Pentax may be good, as long as you don't ever have an issue. I had 2 Pentax products that I had issues with and they would not stand behind either. Make sure before you buy what the warranty is on the product. If you have to replace one after a few years with your own money, then half price isn't so great. Buy a Leupold or other scope with an unconditional guarantee (drop damge excepted or misuse)