Vortex Optics Defender series of open emitter pistol optics have been a welcome addition to the world of red dots and proven to punch way above their price class. The question everyone has been asking, “what about an enclosed dot?” was sort of teased with the release of Vortex’s Viper Shotgun Enclosed MRDS. But now it has finally arrived, a ...

In today’s article, Richard Johnson offers a hands-on review of the new Vortex Defender Enclosed red dot sights. Offered in both the Defender-CCW and Defender-ST models, the new Enclosed optics offer an increased degree of durability for anyone needing maximum reliability from their firearm’s sighting system. The optics were loaned to the author by Springfield Armory to conduct this review. ...

The Czech Ministry of Defense has entered into a long-term contract for CZ to supply small arms to that nation’s military. The agreement includes accessories and is valued at up to 4.26 billion CZK (approximately $204 million in U.S. currency), excluding VAT. The document was Sept. 10 in Prague, capital of the Czech Republic, by Lubor Koudelka—director general of the ...

Earlier this year I found myself at Range Ready, home of the Gun Talk folks, for Lever Fest. It was held as a celebration of the lever-action rifle, which has seen a significant resurgence in recent years, with companies like Marlin, Henry and Rossi expanding existing product lines, but also with companies such as Smith & Wesson and Savage introducing ...

A violent confrontation in York County, Pennsylvania, resulted in the deaths of three police officers and left two others seriously injured. The suspected shooter was also killed, and local and federal agencies are now investigating the tragic event. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE YORK COUNTY, PA (3-minute read) — In a tragic turn of events Wednesday afternoon, a shooting in North ...

If you’ve ever wanted to own a clone of the historic “grape shot revolver”, Pietta has just reintroduced the LeMat. The iconic LeMat revolver never became a commonly used firearm in American history, but the Frenchman-designed Confederate ten-shot double-barrel wheelgun sure left a lasting impression. While real examples are incredibly rare and expensive, Pietta has just added LeMat clones back ...

This limited-production upper receiver from Foxtrot Mike comes built with the bare necessities for an AR-15 pattern upper receiver that will spend most of its life shooting with a suppressor. This includes a longer, rifle-length gas tube with a gas port sized to reduce back pressure and recoil when shooting with a suppressor. To keep costs down, Foxtrot Mike is ...

Extracting with a full moon clip is fast and easy. Extraction without one is iffy at best—and impossible in some cases, depending on design. While magazines are flat and easily carried, the moon clip is bulky and easily bent if not stored safely. It’s also easier to hang up on pockets and pouches than a pistol magazine. What do you ...

ZeroTech Optics just added a new first-focal-plane LPVO to its catalog, the new Trace ED 1-10×24 FFP. This new LPVO (low-power, variable optic) is built around a 6061 aluminum 34mm maintube and includes all of the features shooters expect in a high-end LPVO, including ED optical glass, but for a fraction of the price. In addition to the new ZeroTech ...

In some ways, Springfield Armory’s 9mm Hellcat is quickly becoming the elder statesman of the micro-compact category. At its introduction in 2019, the pistol achieved a lot of firsts, including leading its category with 11+1 capacity as well as being the first Springfield pistol launched with a day-one optic-ready model. Springfield’s micro-compact Hellcat RDP 9mm is designed for concealed carriers ...