Choosing the ultimate optic for your AR-15 is like trying to find a unicorn in a haystack – it’s tough, and everyone’s got an opinion. As a gun writer, I’m not here to win a popularity contest, but to cut through the noise and give you a straight answer. Sure, saying “it’s all about personal preference” is the easy way out, but where’s the fun in that? Buckle up, because we’re diving into the wild world of AR-15 optics, where even the categories themselves are up for debate. So, with a tip of the hat to a wiser writer than myself, I say, “Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more…” Let’s find that perfect optic together!