SHOT Show 2013 Optic Report: Israeli MEPRO 4X Combat Gunsight
Outside of the U.S. military, the IDF (Israeli Defense Forces) is probably the biggest users of the Trijicon ACOG combat gunsight. Almost two years ago and to my surprise, which I found out an Israeli...
View ArticleSHOT Show 2013 Optic Report: Hi-Lux Leatherwood
One of the first optic makers that I checked out during SHOT 2013 was Hi-Lux Leatherwood. What I saw were couple of their interesting new products on display. CMR-AK762 I have been testing their new...
View ArticleBig 3 East 2013
The Big 3 East in Florida is an expansion of the original Big 3 event held at Kansas every Fall. Both events were started by writers for writers. The Big 3 stands for Tactical gun, Tactical gear and...
View ArticleSyrian Rebels are using the Chinese M99 large-caliber Sniper Rifle
Source: China Defense.com Rumor Control: .50 caliber Sniper Rifle in Syria IS NOT an AS50 , it’s Chinese M99 The media is awash with “news” of how the Syrian rebels now have the AS50 Accuracy...
View ArticleHi-Lux Leatherwood CMR-AK762: a 1-4x Tactical Optic for the 7.62x39mm and 300...
Few months prior to the 2013 SHOT Show, Hi-Lux Leatherwood launched the new CMR-AK762 model in their popular Close Medium Range (CMR) 1-4x24mm series of tactical scope with a ballistic reticle made for...
View ArticleELCAN LDS
For those that are not familiar with the ELCAN model that the LDS is based on, you can read my detail write-up of the ELCAN Specter OS 4X here. The last component of the L85 bullpup that needs to be...
View ArticleTrijicon SRS
Famous for their ACOG combat gunsights, Trijicon also makes a series of reflex sights for small arms. The first of those is the Trijicon Reflex with the dual-illumination and a 24mm objective lens....
View ArticleTrijicon VCOG 1-6x24mm – SHOT Show Optics Preview
The finalized production version of the Trijicon VCOG (Variable Combat Optical Gunsight) 1-6x24mm at the pre-SHOT Show Media Day at the Range Event. The VCOG will be available to Trijicon dealer...
View ArticleWOLF Optic’s PSU 1x/4x Gunsight – SHOT Show Optic Preview
WOLF Performance Optic, a sister company of WPA (WOLF Performance Ammunition), introduces at the SHOT Show 2014 the PSU 1x/4x32mm gunsight. It’s a switchable 1x to 4x magnification optic in the similar...
View ArticleCabela’s 3X Tactical Prism Sight – SHOT Show Optic Preview
For just $250, Cabela’s Tactical 3X Prism sight is great bargain for shooters that are on a budget. The field of view is 35.4 feet at 100 yard. It’s not bad but not as large as the premium prism...
View ArticleHi-Lux Leatherwood’s new Red Dot Sight – SHOT Show Optic Preview
Hi-Lux Leatherwood displayed their new MaxTac Dot red-dot sight at SHOT Show 2014. This new red-dot packs a lot of features for just $199 MSRP. Some of those include a robust machined aluminum housing,...
View ArticleBurris AR-1X Prism Sight – SHOT Show Optic Preview
At the SHOT Show 2014, Burris introduced their unique AR-1X sight. It’s a compact prism sight with a true 1x magnification. It’s a red-dot alternative for those that have bad astigmatism, such as...
View ArticleELCAN Specter TR 1-3-9x – SHOT Show Optic Preview
Armament Technology Inc., the distributor of the ELCAN optics, unveiled the switchable ELCAN SpecterTR 1-3-9x gunsight at SHOT Show 2014. With a MSRP of $3100, the new ELCAN SpecterTR competes against...
View ArticleTangent Theta 3-15x50mm Rifle Scope – SHOT Show Optic Preview
Tangent Theta is a new optic company from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The name is new but the company was start by Andy Webber, the founder and former president of Armament Technology, the...
View ArticleMSE Adjustable Red-dot Sight – SHOT Show Optic Preview
New from Israel is the MSE series of red-dot sights. It was developed by retired Lt Col. Mikey Hartman who founded and was the commander of the IDF marksmanship and sharpshooter school with over 20...
View ArticleMeopta R2 1-6x24mm Rifle Scope – SHOT Show Optic Preview
Many new 1-6x rifle scopes were introduced at the SHOT Show 2014 and one of the best among those is the new Meopta MeoStar R2 1-6×24 RD. The new Meopta 1-6×24 features a true 1x magnification,...
View ArticleMeprolight M5 Reflex Sight – SHOT Show Optic Preview
It have been two years since the prototype of the Mepro M5 was appeared at the previous SHOT Show. During SHOT Show 2014, The Mako Group have shown me the production model of the Mepro M5 reflex sight....
View ArticleSudanese Future Soldier System
The Sudanese military have selected the Chinese QBZ-97 bullpup for their Future Soldier System. The Sudanese military have been using Chinese weapon for a while now and those including: Type 96 main...
View ArticleA Day at Trijicon
Last Fall, I was invited by Trijicon to their writer event at their training facility just south of the Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The morning session was mostly product presentation with a...
View ArticleBravo Company’s BCM Gunfighter Stock
Bravo Company added a new collapsible stock under its BCM (Bravo Company Manufacturing) Gunfighter line of accessories for the AR-15. TFB was fortunate enough to be the first to receive a test sample...
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