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Two of the most-recommended carbine red dots take opposite approaches to the same job. The Trijicon MRO is a tube. The Holosun AEMS is an open frame. Both are rugged, both are proven, and the differen … read more

The right rifle scope is the one that matches your rifle, your distances and the way you shoot — not the one with the biggest numbers on the box. Work through these decisions in order and the shortlis … read more

Reflex red dots and holographic weapon sights both give you a fast, both-eyes-open aiming point with effectively unlimited eye relief. How they produce that reticle is where they part ways. How each … read more

The low-power variable optic (LPVO) is the closest thing to a do-it-all carbine sight: red-dot speed at the bottom of the range, magnified precision at the top. The catch is that not all of them do bo … read more

Mounting a pistol red dot is straightforward once one thing clicks: the footprint. A footprint is the specific pattern of screw holes and recoil lugs on the bottom of the optic, and it has to match wh … read more