When it comes to reflex optics, the Trijicon RMR (Ruggedized Miniature Reflex) has been an industry stalwart for years. Whether you are needing a reflex sight for a handgun, a shotgun or a rifle, Trijicon’s RMR is always in the conversation. More recently, [Read More…]
Kinetic Development Group, known for working on SCAR accessory upgrades, is introducing an RMR mount for their product family of SIDELOK optics mounts. The SIDELOK sets itself apart from other mounts in its class by having the ability to be pressed on and off a [Read More…]
We have earlier reported about the Elevated Technologies sight mount system called The Slide. Initially, this mount was available for the Trijicon MRO and Aimpoint red dot optics. During the SHOT Show 2018, the company introduced new versions of The Slide mount designed [Read More…]
Paging Ted Nugent, there’s a new 10mm in town: New from Ed Brown Products, the custom 1911 manufacturers, is the LS10 long-slide 10mm. Equipped with a 3.25 MOA Trijicon RMR and tall trijicon night sights, this 43oz powerhouse can take advantage of heavier [Read More…]
It looks like Trijicon is releasing a new RMR model that has been revised to addresses many of the concerns with the original model. It appears that the RMR Type 2 will retain all of the features that we know and love with the addition of some new ones as well as [Read More…]
I have been a willing spectator (and participant at my day job) in the pursuit of reducing weight from firearms. Armed with billet, companies are using CNC machines and a bit of engineering to remove in many cases over 95% of the base billet into some truly unique [Read More…]
Gabe Suarez is a polarizing figure. Our readers will certainly have some institutional memory of him interacting in the comments, but polarizing figures do have a tendency to spark real conversation about tough issues and in this case, Gabe Suarez is certainly able to [Read More…]
The other day we posted about the new Suarez International slide for the Leupold Deltapoint Pro, well Suarez International has yet another red dot product for the Glock. They recently debuted their new L-Mount red dot base that allows you to mount a Trijicon RMR red dot [Read More…]
At Big 3 East, ALG Defense showed off their new 6 Second Mount. The 6 Second mount was originally made with an Aimpoint T1 in mind. Well now they have offered it so you can use an RMR if you want. The ALG Defense 6-Second Mount was designed when a counter-terrorism unit [Read More…]
Last year I got to fondle a display RMR-30 at SHOT. At this year’s SHOT my contact at Kel-Tec told me that the RMR-30 will go into production. Fingers crossed. I love my PMR-30 and a small compact carbine version would be sweet. Here is a video I took while [Read More…]
Trijicon is now making a number of ACOG and RMR optics with a nickel boron plating for durability and a unique look. The nickel boron finish is available on the following optics: 4×32 ACOG Nickel Boron Dual-Illuminated .223 Ballistic Chevron Reticle 4×32 [Read More…]
The Trijicon RMR is being found on more and more handguns due to the optic’s small size and rugged durability. However, those going on safari might just see more of them as well. Trijicon is now offering adaptors to mount the RMR sights on double rifles. The [Read More…]
Strike Industries (who never tire of launching new products) have designed a Trijicon RMR red dot sight cover with a transparent window that allows the sight to be used without the cover being removed. It can be seen demonstrated in the video below. Other features [Read More…]
These photos are of a prototype RMR-30, a carbine version of the Kel-Tec PMR-30. How cool is this? It is being designed by Tobias Obermeit, whom I interviewed on the blog recently. The dimensions look similar to the H&K MP7 (assuming equivalent barrel length). I [Read More…]
Trijicon have updated their mini red dot RMR sight. They claim the new model is tougher than any other mini red dot available. When precision is the only option, your best option is the Trijicon RMR™ Sight. Built to provide optimum red-dot visibility against the [Read More…]
In retrospect, 2023 may have been the year of the 2011. Manufacturers big and small brought out models both cheap and expensive. Relative newcomer Jacob Grey Firearms was part of that trend with the TWC 9. When they offered to send one to TFB for review, I jumped at the [Read More…]
C&H Precision has a new series of scope tube mounts for micro red dot optics. They are available in a range of tube diameters and footprints. Let’s take a closer look at the feature set. Optics @ TFB: The Toughest Reflex Sight Ever? The LAWS-M Optic [Read More…]
Back in December I first got my hands on the TYPE-A EG-19 pistol and was pretty enthralled with it. I still like this pistol overall but in the course of the past few months, a few blemishes have formed that make this pistol not as attractive to me. The EG-19 is [Read More…]
Watchtower Firearms is a new gun company that emerged out of Texas in 2023. The brand name is an homage to the US military forces who fought in the Pacific Theater during World War II’s Guadalcanal Campaign, which was codenamed Operation Watchtower. Among other [Read More…]
In a departure from their standard appendix and outside waistband holsters, T.REX Arms is now selling a hybrid holster for 4-o’clock carry. Unlike many other hybrid holsters, the Ironside Hybrid holster fully encloses the trigger guard inside the Kydex shell [Read More…]
Good evening everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the brand new YHM 338 Bad Larry Suppressor. Last week we hit the range at dusk for a bit of flash testing with the SureFire SOCOM 556 RC3 and [Read More…]
Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 78! We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like Primary Arms, Natchez Shooters Supply, Palmetto State Armory, Brownells, and more. Whether you’re looking [Read More…]
Right before Christmas, I received an exciting call from my local FFL. They had just received a TYPE-A EG-19 with my name on it. Naturally, I dropped whatever “probably important” task I was doing at the time and rushed over there to see this beauty in [Read More…]
It says it there in the title and long story short, I haven’t killed it yet. Today we’re talking about a familiar yet new(ish) face to the enclosed red dot world – the Riton Optics 3 Tactix EED (Enclosed Emitter Dot). This optic is new for Riton but [Read More…]
There are many reasons why a certain image can be featured in TFB’s Photo Of The Day. First of all, cool builds involving AKs are not nearly as common as AR15s, and secondly, Bravo42 Photography really knows how to get the attention going. Riflescopes on AKs are not [Read More…]
For more than half a century, Ed Brown has been in the business of improving guns. While the man himself retired in 2010, after many years of work on a variety of guns with a particular specialization in high-end 1911s, the company is still going strong under the care [Read More…]
This Photo Of The Day might look like a commercial for the featured product, but that’s not the original intention. It’s just a great photo (which is very difficult to capture correctly) of what this kind of optical setup looks like for the operator. [Read More…]
A new dawn, new possibilities and another Photo Of The Day with a highly interesting take on the AR15. Here is the caption from Spuhr in Sweden about their prototype AR15 upper with Spuhr handguard: A prototype AR15 upper with Spuhr handguard and the new 40 degree [Read More…]