Crimson Trace is a name that many, if not most gun enthusiasts know. We recognize their name from laser sights and battle lights. That said, some are unaware that they are now making optics. These optics vary from electronic reflex sights to magnified rifle optics as well as budget to higher-end. Many of these bring a lot to the table in their price range.
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Holosun 407K; Cherry vs. Lime
Updated: October 24, 2021I was dubious of the green dot against the light colors of Arizona deserts under our unforgiving sun. I suspected it would wash out against light colored targets. I was wrong.
First Look: Primary Arms GLx 2X Prism with ACSS Gemini 9mm Reticle (Primary Arms Range Day 2021)
Updated: September 5, 2021activated illumination powered by a single CR2032 battery with up to 20,000 hours of battery lif
First Look: Holosun’s New AEMS Reflex Sight (PA Range Day 2021)
Updated: September 3, 2021That healthy field of view, combined with the optic’s durability, crisp reticle, and ease of use, should make the AEMS a strong contender for your next rifle optic.
Two Days and a Thousand Rounds with SIG’s ROMEO2 Pistol Mounted Optic
Updated: August 15, 2021SIG 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.
Big Dot Energy! The Aimpoint H2 6MOA.
Updated: July 11, 2021Small dots suck! And the majority of the firearms industry has been lying to you. The last 8 years or so has seen an explosion of quality rugged red dot sights (RDS) from many manufacturers in the firearms industry. Together with all these sights came small dots. Customers were sold a bucket of lies, that they needed small dots for “precision”. Today I am going to explain to you why small dots suck and you don’t need them for “precision”. I am also going to explain why the Aimpoint H2 with 6MOA dot is the new king of rifle dot sights.
17 Facts about the Leupold DeltaPoint Micro and Field Test Report
Updated: May 30, 2021Just like your mother-in-law, it’s carrying a little extra weight around the backend. Function before fashion the Leupold DP Micro works and it’s tiny. They had to put the electronics and the batt
Field Tested: Trijicon’s MRO HD 1X25 Red Dot Sight
Updated: May 16, 2021In testing Trijicon’s MRO HD sight while turkey hunting in Texas, the author found the sight to have top-tier glass and a large aperture for such a small optic, maximizing the viewing area and allowing for rapid target engagement
Building the Perfect Turkey Gun
Updated: September 2, 2024I have known hundreds of hunters over the years and I have to say turkey hunters are the most passionate, focused group of hunters I’ve ever encountered.
Big Gun Performance from Springfield’s Micro Hellcat Rapid Defense Package (RDP)
Updated: February 23, 2021Another significant upgrade of the Rapid Defense Package is the addition of a red dot sight. The RDP takes advantage of the optics ready feature of the Hellcat and includes a HEX Wasp micro red dot.