For SHOT 2016, Browe Optics and RS Regulate collaborated in the development of a low bore height magnified optic for the AK platform. The specially made Browe sight is machined with a lower mount base that works in conjunction with RS Regulate AK-300 side mount system. [Read More…]
SHOT 2016 Day 2 has come to an end. Below are some pictures I took during Day 2 of SHOT show.
Geissele showed off their new Trijicon MRO QD Mount. The mount will be available sometime in the summer. The black version will retail for $99 and the DDC version will be $124.
The LUCID P7 is a 4x magnified combat optic that delivers high-end performance at prices that make it accessible to shooters everywhere. The P7’s illuminated reticle is red but can be modified to be blue, though a bit unusual, looks really great. The choice of [Read More…]
Zeiss introduced the new Victory V8 8-fold optic line at the Shot 2016. All four models are part of Zeiss’ top-of-the-line Victory series. Of the four, I had some range time with the 1-8x30mm model during the Media Day. Being a premium hunting model, the [Read More…]
Kalashnikov USA, Command Arms Accessories (CAA), and a new company called Hartman are all brand names that fall under one industrial group. But in this post, we will be looking at the newer brand, Hartman. The company has released a new sight called the MH1, that has a [Read More…]
Nightforce Optics announced the new SHV 4-14×50 F1 rifle scope at SHOT Show this year. The SHV (Shooter, Hunter, and Varminter) series is aimed at providing Nightforce quality at a price more affordable to most customers. The SHV 4-14×50 F1 rifle scope is a [Read More…]
EOTech is now offering a line of precision rifle scopes. The brand new Vudu series includes 3 models: EOTech Vudu 1-6x The Vudu 1-6x is a First Focal Plane scope. The Vudu 1-6 has a 30mm tube and a 24mm objective lens. It has an illuminated reticle and .5 MOA or .2 MIL [Read More…]
Press Release: Cranston, Rhode Island – SWAROVSKI OPTIK NORTH AMERICA, a subsidiary of the Austrianbased company is pleased to announce the introduction of the X5(i) Rifle Scope series. The X5(i) has been developed specifically with the long range shooter/hunter in [Read More…]
Today at SHOT show, I was able to take a look at the Desert Tech MDR in both 7.62×51 and 5.56×45. Desert Tech was taking orders on them currently, so they should head out to dealers soon. Some salient information: There is a handguard that will go around [Read More…]
Quietly launched on the Vortex Optics site last week were their new sights and scopes for 2016, which we expect to spend some time with at Shot Show next week. They’ve expanded their Sparc Red dot and Spitfire Prismatic lines with an “AR” variant of [Read More…]
We posted about the release of Springfield Armory’s SOCOM 16 CQB earlier on TFB, but at SHOT I got a chance to run a magazine through it, and get some hands on time. Perhaps a little late in the game, but Springfield Armory is trying to break into some of the [Read More…]
The See All Open Sight has been on the market for a bit now giving shooters a option for a no batteries sight geared towards long gun shooters. This year See All showcased their no gunsmithing mounts for handguns. Just like the sight it is a very simple solution to a [Read More…]
My friend showed me a new optic mount for Aimpoints that he is looking to bring into the US. Trinitywing makes these in Korea. They will also make another adapter to fit the Trijicon MRO, once they get a Trijicon MRO. Estimated retail will be around $75. [Read More…]
One scope to rule them all is how I would describe the MINOX ZP-8. Walking by their booth on SHOT Range Day, I was approached by a friendly MINOX representative who said, “Want to see a cool riflescope?” “Sure!” I responded. The MINOX [Read More…]
LaserMax announced new green laser aiming options for a pair of classic SIG SAUER handguns. The first new model is the LMS-2261G. This unit is a guide rod replacement for the SIG SAUER P226 pistol. It uses an internal green laser as a supplemental aiming tool. Unlike an [Read More…]
(This is Part 2 of the TFB Rifle Weight Omnibus. You can read Part 1 here.) In October, I traveled out to see my co-writer Alex C. to collect data on the weights of different long guns and some of their components. Over that weekend, I weighed 58 rifles and submachine [Read More…]
10×32 Binoculars Over the past few years I have become increasingly picky about optics, from scopes to binoculars. We had some pretty decent optics in Iraq—at least I would assume they were good. I cannot remember every having a problem with clarity, nor [Read More…]
Pride Fowler Industries and US Optics recently teamed up to offer the US Optics Military Spec series of rifle scopes. The US Optics Military Spec rifle scopes mate a PFI Rapid Reticle with a US Optics SR-8 or SR-6 rifle scope. The US Optics series encompasses two [Read More…]
Last year I started to use optics on handguns more frequently. In fact the only time I did not use a pistol with an optic was for the FNH USA 3Gun Championship match where I used my factory Glock 41 in Heavy Optics division. But over the course of a year I have been [Read More…]
The owner of Battlefield Las Vegas has yet again graced us with another high round count report, but this time purely on Optics that the range has on their rental firearms. When they say high round count, they really mean it! The range apparently went through 500,000 [Read More…]
Optics are an important part of shooting for countless gun owners. If you’re a hunter they gain an even greater importance, especially if you enjoy hunting at longer distances. And considering the element of fun added by dropping a feral hog at 1000 yards, I have [Read More…]
Introduced at the CES show now wrapping up in Las Vegas (just in time for SHOTShow to move in), FLIR has announced the upcoming release of its Scout TK thermal vision monocular. The new Scout TK is the latest and smallest offering in FLIR’s Scout brand. The new [Read More…]
Kinetic Concealment started out as a holster company making the now familiar kydex/leather combo holsters in OWB and IWB configurations. We’ve tested these holsters and found them to be well made and comfortable. In recent months Kinetic has expanded their product [Read More…]
A Canadian fellow who tinkers in gunsmithing came out with a break open, 12 gauge handgun in this video. He incorporated a top rail to mount various optics, and a small forend to hold the monster handgun. The grip appears to be a rugged large frame rubber revolver grip, [Read More…]
Special Operations Forces the world over are uniquely appealing to firearms enthusiasts for a number of reasons. For me, the sheer diversity of what they carry is fascinating enough. When you study military history, or examine a large number of military photos, the [Read More…]
Found this gem on Facebook. The solider is using an M4 variant with what looks like a Trijicon Acog, PEQ, and possibly a SureFire weapon light. It goes without saying that this is dangerous and should not be attempted. However I do commend the skill set of the soldier [Read More…]
The trail of accessories for Trijicon’s hit Miniature Rifle Optic continues to grow. This time to the fore is Kinetic Development Group (KDG) with their innovating SIDELOK rail mounting technologies. The MRO mount expands the line from its previous focus on [Read More…]
David of Very Traumatic sent this to us. He decided to test the Eotech recall on his own. He shot his AR with an Eotech and then submerged the Eotech in dry ice to get the Eotech cold enough and test if there is a shift. Cut to the chase, there is POI shift. David [Read More…]
Rumor mill engage… One of our readers sent in the above image detailing what appears to be a number of SKUs that very recently dropped into a distributor database. The SKUs are for Glock G17 and G19 MOS handguns. For some background on the MOS, we had [Read More…]
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