The SureFire Scout Light is the ubiquitous go-to weaponlight for a lot of shooters. However, the original mount is a bit outdated. Companies like Arisaka Defense, among others, have made alternate mounting solutions to help reposition and mount the Scout Light to [Read More…]
In the current world of Thermal sights, the N-Vision HALO and HALO-LR are some if not the best thermal sights on the market. Having reviewed a handful of different thermal devices I was eager to see why so many thermal hunters rave about the HALO and HALO-LR. Now that I [Read More…]
You know it was bound to happen sooner or later. So here we are guns ablaze picking out the top 10 sci-fi movie weapons to grace the silver screen. For these articles criteria, we are choosing only weapons that are based on real-world functioning firearms with sci-fi [Read More…]
When talking about weapon lights, probably the most asked question about lights would be the best rifle light for a defensive AR carbine. There’s no shortage of quality options of WML (weapon mounted lights) on the market but they all have pros and cons whether [Read More…]
In my previous articles, I’ve talked about why it’s important to have some sort of light when concealed carrying whether it’s a weapon-mounted light or some sort of handheld light. When concealed carrying, it’s important to have some sort of [Read More…]
General Dynamics have closely guarded their Next Generation Squad Weapon prototypes, despite my best efforts they stuck to their guns and saved the big reveal for this year’s AUSA Exposition in Washington, D.C.There have been murmurings that their submission would [Read More…]
The last time I reviewed a Nitecore light I was a bit underwhelmed. The P20 was a mediocre light for a weapon-mounted flashlight and underpowered compared to other offerings. Nitecore did offer up their new NU05MI mini IR signal light and their CI7 dual output IR [Read More…]
There are endless debates on what flashlight is best for a rifle but not many people talk about the benefits of offset light mounts vs standard factory mounts. I didn’t think much of offset light mounts until I started using a Haley Strategic SBR Thorntail mount [Read More…]
Let’s take a break from the expensive gear posts and start at that pertain to night vision. There are techniques and things I take for granted regarding night vision. This is just because of my experience with night vision and my voracious appetite for night [Read More…]
Olight, a manufacturer of EDC and Weapon mounted flashlights has received a lot of attention as of late. Many influencers in the online firearms community have brought Olight’s products into the spotlight. With the Chinese made product gaining such widespread [Read More…]
After our last Nitecore review, NItecore sent us their P20 and EA42. I was interested in the EA42 since it is a AA powered light that puts out a respectable 1800 lumens. While the P20 is their basic 800 lumen tactical flashlight. Let us first take a closer look at the [Read More…]
One issue I’ve struggled with in the past is the buildup of carbon overtime on weapon lights. Whether it’s on a handgun or mounted on a rifle, sometimes gas and carbon residue collect on the light’s bezel. I’ve tried a number of different things [Read More…]
On the eve of 2020, everyone should be comfortable with the idea of adding weaponlights to pistols and rifles that are used as tools for protection. Forget the sun going down: walk into a building, into a parking garage, under a bridge or into the woods from bright [Read More…]
Just like firearms, there is a world of accessories for the night vision equipped shooter. In this week’s edition of Friday Night Lights, I will highlight some of the commonly used or interesting night vision helmet safety accessories that I have used or have seen [Read More…]
As we have recently reported the US Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapons program has moved into its next phase, with three companies downselected, one of these was SIG Sauer, who had their NGSW prototypes on display at this year’s 2019 Defence & Security [Read More…]
Today we take look at a Heckler & Koch MP7A2 with an Aimpoint Micro T2, mounted in a Spuhr. But the spotlight goes to the weapon light made by SR Tactical from Germany. This could be the ideal setup for Police intervention forces, that don’t want to carry a [Read More…]
Back in June, we took a look at some FLIR handheld thermal imagers. Afterward, FLIR offered to send out their PTS536 ThermoSight Pro for review. We got a preview of the FLIR ThermoSight Pro weapon sights during SHOT Show range day last January. FLIR PTS536 The [Read More…]
For those who like to shoot in the dark with night vision, often it is easier to aim with a laser than try to look through your optic while wearing NODs on your face. Most night vision users tend to go to Steiner for their DBAL or L3 for their ATPIAL/PEQ15. While those [Read More…]
This week between August 13-14, Viridian Weapon Technologies will be featuring the FACT Duty Weapon-Mounted Camera (WMC™) at the Midwest Security and Police Conference Expo (MSPCE). At this event, law enforcement personnel will have an opportunity to get a hands-on [Read More…]
Sub compact guns for concealed carry are great for many reasons. However they are often limited in terms of options for adding lights or lasers. There are some mediocre options out there but the Glock 43 TLR-6 keeps your sub compact pistol svelte while still giving you [Read More…]
The Inforce pistol lights have caught a bad reputation in the last few years from people running and having them quit working either due to the activation switches failing or electrical issues. The first generations of lights were known to have issues but now the APL [Read More…]
At SHOT Show 2019 Streamlight showed off their new TLR-VIR II. It is a compact pistol weapon light that is night vision friendly. It has visible white light, IR illuminator, and an IR laser. The best part? It costs less than the SureFire X400V. TLR-VIR II Streamlight [Read More…]
An opportunity arose when Digital Crosshairs reached out to TFB. They wanted us to review their Digital Crosshairs 1000R which is a digital night vision camera system that clips onto your scope. The 1000R only retails for $700 ($600 on sale at the time of this article) [Read More…]
If you have been following along our Friday Night Lights series, night vision is a big part of seeing in the dark. While night vision is great at seeing in the dark, it does have its limitations. Night vision can only amplify light that is already there. While some [Read More…]
As an owner of a FLIR T50 ACTS, I was excited to check out FLIR’s latest offering in handheld thermal imagers. I remember drooling over the FLIR Q14B when they debuted it at SHOT Show 2017. Was it worth the 2.5-year wait? We shall find out in this FLIR thermal [Read More…]
I often get questions on my social media pages about Weapon Lights. There are a ton of variations on the market today and it can sometimes be overwhelming. The most asked question I get is what kind of activation is best when running it on a PDW or rifle set up? I [Read More…]
The SureFire X-Series lights are an industry standard ever since Paul Kim (PK) designed them for SureFire over a decade ago. The X200 pistol light has evolved since into the X300 and then into the X400 with integrated laser. When PK developed their Vampire series of [Read More…]
With the advancement of technology, weapon lights and lasers have grown in popularity over the last decade. This has grown to the point where holster companies have started creating custom holsters for all kinds of light and laser attachments. Both systems have [Read More…]
In the past few years, we have seen a roller lock renaissance. I believe this is in part due to quality clones like the Zenith MKEs, Omega Arms, and PTR. The list goes on and on. The stabilizing brace also made the pistol version of the MP5 more accessible and useful [Read More…]
Technology has advanced exponentially with regards to night vision and thermal. Thermal imagers have improved and become more and more affordable each year. You can get a thermal imaging device for under $3,000. Night vision and thermal can be used to see in the dark, [Read More…]
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