Leupold and Vortex are household names in the optics world. They both produce a massive amount of different optics. This includes binoculars, riflescopes, red dots, and more. Both companies are well-reputed and well-known for their awesome products. Today, we are taking a peek at the battle between their flagship rifle optics: Leupold VX-1 vs Vortex […]
Continue reading →Adding accessories to your Beretta 1201FP makes a lot of sense. But first, you need to understand the purpose of the 1201FP. The shotgun is one of Beretta’s many inertia-driven tactical shotguns and differs from the 1201F by having a shorter barrel and being designed for tactical use. In other words, the 1201FP is a […]
Continue reading →Folks turn to Lasermax and Crimson Trace because lasers are a powerful tool for concealed carriers, soldiers, and police officers. They give shooters the ability to have a living reticle on their target. A laser aiming device needs to be well made, powerful, and easy to activate. Both LaserMax and Crimson Trace produce a wide […]
Continue reading →Two industry titans in the optics world, Trijicon, and Meprolight, are remarkably different but still have much in common. Both Trijicon and Meprolight build firearm optics for armed forces, Trijicon supplies a number of optics to the U.S. Military, while Meprolight is a hometown favorite with the Israeli military. Both companies have an excellent reputation […]
Continue reading →Before we dive into the Battle between the Nikon Buckmaster vs Prostaff, we have to realize they are both Nikon scopes. Nikon as a brand is a significant powerhouse in the optics realm. They grow every year and produce optics for everything. I’m not just talking scopes. They produce cameras, lenses, and even industrial microscopes. […]
Continue reading →So who’ll win in the Battle of the Aimpoint Pro vs Micro? Well, before we dive into the brutal grudge match, let’s size up the competitors and get to know a thing or two about them. Aimpoint Pro vs Micro Round 1: The Specs The Aimpoint Pro is the budget option from Aimpoint that was […]
Continue reading →The Eotech brand is a well-known one in the world of red dot optics and is widely respected in both civilian and military shooting circles. There are tons of optics in the Eotech brand, and two of the most prominent are the XPS2 and 512. Both optics share a lot of traits, but both are […]
Continue reading →So why get accessories for your Remington 710? Well, even though the 710 is a great rifle—the classic Remington 700 platform with a few improvements—no rifle is perfect. Besides, the the Remington 710 is designed to be customized, and to squeeze perfection out of the rifle, you need a few accessories. And we’ve got a […]
Continue reading →So why get a scope for your Sig 716? Well, the SIG 716 is a powerful semi-automatic rifle built on the traditional AR platform. As an AR, it’s designed for a little bit of everything. It can be used for long range, close range, competition, hunting, tactical use, and more. As a rifle, however, it […]
Continue reading →So why get an ACOG for your AR 10? Well, the AR 10 is the AR 15’s older and bigger brother and therefore is a perfect platform for a Trijicon ACOG. The trick is finding the right ACOG for your rifle. Being the AR10 is a .308 rifle, you’d need to find an ACOG with […]
Continue reading →So why get a 56mm scope? Well, rifle scopes with 56mm objective lenses provide a very large, bright sight picture, and they’re tended to be built for long-range precision shooting. To that end, there are all manner of 56mm scopes on the market, ranging from cheap air gun scopes masquerading as suitable for firearms, to […]
Continue reading →The .44 magnum caliber hardly needs any introduction. Made famous in the Dirty Harry movies, it has captured the public’s imagination and pocketbook for decades. All manner of firearms are chambered for it, ranging from traditional single action revolvers to semi-auto carbines. This leaves one important question, and it isn’t “do you feel lucky?” Rather, […]
Continue reading →So why get accessories for your Bushmaster XM15-E2S? Well, the XM15-E2S is a premium quality AR-15 style rifle available at a reasonable price point. This rare combination of quality and affordability have caused it to be an extremely popular rifle. However, it is rare that an out of the box rifle has everything the end […]
Continue reading →Why get accessories for your Ruger P345? Well, the hard-hitting .45 ACP pistol is a titan that will last just about forever, and since it’ll last forever, you might be as well upgrade some parts. Even though it’s an older gun, there are a number of options to accessorize, improve, and customize the gun to […]
Continue reading →The Aimpoint Pro and Aimpoint T1 are two of Aimpoint’s more affordable optics. Like any Aimpoint optic, they are both extremely well made and are designed to function in the most austere of environments. They also last practically forever on a single battery, literally tens of thousands of hours. They both manage to be waterproof, […]
Continue reading →Why get the best M400 accessories when the M400 Enhanced is already Sig’s flagship AR15? Well, from the factory, it’s a mighty fine rifle, but, even with the best rifles, there is always room for improvement. I’ve never seen a rifle come completely ready, and even the M400 is no different. When it comes to […]
Continue reading →Looking for the right 200 yard scope? That is something of a subjective choice, but there are factors that separate the junk for the gems. While it is true that modern manufacturing methods in China have allowed for a plethora of unbranded optics to flood the market, and it is true that generally those scopes […]
Continue reading →The Glock pistol series likes to claim they are perfect, but that’s just marketing jive. Glock pistols overall are wonderful guns, reliable, simple, and perfect for mass production. One thing that has always been a weak point on Glock pistols is the sights. The cheap plastic sights that are included work, but they are far […]
Continue reading →So why upgrade to tritium or fiber optic sights? Well, when it comes to firearm sights, visibility is key. If you can’t see your sights, you can’t aim your gun, and sometimes, stock sights suck. However, different people have different methods for achieving the same thing. Some people prefer the sights to literally glow in […]
Continue reading →So why get an ACOG for SCAR 17’s? Well, I’m a little biased when it comes to rifle optics. If you ever ask me, “should I get an ACOG or a . . . ”, I will immediately say ACOG. I used an ACOG for five years as a Marine, and in combat. It’s the […]
Continue reading →The 50mm scope market has grown as people have begun to discover the relationship of exit pupil to magnification. The larger the objective lenses, the higher exit pupil you’ll have, which gives you a clearer field of view. Like all other riflescopes, however, 50mm scopes should still have a solid level of lens coatings to […]
Continue reading →Finding the best scope for 7.62×39 rifles is a bit tricky. While the bullet is most associated with the AK47 series, it’s also in an absolute ton of other weapons, including modern battle rifles, bolt-action hunting rifles, and even some AR15 variants. Therefore, scope makers have taken note and introduced a wide variety of different […]
Continue reading →So why get competition sights for your Glock? Well, with the introduction of the Glock 34, the Austrian handguns have also become hugely popular on the competition front and for good reason (though, people have used other Glock models besides the 34 for these too). One of the Glocks’ few downsides, however, are the stock […]
Continue reading →The 7.62x54r is a very powerful round that was designed well over a hundred years ago. It has remained a consistent part of American ammunition because of its performance and the affordability of both ammunition and firearms in the caliber. As any full powered rifle round, it can benefit greatly from an optic. It’s got […]
Continue reading →The Ruger Charger, especially when coupled with a scope, is one fascinating firearm. It’s technically a pistol but was originally designed as a rifle. Since it’s also a small, fun pistol, the gun needs a certain kind of scope, one that’ll work well with handguns. Needless to say, like for any scoped weapon, the optic […]
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