Category: Optics and Sighting Systems

Trijicon MRO: New Mini Reflex Sight

Post author By Richard Johnson
Post date August 13, 2015

Trijicon announced the introduction of the MRO: Miniature Rifle Optic. The new Trijicon MRO is a non-magnifying red dot-type optic that is lightweight and compact. (Ed. note: Read my MRO review here.)

According to the company, the MRO significantly reduces the tube effect sometimes found with other optics. Trijicon states they managed to overcome this by using a large objective lens (25mm) and keeping the optic length to a minimum. Trijicon advises the sight is parallax free and has an infinite eye relief.

Tags red dot optic, Trijicon

Optics and Sighting Systems

New HiViz Fiber Optic Sights

Post author By Aaron
Post date March 1, 2014
1 Comment on New HiViz Fiber Optic Sights

HiViz is one of the companies that has made self-illuminating fiber optic weapon sights very popular among shooters.Â At this yearâ€™s SHOT Show HiViz announced new offerings in some of todayâ€™s most popular handguns.Â HiViz combined the durability of their overmolded sights with the versatility of their LitePipes.Â Each sight is made of steel, with ramped and serrated sight blade and square profile.

Advancements include a skeletonized sight body that provides the same or greater strength as the overmolded design.Â The second advancement is the machined internal LitePipe locking feature resulting in the highest level of reliability and longevity.

Tags fiber optic, HiViz, sights

Optics and Sighting Systems

LUCID HD7 – Any Good?

Has anyone tried the LUCID HD7 red dot sight?

I heard Michael Bane talking about them on his podcast recently, and I see they are sold on Amazon. Â The feedback looks to be very good and at less than $200 they look like a great bargain. Â But… I’d love to hear some feedback if anyone is running one now.

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Optics and Sighting Systems

The Best Combat Handgun Sights

Post author By Richard Johnson
Post date October 16, 2013
11 Comments on The Best Combat Handgun Sights

Online discussions regarding what makes the best combat handgun sights will too often devolve to arguments over sighted vs. unsighted fire. The armchair warriors and keyboard commandoes often come out in strong support of their various, yet inexperienced, views.

Unfortunately, the clamor of fools often drowns out the voices of reason and experience.

Tags Combat Shooting, handgun sights, self defense

Optics and Sighting Systems

LaserMax Green Guide Rod Laser for Glock

Post author By Richard Johnson
Post date August 19, 2013
5 Comments on LaserMax Green Guide Rod Laser for Glock

LaserMax officially introduced the green guide rod laser for Glock pistols on Friday. The new guide rods uses a green laser for aiming instead of the traditional red laser the company used in the past. LaserMax hinted to this announcement recently on the company’s website.

The new lasers are completely contained in a replacement guide rod assembly. There are no external accessories attached to the gun. The obvious benefit is that a Glock can be outfitted with one of these LaserMax devices and still fit in normal holsters.

Tags green laser, LaserMax