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I know this won't attract many replies, as there are precious few of us who have gone this route, but I'll throw it out there anyway...
As many may know, I have fallen in love with the "scout" style of optic mounting. Now, I have been unable to use a "standard" IER or EER scout scope, as I have the Ranch Products mount, which requires eye relief that only pistol scopes allow...
I initially purchased a Simmons ProStaff 2-6x32, as I didn't want to invest a ton of money in a concept that I may not like... I've been doing quite a lot of shooting with this setup, and the more I shoot the more I like it.
I'm looking to upgrade my optic, and have found that Burris and Leupold are apparently THE handgun scope manufacturers to check out. I've got my eye on Burris's 2-7x32 and 3-12x32, each with their Ballistic Plex reticle.
Anybody have any experience with either of these scopes? I realize the 2-7x32 is essentially only an upgrade to the reticle (and the quality of the glass, obviously...). I'd like a bit more power, but I'm not sure I need 12x on a scout scope...
Any other recommendations for an adjustable-power handgun scope in that price/quality range?
As many may know, I have fallen in love with the "scout" style of optic mounting. Now, I have been unable to use a "standard" IER or EER scout scope, as I have the Ranch Products mount, which requires eye relief that only pistol scopes allow...

I initially purchased a Simmons ProStaff 2-6x32, as I didn't want to invest a ton of money in a concept that I may not like... I've been doing quite a lot of shooting with this setup, and the more I shoot the more I like it.
I'm looking to upgrade my optic, and have found that Burris and Leupold are apparently THE handgun scope manufacturers to check out. I've got my eye on Burris's 2-7x32 and 3-12x32, each with their Ballistic Plex reticle.
Anybody have any experience with either of these scopes? I realize the 2-7x32 is essentially only an upgrade to the reticle (and the quality of the glass, obviously...). I'd like a bit more power, but I'm not sure I need 12x on a scout scope...
Any other recommendations for an adjustable-power handgun scope in that price/quality range?