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.
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RAD Training with Crimson Trace at Gunsite
Published: February 19, 2022 { 0 comments }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 Crimson Trace CTS-1250 Reflex Sight: Another Great Option for Pistols
Published: November 6, 2021 { 1 comment }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.
Holosun 407K; Cherry vs. Lime
Published: October 24, 2021 { 1 comment }I 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)
Published: September 5, 2021 { 1 comment }activated 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)
Published: September 3, 2021 { 9 comments }That 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
Published: August 15, 2021 { 5 comments }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.
Big Dot Energy! The Aimpoint H2 6MOA.
Published: July 11, 2021 { 6 comments }Small 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
Published: May 30, 2021 { 10 comments }Just 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
Published: May 16, 2021 { 0 comments }In 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









