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
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Shield CQS—A Good Red Dot Sight for SBRs
BY GunsAmerica Actual Updated: June 16, 2014With 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.