Category: TGR Optic Reviews
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Congratulations Allen Cosby – Winner of the TGR Trijicon SRS!
Allen Michael Cosby is the winner of the Tactical Gun Review Trijicon SRS sweepstakes! You can read one of Mr. Cosby’s reviews here. TGR’s review of the Trijicon Sealed Reflex Site. Many thanks to Susan Belanger, Senior Marketing Coordinator at Trijicon for sponsoring the contest. As always, Susan is a pleasure to work with.
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Staff Optic Review: Trijicon SRS Review
We spend some time with the new dual powered (solar and battery) Trijicon SRS This new 1x magnification from Trijicon is catching a lot of attention. It is sort of a cross between the Eotech’s and an Aimpoint If you want your own, well, we are giving this one away!
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Staff Optics Review: Horus Vision Blackbird II
By Kurt Gruber, TGR Staff Writer You can rarely win a 3-gun match on the long-range stage or stages. In outlaw 3-gun however, where the penalties for missing long range targets are multiplied versus misses on any other target in the match, it is pretty easy to lose a match there. It is because of…
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WIN A NEW TRIJICON SRS
Trijicon SRS Contest runs July 1 through August 15. Submit your review of guns, optics, and accessories for a chance of winning this outstanding prize. The more reviews you submit the better your odds of winning. TGR staff must approve each review for publication. Random drawing to be held August 16. Winner will be announced on TGR and…
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Vortex VMX 3 Magnifier
Today I want to review the Vortex VMX3 magnifier. It’s a 3X optic that will mount behind most any red dot holosight and give you 3 power of magnification for longer or more precise shots. This magnifier definitely deserves some recognition. I’m sure there are plenty of people in the world who will call it a “cheap EoTech clone.”…
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Vortex Strikefire Red Dot Review
Howdy, today I want to go over the Vortex Strikefire Red dot scope. Vortex looks to be putting out some pretty nice stuff these days. I am looking forward to trying out their other red dot called the SPARC and the 3x red dot magnifier soon as well as their Viper Tactical 24x scope. Anyway, today is…
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Budget Red Dots: Review of the good and bad.
Sig, Bushnell, Walther or some chinese clone?? On a budget?? Their all made in China but a couple are worth looking at if the piggy bank is empty.
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Staff Scope Review: Zeiss Victory FL 4-16×50 Review
By Staff Writer: Charles Coker What a sad day.. I had to send this scope back to Zeiss! Trust me, I REALLY wanted to keep it ! I grew very fond of this scope during the hunting season of 2011. Mounted on a Nosler Trophy Grade rifle in 280 Ackley Improved it accounted for 5…
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Survey: Which AR15 sight system do you trust your life to?
By Staff Writer: Charles Coker This subject comes up often when you around gun guys.. Aimpoint or Eotech? Iron sights? 1-4? scope? ACOG? Which is best? Which would you, as a civilian trust your life, and your familie’s life to?
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Leupold VX6 1-6 Multigun scope review
Leupold listens to the multi gun shooter and responds with a new scope. When we saw the new Leupold VX6 1-6×24 scope we were really excited about the power range. They were showing great hunting reticles but nothing with a way to shoot long distance with hold over points. We discussed the need for this…
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Staff Review: Dueck Defense Rapid Transition Sights Review
By Staff Writer: Kurt Gruber For years avid sportsmen and competitive shooters alike have searched for a backup sight solution for scoped AR type rifles that wouldn’t land the competitor in the Open Division. Enter Barry Dueck, IPSC Grand Master and top 3 gun shooter, from Team Surefire. In addition to being a Director in…
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Leupold RX-1000i TBR Range Finder Review
We spent the deer hunting season running the Leupold RX-1000i TBR Range Finder. Unit performed flawlessly and is a TGR recommended product.
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Aimpoint T1 vs Trijicon TR24 vs Leupold Patrol review
Aimpoint T1 vs Trijicon TR24 vs Leupold Patrol A quick compare of 3 different optics for up shooting close on the move Not suprisingly, the T1 was the “easiest” to shoot fast Followed by the TR24 red triangle Then the Leupold Patrol 1.25-4
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iPhone 4,4S Night Vision Adapter
What happens when an eight megapixel digital camera works this closely with a state-of-the-art Gen III optical night vision device? Perfection! We have a new way to look at night vision, Digitally. Never before have two technologies worked better together and it is exclusive from US Night Vision Corp. Low profile and form fitted to…
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Cary Kieffer wins TGR Leupold Tactical Patrol 3-9 X 40 TMR!
Congratulations to Cary Kieffer of Michigan for winning the Tactical Gun Review submission contest! Cary won a fantastic prize – the Leupold Tactical Patrol 3-9 X 40 illuminated TMR reticle scope courtesy of Leupold Tactical. Mr. Kieffer served 12 years in the USMC and is currently in Federal Law Enforcement and has extensive experience with…