There are 2 sectors of the firearms market that have always seemed to be wildly overpriced to me. Suppressors and red dot sights. So, I bought this cheap red dot to put on my Sig P320 X-Five. I guess we'll see if there's a good reason all the other ones are $400 more. 
I assume the problem with these cheap ones is that they can't hold a zero? Otherwise, I'm confused why a laser pointer aimed at a lens could ever cost $550. Just like I don't get why a metal tube with baffles costs $500+
Honestly, if this one doesn't work, I'll probably just give up in the idea of pistol red dots. I just can't justify spending as much on a red dot as I did on the gun in the first place. I don't think it does that much for my ability to aim. But, maybe I'm being too skeptical.
Well, one problem with this cheap red dot is that it doesn't fit out of the box. I'll either have to find an adapter or return this one and try another one.
Also, it looks like this sight is sold under a bunch of different brands for less than what I paid for it. I was told this would fit but it doesn't. So, I'll probably just return it. I may try one of the Sig models instead.
I think I'm going to return the Tasco branded model and get the Sig Romeo1. The Tasco was a longshot and the Romeo1 is relatively affordable at $225. Maybe the $400+ models are worth it for durability, but I'm not planning to carry or compete with it. amazon.com/Sig-Sauer-SOR1…
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