How To Choose A Handgun Optic Lead

How to Choose a Handgun Optic

Handgun optics have become smaller and more reliable than ever. Whether it’s a scope, a red-dot, a micro red-dot or an enclosed microdot there is an option for every possible use. Learn why here.

Gun Sight Solutions for Aging Eyes

What makes an open-sighted handgun most attractive is how easy it is to carry and how quickly it may be pressed into action. However, as hunters age we usually fall victim to presbyopia and struggle to focus on near objects, making it difficult to focus on the front sight of a handgun. Here’s what the author’s learned as he’s aged and discovered solutions to the problem.

Hardware: 5 Red Dot Sights

Today there are four basic types of red dot sights, including contained reflex sights, mini reflex sights, prismatic and holographic red dot sights. Here are five—at least one of each style—that make precise aiming of your rifle, shotgun or handgun faster, easier and more accurate in most lighting conditions.

Crimson Trace Debuts Five Innovative Red Dot Sights

Here’s why the company is about to turn heads in the collective hunting and shooting sports communities.

Leica Announces Tempus ASPH Red-Dot Sight

Leica has introduced its first red-dot sight, designed to make hunting faster, more flexible and more precise.

Review: SIG Sauer Romeo4S

SIG Sauer’s new Romeo4S red-dot optic is fast, accurate, reliable and packed with numerous common sense options that hunters will appreciate.

First Look: Trijicon MRO

While Trijicon designed its new Miniature Rifle Optic (MRO) with both eyes open on the tactical crowd, many of its features make it ideal for hunters who realize the benefits of topping their rifle—or shotgun—with a red-dot.

Check State Hunting Regs Before Mounting Electronic Sights

When it comes to the latest and greatest advanced archery sights, just make sure the model you're eyeing is legal in your hunting area before you buy it and put it on your bow.

Three Reasons to Scope Your Turkey Gun and Three Reasons Not To

Turkey hunters once scoffed at using an optic on their specialized shotguns. Some still do, but many hunters today see a clear advantage.

Red Dots for Turkey Hunting

I’ve always hated hunting gadgets, which I define as “stuff” that might be cool to have but doesn’t really help me be more efficient in the woods.

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