XS Sights has been producing some excellent “irons” for a few years now, a set of which I was lucky enough to review a while back. Recently, I had my Glock 17 slide cut for a mini red-dot sight which meant my old sight set was no longer tall enough to see through the optic. Needing suppressor height […]
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What Matters Most in a Carbine
*Editors note: Photos and article have been shared with the permission of AMTAC Shooting. Where do you start and what should you get for your carbine? AR15 style rifles are more available and cheaper than they ever have been. There are also many more options/ brands than there have ever been. The intent of this article is […]
Yankee Hill Machine Backup Iron Sights
With the quality of primary optics being at an all time high, I’ve noticed a trend of many shooters skipping back-up iron sights (BUIS) on their primary fighting rifle. I feel that if a gun is to be used for more than competition or as a range toy, BUIS are still a critical component to have. I was […]
Speed & Precision: A Take on Pistol Red Dots vs. Irons
Courtesy of Breach Bang Clear Speed & Precision: Pistol Red Dots vs. Irons by Paul Gardner; 📷 by inimitable Taylor Lange Red dot sights on pistols are becoming ever more prevalent with each passing year, as the benefits are huge. I’ve personally been shooting some brand of red dot on a pistol since 2011, when Trent Zimmer, CEO […]
Language Lessons: Window-Licker’s Guide to Sight Cowitness
Language Lessons: Window-Licker’s Guide to Sight Cowitness Dave Merrill Term: Cowitness Also Known As: Co-Witness Applications of Use: Shooting rifles or pistols that are equipped with both iron sights and optics in-line with each other. Definition: The ability to align and use your iron sights or BUIS (Back Up Iron Sights) through the lens or […]
Blitzkrieg Components’ New Color Options For AR Front Sight Posts
(Article originally published on Tactical Life) The following is a release from Blitzkrieg Components Blitzkrieg Components, LLC has just released several new options for their series of AR style front sight posts. First is a new bright orange color option that is now available in addition to the black, white and luminescent green options previously […]
Magpul MBUS Pro Offset Sights
Backup Iron Sights probably got their start by doing absolutely nothing when an optic was bolted onto a rifle that came from the factory with irons. But when modern sporting rifles (or whatever silly name the AR15 is being force-rebranded as these days) irons became an deliberate option. BUS or back up sights (whether iron […]