Tag: Optics: Page 6

Weapons

Police Product Test: Buck Knives Nighthawk Bravo

Scott Smith reviews the Buck Knives Nighthawk Bravo, Weaver Optics Tactical Model 800360 Scope, and Smith & Wesson Special Tactical Knife.

May 19, 2010

Weapons

Meprolight Announces Magnifying Scope for Extending Range of Reflex Sights

Meprolight has announced the availability of the Mepro MX3, a compact scope with X3 magnification that enhances the precision and effectiveness of the rifle's existing sight by extending the shooting range without re-zeroing the sights.

April 27, 2010

Weapons

Police Product Test: ESS Eyepro Crossbow Eye Protection

Scott Smith reviews ESS Eyepro Crossbow Eye Protection, 5.11 Tactical Covert Cargo Pant, Truglo Tritium Fiber Optic Sights, Rogue Warrior Avenger Watch, and Zero Tolerance 0700 Folding Knife.

March 10, 2010

Weapons

SixX Series Rifle Scopes

Burris

Burris expands its SixX Series of premium riflescopes with models 2X-12X 40mm and 2X-12X 50mm with illuminated reticles. All Burris SixX Series riflescopes are waterproof, shockproof, fogproof, crafted in the U.S.A., and have a lifetime warranty.

March 10, 2010

Weapons

Optics vs. Iron Sights

While the U.S. military has largely transitioned en masse to using optics on issued M4 carbines and other weapons, many American law enforcement agencies continue to use patrol rifles and carbines with iron sights and no optics. So the question is valid: Do you really need combat optics on your patrol rifle?

January 30, 2010

Weapons

Police Product Test: Safariland RR CQLR Scope

Scott Smith reviews Safariland RR CQLR Scope, Under Armour Blackout Gloves, and Boyt Harness Tactical Gear Bag.

October 18, 2009

Weapons

Matching Optics to Your Mission

When it comes to gear and gadgets for duty applications, many of us are drawn to the coolest, most expensive items. That's true of weapons and it's true of weapon accessories such as optics. But do we really have to have the priciest gear to achieve our mission? Maybe. Maybe not.

May 31, 2009

Weapons

Safariland Launches New Optics Product Line

The new product line includes optics which are optimal for several ammunition types, including .308 Winchester, .223 Remington, .22 Long Rifle and .22 Magnum. Magnification setting options include 1-4x, 1.25-4x, 3-9x, 6x, and 10x. Each scope is made with aluminum and designed to be waterproof and shock resistant. The line is available in black anodized finish and anodized silver.

March 29, 2009

Technology

ATN Offers New Daytime Binocular for Professional Applications

American Technologies Network (ATN) Corp.'s new 7x50 daytime Omega class binocular is built to withstand rugged handling and environments while providing a sharp, stable image with excellent low-light performance, according to the company.

March 29, 2009

Weapons

DPMS Panther Arms LRT-SASS Rifle

Simply put, the LRT-SASS is an AR-15 on steroids. It is larger in size, larger in caliber, and heavier in weight. The LRT-SASS I used for this review arrived in a padded “gun case” with the owner’s manuals, two 19-round magazines, one LRT with four position handguards with covers, Mangonel front/rear flip-up sights, a sling, and a Harris bipod—all in all, a ready-to-use package.

April 30, 2007