New Reproduction OKP-7 Red Dots from Chestnut Mountain

Luke C talks with Earle Pope, owner of Chestnut Mountain Manufacturing, at GunCon 2026 about the company's OKP-7 reproduction optic — a faithful recreation of the classic Russian-pattern reflex sight right down to the real Russian manual (obviously translated into English, too). Built ...

By Luke C.

EOTech EXPS2-0 Holographic Sight Deal: Now $529.99

Palmetto State Armory has the EOTech EXPS2-0 68 MOA Holographic Sight marked down to $529.99, saving shooters $270 on a proven compact optic with a QD mount, side controls, and EOTech’s popular 68 MOA ring with 1 MOA center dot.

By AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson

TFB Review: Meprolight MVO 6-36x56

Meprolight is a name that most shooters have heard of, whether for tritium night sights or reflex sights like the venerable M21. But over the last few years, they have been expanding their product lineup to include magnified optics as well. The newly released MVO 6-36x56 is the highest magnificat...

By Daniel Y

TFB Review: Vortex Optics Viper Shotgun Enclosed Micro Green Dot

Red dots - and green ones, too - have been the future of many firearm platforms in recent years; especially handguns. One of the most clever innovations that I have witnessed from an optics company in recent years is the shotgun dot. The Vortex Optics Viper Shotgun Enclosed Dot has such a clever ...

By Adam Scepaniak

Should I Put Optics on My 1911 (or Not)?

I love 1911 handguns. There is something about the short and light trigger that helps me shoot 1911 pistols more precisely than any other pistol platform. Quite simply, the 1911 pistol hits “home” with me. The craftsmanship engineered into a 1911 supersedes other semi-auto pistols by far for ...

By Dan Abraham

TFB Review: Springfield Armory Echelon 4.5F 9mm COA

One of the dominating trends in the firearms industry for the last decade has been red dots on handguns. If we narrow our focus to trends in 2026, then we absolutely need to mention the growing adoption of the Aimpoint COA, an enclosed emitter red dot built for harsh duty use. What does “CO...

By Adam Scepaniak

Karl-Gerät Mortar: Germany’s Tracked Giant

In the mid-1930s, Adolph Hitler cast his eye towards France and dreamed of revenge for the outcome of World War One. Standing in his way was the French Maginot Line, a collection of massive concrete strongpoints, casemates, armored turrets, and observation posts. Among the barbed wire, mine field...

By Tom Laemlein

TFB Weekly Web Deals 192: Deals for June 22nd, 2026

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 192! We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like 5.11 Tactical, Primary Arms, Natchez Shooters Supply, Palmetto State Armory, Brownells, and more. Whether you’re looking fo...

By Luke C.
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