Gideon Optics Drops 3 New Pistol Red Dot Sights
Gideon Optics just dropped three new products. They also offer a great warranty so it’s really kind of a no risk proposition to check them out. That’s important in today’s crowded optics field.
Luth-AR Adds Two New Retro AR Uppers
I saw that Luth-AR had a couple of complete carry handle uppers on display at the SHOT Show earlier this year and it looks like they finally dropped on their website.
Despite ATF’s Best Efforts, Franklin Armory’s Reformation is Back
Franklin Armory has been battling the characterization of their Reformation as a short barrel shotgun by the ATF for years, but they’ve now secured a resounding win. Despite ATF’s best efforts, the Reformation is back and ready for the market.
M1 BullPup’s REM 21 Light Upgrade for Meprolight M21 Sights…and More
Whether you have an old sight like I do that needs a bit of a boost, or just want to make the most out of your new site, the Reticle Enhancement Modules from M1 BullPup enhance and extend the lifespan of some great rifle optics.
HK and Umarex Collaborate On the New .22LR G36 Rifle
That’s all changed now, though, with HK partnering up with Umarex of Germany to offer a G36 rifle for the US market. Okay, admittedly this one is chambered in .22LR instead of 5.56mm, but it still looks pretty slick.
CAR and M16A2 Handguards are New Again…Thanks to Echo Nine Three
If you’re into retro AR’s. you know that one of the tough things to find is good CAR and A2
Blast From the Past: Building a Retro 1980’s M16K SBR
The M16K was the creation of Tim LaFrance and his shop, La France Specialties back in the 1980’s. It was designed for close-in use by executive protection details, vehicle crews, or SWAT entry teams in tight quarters.
Gear Review: Streamlight ProTac HL 6 Flashlight
The Streamlight ProTac HL 6 is 10.5 inches long and weighs 1.3 pounds with rechargable batteries and is designed for serious performance, putting out as much as 5300 lumens.
American Icon’s Colt 608 Clone Build
The Colt 608 aircrew survival rifle was one I figured was unobtanium. Only around 10 were made. Although there are a few clones around, they were either hand built, or sourced from limited numbers of kits. Enter American Icon.
SHOT Show 2025: New Releases from Magpul
Magpul is always innovating and putting out new product. SHOT 2025 was no exception and they showed off a bunch of new gear, in variety of categories.