Retro Optics: The Weaver Qwik Point
I’ve been on a bit of a retro kick lately. I’ve been doing retro AR builds for a couple of years now. In the course of looking at older parts and builds, I’ve also gotten…
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SHIELD Sights Releases the OMSsc Micro Red Dot Sight
SHIELD Sights just announced the release of the new OMSsc Sub Compact Red Dot Sight. There are a lot of red dot sights on the market now, but you know as soon as you look…
Primary Arms Releases the New US Made PLx HTX-1
Primary Arms (PA) has a vibrant optics line with a good reputation. They’re coming on strong for 2025 with a bunch of new releases starting with the PLx HTX-1 red dot sight. Not only does…
Is the C&H Precision Duty the Best Optic for Your 9mm PCC?
Pistol Caliber Carbines (PCCs) are a versatile and increasingly popular firearm category, appreciated by home defenders, competitors and recreational shooters alike. A reliable optic can transform your 9mm PCC, improving target acquisition, accuracy and the…
C&H Precision Slide Milling Service & Duty Optic Review
If you’ve ever considered upgrading your Glock, you’ve likely considered adding an optic. But the idea of sending your slide off for milling might feel daunting, especially if it’s your first time. That was my…
Gear Review – The ANR ANVL UKON AEMS
Optic mounts are getting fancy these days. It used to be nothing more than a chunk of aluminum that held your rifle optic in place. Some were better than others, sure, but they were largely…
Gear Review: Taking the Hi-Lux Optics TD-3C for a Spin
There’s no denying that the optics market has been flooded with products from manufacturers new and old. While competition breeds success (and a market that’s great for consumers), it also means some products are going to…
Bushnell TRS-125
The Bushnell TRS-25 was a legend among those in the know, providing a quality red dot at a high of $125 and a low of $56. The -25 was a strong contender for years, before…
Gear Review: Bushnell RXM-300 Reflex Sight
Bushnell has been making solid, affordable optics rugged enough for hunters for generations. When I saw their new RXM-300 come out earlier this year I suspected it might just fill the niche I was looking…
The Sionyx Opsin: Military Grade Night Vision is Finally Affordable
Almost two decades ago I decided I needed a PVS14 monocular. I had used PVS7’s on the U.S./Mexico border, then been issued a PVS14 in Afghanistan, and after I came home, I went down a…