Meopta Sports Optics is a dual Czech and American operation offering a spectrum of shooting-related optics. Their product catalog includes multiple series of rifle scopes, spotting scopes, binoculars, and more. One of their product lines is a collection of red dot optics. Now a new red dot option is getting added to the family, this time aimed primarily at the pistol optics market. As with most pistol red dots, it can also be used on long guns or as a scope-mounted add-on for longer-range to close-quarters transitions. Check out the press release for the MeoSight IV red dot‘s announcement below.

Have a firearm with a Flat Dark Earth? Really want an EOTECH G43 but don’t want to break your aesthetic with a basic black magnifier? Well, EOTECH have announced the introduction of a pair of their magnifiers with a new Flat Dark Earth finish.

TFB reader Stephan reached out to me recently about the best way to set up his new Beretta M9A4 RDO (Red Dot Optic-Ready) with a red dot. People’s first foray into the red dot optic market can be a daunting thing between deciding which red dot to go with, which footprint said red dot has, and obtaining the right plate if none is supplied with the pistol. In Stephan’s case of the Beretta RDO series, Beretta’s fine print stated that upon registering a new purchase with the company, they will send the owner one free optics mounting plate, while any additionally desired plates cost $29.

Vortex Optics is adding a new optic to the Strike Eagle series, fitting between the low-power variable models and the 5-25×56. The new Strike Eagle 3-18×44 FFP option is specifically targeted at the DMR market.

Leupold’s new BX-4 Range HD Rangefinding Binoculars combine a laser rangefinder, ballistics software and the optics of a binocular into one unit. This will let you find and range targets at the same time, without having to switch gears and lose the opportunity. Inside the ocular there’s a red OLED display, to make readings easy to see at any time of the day or night.

In 2023 I’m going to give Gas Gun Precision Rifle Series a go in a few competitions, to see what a DMR-style rifle and myself can accomplish together. All the experts have always told me that gas guns aren’t accurate enough. Bolt actions are always going to be more accurate, period. Now, I’m not saying they are wrong, but I like to try things out myself. Preferably with help from friends. Our results can be found in this article, which is not intended to be scientific. Take it for what it is, a fun day at the range with some interesting discoveries. Can a gas gun beat a bolt-action in terms of precision, or is the author on very thin ice here? Let’s see!

If you’re not yet running a secondary red dot sight on your long-range rifle, then you should definitely look at doing so. I use mine mainly for going from one target to another, and the further apart they are in side or height the more time you will save on the transition. Once the red dot is close enough to your target, you can just drop your eye into that sweet high-magnification of your main optic, and prepare the shot. Reptilia now has another drop-in upgrade for their AUS Mount, or the Geissele Super Precision 34mm optic mounts called ROF-90. The mount is machined from billet 7075-T6 aluminum and anodized in two different colors. The interface works with a number of optics from ⁣⁣Aimpoint, SIG Sauer, Vortex, Primary Arms and Holosun.

Strike Industries produces lots of aftermarket handgun and rifle parts for virtually every platform you can imagine at this point. Strike Industries just announced their new Taurus G2/G3 standard height replacement sights. The new sights are intended to be an affordable replacement for your OEM sights that also improve the overall function of your handgun by providing you with a more natural sight picture.

This is a review of the Infiray Fast FAL19 34mm Red-Dot Thermal Fusion Scope. TFB were among the first to get a sample to try out this brand-new product and technology, and we had a lot of fun doing so. The FAL19 sight offers a combination between an EOTech-style reticle and a thermal overlay, for a thermal fusion effect. If you don’t need the thermal (and want to save batteries), there is a simple red or green dot only also.

One of the best names in the budget optics business is Athlon Optics. Athlon has a wide range of riflescopes, red dots, spotting scopes, and even range finders that come in a price point that is more affordable for more people than some of the premium optics manufacturers out there. Athlon is proud to announce two new entries into their Generation 2 series of optics with the new TALOS BTR GEN2 SFP 1-4x24mm LPVO, as well as their new 4-14×44 FFP riflescope. Both of these new optics are priced below $500 and have improved features over previous models as well as more reticle options.

Bul Optics, a division of Israeli Bul Armory, has released a new red dot sight called B.A.O-1 (BAO stands for Bull Armory Optic). This is the fourth handgun reflex sight released by the company since the Bul Armory announced its optical products sub-brand about a year ago. Let’s take a quick look at the specs and features of the new B.A.O-1 sight.

Australian-based iAiming was founded in 2020, and currently offers three models of thermal optics products marketed primarily to hunters. These are named the iA-317, the iA-617 and the iA-612. Each model is Picatinny rail-mounted and features White Hot, Black Hot, Ironbow, Glowbow, Sepia, Red Hot, and Green Hot palette options. Their website describes these products as “game-changers” which use artificial intelligence and “First Shot Auto-Zeroing” technology. Now the company is expanding from down under to the North American market, with the following announcement of their new offices in Texas.

The tried and true design of the lever-action rifle is still one that is a favorite of many shooters today for its reliability, and durability. The new meta with lever guns these days is adding various optics on top of the rifle but this was previously only possible with a handful of specific options. XS Sights has just announced their newest aftermarket sight offering with the introduction of their new Lever Rails for Henry Big Boy carbines chambered in .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum, meaning you can take these modern lever-gun offerings and pair them with modern optics.

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 and elevates your optic to a 2.25″ optical center line giving the user a more comfortable sight picture when using heavy tactical gear such as helmets, comm headsets, and gas masks.

In the world of pistol red dot sights, there seems to be an explosion in the market with every optics company coming out with a smaller pistol red dot to compete in this ever-growing market. Whether you agree or not with red dots on your carry guns, the amount of individuals who carry red dots every day on their pistols is on the rise. I managed to snag one of EOTech’s new EFLX red dot sights to set out and after a month or so with this new red dot, I came to some conclusions about the optic. Let’s take a closer look at EOTech EFLX pistol red dot.

Creative Arms, the folks responsible for products like the Lil’ Guy 22LR suppressor, and the CAAR-ISR integrally suppressed rifle, have just announced the addition of a new line of lightweight 30mm scope mounts. The first of this new series will feature a centerline height of 1.575″ and will come standard with a Type III hard coat anodized finish, Torx mounting hardware, and steel reinforcing inserts for secure mounting.

Bushnell launches a new Match Pro ED 5-30×56 FFP riflescope, which expands on what the original Match Pro model brought to the market. Apart from improved optics with a 34mm diameter tube, you’ll also have a new illuminated DM2 reticle. The elevation is 30 MIL (103 MOA) with zero stop turrets.

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 standards for environmental stress and equipment lifecycle. Unlike the previous ROMEO4, the new sight is packed with a lot of new features that have been requested by both professionals and the civilian marketplace.

Rail space is often limited on a lot of modern carbines and rifles which can sometimes limit the options you have for mounting optics. The new Strike Industries ASM Ring Cap is a multi-optic drop-in mounting system that gives you access to more Picatinny rail space or a red dot optic plate for mounting IR devices, laser rangefinders, or just about any micro-red dot currently on the market.

The venerable .223 Remington cartridge is considered by many to be the most popular and common in-use cartridge across the United States for rifles. The intermediate cartridge was designed in 1962, received SAAMI certification in 1963, and was eventually developed into the 5.56×45 NATO cartridge in the 1980s as SS109 or M855. Whether you use .223/5.56 as your go-to cartridge in an all-around peace-of-mind firearm or you a dedicated pest control or traditional hunter, having accurate shot placement is made a lot easier with dedicated optics that take the guesswork out of your holdover. Today for TFB Weekly Web Deals 31, we’ll be taking a look at some fresh fall deals on optics specifically designed around the .223 Remington cartridge.

PARD have introduced their DS3x series – DS33/35 LRF day and night scope. While externally it looks like a traditional optic, internally it has a number of impressive features including a ballistic calculator, a 1200-yard laser range finder, WiFi connectivity, video recording and an 800 x 800 Circular LTPS display. The optic has an MSRP of $1,059 but according to PARD’s announcement, it is currently discounted to $999.

When SIG Sauer and SIG Sauer Electro-Optics first announced the introduction of their SIG Spear (M5) rifle they also paired it with a specific trim of the TANGO6T 1-6x24mm LPVO optic. This specific trim was designed and accepted by the U.S. Military and was dubbed the TANGO6T DVO or Direct View Optic. This optic system comes complete with the ALPHA4 mount, lay-flat flip caps, and an anti-reflection device and is now being made available for purchase by the general public for the first time.

A new versatile, compact, and affordable laser rangefinder is hitting the market this winter with Maven’s introduction of the CRF.1 rangefinder. The CRF.1 is made using the same quality technology as Maven’s premium RF series and features simple controls, three different reticle options, an automatic red/black adaptable display, as well as 2400-yards of ranging capabilities on reflective targets. The Maven CRF.1 is set to be the company’s latest offering for the mid-range laser rangefinder market perfect for hunters and precision rifle shooters alike.

The Leupold MK5HD is built to deliver superior edge-to-edge clarity even in low-light conditions.  A 56mm objective lens and 35mm main tube aim to provide the best image clarity and light transmission for your dollar.  I had the opportunity to review the MK5HD on a couple rifles over the past six months, and here’s what I found.

In this spooky Halloween episode of TFBTV, James Reeves interviews Cody Wilson of Defense Distributed about the Ghost Gunner 3S. A more advanced version of the Ghost Gunner 3, this at-home milling machine allows shooters to perform DIY RMR cuts on their Glock slides (or, really, any pistol) as well as slide serrations, stippling, and even build AR lowers from ZERO PERCENT receivers – i.e., plain blocks of metal. The Ghost Gunner 3S is a hardware and software upgrade, but Cody goes into more detail about the differences between the GG3 and GG3S and the endless possibilities for at-home mods and builds.

Ballistic eyewear is a pretty simple affair. All most people are looking for is a way to protect their eyes. Some people will even opt to use rose, amber, or smoke-tinted lenses to provide themselves with more contrast so that they have an easier time picking out targets on the flat range. Other than that, most manufacturers are content to produce ANSI-rated glasses that come in several different variations of stylized frames so that the shooter can keep their look fresh while they’re out on the range. Revision Military is setting out to engineer a better solution for ballistic eyewear that not only protects your eyes, but also reduces eye fatigue, and optimizes your eye’s performance for the environment you’re working in. Revision Military’s new I-Vis Lens Technology does just that and today we’ll explain how, and what my experiences with this new set of innovative ballistic eyewear have been so far.

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, options for a standalone dot or a CQB reticle similar to the EOTech XPS lineup, and a durable design featuring an extruded aluminum “crumple” hood to make it truly “duty grade.” This new optic is available for pre-order now at a special introductory price and will begin shipping in Q1 of 2022.

Pulsar has released the new Thermion Duo DXP50, their first multispectral hunting riflescope. The new riflescope combines the effectiveness of thermal imaging detection at any time of the day, with the comfort of full-color daytime observation. The Thermion Duo DXP50 is based on the same components as Pulsar’s flagship thermal imaging riflescope Thermion 2 XP50 Pro, which we recently reviewed here (LRF version).

This story of Juliet and her Romeo is not a one of woe at all. The Romeo and Juliet of today’s Photo Of The Day bring joy to people behind them and their union allows them to do things that neither could do separately – a perfect relationship, isn’t it?

Steiner Optics have announced that a number of Texas law enforcement agencies have approved the Micro Pistol Sight or MPS for duty use. The departments include the Lubbock and Cross Roads police departments (which combined have around 500 officers). Steiner also note that the MPS is being evaluated by Dallas PD. The Steiner MPS sight was introduced back in November 2021 and has a 3.3 MOA reticle, 13,000-hour battery life and multiple mounting options – with an MSRP of $574.99.