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Steiner eOptics DBAL-A3 AT SHOT SHOW 2015
Steiner eOptics has introduced the DBAL-A3, which is a dual beam laser with IR illuminator. One of its more interesting features is the visible override function that allows you to integrate a weapon mounted light without the need for multiple … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, SHOT SHOW 2015, sights
Tagged DBAL, DBAL-A3, eOptics, IR, Steiner
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Aimpoint’s Micro T2 Media Day At The Range SHOT SHOW 2015
On my list of must see for this year’s Media Day At The Range was Aimpoint’s Micro T2, the company’s latest Micro reflex sight since they were first introduced in 2007. Generally speaking, product evolution is approached in incremental improvements … Continue reading
Meet Steiner’s New Micro Reflex Sight (MRS)
Steiner’s new 1x holographic Micro Reflex Sight (MRS) weights only 70 grams (2.5 oz.). The MRS features a low profile housing with a small footprint, and a 3 MOA red dot that is easy to find and won’t obscure targets … Continue reading
Posted in SHOT SHOW 2015, sights
Tagged Micro Reflex Sight, MRS, Steiner
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Steiner Introduces ICS “Intelligent” Combat Sight
Steiner’s new “Intelligent” Combat Sight (ICS) integrates a laser rangefinder and a ballistic calculator into a rugged and compact tactical weapons sight. The ICS, a true electro-optical aiming device, provides trajectory compensation by automatically calculating the point of aim based … Continue reading
Posted in Optics, SHOT SHOW 2015, sights
Tagged Combat Sight, ICS, Steiner
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Advantage Tactical Sight Introduces Six New Sights for 1911’s and H&K’s
WrenTech Industries, LLC, announced six new sights available online at Advantage Tactical. The company’s new 1911 sights include the Remington R1, Rock Island Armory, and Metro Arms. The new Advantage Tactical Sights replace the factory fixed sights. The sight packages … Continue reading
Posted in SHOT SHOW 2015, sights
Tagged Advantage Tactical, Firefly, SHOT SHOW 2015, sights
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Crimson Trace Laserguard For S&W BODYGUARD 380 Now Available In Red or Green lasers
Crimson Trace has announced that it now offers two Laserguard® laser sight systems for the Smith & Wesson M&P BODYGUARD 380 pistol: the LG-454 with a red laser diode and the LG-454G with a green laser diode. These new Laserguards … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies, sights
Tagged CTC, Laserguard, LG-454, LG-454G, S&W Bodyguard
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Optics Planet Black Friday Deals
Posted in Gift Giving, Holiday Shopping Suggestions, Laser Based Technologies, sights
Tagged Black Friday, Blackhawk, holsters, laser, Thermal Imaging
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Gear Review: Primary Arms Micro Dot MD-FBII
I’m not suggesting that you forgo buying the best equipment you can afford. What I am suggesting is that there are excellent alternatives that will satisfy 100% of your needs and still leave you with dollars to allocate to training. … Continue reading
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Tagged MD-FBGII, Micro Dot, Primary Arms, red dot
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American Technologies Network Corp. (ATN) Launches "Thirty Days of Christmas" Giveaway
American Technologies Network Corp. (ATN), innovators of advanced night vision, thermal imaging and digital SMART HD optics for hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, military and law enforcement, is pleased to announce a special ‘Thirty Days of Christmas” Giveaway to be hosted on ATN’s … Continue reading
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Tagged ATN, Christmas, giveaway
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Sneak Preview: Primary Arms Micro Red Dot MD-FGBII
This month, I continue my review of exceptional quality, value priced, red dots sights like Primary Arm’s Micro Red Dot. Every bit as functional and reliable as more costly alternatives, we’re putting it through it paces to see how … Continue reading
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Tagged MD-FBGII, Micro Red Dot, Primary Arms
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Reader Question: Does Glass Matter On A Reflex Sight
I have a question / comment from a reader regarding the importance of optical clarity when considering a reflex sight. He raises an interesting question that is rarely discussed. It was inspired by my review of Bushnell’s AR TRS-25. The … Continue reading
The ATN X-Sight Day / Night Rifle Scope Line Now Shipping
The long awaited ATN X-Sight 3-12x and 5-18x HD Day / Night rifle scopes have begun shipping to distributors. The X-Sight rifle scopes utilize the newest in electro-optical technologies with an advanced HD sensor providing superb image quality with high … Continue reading
Aimpoint Introduces A New Carbine Optic
20 October 2014 Aimpoint has announced today the introduction of a new sight designed specifically for modern sporting rifles such as the AR-15. This new red dot, known as the Aimpoint Carbine Optic or ACO, expands upon the company’s proven … Continue reading
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Tagged ACO, Aimpoint, Aimpoint Carbine Optic
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TrackingPoint Introduces The First Weapon-Integrated Digital Glasses For Hunting and Shooting.
The folks at Tracking Point have improved on their total fire control shouldered fired weapon system with the introduction of Integrated Digital Glass. Designated ShotGlass™ digital shooting glasses, these optical devices allow you to shoot around corners and record your … Continue reading
Posted in Electronics, sights, Weapon systems
Tagged PGF, ShotGlass, Tracking Point
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AIMPOINT LAUNCHES ITS NEW MICRO T-2 SIGHT
Chantilly, VA – October 1, 2014 – Aimpoint, the originator and world leader in electronic red dot sighting technology, has announced the addition of the new Micro T-2 sight to the company’s professional product line. The Micro T-2 will be … Continue reading
IWI Israel Launched New Folding Sights For Tavor and X95 Systems.
IWI, Ltd announced new foldable stainless steel sights for the Tavor rifle and X95 systems. The new sights will mount on the rifle’s Picatinny rail and mimic the M4 style peep hole rear and the adjustable front sight post. The … Continue reading
Crimson Trace Can Outfit Your New M&P 22 Compact
Crimson Trace Offers Options for S&W’s Newest Pistol (Press Release) (Wilsonville, OR)—Crimson Trace, America’s recognized leader in laser sighting systems and tactical lights for firearms, offers numerous rail mounted light and laser sight options for Smith & Wesson’s newly released … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies, sights
Tagged .22LR, CTC, M&P, Rail Master, Rail Master Pro, Smith & Wesson
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LaserLyte CM-MK4 Center Mass Laser Now Available on Select Taurus Pistols
LaserLyte®, has announced a joint promotion with Taurus® featuring the LaserLyte® CM-MK4, dual laser for pistols and three popular Taurus® handguns. The innovative CM-MK4 handgun laser displays a ring of red laser dots surrounding the center aiming laser for quicker … Continue reading
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Tagged CM-MK4, laserlyte, Taurus
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Gear Review: Bushnell AR TRS-25
Before you go out to buy a low priced entry level red dot optic for your AR, I’d like you to read my review of Bushnell’s AR TRS-25. In short, a high performance sight at an entry level price. … Continue reading
Sneak Preview: Bushnell AR TRS-25
With the cost of an Aimpoint T-1 at nearly $700, it doesn’t hurt to look at possible substitutes that don’t give up much in the way of function or durability. This month, I’ll be presenting a couple of options from … Continue reading
DARPA’s EXACTO 50 Guided Small Caliber Bullet
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and Teledyne Scientific have teamed up to design and develop a guided small caliber munition intended for precision shooting at extended ranges. The decision was made to use the .50BMG, which can be … Continue reading
Posted in Ammunition, sights, Sniper Systems and Tools, Uncategorized
Tagged DARPA, EXACTO 50, Teledyne Scientific
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Aimpoint Launches The Micro T-2 Sight
Aimpoint introduced its new Micro T-2 sight at Eurosatory 2014. The T-2 keeps the same compact form factor and mounting compatibility as the highly successful T-1 but that is where similarities end. The most important development in this new sight … Continue reading
SHIELD Public Safety & Defence Shield CQS and CQB Reflex Sights.
While at SOFIC 2014, I had an opportunity to spend time with James White, Director of Manufacturing for Shield Public Safety & Defence. To quote a hackneyed cliché, you learn something new every day and so it would appear that … Continue reading
Posted in sights, SOFIC 2014, Weapon systems
Tagged CQB, CQS, Fine Point, reflex, Shield, sights
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The LaserLyte® GLOCK® 42 Pistol Laser, Now Shipping
The LaserLyte® TGL UTA-YY Kit fits the GLOCK® 42 pistol. Each TGL package comes with two housings per model and will fit two guns for the price of just one laser. Simply use a Philips head screw driver to remove … Continue reading
Gear Review: LaserLyte SCV4 FSL-4 Laser Sight
If you’re one of the thousands that carry or keep a compact or sub-compact pistol for self and home defense, adding a laser sight makes a great deal of sense. The problem with doing that has traditionally been the very … Continue reading
Coming Attractions
We continue with our month long reviews of weapon mounted laser and laser/light accessories with two professional grade products. In our next two reviews we’ll be taking an in depth look at the Crimson Trace Rail Master Pro, an superb … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, sights
Tagged Crimson Trace, CTC, Rail Master Pro, Streamlight, TLR-2G
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LaserLyte Center Mass Lasers Now Standard Equipment On Mossberg’s 500 Persuader and Cruiser Shotguns.
LaserLyte’s Center Mass Lasers will be standard equipment on the Mossberg® 500 Persuader® and the 500 Cruiser® Tactical Tri-Rail Center Mass Laser Shotguns. These Mossberg’s, 12-gauge, 3-inch, pump-action shotguns, will now have the added benefit of the Center Mass Laser’s … Continue reading
LaserLyte Kryptonyte Center Mass Laser CM-K15B
Earlier this year, LaserLyte announced a series of design changes to the Kryptonyte® Center Mass™ Laser The new laser, designated CM-K15B (Black) and its tan counterpart the CM-K15T underwent several design changes that resulted in a more flexible arrangement. At … Continue reading
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Tagged center mass, CM-K15B, CM-K15T, laserlyte
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Gear Review: Laselyte’s Sight CM Dual Lens-Black Sneak Preview.
There is no shortage of weapon mounted laser sights on the market. However, very few deliver the performance to cost ratio that Laserlyte’s Sight CM Dual Lens aiming laser achieves – enormous value in a robust package! Look for our … Continue reading
Gear Review: Burris AR-DBAL Visible and IR Lasers For Your AR-15
Burris, Steiner and LDI are sister companies; all owned by Beretta. So, given Burris’ tactical focus, it makes perfectly good sense that Burris partner with a sister company to deliver Burris branded AR accessories to millions of AR owners. Regardless … Continue reading
EOTech Announces The 552 and 512 Laser Battery Cap (LBC)Holographic Sights
There are good ideas, and then there are great ideas and EOTech knocked it right out of the ball park. As all of our readers know the EOTech 552 is the military’s standard issue holographic weapon sight. To call the … Continue reading
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Tagged EOTech, holographic, laser, LBC, LBC-2
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Burris Enters The Laser Market In A Big Way!
Burris has entered the laser aiming and IR illumination market with the addition of four new product offerings, the Burris AR-DBAL (Dual Beam Aiming Laser), AR-FFL (Fast Fire with Laser), AR-Laser and AR-SPIR (Special Purpose Infra Red) AR-DBAL (Dual Beam … Continue reading
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Tagged AR-DBAL, AR-FFL, AR-Laser, AR-SPIR, Burris, illumination, infrared, laser
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Kahles Advanced Milling Reticle (AMR)
The folks at Desert Tactical Arms are rightfully excited about their first shipment of Kahles scopes featuring the AMR reticle. The Advanced Milling Reticle adds a new dimension to tactical optics and represents a major step beyond the ubiquitous mildot … Continue reading
Posted in Optics, sights, Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged AMR, Arms, Desert, Khales, tactical
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The Advantage Tactical Sight for FNH USA Pistols
The Advantage Tactical Sight (ATS) was developed by WrenTech president, Richard Nasef, in response to the inadequate iron sight products he found in the marketplace. Nasef, a practicing psychotherapist in New Mexico and California, as well as a firearms enthusiast, … Continue reading
Trijicon’s SRS (Sealed Reflex Sight) A New Approach To Established Technology.
We recently had the opportunity to take a granular look at Trijicon’s latest addition to their reflex sight portfolio, the Trijicon SRS (Sealed Reflex Sight). I’ll also tell you there is a lot of misinformation about the SRS. In this … Continue reading
Command Arms Accessories Introduces MSE-IL Reflex Sights
Command Arms Accessories (CAA) will begin offering the MSE-IL AQC (Accurate Quick Chot) family of sights. The AQC family of sights offer a number of features currently not available from other manufacturers. Some of those features include: Every AQC sight … Continue reading
Trijicon ® Adds VCOG ™ To Its Line Of Magnified Optics
New for 2013, Trijicon has added an impressive new magnified optic, the 1-6×24 VCOG™(Variable Combat Optical Gunsight). The sight is available with a thumb screw mount or alternatively with a quick release mount. Trijicon’s choice of 1-6 magnification makes … Continue reading
Magpul Industries Announces MBUS Pro Front and Rear Along With 1911 Grip Panels…
Magpul Industries will soon have available a new line of backup sights, the MBUS Pro. The sights are a product of collaboration between the designers at Magpul Industries and the instructors of Magpul Dynamics. The MBUS Pro is a Melonite-finished … Continue reading
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