Vortex is no stranger to budget red dots, but for each year they release a new one, the tech and the presentation seem to get better and better without the price climbing too much. This year’s example is the new 2 MOA Triumph red dot . This new budget-friendly series is meant to appeal to n...
The AR-15 has become the most prolific modern rifle in America—and for good reason. Its modularity, accuracy, ergonomics, and proven track record make it a top choice for self-defense, competition, and professional use. But among all the possible configurations, there’s endless debate...
Just because we’re used to doing something a certain way doesn’t mean it can’t be done better. That’s how just about every advancement, ever, in firearms design came about—someone rethinking the normal. And that is spreading over to the world of optics these days, wi...
Monstrum’s B.O.P. shotgun red dot takes clear inspiration from premium optics but costs a fraction of the price. We mounted it on multiple shotguns, ran it hard, and found out where this $99 enclosed-emitter dot shines—and where it shows its budget roots. The post Gear Review : Monstrum B.O.P...
Canik displayed ten new optics at SHOT Show 2026, expanding from pistol red dots into rifle scopes and rifle-mounted optics. The lineup includes low-power variables, a 4-40x precision scope called the KNIGHT, and enclosed-emitter rifle red dots including the Obsidian LITE.
For new gun owners and shooters, the handgun can be the hardest firearm platform to master. Part of that is because, unlike rifles and shotguns, a handgun is not braced against your shoulder. This leaves you with just your two hands to steady the gun and keep it steady while pressing the trigger....
When it comes to concealed carry, most of us immediately think about on-body setups—appendix, strong-side, etc. But off-body carry — if executed and managed properly, ensuring you retain control of your firearm at all times — has a legitimate place in the conversation, especially for those ...
The Triumph line proves that an honest, attractively priced optic doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice quality, and the Triumph 2 MOA Red Dot is no exception.
DPP, RMSc, RMR, ACRO, and Doctor Optics: all similar but different red dot footprints. Are you confused yet? The world of optics footprints is messy and confusing. The naming conventions sometimes overlap, also adding to the quagmire. In this article, we’ll sort through it all to provide a clea...
To readers of The Armory Life and many 1911 afficionados, Hilton Yam is going to be a familiar name. In the company of the many great gunsmiths and competitors who have built their professions around the construction or use of 1911 pistols, Yam offers a very unique perspective...