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Defender Red Dot Series Now Available in Tan

Defender Red Dot Series Now Available in Tan

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Estimated reading time: 1 minute Vortex just added another layer of customization to its popular Defender red dot lineup. The Defender-CCW, Defender-ST, and Defender-XL, already praised for their durability and performance, are now shipping in a new tan housing. It’s a small change, but it gives options for shooters who care about aesthetics, camouflage, or just want their gear to match their [...]

Full Review: Meet the New Burris FastFire E!

Full Review: Meet the New Burris FastFire E!

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The FastFire E is Burris’s most robust offering yet in the red dot world.

SIG 1911 X-full with red dot

Red Dot vs. Iron Sights: Which Is Better

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Ideally, you’ll set up your gun with a quality dot sight and iron sights designed to co-witness with the dot as needed.

DP Shooting Solutions Pivot Lock Pro – Game-Changer Red Dot Mount

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I’m always on the hunt for new, innovative products that don’t break the bank and that do it better than other offerings on the market. Enter the Pivot Lock Pro offset red dot mount—the debut product from DP Shooting Solutions—and one that’s likely to gain quick traction among competitive shooters, hunters, and tactical professionals alike. [...]

Meprolight MMX3 Micro Magnifier Review

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What if distances are longer and/or the shooter’s vision isn’t what it used to be? That’s why Meprolight made the MMX3 Micro Magnifier!

Vortex Viper Shotgun Enclosed Micro Red Dot Review

Vortex Viper Shotgun Enclosed Micro Red Dot Review

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Traditionally, mounting a red dot on a shotgun meant using rib-mounted solutions or aftermarket plates, often resulting in awkward positioning and a compromised cheek weld.

Holosun SCS Carry Review

Holosun SCS Carry Review: No More Replacing Batteries?! 

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The SCS Carry uses their innovative solar charging system with multi-directional light sensors to automatically adjust brightness in dynamic lighting situations.

A Precise Red Dot: Shield’s Mini Sight Compact (RMSc)

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I took several seconds to curse myself, then took a breath, realigned my red dot sight on my target, and shot once more.

The housing protrudes well past the glass to provide solid protection of the window

Canik’s MECANIK® MO3 Red Dot Review

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The MECANIK MO3 boasts a battery life of up to 60,000 hours, motion activation, an automatic shutoff feature, and 10 brightness settings.

A Bad Guy’s Nightmare: Thrive HD Red Dot from ZeroTech  

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The Thrive HD is also a first-rate option for recreational shooters, plinkers, and handgun hunters who need a compact red dot featuring a sharp reticle and long battery life.