People still seem to like them, but IMHO they were an affordable scope when new - decent value but not top line - and now they are just an old scope which really doesn't hold up against what you can buy new. I don't say that to be harsh - I had long service out of a K6 and also have a steel-tube 4-12 around the place, but both have been retired. While fixed-power scopes are less common, I have a Leupold and a Meopta, both 4x, which are leagues in front of the Weaver optically, and have been completely reliable. You could also get something like a Burris FFII if you want a variable, which is leagues in front of the Weaver too, for only about $150.