Burris FastFire II or III

[xdmstu]

So I am looking at a low-mid budget red dot to try on a shotgun or mini. I found a Burris FastFire II with picatinny rail on sale for $189.
Was also considering the FastFire III that I find around $230. Both have strong reviews.

Realizing these models have been out for a few years, how do these sound? I don't have any experience with red dots and input is welcome.

 

[cwillour]

I switched to the FF IIIs and haven't looked back. Simple things like click adjustments and top-loading battery may not be worth the cost to some, but to me they make all the difference.

If you shop some and have time to be patient, you should be able to get a FF III for $200-220 with the standard mount & under $200 w/o mount.

 

[luvall]

I have the ff3 on my 44mag handgun. It has held up to 500 rounds. The battery cap needed replacing because the threads are so fine. Lifetime warranty covered it for free.

 

[tradertator]

I have the FFIII on a Speed Bead mount on my 870 Wingmaster Magnum, and have been very happy with it. I've had the FFII, and I really prefer the adjustments and battery compartment of the III.

 

[hammer24]

No experience with the II, but have the FFIII, and have absolutely no complaints. Mine is on a Ruger Mk III Target, and is exactly what that handgun needed. Everybody who has shot it raves about it.

 

[vernw]

I love my III. Only issue was getting to the control button with fat fingers so I got out a larger notch in the plastic snap on hood and problem solved!

 

[j706]

The III's are a nice red dot for the money. I purchased one in the winged type mount. It has done everything I need it to do and does it quite well.