Riton is an optics company based in Tucson. Recently I got the opportunity to check out one of their tactical riflescopes called 3 Tactix along with a quick-detach (QD) mount. I came away from the experience really surprised at how well this economical scope performed. Here are the details. True confession time, color doesn’t matter, […]
New Pistol Red Dots From Shield Sights
We’re still continuing our SHOT Show 2022 coverage, even though we’ve been home for nearly two weeks, and have fully recovered from the illnesses we’ve gotten. This time we’re going to showcase the new pistol red dots from Shield Sights. Shield RMSX: First up, we have the new RMSX red dot. This is a pistol […]
Pros and Cons to A Pistol Red Dot
The pistol red dot fad is no longer a fad, but a way of life for many. What was once considered to be idiotic and a trend that would eventually go away, is now cemented into the defensive pistol industry. We’ve already discussed whether or not putting a red dot on your pistol was a […]
Where Should I Mount The Red Dot on My AR-15?
I was recently wandering around a gun page where there is a healthy amount of discussion back and forth on various topics. One of the members posted a picture of his AR-15 and the red dot was mounted on the handguard’s rail. The member was accosted by the know-it-alls in the group, made to feel […]
Leupold Mark 5 Scope Review
This is an update to a scope review we first published in August of 2018. Leupold has long been recognized as a producer of quality hunting scopes. Until recently, I was unacquainted with the company’s offerings of tactical riflescopes. In a range test of their new Mark 5 3.6-18 x 44mm scope, I found some […]
How To Pick The Right AR-15 Sights Or Optics
The popularity of AR-15 rifles seems to grow every year. Even with thousands of choices on the market, more crop up every season. Along with new rifle and carbine choices, options and upgrades for sights abound, to the point of being confusing. Here is a brief guide to help you get maximum mileage and value […]
Should I Put A Red Dot On My Pistol?
The wave of the future is certainly the optics ready pistol. This in no way means that everyone needs to put a red dot on their carry pistol, but that the option is there. And it’s not going away at any time soon. If you’re on the fence about putting a red dot on your […]
