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Optics news and reviews: rifle and pistol red dots, LPVOs, precision scopes, mounts, and night vision. Newest first.
Arken EP5 5-25x56 Review: Hands-On With the Gen I FFP Scope
We bought the original Arken EP-5 5-25x56 in 2024 and shot it on a 6.5 Creedmoor AR-10. It is easy to zero and a lot of scope for the price, with a soft image at 25x, a tight eyebox, light turrets, and 39.2 ounces of weight.
Vector Optics Continental 2-12x44 FFP Review: 200 Rounds
Two hundred rounds through the Continental x6 2-12x44 RAR. The glass and the VET-RAR 2 reticle punch far above the price, Vector includes 34mm rings and a spare turret in the box, and the 2x floor means you should plan on an offset red dot.
Osight XR Red Dot Review: Enclosed RMR Footprint Tested
Hands-on with the Osight XR mounted on a Ruger RXM. Enclosed emitter, RMR footprint, switchable 2/6 MOA reticle, magnetic charging cover, and a $299 street price that undercuts the Holosun 509T by $250. 1,000 rounds across training and competition, no loss of zero.
Vortex XM157 Fire Control: Specs, 1,040-Yard Hits & Army Ratings
The Vortex XM157 puts a 1-8x30 LPVO, laser rangefinder, ballistic solver, and digital display in one 6.8mm-ready fire control. Here is how it works, what shooters hit with it, and why soldiers rated its usability below average in DOT&E testing.
Holosun AEMS Pro X2 Review: 500 Rounds on a KAC SR-15
Five hundred rounds with the AEMS Pro X2 on a Knight's Armament SR-15. The wide square window is the reason to buy it, the multi-reticle and Solar Failsafe feature set is hard to beat at the price, and the proprietary mounting pattern is answered by the Unity FAST AEMS.
Labor Day Gun Deals 2026: Optics, Triggers and Rifle Picks
OpticsPlanet's 13% LABDAY code, San Tan Tactical's 10% through Sept 8, and Ammunition Depot's stacking LABORDAY6 lead the Labor Day 2026 gun sales, with every other code and deadline sorted by what closes first, plus the optics, triggers, AR parts and case ammo actually marked down.
CZ TS3 Orange: U.S. Release, Price & Optics Fit (2026)
CZ has released the TS 3 Orange in the United States. The hand-fitted competition pistol pairs a 1.3 lb SAO trigger with direct-mount RMR, RMSc, DeltaPoint Pro, and Holosun-K optic support.
Osight-R at NRAAM 2026: Phoenix-Built Enclosed Red Dot Takes On Holosun AEMS and EOTech
Osight debuts the Osight-R enclosed rifle red dot at NRAAM 2026. A 2 MOA dot + 65 MOA ring reticle on the Aimpoint T1/T2 footprint, dedicated NV button, removable flip-down lens covers, two picatinny mounts in the box, and up to 180,000-hour battery life ahead of its September 19, 2026 release.
DOE Plans Staccato HD C3.6 + RMR Executive-Protection System
DOE's August 13 sole-source notice names the Staccato HD C3.6 Preferred Package and a Trijicon RMR mounting kit for executive-protection personnel. The anticipated award date is September 18, 2026, but no contract has been awarded.
Osight SE MOS Review: Glock 47 Install and Range Sight Picture
Hands-on Osight SE MOS review on a Glock 47: plate-free install, factory-sight co-witness, 200-round range test, zero retention, and SCS-MOS comparison.
Colt Anaconda Red Dot Plates: C&H Adds Three Footprints
C&H Precision announced RMR, Holosun K, and ACRO adapter plates for the Colt Anaconda and Kodiak, opening footprints the factory RMSc plate never covered. All three mount in the rear sight cut, which is also what they cost you.
Reptilia AGS Mount: 1.34-Inch Height, 20 MOA Cant
Reptilia introduced the AGS in 34mm with 20 MOA of forward cant, a symmetric one-piece mount that holds a scope two tenths of an inch lower than the company's AUS carbine mount at 148 grams. Three ring diameters, two cant options, and a bolt-gun brief.
Beretta APX A1 Ported: First Factory-Ported APX Pistol
Beretta cut one angled port into the APX A1's barrel and seven into the slide above it, the first factory porting in a line that has run since 2017. Two grip-module colours, three magazines in the box, and a suppressor path traded away for flatter tracking.
Primary Arms CLx 1-6x24: ACSS 22LR G2 Ships Sept 2026
Primary Arms is taking pre-orders on the CLx 1-6x24 SFP with the ACSS 22LR G2 reticle. The rimfire LPVO ships late September 2026.
Gideon Valor Mini Gen 6: Direct-Mount Glock ORS Red Dot
Gideon Optics is launching a direct-mount enclosed 3 MOA red dot for Glock 17, 19, and 45 Gen 6 ORS pistols on September 4, 2026. It skips the factory polymer adapter plate and sits on a 3.2mm deck.
RIX NANO N6 Is Coming to the U.S., FCC Filing Reveals New 640 Thermal Clip-On
RIX is preparing to bring its NANO N6 thermal clip-on to the U.S. An FCC filing reveals a 640×512 sensor, ≤15 mK NETD, 50 mm lens and integrated 1,500-meter laser rangefinder.
EOTech HHS UNITY I: EXPS3-0 + G33 at 2.26-Inch FAST Height
EOTech and Unity Tactical bundled the EXPS3-0 and G33 3x magnifier on a FAST Optic Riser and FAST FTC OMNI mount, putting the sight line at 2.26 inches and stowing the magnifier below it. HHS1 FTCU-BLK and HHS1 FTCU-TAN at $1,599 MSRP.
Which AI Model Knows Guns Best? 101-Question Benchmark
We scored eight AI models on 101 firearms questions covering optics footprints, AR-15 compatibility, suppressors, ballistics, NFA law, USPSA rules, and boutique gear. Claude Opus 4.8 led at 96.0%, but every model failed on post-2024 legal recency, and five of eight still put the 2026 suppressor transfer tax at $200.
The LPVO Passed the ACOG in 2020: 22 Years of Optic Data
A trend study of four AR-15 optic terms. LPVO has no sustained US search history before April 2018, passed Trijicon ACOG in December 2020, and now runs at roughly two-thirds of red dot sight interest, while builders still pick non-magnified optics four times out of five.
Holosun 509T X2 Gold Review: 1,000 Rounds on a Glock 47 MOS
The gold-reticle 509T X2 ran 1,000+ rounds on a Glock 47 MOS through training and competition without a failure or a shift in zero, and the gold dot is a genuine daylight upgrade over red. The adapter-plate mounting stack is the one real drawback.
Taurus GX4 Carry .380 Auto: 15+1 Optics-Ready, $340.99 MSRP
Taurus chambers the GX4 Carry in .380 Auto with 15+1 capacity, a 3.70-inch barrel, a T.O.R.O. optic cut for Holosun K-series dots, and a MIL-STD-1913 rail at $340.99 MSRP. Item 1-GX4CRP38031 reaches dealers August 13, 2026.
EOTech HWS CUAS: Counter-Drone Holographic Sight, EXPS3 and XPS3
EOTech announced the HWS CUAS, a counter-drone holographic sight in EXPS3 and XPS3 bodies. The reticle adds fractured outer circles for hovering drones and lead references calibrated to a 30 mph crossing target at 50 and 90 meters.
Osight SE DPP: Enclosed Red Dot for DeltaPoint Pro Cuts
Osight put an enclosed emitter on the DeltaPoint Pro footprint, a pattern open-emitter optics have dominated since Leupold created it. The SE DPP runs a 0.91 x 0.71 inch window, a switchable 2 MOA dot and 32 MOA circle, and a side-loading CR1620 rated at 75,000 hours in a 1.34 oz 7075-T6 housing, at $239.99. We have a unit in testing.
Steiner MPS 2.0: Enclosed ACRO Red Dot, 90,000-Hour Battery
Steiner's MPS 2.0 keeps the 3.3 MOA dot and ACRO footprint of the original but swaps the CR1632 for a CR2032, taking rated runtime from 13,000 to 90,000 hours. MSRP holds at $631.99 with a reinforced housing, oversized buttons, and a magnetic battery cover.
S&W Model 1854 Scoped Combo: Vortex Crossfire HD, $1,479
Smith & Wesson added four Model 1854 Scoped Combo packages in .30-30 Win and .45-70 Govt, each with a Vortex Crossfire HD 2-7x32 factory-mounted in Vortex Pro rings. MSRP is $1,479 synthetic and $1,579 walnut, exactly $80 over the same rifle without glass.
Gideon Pebble E: Enclosed Red Dot for the S&W Bodyguard 2.0
Gideon Optics released the Pebble E, an enclosed emitter 3 MOA micro red dot that mounts to the S&W Bodyguard 2.0 rear sight dovetail with no adapter plate and no milling. It lists at $299.99, weighs 1.16 oz, and shares the open emitter Pebble's 7.5mm deck height.
Sightmark G-Shot: The $250 No-Mill Glock Red Dot to Skip
Sightmark's $249.97 G-Shot clamps a 3 MOA reflex sight onto an unmilled Gen 3/4/5 Glock slide. Its own manual says fitment is not guaranteed and that a gunsmith should do any needed modification, brightness is automatic with no manual override, and the turrets do not click. Here is what the spec sheet says and what to buy instead.
Holosun SCS Carry vs EPS Carry: 1,500-Round Owner Review
Roughly 1,500 rounds and two years of daily carry across both Holosun enclosed-emitter dots. The SCS Carry has the bigger window and lighter body, the EPS Carry has the replaceable battery and a red option, and about $70 decides it.
ZEV Z43 & Z48 Duty Slides: RMSc Cut for Glock 43X and 48
ZEV added RMSc-cut Duty slides for the Glock 43/43X and Glock 48. Both are 17-4 stainless with a black nitride finish, list at $299, and ship stripped. Full optic compatibility list and what the build still needs.
Leupold LCO Pro F2: Multi-Reticle Carbine Red Dot for 2026
Leupold's LCO Pro F2 is a full-size 1x carbine red dot with four selectable reticles, 20 daylight and 10 night vision settings, motion-sensor battery management on a single CR123A, and a US-machined one-piece housing backed by a lifetime guarantee. $899.99 in black and FDE.
Colt VMR Riflescopes Launch: 1-8x, 3-18x, and 4.5-27x FFP
Colt Optics launches the VMR riflescope family, three first focal plane scopes from a 1-8x28 LPVO at $1,759 to a 4.5-27x56 long-range flagship at $2,859. Shared 34mm 6061-T6 tubes, SCHOTT glass at 92% transmission, IPX7 sealing, .338 Lapua Magnum MIL-STD recoil rating, and a Canadian Modular Assault Rifle design win at launch.
Leupold Mark 4HD Now Ships Illuminated PR2 and PR3 Reticles
Leupold expands the Mark 4HD line with illuminated PR2-MOA, PR2-MIL, and PR3-MIL reticles, first-time illumination for those patterns. Available on the 6-24x52 and 8-32x56 first focal plane chassis, push-button control with Motion Sensor Technology, all made in Beaverton, Oregon.
Osight K Green: Sub-$170 6 MOA RMSc Green Dot Sight
Osight adds a 6 MOA green dot version of its open-emitter RMSc K, a slim carry-pistol optic at $169.99 MSRP with a July 13-17 launch promo, a side-loading CR1620 battery, and motion sensor activation on the Shield RMSc footprint.
Trijicon SRO Green Dot: New 2.5 MOA Pistol Reflex Optic
Trijicon adds a 2.5 MOA green-reticle version of the SRO in black and coyote brown anodized finishes. Same RMR footprint, top-loading CR2032 battery, 7075-T6 forged aluminum housing, manual and automatic LED brightness modes. Built for competition and target shooting.
Vortex Crossfire II Solar Red Dot: 150K-Hour Runtime at $170
Vortex expands the Crossfire II red dot line with solar power, a green-dot option, and a tan finish. Solar Auto D-TEC drives up to 150,000 hours of runtime, motion activation wakes the dot, and street prices land at $149.99 to $169.99.
S&W Bodyguard 2.0 RFX1: Factory Green Dot at $599
Smith & Wesson now ships the Bodyguard 2.0 with the Viridian RFX1 green dot installed at the factory. The NTS, TS, and broader-compliance SKUs all list at $599 MSRP and keep the same micro .380 frame, magazines, and 2.75-inch barrel.
Most Popular AR-15 Parts of 2026: Data From 25,000 Builds
We analyzed 25,798 builder sessions and 123,459 organic component selections from April through June 2026. The Geissele SSA-E holds off the $135 LaRue MBT-2S by 7%, Cloud Defensive outdrew every SureFire and Streamlight, 40% of builders start from a stripped lower, and almost no two builds are alike.
4th of July 2026 Gun & Gear Deals: Codes and Live Sales
The 4th of July 2026 sales are live. OpticsPlanet is 13% off with code JULY4, AR15 Discounts has $79.99 Vortex red dots and the Ruger RXM from $369, Springfield Armory is 20% off sitewide, and Bass Pro runs up to 40% off firearms, ammo, and optics. Every live deal, code, and expiration in one place.
CZ P-10 C Ported COA: Factory Aimpoint Red Dot with A-CUT Mechanical Lock
CZ pairs the P-10 C Ported with the Aimpoint COA red dot via the mechanically locked A-CUT interface. Now available at $1,179 MSRP with factory ported barrel, three magazines (15/17/19 rounds), and Nocturne-style sights.
INFITAC OWS-32 at NRAAM 2026: The World's First Optical Waveguide Sight
The INFITAC OWS-32 optical waveguide sight is now officially available at $549: a 1.26 x 1.0 inch window, seven user-selectable reticles, 1500-hour CR123A runtime, IP67 waterproof to 33 ft, and zero forward light signature. Positioned as a third category beyond red dot and holographic.
Chestnut Mountain OKP-7 Red Dot: Russian Reflex Reborn
Chestnut Mountain Manufacturing unveiled a faithful $319.95 reproduction of the Russian Army's OKP-7 reflex sight at GunCon 2026. Picatinny or AK side-mount dovetail, CETKA T-post or circle-dot reticles, LR44 battery, cast aluminum housing, lifetime warranty.
Colt Optics MRS-1, CSQ-1 Red Dots & C3X-1 Magnifier Launch
Colt Optics enters the red dot market with the MRS-1 enclosed-emitter pistol sight, CSQ-1 full-size square red dot, and C3X-1 3x magnifier, all designed, engineered, and assembled in Michigan.
Prime Day 2026 Gun Deals: Red Dot, Ammo & Suppressor Deals
Prime Day 2026 gun deals are really red dot deals, ammo deals, and suppressor deals at firearm retailers, not Amazon. Here are the best picks and where to buy.
Hawke Vantage HD 30: Locking-Turret 30mm Scopes at $389-$469
Hawke debuts the refreshed Vantage HD 30 line on June 16, 2026: three 30mm SFP scopes (1-8x24, 2.5-10x50, 3-12x56) with 11-layer System H2 coatings, Zero-Stop locking elevation, exposed locking windage, and illuminated reticles. MSRP $389-$469.
Osight XE AMRS and SE 6 MOA: New Enclosed Pistol Red Dots
Osight launched the XE AMRS, its first five-reticle enclosed red dot on the RMR footprint with a 105,000-hour side-loading CR1632 battery and a collapsible backup rear sight, alongside a 6 MOA red version of the SE for slim carry guns. Here is how the XE compares to the rechargeable XR and where each optic fits.
Glock Gen 6 Review: New Grip, Worse Trigger, Flawed Optic Cut
Five months in, the Glock Gen 6's RTF6 grip is the only real upgrade. The trigger regressed from Gen 5, the factory sights still break, and the plate-mount optic system loses zero. A Springfield Echelon or Ruger RXM is the better buy.
SIG P226-XFIVE Extreme & Nightmare: Optic-Ready 9mm Pistols
SIG expands the P226-XFIVE line with two optic-ready full-size 9mm competition pistols. The Extreme runs a curved skeletonized AX3 trigger and XRAY3 sights; the Nightmare adds a flat trigger, E-Nickel controls, and a fiber optic front. Both share the Nitron XSeries SIG-LOC slide and 5-inch bull barrel.
Glock G45 Gen6 COA: Factory Aimpoint, $1,053 MSRP
Glock Gen6 G45 ships with the Aimpoint COA factory-installed via the A-CUT direct slide mount. 9mm, 17+1, 4.02-inch barrel, RTF6 texture, 3 magazines. $1,053 at retail. Halifax Regional Police adopted the platform as their new duty pistol in 2026.
Primary Arms PLx Compact LPVO: 1.5-12x36 Precision Scope with RDB Reticle
The Primary Arms PLxC 1.5-12x36 FFP RDB is now shipping at $1,999.99 direct from Primary Arms with Japanese ED glass, diffractive Red Dot Bright reticle, and the new Top Cap Reflex Mount V2.
ATN Blaze Series Gen 6: Thermal Monoculars From $569
ATN launches the Blaze Series Gen 6 handheld thermal monoculars: four models on one 6th-generation core. BlazeSeeker 6 210 (256x192) at $569, BlazeTrek 6 325 (384x288) at $1,195, BlazeHunter 650 LRF (640x512) at $2,895, and BlazeHunter XD LRF (1,280x1,024) at $4,995. SharpIR AI imaging, 50 Hz refresh, Hot Point Tracking, IP67 housing, and integrated rangefinders on the BlazeHunter models.
Ruger ReadyDot for the LCP MAX: $129.95 Battery-Free Optic
Ruger brings its battery-free ReadyDot micro reflex sight to the LCP MAX. The standalone optic (SKU 90990) lists at $129.95, ships May 28, 2026, and includes a holster that covers the trigger guard with the dot installed. It will not fit LCP MAX pistols with a loaded chamber indicator. A factory LCP MAX (model 13758) ships with the optic pre-installed.
Springfield Prodigy, Operator & TRP COA: Factory Aimpoint A-CUT
Springfield Armory extends the Aimpoint COA program to its 1911 lineup. The 1911 DS Prodigy 4.25" COA ($1,955), 1911 Operator COA ($1,623), and 1911 TRP COA ($2,424) all ship factory-milled with the A-CUT interface and Aimpoint COA red dot pre-installed.
ATN TICO 6 Launch: 6th-Gen Thermal Clip-On from $1,205
ATN drops the TICO 6 thermal clip-on with a new 6th-generation thermal core, SharpIR AI image processing, 50 Hz refresh, and 8-hour 18650 runtime. Three sensors (256/384/640) from $1,205 to $4,285 MSRP, 12-micron pitch, 64 GB onboard storage, Hot Point Tracking, Recoil Activated Video, and Wi-Fi streaming. Mounts in front of your day optic with no re-zero.
Memorial Day Gun Deals 2026: Rifle Bundles, Ammo, Optics
Partner-feed checked Memorial Day 2026 deals worth shopping before Monday, May 25: BattleHawk rifle bundles, Faxon Summer Kick-Off pricing, OpticsPlanet coupon codes, Federal 9mm case ammo, Holosun optics, Radian AR parts, and practical build accessories.
Springfield Echelon Alpha 4.0C: $599 Modular 9mm Carry Pistol
Springfield drops the price of entry to the Echelon ecosystem with the new Alpha 4.0C 9mm at $599 MSRP. Same serialized Central Operating Group chassis, Variable Interface System for direct-mount optics, 15+1 capacity, ambidextrous controls, and full parts compatibility with the original Echelon.
Primary Arms CLx Optics: 4 New Budget Sights for June 2026
Primary Arms expands the CLx line with four new optics shipping mid-June 2026: the RD-23 push-button red dot ($149.99), Enclosed Reflex Sight with AutoLive ($179.99), 1x Prism with Circle Dot reticle ($199.99), and 3x Prism with 5.56 Cross Dot reticle ($219.99). All carry the lifetime warranty.
Canik METE MC9 Prime NC: 17-Round Optic-Ready Micro 9mm
Canik launches the METE MC9 Prime NC, a non-compensated take on the Prime micro-compact. $649.99 MSRP, 17+1 capacity, 3.63" barrel, Night Fision tritium sights, optic-ready slide, and the aluminum 90-degree flat-face trigger from the Prime line.
SIG ROMEO-MDC and ROMEO8T-AMR Shroud: Two New Red Dots
SIG Sauer ships two new red dots: the $249.99 ROMEO-MDC mini reflex with RMSc footprint for compact carry pistols, and the $799.99 ROMEO8T-AMR SHROUD, the AMR duty optic wrapped in a precision-machined titanium shroud for hard use.
Wilson Combat BULWARK: $1,899 Hammer-Fired 9mm Pistol
Wilson Combat introduces the BULWARK, a $1,899 double-stack 9mm with an enclosed internal hammer, 1911-style trigger breaking around 3.25 lbs, optics-ready slide, 15+1 capacity, 4-inch match barrel, and Glock 19 holster compatibility. Built in Berryville, Arkansas.
Strike Industries SI-ROM: 120° Rotatable Offset Red Dot Mount
Strike Industries launches the SI-ROM Rotatable Optic Mount: a 3.22 oz CNC steel offset mount with 120° of rotation, dual Aimpoint Micro and SI Multi-Optic footprints, ambidextrous left/right mounting, and compatibility with 30+ red dots including the RMR, SRO, 507C, and 508T. MSRP $89.95.
Holosun 510C Alternatives: AEMS EVO, Core X2, 512C Compared 2026
The Holosun 510C is showing its age. The AEMS Core X2 ($353) is the value upgrade, the new AEMS EVO ($506) is the SHOT Show 2026 flagship with forward-facing light sensor and IPX8 sealing, the 512C-GD ($260) is the budget pick, and the ARO EVO ($449) is the Aimpoint-footprint alternative.
NRAAM 2026 Day 1 Roundup: 7 New Product Launches from Houston
NRAAM 2026 Day 1 in Houston delivered seven major launches: SIG M400 Forge at $999, Springfield Heatseeker .308 pistol, Beretta 80X Cheetah Tactical, Stoeger STR-45 Combat, Springfield 1911 Garrison Target, Magpul EHG RG380, and Unity FAST FTC Holosun.
Unity Tactical at NRAAM 2026: FAST FTC Holosun Mount and AXON Switches for Wilcox RAID XE / BOSS XE
Unity Tactical expands the FAST line at NRAAM 2026 with a Holosun-specific flip-to-center magnifier mount, plus AXON and AXON XL switch variants for Wilcox RAID XE and BOSS XE lasers. 2.26 inch centerline FTC Holosun at $293, AXON switches with Link USB-C / Gascap or Surefire cable compatibility shipping now.
SIG Sauer M400 Forge: $999 AR-15 With Factory TriggerTech, Breek Warhammer, Romeo MSR, and a Hammer-Forged Barrel
SIG Sauer launches the M400 Forge at $999 MSRP with a factory TriggerTech two-stage trigger, Breek Arms Warhammer charging handle, Romeo MSR Gen II red dot, and a cold hammer forged barrel made on the same machinery as the MCX. Available in 16-inch rifle, 11.5-inch pistol, and 11.5-inch SBR configurations.
Vortex Veil 400 Thermal Monocular: $1,499 MAP 400x300 Handheld Thermal for Hog and Predator Hunting
Vortex enters the handheld thermal market with the Veil 400, a 400x300 12-micron thermal monocular aimed at predator and hog hunters. Three viewing modes, four color palettes, 2.3x base magnification, 18650 rechargeable battery, photo/video capture, and VIP lifetime warranty at $1,499.99 MAP.
Taurus GX2 T.O.R.O.: $300 Optics-Ready Compact 9mm with RMSc Cut
Taurus launches the GX2 T.O.R.O., an optics-ready version of its $300 compact 9mm. Direct-mount RMSc-footprint slide cut, 13+1 capacity, 3.38-inch barrel, Glock-pattern iron sight dovetails, and a stainless steel chassis at $299.99 MSRP. Four color combinations available.
FN PUREVIEW: The First Holographic Micro Red Dot Sight
FN Herstal unveils the PUREVIEW, the world's first holographic micro red dot sight. Features ImageGuide waveguide technology, IP68 rating to 35 meters, 14 brightness settings with auto-adjust, and tested across 25,000+ rounds. Designed as an integrated FN system component.
Ruger RXM COA Lipsey's Exclusive: Factory Aimpoint Red Dot Package with A-CUT Mount
Lipsey's introduces the Ruger RXM COA Edition, combining the modular RXM pistol with Aimpoint's COA red dot. Available in 15-round and 17-round configurations with three frame colors: Black, Gray, and OD Green. A-CUT direct mount, Glock 19 pattern mags, and closed-emitter durability.
Springfield Armory Echelon COA: Factory Aimpoint Red Dot with A-CUT Wedge Lock at $1,119
Springfield Armory equips three Echelon pistols with the Aimpoint COA closed-emitter red dot via the A-CUT wedge-locking interface. The 4.0C compact, 4.0FC full-grip compact, and 4.5F full-size models all ship at $1,119.
Holosun 2026 Optics Retail Rollout: 507C-X3, 407COMP, Full Lineup Pricing
Holosun's SHOT Show 2026 lineup is hitting retail. The 507C-X3 and 407COMP are in retail rollout, but live stock moves quickly. Full pricing, specs, and availability notes for every new SKU including AEMS EVO, 507 PROMAX, EPS-CORE, and laser-integrated DUAL optics.
SIG Sauer P365-FUSE COMP: Slide-Integrated Compensator Meets Enclosed Red Dot
SIG Sauer introduces the P365-FUSE COMP with a slide-integrated expansion chamber, ROMEO-X SIG-LOC Compact enclosed optic, 3.7-inch barrel, and 21-round capacity in a 7.2-inch package.
HK VP9A1-X and VP9A1-X Tactical: Compact Slide, Full-Size Grip, Suppressor-Ready
Heckler & Koch introduces the VP9A1-X crossover and VP9A1-X Tactical with threaded barrel. Compact slide, full-size grip, optics-ready from $1,049.
SHOT Show 2026: Complete Coverage & New Releases
Everything that matters from SHOT Show 2026: computational optics from Maztech and Revic, the suppressor boom, rifles from Geissele and Noveske, PSA's modular AXR ecosystem, and 30+ product announcements.
Best Rifle Scopes at SHOT Show 2026: Smart Optics & Fire Control Systems
Fire control systems take center stage at SHOT Show 2026. Maztech, Revic, and Burris deliver scopes with onboard ballistics, environmental sensors, and heads-up displays. Thermal resolution jumps to 1280×1024. Traditional optics from Nightforce and Leupold still impress with mechanical innovation.
EOTech EXPS3 HD & EFLX CE at SHOT Show 2026
EOTech unveils the EXPS3 HD holographic and EFLX CE enclosed pistol optic. The EXPS3 HD finally adds shake-awake; the EFLX CE delivers 25,000 hour battery and enclosed emitter.
Holosun SHOT Show 2026: HM3X-MICRO, IRIS-ARC & New X3 Optics
Holosun debuts compact innovations at SHOT Show 2026: HM3X-MICRO magnifier, IRIS-ARC IR laser, EPS-CORE budget enclosed optic, 407COMP for compensated slides, and refreshed X3 series with enhanced glass.