RE: 1X traditional scope vs Red dot
Those guys with the experience have given you valid point to go with a traditional 1X scope. I may be a bit paranoid about them too. It would be just my luck that my battery would go dead at the time of need or the electronics would fail.I'd go with the 1X traditional scope.
Another thing - I had a reddot on my mini-14 and took it off because at 100 yds it covered too much area for accurate shooting.