FREE GUN FRIDAY: ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 and Caldwell Target. Also, a Viktos gift certificate. Close More and more firearm manufacturers are releasing optic-ready guns. It might be the right time to search for the right optic. Pistol optics were expensive in the beginning, making them prohibitively expensive for many. With more pistols accepting them and more companies making them, the prices have become more affordable. You can find the perfect optic for you at any price point. RELATED STORY 7 Performance-Driven Primary Arm Optics for 2021 8 Pistol Optics For Defensive Carry SHOT Show is constantly amazed at the sheer number of new products in the shooting industry. Pistol optics was no exception. Here are the top 8 winners from this year’s show. Bushnell RXU 200 & RXC 200 Reflex Pistolsights Bushnell introduced two new sights for reflex pistols: the RXU 200 and RXC 200. They are identical. The RXU-200’s window is 11mm tall, while the RXC-200’s window is 15mm. Both use the Shield footprint, 7075T6 billet aluminum body and hydrophobic lens coating. They also have a glass lens (not laminate), 6 MOA dots, 2032 batteries, 50,000-hour life, and always on technology with a photocell on top to adjust brightness. MSRP: $199.99. Bushnell.com has more information. Call 800-423-3537 for more information. Canik Superior Firearms Mecanik Mo2 Reflex Sight. The MecanikMO2 has a 3 MOA Red dot and 10 brightness settings (2 NV compatibility + 8 daylight). The Mecanik also runs on a 2032 battery with a 60,000 hour runtime. It is housed in a 6061-T6 aluminum chassis and features a large window with Tactical Concave Face to protect it. Side cocking serrations and a Super LED provide a sharper dot than the competition. MSRP is $239.99. CanikUSA.com has more information. C-More CRC Scope C-More has been manufacturing pistol optics since 1993. They plan to release a new model in the second quarter 2022. Compact pistols will love the CRC series. It features 10 brightness settings, 4 MOA dots, Motion Sensing System, and a 50,000-hour battery. MSRP will be approximately $320. Optional rear backup sight can be added. For more information, visit CMore.com. Or call 540-347 4683. Cuda RX-795 The pistol optic market is exploding and the race to find a better mousetrap has begun. Zvetco believes they found it in the Cuda RX-795, which has IntelliDOT(tm). It uses high-end electronics with their proprietary algorithm to auto-calibrate the intensity of the laser reticle based upon ambient light. It has a Docter/Vortex footprint, and top-loading batteries. It also beeps to notify you if the battery is low before you store it. It’s available in red or green with a 3 or 6-MOA reticle and is made of 6061 aluminum. It’s also waterproof to IPX7 standards. MSRP: $399.99 For more information, visit CudaOptics.com. Or call 321-422-3987. Eotech EFLX Eotech has a long history of success in red dot optics. They have remained loyal to holographic technology in the past. They are now releasing a pistol-sight using reflex technology for first time. The EFLX features the Deltpoint Pro footprint and aluminum housing. It also has a large square viewing window (like other Eotech sight), 3 or 6 MOA dots, and is powered with a top load 2032 lithium battery. It is water-resistant to 33 feet and has 9 power settings, including one that is NVG compatible. MSRP: $389. For more information, visit EotechInc.com. Or call 888-EOTHOLO. Shield AMS I recently spoke to Shield AMS, one of the most respected experts in the field about pistol optics for law enforcers. Fully enclosed optics are the best choice when your life is at stake. Shield, one the most respected and oldest pistol optic manufacturers in the globe, just introduced the AMS Advanced Mini Sight. It is fully enclosed with 12 power settings (night vision compatible), 4 options for reticles, side mount for 2032 or 2025 batteries, auto-brightness adjustment and submersible to 30ft. The Shield mount footprint can also be used. It can also be used in conjunction with standard iron sights. MSRP: $599; Available 3rd Quarter 2022. ShieldPSD.com has more information. Call +44 (0)1297 678233 for more information. Shield RMSx Anyone who has been following the red dots craze for pistols is familiar with Shield Sights. They have been around since the beginning, and they are still the heart of many other brands of sights. They introduced the RMSx this year with an extra-large lens. Larger lenses are my favorite because they allow me to see more of my peripheral. The CR2032 powered sight is made from aerospace-grade aluminum and features a hard-dip acrylic lenses. It mounts with the Shield footprint and is available in 4 MOA and 8 MOA. MSRP $449.00 ShieldPSD.com has more information. Call +44 (0)1297 678233 for more information. Swampfox Tactical Optics Swampfox Tactical Optics will launch its pistol optic, the Kraken, in May. The Kraken is RMR compatible and features a 3 MOA red/green reticle, 2032 side mounted battery, 1/2″ windage clicks (not a tension screw), 10 brightness levels (2 NV compatibility), shake & awake after 4 minutes, an MSRP of $349, and 10 brightness settings (2 2 NV compatible). What makes it different? This is a nitrogen-filled, closed emitter optic, duty grade, with an emphasis on tough. SwampFoxOptics.com has more information. Call 720-389-6719 for more information. Sign up for the Personal Defense World newsletter today to stay in the loop! Sign up for our newsletter I have read and understood the Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy and I hereby accept them. Athlon may collect, store, process, and transfer my Personal Data and Non-Personal Data for the purpose of signing me up for the newsletter. Next Chicago Alderman Reveals WhistleStop Program amid Violent Crime Suspension. While violent crime is rising in Chicago, an alderman revives the WhistleStop Program. by Joshua Swanagon / February 11, 2022. TrendingReal Talk – Are Your Bumper Stickers Giving Too Much Information? The Mossberg 590S Pump Action Series Cycles Any Combination Of Shells. The SCCY DVG1 is Red Dot Ready. The original SCCY Firearms is a compact conceal carry option for concealed carry. It has a 10+1. The company decided to upgrade the pistol due to the increasing popularity of optic-ready pistols. The SCCY Red Dot Ready striker fired DVG1 is now ready to accept any optic you choose or go completely without. The […]
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