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 […]
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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 […]
Red Dot on Your Sight Fuzzy? This is Why and How You Can Fix It
Many shooters see an irregular shape of a fuzzy dot when using red dot optics. Chances are, the image is perfectly round and you have a mild astigmatism. Not to get all sciencey on you, astigmatism simply means your eye isn’t perfectly round. Almost everyone has it to some degree and it affects what you […]
Trijicon Ruggedized Miniature Reflex: Tough Enough for Duty Carry
The Trijicon RMR (Ruggedized Miniature Reflex) sight is the most rugged miniature red-dot sight available. It is made from 7075-T6 aluminum to MIL-spec standards and has a patented shape that absorbs impacts and diverts stresses away from the lens, increasing durability. Available in LED, adjustable LED, or dual-illuminated versions, and with dot sizes ranging from 3.25 […]
Watch: Trijicon RMR vs Leupold DeltaPoint Pro for handguns
Trijicon RMR vs Leupold DeltaPoint Pro for handguns There are multiple optics for handguns that are durable and perform well. As technology improves several of these optics begin to stand out for reliability, ease of use, and size. Two of these optics are being put head to head in a comparison video. In this video […]
Former Army Ranger discusses combat zeroing your AR-15 rifle
This pro tip from John Lovell comes in handy for those of us that don’t have access to a 100 or 200 yard range. I fall into this category and will be trying out this tip until I can get my AR to a longer range to get a more precise zero. Think of this […]
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 […]
Video: Red dot + Magnifier vs Low Power Variable Optics
The debate continues. Which optics should you use? There are many reasons to choose one or the other. In the following video I’ll explain some of my reasoning on why I would use one or the other depending on environment and conditions. Feel free to voice your opinion and or experiences.
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 […]