I used to buy mostly VX-II scopes and now have one each of the newer VX2 and VX1 in 3-9X40. I think both are adequately bright for what I do and prefer the locking focusing ring of the VX1 over the fast focus eye piece of the VX2. For me the new VX1 is a great value.
And they got rid of the cheesy "Leupold" logo on the side of the scope and replaced it with a Leupold medallion.
