No comments on the burris, but for a .223 or 35 rem you'll be much happier with a 2-6, 2.5-7 or 2.5-8. The Simmons gold medal 2.5-7 was a rock solid handgun scope and if you can find one reasonably priced I wouldn't hesitate to get one.

I agree on the cheap scope comment, especially for handguns. Stick with scopes that have a reputation for holding up to the recoil, and pay what they cost.