In a move that surprises no one but delights everyone, Brownells has announced that they are now selling guns. They have been selling some items like AR-15 lower receivers and even OEM style “complete” AR-15s for years but this recent move represents a major entry into the firearm retail space.
Armageddon Gear is offering 15% everything when you use the code DRAINTHESWAMP at check. The code is good for today only. Now would be a great time to pick up one of their excellent Precision Rifle Slings.
I always try to keep an eye on the sale page at GunMag Warehouse. They always have a few really hot deals and their low cost shipping makes them impulse buyable.
They just put their Magpul MOE Vertical Grips on sale for $9.99. These grips are made to direct connect to the older style MOE Hand Guards but I have modified them for use on KeyMod, M-LOK, and many other free float rails simply by grinding out the plastic tabs as necessary. You can even chop them off to whatever length you desire (like a handstop) and stipple them. They are like a blank canvas!
Texas Black Rifle Company’s new Glock Micro Comp may be just the ticket for those looking to build their “Roland Special”. This comp is threaded to work with the 1/2×28 thread pitch most commonly found on threaded 9mm Glock barrels. It features a compact design that allows a G19 to be carried in a G34/G35 holster (or an open ended holster for longer models). The Glock Micro Comp has set screws to ensure it stays put once installed.
Check out the Glock Micro Comp from Texas Black Rifle Company.
If you are using your red dot sight (RDS) correctly, you shouldn’t really have to worry about field of view (FOV). The idea that FOV is a concern with red dot sights likely comes from people using them incorrectly or a misunderstanding of how they work.
With both eyes open and target focus, you should barely be aware of the body of the RDS. You look past the RDS and only see the red dot superimposed on your target which is where your focus should be (in most cases). If you find yourself being sucked into the tube, you may be focusing on the dot.
Sights like Aimpoints are often referred to as “1X” optics which is not technically true. They are not magnifying the view through the optic – think window, not magnifying glass. Red dot sights are usually non-magnified optics and not subject to the geometry that creates the conical field of view found in magnified optics.
Aimpoint recently posted a video featuring John Lovell of Telluric Group that offers a brief explanation of how to employ your dot sight so that FOV is not an issue:
