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Gear Reviews
[Review] Primary Arms HTX-1: Best American-Made Pistol Optic?
The Primary Arms HTX-1 is an American-made enclosed emitter reflex sight - but is the optic that calls Houston home worth your money? We test it to find out.
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We take a look at how the budget-minded Swampfox Warhorse LPVO holds up after a year of testing and more than 1000 rounds.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Sig Sauer Romeo5X Gen 2 Review: Best Budget Red Dot?
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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.
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5 Best Holographic Sights [2026]
Looking at holographic sights? We bought the most popular ones and tested them for years. Complete with real views and videos.
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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.
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.
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