Primary Arms has just announced the release of their latest offering to the optics community – the SLx MD-20 Micro Red Dot sight. The SLx MD-20 aims to be one of the most budget-friendly red dot sights on the market and boasts some incredible features and [Read More…]
I recently had an opportunity to visit the SIG Sauer Electro-Optics facility in Wilsonville, Oregon just last week. While I was there I had the opportunity to get a first-hand look at a whole host of optics and how they are made. While the facility is relatively new, [Read More…]
Red dot and reflex optics have, over time, become increasingly popular with all types of shooters. Whether you’re plinking in the woods with your friends, training for home defense scenarios, shooting just for fun or are a competitor, red dots and reflex optics [Read More…]
The Aimpoint CompM5 series of sights is a hybrid between the well-known models CompM4 and the Micro T-2. Is the CompM5s the best of two worlds? With the Aimpoint CompM5s in my possession since springtime, it’s now time to come to a conclusion. I bought it from a [Read More…]
The Bundeswehr is seeking a new rifle optic for its yet-to-be selected G36 replacement. The Federal Agency for Equipment, Information Technology and Use of the Federal Armed Forces (BAAINBw) posted a Request for Proposals (RFP) on the 17th March calling for the [Read More…]
Firefield recently announced a new non-magnifying red dot optic suitable for the AR-15 and other platforms. Unlike many other red dots, this one also includes a red supplemental aiming laser. Called the Impulse 1×30 Red Dot Sight, this optic has six settings that [Read More…]
About 15 years ago I sadly boxed up a brand new Red Dot Optic for it’s return to the manufacturer without ever having used it to fire a shot – the reticle was a blurry burst rather than a crisp clear dot. But before I called and asked for a return [Read More…]