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Optics
3-Gunner optics guru takes a critical look at the Trijicon MRO, is it an Aimpoint Micro killer?
SuperSetCA brings us to his range once again with his famed cinematography skills as he takes a critical look at one of Trijicon’s latest offerings, the Trijicon Miniature Rifle Optic (MRO). Trijicon has long produced excellent combat worthy optics such as the original Trijicon reflex sight, the VCOG and of-course the ACOG. Trijicon earlier released […]
NcStar’s FlipDot Reflex Sight – A Budget RDS
Sometimes a product comes out of nowhere and really catches you by surprise, especially from companies that don’t typically cross your desk. The FlipDot from NcStar was one such product. The FlipDot is a fascinating design from a company known for making very simple red dots. As the name implies the FlipDot is a red dot sight that […]
How Telescopic Sights Work
Telescopic sights, commonly referred to as “scopes,” use a system of lenses to magnify the appearance of a target from a distance. Not surprisingly, this magnification effect on the user’s field of vision is beneficial for styles of shooting that require precision from a distance. While distance shots, to some degree, are capable with mere […]
Aimpoint CompM5 | Efficiency meets durability
While Aimpoint products have been used by the US military (among others) for decades now, the Swedish optics company is still working to produce the gold standard in red-dot technology. When the CompM5 was released in Fall of 2017, I set to work getting my hands on a T&E sample. Having had the CompM5 for […]
The Browe Tactical Optic: The ACOG Killer
“You come at the king, you best not miss” These wise words were uttered by Warrior Poet Omar Little, but I feel they apply to the Browe Tactical Optic. The king, in this case, being Trijicon and their famous ACOG optic. The challenger to the king is Browe-Inc and the Browe Tactical Optic. Browe has […]
Technological dependence and the need for primitive skills
This may be a bit presumptuous of me, but our dependence on technology has made us weaker militarily, in my humble opinion. That’s not to say we shouldn’t be incorporating technology where we can to make us more effective, just that if there are more primitive methods available we should not forget them. Sure, there […]
GDI Launches New Website with Limited Time Discounts!
June 18, 2018 – Global Defense Initiatives (GDI), manufacturers of mount interface devices for use with day optics, red dot sights, laser aiming, illumination, night vision and thermal imaging systems, has announced it has launched a new website. Live now; the new site features a sleek, user-friendly layout, providing easier navigation and searches, as well as detailed product information, videos […]
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 […]
Nikon SPUR: Tough Tactical Trucolor Reflex Sight
Nikon has done it again with a quality optic at an affordable price. I suppose making your own glass helps keep cost down. That is what Nikon has done so with their new P TACTICAL SPUR. The SPUR has already been proven in the field and has had great success. A small, light-weight, rugged and […]