Shield Firearms & Sights

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The ultra-light weight and great visibility make the Shield Mini Sight a good option for handguns like this Glock MOS.

First Look: Shield Mini Sight Polymer Red Dot Optic

The new Shield Mini Sights are made of polymer. That alone is news enough–but the lens is polymer, too. Those used to steel and aluminum and glass will find this new combination

Shield CQS—A Good Red Dot Sight for SBRs

Shield CQS—A Good Red Dot Sight for SBRs

With the ever-growing popularity of the modern sporting rifle platform (I call it a platform because there seem to be an infinite number of configurations), there is a growing trend toward carbines and short barreled rifles (SBR’s). Since these are used for fast, dynamic, short-range work, non-magnified electronic dot sights and backup iron sights work well on these rifles. Smaller and lighter has become the trend, which is good as long as the sights are functional and reliable.