Red Dot Sights

9 posts

  • DefendGuide

    The Pros and Cons of Using Optics on Handguns

    Red dots on handguns aren’t magic and they sure as hell aren’t a free lunch. The real advantage is target focus—if you’re willing to train.

    6 min
  • DefendReview

    Holosun Ronin EPS Carry

    Compact pistol optics aren’t my thing, and enclosed emitters? Never tried ‘em on a handgun. But the CZ Shadow 2 Carry forced my hand, so here I am holding a Holosun Ronin EPS Carry. Let’s check it out.

    4 min
  • DefendReview

    Trijicon RMR HD

    I’ve been craving a Trijicon RMR HD for ages, and I finally got my hands on one. The big question is: Does it justify the hefty Trijicon tax? Let’s dive in and find out.

    6 min
  • CompeteReview

    Cyelee Bull X Pro

    When it comes to pistol-mountable red dots, bigger is generally better, or at least easier to use, and I’ve yet to find one that is too big. And Cyelee’s Bull X Pro is the largest one I’ve tried yet.

    5 min
  • DefendReview

    Primary Arms GLx RS-15 Mini Reflex Sight

    Primary Arms enters into the competition pistol optic market with the GLx RS-15, a mini reflex sight. I’ve taken it for a spin—bright dot, durable, but zeroing was tedious. Read on for my full initial take!

    10 min
  • DefendOpinion

    Revisiting the Primary Arms ACSS Vulcan Reticle

    Some folks love the Primary Arms ACSS Vulcan reticle, others hate it. Me? I have a love hate relationship with it, but more often than not it errs on the side of love for the benefits it can provide.

    7 min
  • CompeteReview

    Holosun 507COMP versus Trijicon SRO

    Is the Holosun 507COMP the Trijicon SRO killer? A little head to head comparison might shed some light on the answer to that question.

    7 min
  • CompeteReview

    Holosun 507COMP

    Holosun has tossed their hat in the competition pistol mountable optics ring with the 507COMP which was highly anticipated by a lot of folks. The question is, “Is the optic good enough to grab a fair share of that market?”

    7 min
  • CompeteReview

    Holosun HS510C

    There is no shortage of options when it comes to rifle optics. One of those options is an open emitter red dot sight with an extra large window, a doughnut of death, and an affordable price known as the Holosun…

    6 min