This guide from Magic Prepper on MidwayUSA details the pros and cons of open versus enclosed emitter red dot sights for handguns and rifles. It emphasizes that for concealed carry handguns, open emitters are often sufficient and more budget-friendly. However, for duty handguns in harsh environments or any rifle application, especially with offset mounts, enclosed emitters are strongly recommended to prevent environmental occlusion of the red dot.
This video details the complexities of mounting pistol-style optics, specifically those with a DeltaPoint Pro (DPP) footprint, onto various firearms and mounts. The presenter highlights that despite sharing a common footprint, optics and mounts often have compatibility issues due to variations in deck height, recoil lug dimensions, and mounting plate designs. The core problem is achieving usable co-witness with backup iron sights, which is frequently hindered by optics with excessive deck height or mounts that don't properly interface with the optic's recoil lugs.
The Holosun SCS 320 is presented as a robust and innovative pistol optic. Its key advantages include a solar-rechargeable internal battery that eliminates the need for external battery changes, a versatile green reticle with multiple options, and an auto-adjusting brightness with a manual override. The fully enclosed emitter and DeltaPoint Pro footprint further enhance its practicality for various shooting applications.
This episode of The QA Live! covers a range of firearms and tactical gear topics. Discussions include the Antimatter Industries 'Wing' gas pedal for improved grip, the BWC 9 SBR as a potential range toy, and the quality of Shadow Systems firearms. The host also details duty rifle maintenance, recommends Defense Mechanisms and STAC for tactical gear, and discusses LPVOs versus red dot/magnifier setups. Various other topics like AR barrel bedding, the Holosun SCS 320, double-stack 1911 trends, and the Stealth Arms Platypus are also explored.
This video covers a wide range of firearms and accessories from the 2023 NRA Annual Meeting. Key highlights include new optics from Holosun, lightweight PDW and themed rifles from Battle Arms, innovative magazine designs from Desert Tech, and the Barrett Mark 22 Mod 0 rifle. The video also features updates from Zenith Firearms, Canik pistols, various Savage rifles, and new offerings from High Point, Black Rain Ordnance, Springfield Armory, Krebs Custom, and Barrett.
Holosun showcased new optics at SHOT Show 2023, including SCS models for Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0, Walther PDP, and H&K VP9, plus an enclosed SCS 320 with a Delta Point Pro footprint. They also introduced the 507 Competition sight with a large window and a versatile Competition Reticle System (CRS) featuring multiple MOA dot and ring options. For rifle applications, the new SCS Rifle Sight integrates solar charging technology into a compact form factor, designed for PCCs and offset mounting. The DRS (Digital Rifle Sight) combines a red dot with a digital thermal overlay, offering advanced target acquisition capabilities.
Holosun showcased new night vision and thermal optics at SHOT Show 2023, featuring digital night vision with an optical overlay and illuminator, and advanced thermal units with various display modes and up to 8x zoom. They also introduced new SCS (Solar Charging Sight) models, including the fully enclosed SCS 320 with a Delta Point Pro footprint, and the SCRS solar-charging rifle sight with manual controls and a 509 footprint. A new competition optic with an RMR footprint and a large viewport was also highlighted.
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