We ran the Trijicon MRO SD and 3x magnifier on an AR-15 to see if it really blends snap-fast 1x performance with confident reach. It does, with clarity and control that make hits feel automatic.
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Vortex Venom Enclosed Micro Red Dot Review
Published: September 28, 2025 { 1 comment }Vortex continues to expand its enclosed emitter lineup with the new Venom Enclosed Micro Red Dot. Built on a DeltaPoint Pro footprint, the Venom Enclosed is designed to handle the elements while remaining simple and affordable.
Vortex Defender-CCW Enclosed Solar Micro Red Dot Review
Published: September 20, 2025 { 0 comments }Vortex just launched two new fully enclosed micro red dots. They are the Defender-CCW Enclosed and the Defender-ST Enclosed. Both are designed to survive the abuse of daily carry, duty use, and competition.
NEW Trijicon RMR Green Dot Reflex Sight – Hands-On Impressions
Published: September 15, 2025 { 0 comments }Trijicon has now released the RMR Type 2 with a green 3.25 MOA dot. On paper, the optic is unchanged from the RMR Type 2 that has set the standard for rugged miniature reflex sights.
C&H Precision Max – The Largest RMSc Footprint Optic: Reviewed
Published: September 13, 2025 { 2 comments }C&H Precision makes the largest windowed RMSc footprint optic, and it is called the Max. For this review, I put one to the test in pistol shooting competitions.
Defender Red Dot Series Now Available in Tan
Published: August 10, 2025 { 0 comments }Estimated reading time: 1 minute Vortex just added another layer of customization to its popular Defender red dot lineup. The Defender-CCW, Defender-ST, and Defender-XL, already praised for their durability and performance, are now shipping in a new tan housing. It’s a small change, but it gives options for shooters who care about aesthetics, camouflage, or just want their gear to match their [...]
Full Review: Meet the New Burris FastFire E!
Published: August 1, 2025 { 0 comments }The FastFire E is Burris’s most robust offering yet in the red dot world.
Red Dot vs. Iron Sights: Which Is Better
Published: May 31, 2025 { 0 comments }Ideally, you’ll set up your gun with a quality dot sight and iron sights designed to co-witness with the dot as needed.
DP Shooting Solutions Pivot Lock Pro – Game-Changer Red Dot Mount
Published: May 25, 2025 { 0 comments }I’m always on the hunt for new, innovative products that don’t break the bank and that do it better than other offerings on the market. Enter the Pivot Lock Pro offset red dot mount—the debut product from DP Shooting Solutions—and one that’s likely to gain quick traction among competitive shooters, hunters, and tactical professionals alike. [...]
Meprolight MMX3 Micro Magnifier Review
Published: March 16, 2025 { 0 comments }What if distances are longer and/or the shooter’s vision isn’t what it used to be? That’s why Meprolight made the MMX3 Micro Magnifier!









