When it comes to firearms, the red dot optic has become a popular choice for many shooters. This is especially true when it comes to pistols. A red dot optic mounted on your pistol can help you acquire your target much faster than traditional iron sights. However, is this type of optic worth the investment […]
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The SPOT Scope CPR – Reliable, Affordable, and Versatile
Reliable red dots are rarely cheap red dots, but there has been a shift in the market recently. Instead of choosing between a massive piece of crap optic and an 800 dollar Aimpoint, a middle ground has come to exist. In this middle ground Red dots like the SPOT scope CPR exist. This is a […]
Vortex Crossfire: For close-in work
Vortex Optics has what are among some of the most often discussed (and sometimes polarizing) optics you can find on the web. While their supporters point out the company’s cost-to-quality ratio, excellent warranty and successful track record, their detractors mainly seem to find fault in some of their products being made overseas. In my experience testing […]
Thoughts on Lights, Optics, Slings for Police Patrol Rifles
Like any piece of duty gear, optics and lights must be able to handle the various demands of the real world. Those demands can vary greatly from environmental to incidental. Equipment needs to be durable or maybe even bulletproof and light weight. New Technology and the Divide Law enforcement tends to be hesitant to adopt […]
Watch: Mounting an optic into scope rings (Geissele)
Mounting an optic into scope rings In the following video, we are shown some of the basics on how to mount your optic into scope rings if you were to do it at home. Properly leveling your optic is extremely important as not doing so could lead to your shots going astray. Feel free to […]
Atibal MROC 3x Optic: A rugged light weight sight
The Atibal MROC (modern rifle optic component) is another entry in the short but growing list of optics based on the same patent as the venerable Trijicon ACOG. That patent (having lapsed in 2008) has opened up a big niche in the optics market for those who want something close to what the ACOG provides, […]
Aimpoint Micro H-2 | The last red dot you’ll ever need
During the majority of my military service with the 2nd Ranger Battalion, I used an Aimpoint M68/Comp M2. While I also used an ACOG at times, the trusty Comp M2 rode with me on nearly every mission during my 5 combat deployments. Never one hiccup, never one failure. Aimpoint (of Sweden) earned a great deal […]
Vortex Venom 3 MOA Red Dot optic
While some guns deserve iron sights: the majority of rifles, shotguns (and even a number of handguns) benefit from the use of optics. There is a red dot or scope for every application. With every base covered, how do manufacturers keep pushing the market forward? Well, usually by making their optics lighter, tougher, more power-efficient […]
Nikon BLACK Force1000 1-4x Optic | Quick Look
Nikon is continuing to develop their line of sport optics with the release of the BLACK Force1000, a 1-4x optic for shooting close- to mid-range. Having recently checked out the BLACK X1000 4-16x precision riflescope, it has me excited to run the Force1000 through its paces. First, let’s cover the tech specs as provided by […]
Leupold LCO Carbine Optic | Quick Look
I’m a nut for trying out new optics: I’m constantly buying and borrowing various aiming devices to fulfill a darwinian selection process atop my rifles. In this never-ending journey, I came across a Leupold LCO and couldn’t wait to take a crack at it. On paper, the LCO (Leupold Carbine Optic) is a technological wonder. Boasting […]