Long story short, I'm looking to get recommendations on a decent "compact" 3x9 or 3x12 power scope. I just bought a US Optic 3x12 which is only 9.6" long (exactly what I want) but the preferred reticle only comes in the FFP version... and I'm not a big fan on the difficulty in seeing it on low power (not lit btw). Full disclosure, the only reason I'm looking for a compact is I just don't like the look of a stretched out optic on an AR platform rifle, particularly this one as it only has a 10" handguard (SIG 716). Budget: I'd really like to stay below a grand ....Thanks in advance !