The jury is still out - Sightron S30-5 Red Dot Electronic 30mm Sighting Device

Need a weapon sight with this specific footprint, with the sunshade installed. Was not able to remove the “trim ring”with my bare hands. Wrapped some fat rubber bands around the ring and tried again Went to the plastic lined pliers and no results. Can you see where this is going? Grabbed the channel locks and mangled the front of the sight. So I put it on a different rifle where it doesn’t matter. I still need a weapon sight with this footprint so I will order another one and if the trim ring won’t come off I’ll contact Sightron directly. It looks to be a good scope style sight with a small, crisp dot. I’m willing to change my review down the road.