Meprolight recently introduced two red dot sights, the MPO-S and MPO-F, both of which are open emitter sights. While I haven’t seen any official word on the “S” and “F” designations, I correlate them to “small” and “full [Read More…]
Aimpoint is often a name that is synonymous with the terms “expensive” and “high quality.” While many will more likely know them for just being plain expensive, I’ve come to recognize the Aimpoint series of red dot optics to be some of the [Read More…]
Primary Arms recently added the Classic RD-25 Red Dot Sight that features push button operation to their lineup, which contrasts the knob-operated PA MD-25 in the SLx series. The new 25mm push button red dot sight harkens back to the style of early reflex sights like [Read More…]
Last year, Viridian Weapon Tech released the Viridian RFX 35, along with two other new RFX line green dot optics, primarily driven for the optics cut pistol market. However, the new RFX line also comes supplied with a Picatinny mount for equipping them on long guns as [Read More…]
The Israeli arms market is one that has grown exponentially in a number of ways over the last couple of decades. Much like other Israeli-based companies, Meprolight works very closely with their home military, the Israeli Defense Force, to develop and battlefield test [Read More…]
Joining the fray in what has to be one of the most hotly debated and argued subjects in the current firearms market is the new Unity Tactical FAST Optic Riser Mount. This new CNC machined piece of 7000 series anodized aluminum clamps onto your existing Picatinny rail [Read More…]
SIG Sauer has just announced the latest update to their red dot lineup with the introduction of the new ROMEO4XT-PRO Mil-Spec Red Dot sight. Like its predecessor, the ROMEO4T, the ROMEO4XT-PRO features a waterproof and fog proof rating and is tested to MIL-STD-810 [Read More…]
Lead & Steel is a relatively unheard-of developer of optics and “other cool stuff too.” Recently the company announced the introduction and availability of their new Promethean LP-1 Duty Grade red dot sight which features a 30,000-hour battery life, [Read More…]
Primary Arms recently announced their new RS-10 Mini Reflex Sight, which is part of their ruggedized SLx optics lineup. The new SLx RS-10 miniature red dot has a 7075 aluminum housing with a 1x23mm reflex window that’s also night vision compatible. The SLx RS-10, [Read More…]
Hawke Optics has a new Reflex Sight Wide View with Circle Dot reticle. While the sight will work for almost any firearm, Hawke recommends that you use it on your shotgun and pattern it so that the dot is on the center mass of the target – a Turkey for instance [Read More…]
Back in 2019, I had a unique opportunity to visit the SIG Sauer Electro-Optics facility in Woodburn, Oregon where the talented team stationed there were working hard on SIG’s next quality optic – the ROMEO2. The ROMEO2 Red Dot Sight is a unique optic that [Read More…]
The Duty RDS sight is the latest product announcement from the Swedish company Aimpoint, with just days until SHOT Show 2022 opens. As the name indicates, the target customer group is Law Enforcement in need of a budget-friendly, yet durable sight. The Duty RDS has a [Read More…]
Several weeks ago I was invited out to an event in Texas hosted at the G2 Ranch by AMERIGLO. Although details were pretty light coming into the event, over the course of a week, myself and other members of the firearms media were treated to the opportunity to test out [Read More…]
I recently came across a neat youtube video showcasing what looks to be a red dot sight right out of a futuristic video game. The sight apparently doesn’t have any glass lenses for the dot to project off of and the frames on either side of it are more or less [Read More…]
Primary Arms has just announced the release of their latest offering to the optics community – the SLx MD-20 Micro Red Dot sight. The SLx MD-20 aims to be one of the most budget-friendly red dot sights on the market and boasts some incredible features and [Read More…]
I recently had an opportunity to visit the SIG Sauer Electro-Optics facility in Wilsonville, Oregon just last week. While I was there I had the opportunity to get a first-hand look at a whole host of optics and how they are made. While the facility is relatively new, [Read More…]
Red dot and reflex optics have, over time, become increasingly popular with all types of shooters. Whether you’re plinking in the woods with your friends, training for home defense scenarios, shooting just for fun or are a competitor, red dots and reflex optics [Read More…]
The Aimpoint CompM5 series of sights is a hybrid between the well-known models CompM4 and the Micro T-2. Is the CompM5s the best of two worlds? With the Aimpoint CompM5s in my possession since springtime, it’s now time to come to a conclusion. I bought it from a [Read More…]
The Bundeswehr is seeking a new rifle optic for its yet-to-be selected G36 replacement. The Federal Agency for Equipment, Information Technology and Use of the Federal Armed Forces (BAAINBw) posted a Request for Proposals (RFP) on the 17th March calling for the [Read More…]
Firefield recently announced a new non-magnifying red dot optic suitable for the AR-15 and other platforms. Unlike many other red dots, this one also includes a red supplemental aiming laser. Called the Impulse 1×30 Red Dot Sight, this optic has six settings that [Read More…]
About 15 years ago I sadly boxed up a brand new Red Dot Optic for it’s return to the manufacturer without ever having used it to fire a shot – the reticle was a blurry burst rather than a crisp clear dot. But before I called and asked for a return [Read More…]