Cyelee Optics Long Term & Discount | Review & Overview

This expert guide details the unboxing and initial installation of the Osight SE green dot optic, mounted on a Bul Armory pistol. It highlights the optic's RMSC footprint, user-replaceable battery, and versatile reticle options (2 MOA dot, 32 MOA circle, or combination). The guide emphasizes the importance of using the correct mounting screws provided and includes essential firearm safety protocols for optic installation.

Instruction from an experienced firearms instructor emphasizes that the primary consideration for selecting a pistol optic should be the intended mission, whether it's competitive shooting, everyday carry, law enforcement, or sport. Environmental factors like dust and rain, as well as terrain, also play a crucial role in this decision-making process. The speaker highlights that different use cases, such as concealed carry versus long-range shooting, necessitate distinct optic choices.

This guide details the installation of an AT3 Tactical Red Dot Sight, emphasizing its RMR footprint compatibility for both pistol slides and rifle platforms. The video showcases its versatility on a Glock pistol and as a backup optic on a rifle, highlighting its utility for close-quarters engagements. Proper mounting procedures are crucial for reliable performance.

This review of the Osight XR optic, presented by Ben Stoeger, highlights its build quality and performance as comparable to Holosun, despite a lower price point. While generally reliable, a specific issue with screw compatibility on Glock Gen 6 models is noted, requiring aftermarket solutions. The optic offers a solid value, though larger window competition sights like the Holosun 507 Comp are preferred for certain applications.

This video provides an expert-level unboxing and overview of the Holosun HE509T-RD X2 (509T) red dot sight. Brian from 1st Shot Tactical details the optic's features, including its fully enclosed titanium body, Multi-Reticle System (MRS), Shake Awake technology, solar failsafe, and IP67 waterproof rating. The guide covers the mounting process using the RMR-compatible adapter and demonstrates various operational modes and reticle adjustments, highlighting its suitability for pistols and as an offset optic on rifles.

This expert-level overview of the Holosun AEMS Pro X2, presented by Gear And Guns, details its key features. The optic boasts a versatile multi-reticle system (2 MOA dot, 65 MOA circle, or combo) available in red, green, or gold. It offers a 1.1 x 0.87-inch window, 50,000 hours of battery life with Shake Awake, and is constructed from durable 7075 T6 aluminum. The package includes a 1.63-inch lower 1/3 mount, clear lens covers, and a kill flash, all for a $400 MSRP, positioning it as a potential Eotech alternative.

This video compares the terminal performance of five common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) by shooting watermelons. The test demonstrates a significant increase in destructive power from .22LR up to .45 ACP, with the larger calibers causing more explosive expansion and fragmentation. Specific hollow-point ammunition from Speer, Aguila, and Underwood was used, highlighting the importance of bullet construction for terminal ballistics.

Buckeye Ballistics conducted a comparative test of common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) against concrete blocks. The host, demonstrating significant firearm and ballistics knowledge, emphasized extreme safety precautions due to ricochet risks. The test revealed that while larger calibers showed more damage, none could fully penetrate the concrete block's second wall, suggesting limitations for self-defense scenarios against hardened barriers.

This Taurus TX22 review details its performance with various .22 LR ammunition. While initially reliable with CCI Mini-Mags and cycling standard velocity rounds well, it encountered malfunctions with sub-sonic and high-velocity loads. A catastrophic failure occurred due to a squib load followed by a second shot, resulting in a bulged barrel and damaged magazine.

This video compares the terminal ballistics of .22LR, .22WMR, and .17HMR rimfire cartridges using cantaloupes as targets. The .22LR showed a clean pass-through with minor damage, the .22WMR caused an explosive front-face disintegration, and the .17HMR, despite its speed, disintegrated internally with no exit. The test highlights how different rimfire rounds perform on soft tissue simulants.