Gear Reviews

The P8 4x proved itself an extremely functional optic for close-quarters applications, including home defense, but with the ability to go long when needed.

.223 Wylde is a chamber, not a cartridge. It safely fires both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammo, and it was built to squeeze match accuracy out of AR-15s shooting either one. Bill Wylde designed it in the 1990s for NRA High Power competition by combining the tighter .223 freebore diameter with the gentler 5.56 [...]

This single-piece platform elevates your red dot optics, magnifiers, aiming lasers, and clip-on thermal imagers by 0.83 inches, ensuring a more ergonomic and heads-up shooting stance.

Is the EOTech 512 still good? I ran one for most of my career. It is a fantastic CQB sight with a field of view few can match, and it runs on AA batteries you can find anywhere. But the 512 went through bad years under L3, and I am not ready to say I [...]

Originally designed for the military, this adaptable platform is also perfect for various civilian uses. Reptilia listened to user feedback and added taller mounts for LPVOs with forward-mounted lasers.

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.

From great edge-to-edge sharpness, and excellent clarity, to an integrated Arca-Swiss mount, this Vortex Razor HD has a lot going for it.

The Maven B.3 provids sharp, clean images, with controls that adjust quickly. All this in a small package that weighs just over a single pound and fits into my hand.

With options ranging from under $200 to over $2000, will the $600 Vortex Viper 1-6 be the king of mid-tier LPVOs?