB though. hopefully i'll get to shoot it sunday and i'll report back on it when i do.
ETA: i like the A1 hider much better too. since i will probably rarely shoot prone, and if i do, i i seriously doubt anyone will be shooting back so creating a dust signature is of no concern. it looks much better than the half closed off A2 hider. i indexed it so there is a bar on the very top and bottom so there will be no flash directly in front of my sights.
Bobby