Nikon force xr pistol scope - 2.5-8x28mm, bdc reticle - Nikon Force XR 2.5-8X28mm Pistolscope

I have been a Leupold scope user since 1980 and this is my very first Nikon scope. The scope is married to a CVA Optima V2 blackpowder pistol and looks and feels awesome, short and not heavy at all.
The clarity of the glass is exceptional and the brightness exhibited during low light preliminary testing is very, very good imo, at least as good as my Leupold scopes.
The crosshairs are bold where they need to be and the addition of the BDC reticle circles will be helpful for those shooting longer distances after the scope has been dialed in to a closer range, 25 yards or so.
The EER (extended eye relief) of this model makes it an ideal pistol scope and once the optimum distance from the shooters eye to the eye piece of the scope has been determined the field of view is good. At the higher magnification settings the field of view might be an issue at rapidly moving targets but still acceptable. At the typical yardages most experienced handgun hunterss are comfortable with it may very well be a non-issue at all.
Imo the scope met all of my expectations, well made and obviously rugged, easy to adjust elevation and windage dials are the best I have seen on any scope.
In my opinion this may be the ideal pistol scope for the handgun hunter at a very acceptable price, well done Nikon !!