I've had reflexes in the past, and had the same issues with the washout.
However, the new model is supposed to fix that.
I'll be interested to read some reviews:
Trijicon introduces the Trijicon Reflex, a new non-magnified, self-luminous sight engineered to provide additional light gathering capabilities.
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New 42mm lens gives you the largest sight picture possible
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Innovative fiber optics automatically adjust the brightness level and contrast of the aiming point to available light conditions
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Parallax-free sighting enables fast, both-eyes-open target acquisition and accurate aiming
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Tritium-phosphor lamp aiming reticle glows in low-light conditions for precise shot placement
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Adjustment range of +/- 30 MOA (one click per inch at 100 yards)
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Manufactured from cast A356-T6 aluminum with hard coat anodizing
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Battery-Free