Not the most exciting post I've ever made, but here's an update to my February 2012 post regarding which items I would buy in various categories. If I set out to buy one of the following, this is what I would look for as of September 2012. Some things have great alternatives that aren't listed and some things have great alternatives that are listed. Some things I've gotten for free and some things I haven't. Some things might be more or less than you need. But if you ask me… Read More
Tag: optics
“What (Blank) Should I Buy?”
If I set out to buy one of the following, this is what I would look for as of February 2012. Some things have great alternatives that aren't listed and some things have great alternatives that are listed. Some things I've gotten for free and some things I haven't. Some things might be more or less than you need. But if you ask me a general question about what (blank) to buy, this is probably what I'd recommend. ...a 5.56mm rifle - Colt SP6920. ...a .308/7.62x51 rifle - FNH USA… Read More
Primary Arms 4.5-14×50 Illuminated, Side Focus, Mil-Dot Scope
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
Primary Arms Micro Dot Gen 3
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
Bobro Engineering Cantilever Aimpoint Mount
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