Raytheon has announced their newest reflex sight, a new addition to the ELCAN Specter family of optics. The new Specter 1XL is designed for CQB and features a larger viewfinder and an enhanced LED reticle. It joins the ECLAN Enhanced Combat Optical Sight – Heavy [Read More…]
Anderson Manufacturing has introduced a new red dot sight called Advanced Micro Dot. Actually, the complete model designation of this product is “Anderson Manufacturing Advanced Micro Dot With Removable Base and Rotary Knob” which is abbreviated [Read More…]
The Department of Defense has announced the award of an $8 million contract to the Michigan-based sight manufacturing company Trijicon for ‘handgun reflex sights’ on behalf of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane. The award fulfils the RFP to meet a [Read More…]
US Department of Defence has published on their website a contract award announcement telling about a US Navy contract awarded to Trijicon for delivery of handgun reflex sights. Although the model of the sight is not specified, I think it is safe to say that the subject [Read More…]
We first saw the release of the Sightmark Ultra Shot reflex sight line back in 2014, with an update every couple of years or so. Their latest generation of Ultra Shot reflex sights is now available with some upgrades and a fresh new design in three models; R, A, and [Read More…]
For 2018 Nikon is bringing you its world-renowned optics for the first time in a reflex sight. With the introduction of the SPUR to Nikon’s new P-TACTICAL optics family, you can now enjoy Nikon’s optical quality for a variety of applications. With a 3 MOA red dot, [Read More…]
Nikon showed off their brand new Spur Reflex Sight under their P-TACTICAL line of products at the 2018 SHOT SHOW. Their Spur Reflex Sight features multi-coated optics with an anti-reflective proprietary coating that Nikon calls “TRUCOLOR”, it helps minimize [Read More…]
Meopta USA announced a new red dot optic designed to operate as a primary sight for an AR or other modern sporting rifle. Called the MeoRed T reflex sight, it is designed to provide no magnification (1x with a 30mm objective) with unlimited eye relief. The sight uses a [Read More…]
If you happen to be in Paris, France, make sure you visit the exhibition Milipol 2017 and examine the new version of Meprolight’s MEPRO MOR Reflex Sight with a green laser pointer. There will be three configurations of the MEPRO MOR: IR and green pointers, IR [Read More…]
Firefield has introduced a couple of new reflex sights called Impact and Impact Duo. The main difference between the two is that Impact Duo has a side mounted red laser sight. Both sights are non-magnified and are designed for close range target engagements. They come [Read More…]
The Ultra Shot M-Spec FMS (SM26015) is a special offering for Sightmark’s 10th year anniversary. The Sightmark Ultra Shot M-Spec FMS Carbon Fiber uses the same design as other M-Spec models, but comes with a good looking carbon fiber protective hood. To be honest I [Read More…]
Bushnell, like all optic companies, released quite a few new products to roll into 2017. Much of it was through their AR Optics line. While Bushnell has many options in rifle scopes they are lacking red dots or tactical optics. With 4 new additions they sought to round [Read More…]
Designed as the next step in reflex sights by retired Lt. Col. Mikey Hartman, the new MH1 incorporates some forward-thinking features that Mikey felt should be on a reflex sight based on 20 years as the commander of the IDF’s Marksmanship and Sharpshooting School. He not only trained over half [Read More…]
We’ve had a few articles discussing the much coveted MH1 Reflex sight from Hartman Ltd. I just spent a few days in a training class, ran by Lt Col Mickey Hartman himself, where the sights were an integral part of the curriculum. One of the benefits of not only [Read More…]
NcStar announced several new reflex sights prior to the SHOT Show next month. One is a solar powered rifle sight while the other is a pistol sight designed for the Glock MOS pistols. SPD Solar Reflex Sight The SPD Solar Reflex Sight is a red dot kind of sight that [Read More…]
Firefield is selling a new miniature reflex sight that is weather resistant and affordably priced. Called the Impact Mini Reflext Sight, this unit is a 1x optic with a 5 MOA reticle. According to the company, the reticle can be adjusted to one of five different [Read More…]
Trijicon announced a new reflex style sight designed specifically for military use on machine guns. The company states the new MGRS (Machine Gun Reflex Sight) is engineered for the pounding any optic will take when mounted to a rifle caliber, full auto weapon. [Read More…]
The new MH1 reflex sight is now shipping in the United States according to information released by Hartman Ltd. The new sight is a red dot style sight that promises the largest field of view on the consumer market, and it will be distributed in the US by CAA. Hartman [Read More…]
SIG SAUER recently announced the introduction of the ECHO1 – a thermal reflex sight produced by its Electro-Optics division. According to the company, the new sight offers “military grade technology at consumer grade pricing.” At the heart of this [Read More…]
Meopta announced a new compact reflex sight called the MeoRed. This new sight reduces the overall profile of the optic as compared to the existing MeoSight III. The lower profile is said to improve the ability to co-witness iron sights. The new MeoRed is a 1x (non [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…]
Over the past couple of weeks I’ve been talking with Jaime at Hartman Optics about this new reflex sight. This past Monday I had the privilege of a Skype call with Mikey Hartman who designed this sight and owns Hartman Optics. Mikey is also the CEO at CAA. To give [Read More…]
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) were one of the first militaries to understand the importance of an optic equipped rifle for every infantryman. The standard reflex sight of the IDF is the Meprolight M21, but a select few in each unit are issued a specialized reflex [Read More…]
DOCTER is a brand of Analytik Jena of Germany, a high-end corporation specializing in analytical measuring technology, life science, and optoelectronics. At SHOT Show this year they were exhibiting their Sight C reflex red dot sight that has some impressive features. [Read More…]
Sightmark has released their latest red-dot sight, the Ultra Shot M-Spec. Those with keen eyes will see that it is very similar to their other red-dot models in terms of general size and shape. The Ultra Shot M-Spec’s new feature is Night Vision modes and a 65 MOA [Read More…]
This is a TFB exclusive preview of the upcoming Meprolight (Mepro) TRU-DOT RDS battery powered reflex sight. The Mepro TRU-DOT RDS is a lower cost commercial version of the Mepro M5 reflex sight (TFB preview), which it was developed as the successor to the Mepro M21 [Read More…]
It have been two years since the prototype of the Mepro M5 was appeared at the previous SHOT Show. During SHOT Show 2014, The Mako Group have shown me the production model of the Mepro M5 reflex sight. It has a number of design changes and the final design was [Read More…]
Most reflex sights only offer one type of reticle, and the user is locked into it. However, the most unique thing about MSE’s AQC-1C model is that it offers three reticles which the user can change at the push of a button. The AQC-1C comes with a PTT (Push [Read More…]
[ Written by gun optics guru Timothy Yan ] With combat experiences from five major wars and concurrent anti-terrorism operations since its founding in 1948, the Israeli Defense Forces or IDF is one of the first military to understood the advantage of reflex sight on [Read More…]
Trijicon’s newest red dot / reflex sight is the Trijicon SRS (Sealed Reflex Sight). It has a short tube (giving a greater field of vision) and has a solar panel that is used for power when in direct sunlight. Gear Scout has reviewed the sight. Gear Report say it [Read More…]
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