Parasec Sights are absolutely fantastic and are set to take the industry by storm. They simplify the learning curve of aiming, are amazing for aging eyes, and are tough as a coffin nail. They are going on all my Glock’s now that they are available, and all my other guns as they become available. And that is the strongest endorsement I can give.
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SCCY Test with Glock 43 XS Sights
BY Clay Martin Updated: July 10, 2022XS is a leader in the Night Sights world, with far-ranging options for everything from suppressor height tritium’s to shotguns. XS has two new options for this year which we wanted to test anyway. The DVG-1 presented the perfect storm to do a two for one.
The Vortex Spitfire HD Gen 2 5X Prism
BY Travis Pike Updated: July 25, 2021I cut my teeth with an ACOG on an M16A4 and have always appreciated the simplicity and design of a good prism optic. As such, when Vortex released the latest Spitfire HD Gen 2 models, my ears perked up. Emails were sent, and Vortex happily sent me a Spitfire HD Gen 2 5X optic.
The What & the Why: Cowitnessing Sights
BY Doug Larson Updated: November 22, 2020Both a red dot sight (RDS) and iron sights can often be installed on the same gun. One advantage of having both is that the iron sights can usually be cowitnessed with the RDS. And that can be done with a long gun or a handgun. The purpose is to facilitate a quick switch to the iron sights in case the RDS fails.
The What & the Why: Front Sight vs Point Shooting – The Best for Defense – Use the Sights or Point & Shoot?
BY Doug Larson Updated: November 15, 2020While some people think that using the sights, especially at close range, is slower – and for an untrained person that might be right – that is not correct for someone who is trained and has practiced sufficiently. So why should a person learn to use the sights, even at close range? Because even at close range, even experienced shooters often miss the target if they point shoot.
Vision Problems & Solutions for Shooters: What To Do When It’s Hard to See The Sights
BY Doug Larson Updated: July 5, 2020Vision problems have plagued shooters ever since sights were invented. But with the techniques discussed in this article, a shooter with vision problems can still shoot well.
Dot of Doom Designed for Duty: Nikon’s P-Tactical SPUR Reflex Sight
BY Mark Miller Updated: June 22, 2019Nikon’s P-Tactical SPUR reflex sight is built for close and medium range applications. Tiny but mighty, it is rugged enough to handle abuse and recoil on nearly any pistol, rifle or shotgun with a Picatinny Rail.
What I Love & Hate About Aftermarket AR Carry Handle/Sights
BY Mark Kakkuri Updated: October 16, 2018Oh, I certainly love the electronic optics available today … more on that below. But every now and again it’s just fun to have a carry handle with the integrated sights. Here’s what I love — and hate — about the UTG.
Aimpoint Micro T-2 Sights Now in Flat Dark Earth – Quantities Limited!
BY S.H. Blannelberry Updated: March 15, 2018“We needed to match our choice of color surface finish with the durability and performance of the Micro T-2 sight,” said Jonas Ardemalm, Director of Commercial Sales & Marketing at Aimpoint AB.
Top Five Night Sights for Handguns
BY S.H. Blannelberry Updated: March 14, 2018Here are my top five night sights for handguns, in no particular order. Just for the sake of comparison, the sights listed are all for a Glock 19. If you have the proper tools, you can install these yourself, but professional installation is recommended.