(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) Whether you’re military personnel, a first responder, police officer, or just an overall shooting enthusiast, it’s imperative that you keep up with the latest guns, gear and tactics that will save your life. That’s not an easy task, but it becomes especially difficult when acquiring new and effective tactical gear is your […]
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Aimpoint Micro S-1 Shotgun Sight Debuts at SHOT Show
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) Aimpoint, the originator and worldwide leader in red dot sighting technology, has announced the release of the new Aimpoint Micro S-1 sight at SHOW Show 2017. Designed specifically for use on shotguns with a ventilated rib, the Micro S-1 greatly enhances hit percentage for waterfowl and upland bird hunters, on […]
17 Durable Backup Sights to Help You Stay in the Fight
(Article originally published on Tactical Life) Optics fail. That’s why you need to make sure your rifle has Plan B—backup sights for quick aiming. Sometimes called backup iron sights, or BUIS, these are go-to targeting aids for when your glass fails or become inoperable. Backup sights are also handy at close range, where a high-magnification […]
ROMEO6: Sig Sauer’s Newest Full-Sized Red-Dot Sight
(Article originally published on Tactical Life) Looking for a red-dot sight for your MSR or AR? Never fear. Sig Sauer‘s growing lineup of red-dot sights in its Electro-Optics division now includes the ROMEO6. There are two models in the ROMEO6 family: the ROMEO6T and ROMEO6H. Both are ideal for tactical shooting situations. See below for the full announcement. […]
Review: AmeriGlo Hackathorn Glock Night Sights
(Article originally published on The Firearm Blog) The same day that I bought myself a brand new Glock 19, I drove straight to a gunshop that had a set of the Ameriglo Hackathorn sights in stock and had them installed right then. One of the points of contention I have with the factory Glock sights […]
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 […]
Gear Review: JPoint Ultra Low Mounting Plate for GLOCK MOS
(Article originally published on The Truth About Guns by Jeremy S.) It has been nearly a year since I first took possession of my GLOCK 19 MOS, which quickly found itself in a holster in my waistband on a very frequent basis. During this time, I’ve had a JP Enterprises JPoint Reflex Sight mounted to […]
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 […]
Gun Fighting with the Correct Sights
A question I often get asked by my students is what type of sights should on my handgun. The answer to that question is it all depends on what the application of your handgun is. The classes I teach are all about surviving a dynamic situation that involves life and limb. So that is what […]
Police Product Test: TruGlo TFX Tritium/Fiber Optic Sights for Glock 43
TruGlo’s patented fiber-optic and tritium combination sights are tried and true. The company builds a great product and are well respected in the professional shooting world. That’s not to say there isn’t room for improvement. Not one to shy away from user feedback, TruGlo recently took its pistol sights to the next level with the […]