Most people have strong opinions in the red dot vs. LPVO (Low Power Variable Optic) debate. There are valid points on both sides. Enter the Scalarworks optics.
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Testing C&H Precision’s New Duty Optic
BY Garrett Negen Updated: March 2, 2024If you are in the market for a large-format pistol optic then the C&H Duty optic may be an option for you.
Vortex Defender-ST™: New Red Dot Review!
BY Mitchell Graf Updated: February 19, 2024The Defender-ST comes packed with features, including motion activation, a DeltaPoint Pro footprint, and a large window.
C&H Precision’s New Optics Lineup Is Fierce! — SHOT Show 2024
BY Levi Sim Updated: August 30, 2024C+H Precision is well-known for their optics plates and has made many OEM plates for other manufacturers. Now, to beat their own frustrations with the lack in the market, they’ve also created a line of optics with a surprising feature set. Let’s look at their new scope and a couple of red dots, too.
The Fastfire 4 – Budget Blasting Red Dot
BY Travis Pike Updated: January 7, 2024I approached the Fastfire 4 with a good degree of excitement. I loved the Fastfire 3 and would hope the Fastfire 4 lives up to its reputation.
A Solid Micro Reflex, Reasonably Priced: The Samaritan
BY Brian McCombie Updated: October 26, 2023The Samaritan is a solid reflex optic that I would use on my concealed carry and home defense pistols. Yes, it is basic and pretty simple—both of which I consider top qualities in most gear.
Trijicon Optics TRASHED! Newest RMR HD & RCR Red Dot Torture TEST
BY True Pearce Updated: August 5, 2023Earlier this week Trijicon announced two new red dot optics. The enclosed RCR and the open RMR HD. The RMR HD and RCR feature the latest and greatest tech that Trijicon could muster in red dot optics for 2023
Steiner MPS: Enclosed-Emitter Micro Pistol Sight Review
BY Mitchell Graf Updated: July 14, 2023Micro red dot sights (MRDS) have taken over the firearm industry, and consumers are now demanding factory firearms to be compatible with these systems. While this is great to see for the benefits red dots provide, the new trend seems to be pushing towards enclosed-emitter optics.
The Best Pistol Red Dots Out There
BY Travis Pike Updated: July 8, 2023The question is, what dots should we be using? We’ve gathered a diverse selection that represents some of the best dots in various genres of pistol red do
How to Zero a Red Dot – Five Steps
BY Jordan Michaels Updated: July 1, 2023You won’t be able to take advantage of these little technological marvels if you don’t know how to get them zeroed. Zeroing a red dot is a lot like zeroing a scope, but the lack of magnification can make it a little more challenging.