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Vortex Defender-CCW Enclosed Review: Best Enclosed Emitter Micro Dot?

We shot the new Vortex Defender-CCW Enclosed red dot, dropped it, heated it up, and soaked it to how well it holds up to the competition.

By 

Travis Pike

Published Mar 31, 2026

Scopes/Optics

Sig Romeo8T-AMR Review: An Actual Game Changing Optic?

We take a look at the Sig Romeo8T-AMR and Juliet3T-AMR magnifier combo to see if Sig's new AMR technology lives up to the hype.

By 

Travis Pike

Published Mar 10, 2026

1 comment

Scopes/Optics

Swampfox Warhorse 1-6×24 [Review]: Battle Steed or Pony?

We take a look at how the budget-minded Swampfox Warhorse LPVO holds up after a year of testing and more than 1000 rounds.

By 

Travis Pike

Published Jan 13, 2026

Review

Olight Osight SE RMSc Review: An Affordable Enclosed Emitter Red Dot?

Is Olight's new removable battery Osight SE red dot a bargain buy? We pushed it to the limits to see if it is a worthy contender.

By 

Travis Pike

Published Aug 19, 2025

17 comments

Gear Reviews

Glock 45 Aimpoint COA Review [Hands-On Tested]

Glock and Aimpoint team up to deliver a Glock 45 pistol complete with Aimpoint COA...but is this pairing a match made in heaven? Come find out!

By 

Sean Curtis

Published Jul 22, 2025

3 comments

AR-15 Scopes & Optics

Trijicon MRO SD and 3X Magnifier Review [Hands-On Tested]

The Trijicon MRO SD + 3X Magnifier combo is a steep investment but do these feature-packed optics justify the price? We tested them to find out.

By 

Sean Curtis

Published Jul 1, 2025

Review

Sig Sauer Romeo5X Gen 2 Review: Best Budget Red Dot?

We take a look at the Sig Sauer Romeo5X Gen 2 to see if this affordable red dot is worthy of your next budget build.

By 

Travis Pike

Published Apr 3, 2025

1 comment

Optics & Scopes

X-Vision Flex 2 Thermal Reflex Sight Review [Hands-On]

We hands-on test the new Flex 2 -- a multipurpose thermal reflex sight -- from X-Vision to see if it can handle what lurks at night.

By 

Jens Hammer

Published Sep 3, 2024

1 comment

Optics & Scopes

5 Best Holographic Sights [Tested]

Looking at holographic sights? We bought the most popular ones and tested them for years. Complete with real views and videos.

By 

Eric Hung

Updated Mar 9, 2025

44 comments

Optics & Scopes

Best .300 Blackout Scopes and Optics: Tested & Reviewed

Want a scope catered to your .300 Blackout round? We cover some of the best red dot, magnified optic, and prism scopes with the ideal .300 dropoff.

By 

Travis Pike

Updated Jul 20, 2024

22 comments

Optics & Scopes

Maven S.3 20-40x67mm Spotting Scope Review

We take a look at the Maven S.3A 20-40x67mm to see how it stacks up in the world of premium spotting scopes.

By 

Alice Jones Webb

Published Feb 6, 2024

Optics & Scopes

ATN ThOR LTV 4-12x Thermal Scope Review: Best Thermal Scope?

We take a look at the ATN ThOR 4-12x to see if this thermal scope is as good as it sounds. We've got the specs, pros and cons, and range results!

By 

Mike Hardesty

Published Jan 18, 2024

3 comments

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