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Pistol Red Dot Optics

Pistol Red Dot Optics

Over the past few years, pistol red dot sights have evolved from niche (and weird) add-ons to near-essential components for many pistol owners. What began as an accessory reserved for specialized shooters is now finding its way onto more handguns. They appeal to both seasoned experts and new gun owners, especially for concealed carry and […]

What Is A Red Dot Magnifier

What Is A Red Dot Magnifier?

Red dot sights have revolutionized the shooting industry over the past few decades, offering shooters a quick and straightforward way to acquire targets. Red dot optics have become indispensable tools for competitive shooting, hunting, and tactical operations. They excel at quick target acquisition and are fantastic for close-quarters shooting, but remain limited in long-distance engagements. […]

What Is A Reticle

What Is A Reticle?

Many shooters select a rifle scope by researching its magnification, lens system, and physical specs. But it’s also important to consider the scope’s reticle in the decision-making process. Admittedly, it can be the most confusing part of choosing a scope. There are many types of reticles available on the market. Unless you’re a seasoned professional […]

co-witness sights

Co-Witness Sights: A Comprehensive Guide

During your journey to becoming an ever more effective shooter, one of the more contested topics that you will encounter is co-witnessing. With that in mind, we have created this comprehensive guide to co-witness sights. We discuss what they are, how they impact your shooting experience, and if you need to co-witness at all.  What […]

lower 1/3 co-witness sights

Lower 1/3 Co-Witness Sights

When aiming down the sights of your firearm, are you more comfortable with optics, or iron sights? What if you could engage both? That’s the basic philosophy behind co-witnessed sights. Lower 1/3 co-witness sights take the idea one step further. Many experienced shooters looking for versatility and flexibility utilize co-witness sights. It combines both iron […]