Category: Optics/Optic Accessories

I had intended to make a longer review, but I'm unable to do voiceovers at the moment, so I'm just going to go with an "at the range" overview that I filmed last weekend. In my opinion, these sights are less than functional, and the reasons why both the front and rear sights have major problems are very obvious. The front sight's release latch doesn't always return to the "forward and upright" position, meaning that some of the time you want to fold the sight down, you have to physically… Read More

That's a mouthful. I've remarked in the past on Primary Arms' ability to deliver a quality optic at an excellent price. Mainly, I've been referring to their red dot optics, but now that I've had a few months with their magnified optics, I'm even more impressed with the company. Disclaimers Now, let's get a few things straight. Although I've been perfectly clear in the past about what I think PA optics should be used for, I've still upset some people. So here goes. If you plan on depending on this… Read More

Some people need the most rugged and reliable product they can find. Other people want the most rugged and reliable product they can afford. Still more people just want a product that looks cool and functions fairly well. I can't tell you what your needs are, or where you fall on this scale, but I can tell you what this product does, and what it might be good for. As always, in the interests of full disclosure, I was given this "Micro Dot" by Primary Arms for the specific purpose… Read More

As some folks have learned the hard way, A.R.M.S. throw levers sometimes fail at inopportune moments. LaRue mounts, on the other hand, are well known for their return to zero qualities and toughness. In this video, I demonstrate the difference between the two. The A.R.M.S. throw lever fails after four hits, while the LaRue is damaged, but still fully functional. The sad part is, a lot of companies get suckered in to using A.R.M.S. mounts for their products - such as the EOTech 553 and Elcan Specter DR - when… Read More

After a comparison test I did between the American Defense and LaRue Tactical Aimpoint mounts, I was offered a free Bobro T&E mount by Primary Arms, a Bobro dealer. When I pulled the mount out of the box, I first noticed that the mount seemed exceptionally well machined, although the design initially appeared to be overly complex. There are a lot more screws and springs on this mount than either the ADM or LaRue, and in my experience, while such designs may initially appear to work well in the lab,… Read More