When it comes to precision optics, few names carry the weight of Leupold’s Mark series. The new Mark 4 HD 4.5-18×52 represents a fascinating evolution in this storied line, bringing together decades of military heritage with modern optical engineering. As someone who’s spent countless hours behind various iterations of Leupold scopes, I was particularly intrigued … Read more
Armasight recently announced a slate of new products for 2025, and headlining their new offerings is the Commander 640 Thermal Weapon Sight. The Commander 640 is a thermal optic built for durability, clarity and performance in all types of challenging conditions and is expected to hit store shelves in April 2025. Performance and Build The … Read more
As a lifelong hunter, former employee of the NRA (and still a member despite their current challenges), diehard 2A supporter, concealed carry permit holder and author of a book on AR-15s, and now editor of TTAG, I simply have to laugh at some of the arguments I see on hunting and gun message boards as … Read more
5.11 Tactical isn’t a company that rests on their laurels. Whatever those are. They continue to innovate, bringing out new products, updating existing products, and turning out solid gear that we all use. It would be overwhelming to cover everything they have that’s new, but I got a cross section of some of their new … Read more
At the beginning of 2022 we had an opportunity to check out Tisas USA’s 3rd generation of the PX-9 pistol. The 2nd generation was a good gun, but our sample had some quirks that prevented it from really shining. The 3rd generation model included a lot of upgrades both functionally and aesthetically and stands out … Read more
We’re all familiar with the myriad ways people conceal — or don’t conceal — their guns in and around their homes or in their vehicles. There are safes, guitar cases, boxes, drawers, mattresses, shelves…you name it, it’s being done somewhere in America. Frequently by a number of makers. It would be nice to see something … Read more
These are the kind of optics every hunter needs. There’s no beating around the bush: hunters need to take advantage of the advancements in optical technology or they’re cheating themselves. One of the most obvious areas to dive into first is the world of thermal monoculars. We’ve found that seeking out a user-friendly, extremely compact … Read more
It’s a question that comes up in gun groups on a regular basis: what’s the best AR-15 scopes under X dollars? And just as regularly comes the stream of replies, most forgetting a minor detail beyond their own bias one way or another: application. What’s the intended use of said affordably priced optic? How rigorously … Read more
It’s a question posed in gun groups on a regular basis: what’s the best rifle scope under X dollars? And just as regularly comes the stream of replies, most forgetting a minor detail beyond their own bias one way or another: application. What’s the intended use of said budget-priced optic? How rigorously will it be … Read more
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