Optics & Sights Reviews: Scopes, Red Dots & Magnifiers

What are some of the things to consider when choosing a higher magnification scope?

Optics Buying Guide: Big Scopes

BY Tom McHale Published: September 30, 2016 { 3 comments }

So why would you want or need a very high magnification scope? There are two related reasons. You might need to see and hit a reasonably-sized target at very long range, or you might need to be able to see and hit a much smaller target at shorter ranges.

Dead Ringer’s Snake Eyes Pistol Sights — Installation and Review

BY Jordan Michaels Published: September 20, 2016 { 7 comments }

With the right instruction and practice, these bad boys could be a great addition to any concealed carry or home defense handgun.

To find range to your target, you could make use of technology and use a scope with integrated laser rangefinder like the Burris Eliminator (bottom.) Or, with some basic math, you can use a scope with a graduated mil-dot or MOA reticle like the Burris Veracity (top.)

Optics Buying Guide: Finding Range With A Scope

BY Tom McHale Published: August 16, 2016 { 8 comments }

You can figure out how far away an object is using your scope, provided its reticle has markings in mil dots or minutes of angle.

First Look! Springfield Armory XDM Optical Sight 9mm Pistol (OSP). Full Review.

BY Justin Opinion Published: August 9, 2016 { 16 comments }

For those who want all the advantages of a red dot on their pistol, Springfield Armory is answering the call early on by offering a new version of their time-proven and hugely popular XDM pistol. It is called the OSP for “Optical-Sight Pistol.”

The test rifle for these examples was a Volquartsen 17 WSM Deluxe with a Burris Veracity 4-20x50 scope.

Optics Buying Guide: How To Properly Zero Your Scope

BY Tom McHale Published: August 2, 2016 { 11 comments }

Simply put, the process of zeroing a scope matches the point of aim to the actual point of impact. Put differently, the process ensures that a bullet lands exactly where you put the crosshairs

Rapid-Fire Rangefinder: Hands on with the new SilencerCo Radius

BY Austin Van Gilder Published: July 26, 2016 { 8 comments }

The new SWR Radius from SilencerCo is a highly capable rail-mounted rangefinder that gives lightning-fast distance ranging information out to a mile.

The ultra-light weight and great visibility make the Shield Mini Sight a good option for handguns like this Glock MOS.

First Look: Shield Mini Sight Polymer Red Dot Optic

BY Tom McHale Published: July 20, 2016 { 13 comments }

The new Shield Mini Sights are made of polymer. That alone is news enough–but the lens is polymer, too. Those used to steel and aluminum and glass will find this new combination

Primary Arms Platinum Scopes Are Here and Looking Good

BY Max Slowik Published: July 8, 2016 { 2 comments }

Primary Arms has a new higher-end series of riflescopes called the Platinum Series. The Platinum series is a big departure from their increasingly popular budget optics but that doesn’t make it any less of a value.

Red Dots vs. Magnified Scopes: Which Tactical Optic Is Right For You?

BY Clay Martin Published: June 28, 2016 { 28 comments }

I hate to kill a sacred cow for all you tactical ninjas out there, but in most cases a magnified optic is better than a red dot.

Crimson Trace’s Laserguard Pro is Ultimate CCW Combo — NRA 2016!

BY Administrator Published: May 20, 2016 { 0 comments }

The Laserguard Pro is new for 2016 and currently available for the Smith & Wesson Shield series of pistols

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