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 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 […]
Continue reading →The Tavor is one of the most popular bullpup rifles in the United States. Due to its odd configuration, some folks aren’t so sure what’s the best way to scope it. The bullpup Tavor is perfect for both standard rifle engagements. The Tavor is also a very short rifle so close quarters combat is a […]
Continue reading →The .450 Bushmaster is a beast of a round. Designed with the idea of hunting large game like bear, hogs, werewolves, whatever. The .450 Bushmaster is most commonly chambered in AR cartridges and like all rifles can benefit from a quality scope. Understanding the .450 Bushmaster strengths and weaknesses is key to finding a solid […]
Continue reading →The AR15 is perhaps the most common current production rifle in the United States. With nearly limitless configuration options and historical all-time low pricing, many owners are left looking for cheap red dots to put on their rifles. However, the world of inexpensive imported red dots is murky, and sometimes a recipe for disaster. Cheap […]
Continue reading →The 1911 is a venerable handgun, so much that the mythology and tradition that surrounds it often cross over into the realm of absurdity. While preparing this review, several people I know marveled at the idea of putting red dot sights on a 1911, simply and only because “it didn’t seem right.” Well, if you […]
Continue reading →The Jerry Miculek Mossberg 930 is one of the more interesting semi-auto shotguns. Designed for either high-speed competition or home defense, the JM 930 is an incredibly well-made shotgun . . . but even it can be improved. Luckily, the shotgun has a strong following and there is a large accessory market for it. Like […]
Continue reading →Two of the heavy weights in optics design is Aimpoint and Vortex. Aimpoint is well known for their red dots, an optic they invented in the first place. Aimpoint is used by military and police forces across the world. Vortex has a wider line of optics, including variable scopes, red dots, binoculars, and spotting scopes. […]
Continue reading →While the modern AR 15 has an emphasis on modularity, the classic AR 15 was based more on simplicity and effectiveness. The classic carry handle design is still quite prevalent, especially in the classic Sporter designs by Colt. Attaching a scope to these models can be tricky, but isn’t too difficult to do. First and […]
Continue reading →The Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 is a very popular rifle that is chambered in .22 LR and mimics a standard AR 15. Like any .22, the M&P 15-22 can benefit greatly from a scope. The .22 LR round is a popular choice for plinking so the scopes for the caliber can vary greatly. You […]
Continue reading →The future of handgun sights is an electronic one. The use of electronic red dot reflex sights are on the rise with competition shooters, police shooters, and civilian concealed carriers. Glock has lead the way with their MOS series of handguns that are ready to accommodate red dots sights on their handguns (in this article, […]
Continue reading →The rise of reflex sights on pistols has been a rapid one. It started with the hunting market, spread into competitive shooting, and is now making a scene in the tactical market. Regardless of your personal use, a reflex sight needs to have a few important characteristics. First and foremost, the red dot sight needs […]
Continue reading →The M1A rifle is one of the premier full-powered battle rifles in the United States. The M1A rifle is a powerful, extremely accurate semi automatic rifle that can only reach its true potential with an optic because while iron sights are nice optics are way better. When selecting an optic, however, make sure you know […]
Continue reading →The Glock 34 is a long barreled Glock pistol designed for tactical operations and shooting competitions. Its longer barrel and longer slide gives you a long sight radius, which makes it easier for you to shoot fast and accurately. A good set of sights is critical for such a pistol because Glock stock sights, well, […]
Continue reading →Red dots on pistols is a growing trend in the firearms industry. This has grown to the point where companies are now equipping their handguns with scope mounts and rails from the Factory. The Ruger Mark III target pistol is one such pistol. When mounting a red dot to a pistol, you’d want to plan […]
Continue reading →The Ruger 22/45 takes the best qualities of Ruger’s famed Ruger .22 caliber pistol and combines it with the legendary 1911 grip. One of the dominant features on many of the pistols is the Picatinny rail that lies across the top of the weapon and is designed to fit an optic. The Ruger 22/45 is […]
Continue reading →With carbines like the AR 15, the SCAR, Tavor, and SIG MCX ruling the market, the need for a quality optic has formed an entire market. The carbine saw a lot of accessories come about due to two events: the expiration of the Federal Assault weapons ban and the War on Terror. As non-neutered AR […]
Continue reading →Parallax-free red dots have become quite popular, as they allow for the most optimal use of the sight even under unusual circumstances. Thousands of words can be spilled explaining parallax-free red dots, but it can be summed up with a single, simple concept; after a certain range, regardless of where you see the dot in […]
Continue reading →Red dot sights are so awesome, we’ve written about them a couple times already. However, since they are so awesome, we are doing it again, only this time pairing up red dots and magnifiers. The problem with buying red dots is that eventually you actually want to magnify the thing, but you don’t always want […]
Continue reading →It’s only appropriate that the two optics that make Vortex a name in the tactical market should face off against each other. Vortex became a household brand for many shooters due to the fame of the Sparc and Strikefire. Both fill a niche of a quality red dot at an affordable price. In a world […]
Continue reading →The .22-caliber handgun has grown in popularity recently, due to the rise in handgun sales and folks looking to shoot an affordable, low-recoiling training or hunting pistol. Ruger even resurrected the Charger platform to meet the demand. A .22-caliber handgun is easy to shoot but made even more so with the addition of an optic. […]
Continue reading →The Ruger 10/22 is one of the all time great American rimfire rifles. suitable for everything from tin can plinking to rebuilding as an ultimate match grade rifle. Since it is a versatile gun and an ideal training and practice platform, many people have started installing red dot sights on their 10/22’s. One nice thing […]
Continue reading →Two optics that are competing for the same market but are vastly different are the Trijicon ACOGs and the Aimpoints. Mainly, these optics are marketed to the owners of America’s favorite rifle—the AR 15. Both makers are considered premium optics manufacturers, and both are actually used by the United States Military. ACOG vs. Aimpoint: What […]
Continue reading →The AR 15 is an excellent close range weapon, and a reflex sight makes it even more capable. If you are looking at a reflex sight, you need to understand a good reflex sight will allow shooters to rapidly transition from target to target, maintain a zero after thousands of rounds, and should be bright […]
Continue reading →Red dot optics, be it traditional or holographic, are excellent optics for short range, close quarters battle. But what happens when we have to engage at longer distances? This is where magnifiers for these optics come into play. A magnifier should provide a reasonable level of magnification for these long range encounters, and 3x magnification […]
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