Modern red dot sights are smaller and more durable to take abuse and violent movement of pistol slides during recoil. We take a look a the Trijicon RMR. Slowly but surely, optical sights on handguns are becoming a thing. As with the steady march towards nearly every rifle having a scope instead of iron sights, […]
First Look: Shield Mini Sightsield Mini Sights
When I first opened the Shield Mini Sight, I have to admit I had a bit of a ho-hum reaction. That’s because they’re made of polymer, so I had a gut reaction that they might not be all that durable. On further reflection, it occurred to me that durability is achieved in two ways – […]
Optical Sights On A Handgun? One Guys Experience
There’s been much hullaballoo over the use of red dot sights like the Trijicon RMR, Shield MiniSight, Leupold DeltaPoint, and Sig Sauer Romeo on handguns. Some credible trainers claim they’re the best thing since sliced bread for defensive use. Other equally credible trainers have found the exact opposite—that searching for the red dot can cause […]
First Look: Glock 19 Modular Optic System (MOS)
This article originally appeared at AmmoLand. I suppose Glock 17s and 19s go together like a set of wrenches. One size in the toolkit just isn’t enough. The Glock 17 Gen 4 is great for duty, recreation, home defense, and competition. With the right holster, there’s no reason you can’t carry one concealed. The Glock […]
New from Glock: Optics-ready Glock 17 and 19
This article originally appeared at OutdoorHub: The big news from Glock this year is the release of two new optics-ready models. Last year, Glock introduced the G40 Gen4 MOS chambered in 10mm. That model was intended to be the ideal semiautomatic hunting pistol. With its 9.5-inch overall length, optics mount, and powerful 10mm chambering, it was […]