For Handguns

Red dots on pistols continues to be one of the strongest trends in the industry, which leads to some incredible developments. Much like electronics in other consumer spaces, it doesn’t take long for what was once only an option for the rich to make its way down to us mortals. It wasn’t that long ago that an HD TV cost a fortune, with very few brand options. Now you would be hard-pressed to find a television that wasn’t HD, including the sub $200 models at Best Buy or Walmart. As goes TV’s, now so goes slide mounted red dots.

When I heard that Crimson Trace had come out with a new line of red dot sights, their Rapid Aiming Dots (RAD), it made complete sense to me. After all, Crimson Trace has been in the firearm laser and light business for decades, and in more recent years has introduced their scope lines, so adding electronics into optics to get new electronic sights seems to be the natural progression.

The NeoMag ALIAS, streamlining your everyday carry. This year at SHOT Show 2022 I had a chance to check out the NeoMag ALIAS. Designed initially to address needs in their own lives, they’ve brought their premium holster attachment system to the public. A new way to carry and stow your pistol. At the heart of [...]

If you are not yet familiar with Langdon Tactical Technologies (LTT), it’s a name you need to know. Founder, Ernest Langdon seems to ferret out the guns in the marketplace that have all the marks of excellence but can be improved to perfection with his Midas touch. And the latest offering from LTT is its treatment of the Hellcat. Langdon is best known for trigger jobs, from drop-in upgrade kits to fully customized overhauls.

Looking for reliable components to complete a build? Trying to find the most budget-friendly route to end up with an RMR on a Glock? Well, you are not alone. These are the exact questions I was asking just over three years ago when trying to price out a red dot-equipped pistol.

Mantis expands on their dry fire training systems with the Mantis Laser Academy. The system gives instant feedback on accuracy during dry fire drills.

Like the AR-15, Sig’s new handgun can be customized to fit a specific application or need, and the GGP aftermarket products could be a central part of any high-end custom build.

SIG Sauer’s new duty pistol optic, the ROMEO2 can be installed as an open-emitter, steel armored open emitter or a fully-sealed closed-emitter red-dot sight. It can endure the slide recoil velocities of a 10mm and offers water resistance and protection from environmental debris. It is a uniquely rugged sight with modular user-convertible configurations.

Generally speaking, I am a fan of inside the waistband carry for real concealment. And across the years, Cross Breed has absolutely been my leather of choice. But, sometimes IWB isn’t the best answer. So I do like to have an OWB option laying around, especially for summertime carry.