Bad electronics - Leupold Patrol VX-R 3-9x40 with FireDot TMR reticle

Let me start off by saying that the clarity in this scope is very impressive, I mean even clearer than my normal eye sight. I have absolutely no problem seeing things at night. Now on to the cons: The electronics which control the fire dot reticle are complete trash. Not only does the automatic shut off not work but the Light mode button jams up after pressing it about 5 times so I have to unscrew it, remove the battery and put it back on in order to get it to start working again. Normally I would say this isn't a big deal but I expect more from a 500 dollar scope. Unless you can get it at a significant discount, I cant in good faith recommend that you buy this scope.