Bob,
Just a few points to clarify things:
Your quote box at the top of your thread has my quote taken out of context. Please read point no.1. It makes me look like I'm against Naglers in general when in fact ....
1) My comments to you on the Nagler over the XW was in the
10mm focal length - I originally quoted you in the quote box and responded accordingly regarding the 10mm. I researched the reviews on a grand scale for months before I outlayed the money for one. Your preference view regarding the 10mm Nagler over the XW was actually the first I'd ever heard, honest, I wasn't being factitious, but more surprised. But what do I know, I'm just a girl who likes pretty colours.
2) The links you supplied are unfortunately a waste of time for me because I already know that the 14mm XW's aren't good performers in a fast scope at the 14mm focal length, which is why I own and recommend the Denkenmeir in the 14mm and have made those recommendations in this thread.
At no point did I recommend an XW14mm. I also go on to say (at the bottom of my post) that different focal lengths perform differently.
3) When I said each to his own, I meant that in a sincere way- we all have our likes and dislikes and I respect that. Instead, it seems to have fired you up.