I bought my son a Vortex 1-6 Strike Eagle a couple of years ago. It does everything we need it to do. He originally wanted a reflex sight and I talked him into this scope for the same reasons you're considering it.
Both eyes open at 1x with an illuminated engraved reticle.
If the prices are good, I wouldn't hesitate. Lifetime warranty and leaving a few bucks in your wallet isn't a bad thing.
Dan
