Gun people are gear people, period. We love mechanical solutions to problems. So, while you may be able to make a good argument that one might not even use the sights on your pistol in a situation like this, why shortchange yourself? If you have the best gear possible (and train with it accordingly), you will only be better prepared. And, it gives you an excuse to buy more stuff, right? So let’s take a look at the new Trijicon HD XR sights.
Optics/Sights
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Trijicon’s New AccuPower Scope Delivering 1-8x Magnification – SHOT Show 2017
Updated: March 2, 2017With a 34mm tube and a 28mm objective lens, Trijicon’s new scope is plenty bright. It’s as suited for tactical guns as it is on hunting rifles.
New Nightforce ATACR 7-35x56mm Scope – SHOT Show 2017
Updated: February 21, 2017Night Force has a long reputation for excellence in the premium rifle scope market, and this year they released something epic. The new ATACR 7×35 with a Horus Tremor 3 reticle.
A Cheap & Capable Mid-Range AR Scope? Alpen’s Apex XP AR 1-6X24 – Full Review.
Updated: February 16, 2017Recently, I’ve been testing a 1-6X variable that’s certainly up to the task and it provides everything needed to exploit the long-range accuracy and high-speed, close-range capability of my CRP 18 Colt Competition Rifle. It is Alpen’s Apex XP AR 1-6X24 scope.
New Crimson Trace Laser Products for Pistols and the AK-47 – SHOT Show 2017
Updated: January 29, 2017We had a chance to visit the Crimson Trace booth at SHOT Show 2017 and see some of their exciting new products. Take a look to see what we found.
Ultra-Advanced Burris Signature Series Optics – SHOT Show 2017
Updated: January 25, 2017By far the most exciting product from Burris is the new spotting scope. The most interesting features include modular eyepieces and the integrated mount for a red dot. Burris will offer different eyepieces that are marked for MIL, MOA and with Burris’ SCR competition reticle.
Installing and Zeroing Magpul’s MBUS Polymer AR-15 Sights
Updated: January 7, 2017Magpul has a great reputation for quality, and their MBUS polymer “irons” are reasonably priced at $57.95 for the rear sight and $39.95 for the front sight.
Long-Range Sniper Optic for Under $300? The Primary Arms 4-14x44mm Riflescope—Full Review.
Updated: December 29, 2016Scopes these days can cost as little as $60 and as much as $4,000—and that’s not even considering thermal and night-vision optics. Most shooters are looking for something in the middle, a reliable sweet spot that won’t break the bank. Enter Primary Arms.
Ultimate CCW 9mm? Smith & Wesson Ported Performance Center Shield—Full Review
Updated: December 27, 2016The Performance Center Ported Shield in 9mm takes the highly popular Shield CCW pistol and adds numerous upgrades. Read on for the full review.
Jordan Michaels – (AR Gear Wishlist) – Midwest G3 Handguard, Daniel Defense Extra-Capacity Mag & More! #Xmas2016
Updated: November 22, 2016Let’s be honest. Gun owners got the only Christmas present they really needed on November 9 when Hillary Clinton gave her concession speech. Donald Trump’s victory likely saves us from another two years of ammo shortages and, more importantly, another four years of “assault weapon” ban threats. Still, AR-15s have been on my mind ever since the primaries. I started purchasing AR parts when the first election polls showed Trump losing by double-digits, and I went into full prepper mode in the days before the election.