(Article courtesy of Breach Bang Clear) Actually Listening to End-Users: Trijicon How many times has a product come out that made you say, “What the hell were they thinking?” Experienced shooters can quickly spot a bad product, marketing ploy or something that serves no purpose other than to look good. Trijicon wants to change the […]
Optics and Sights
Sightmark XT-3 Magnifier: your close- to mid-range problem solver
(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Designed specifically to improve close-range optic versatility, the new Sightmark XT-3 Magnifier adds lightning fast mid-range reach for faster, more accurate shot placement at extended ranges. The XT-3 Magnifier is compatible with Sightmark reflex and red dot sights, as well as Aimpoint® and EOTech® products, making it a perfect choice for any […]
Helion Thermal Monoculars turn up the high-tech surveillance heat!
(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Recently unveiled at the 2017 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, Pulsar Helion Thermal Monoculars heat up the thermal industry by setting the bar for feature-packed technologically advanced optics. With 8 color display mode options, including “white hot” and “black hot”, variable magnification, onboard video recording capability with 8gb internal storage, Stream […]
Congratulations! Aimpoint Receives U.S. Army Contract for Optical Sights!!
Aimpoint, leader in reflex sight technology, has been awarded a contract for supply of 30,000 M68 Close Combat Optics (M68CCO) to the U.S. Army. The Aimpoint CompM4s sight is type-classified as the M68CCO when used by the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force. These sights will be supplied with a killFlash® anti-reflection device, rubber lens […]
LiNQ’d & Loaded: Testing the Crimson Trace LiNQ Laser & Light
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) Crimson Trace is known for its instinctively activated laser-aiming devices. As soon as you grip your firearm, the laser activates. And last year the company unveiled its new LiNQ light/laser system for AR-style rifles. Like its predecessors, the Crimson Trace LiNQ system has instinctive activation, but the big difference is that there […]
Steiner Updates M332 & M536 Battle Sights with New QD Mount
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) Steiner’s popular M332 and M536 battle sights have been updated with a new Quick Detach (QD) mount for 2017. The mount boasts an improved lock release, which makes it easier for the end user to open the levers for sight removal, even when wearing gloves. RELATED STORY: Cyber Warriors – Steiner Optics […]
Cyber Warriors: Steiner Optics Leads the Way in the 21st Century
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) I love a good science-fiction movie, and Hollywood has brought us some great ones. Gifted writers unconstrained by the physics of the real world work alongside filmmaking artisans to portray fanciful capabilities driven solely by the creative capacity of the artists themselves. Future warriors on the silver screen can move, shoot […]
12 AK Optics and Sights to Get You on Target Quickly
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) With the increasing number of manufacturers making aftermarket scope mounts and rail systems for the AK platform, it has never been easier to install a stable optic or sight on your favorite rifle. Most scope-mounting systems these days are also designed to ensure your optic, magnified or not, will hold […]
Long Range Reticles
Understanding how your Drop Compensating Reticle works and how to use it are critical to improving your long-range accuracy. After all, the farther you are from your target, the more your bullet will drop before it arrives. If used properly, your DCR can compensate for drop from distances up to and including a mile. It’s […]
Nikon Unveils New BLACK Riflescope Series Set for Spring Release
Nikon has officially unveiled its new BLACK riflescope series. There are five models in the Nikon BLACK line: four variants of the BLACK X1000 for precision shooters and the BLACK FORCE 1000 1-4×24 riflescope for action-shooting AR enthusiasts. RELATED STORY: AR Optics – 12 Sights & Scopes to Make Every Shot Count See the breakdown on these models below, […]