I refuse to buy china crap if there is ANY other alternative. If that means spending more, then I'm spending more. Where battery life is concerned, I replace batteries in my optics and WMLs yearly so it's not an issue no matter how bright I want to leave something. Lastly, I keep firearms around for an answer to terrible situations and cost is not a factor in that calculation either. I am serious about the well-being of this country and supporting our enemies doesn't work for me at all. Not to mention that using my firearms in a defensive situation, anything made in china is just not a choice for me.