Red Dot Astigmatism: How to Fix a Blurry, Starburst Dot
Red dot astigmatism turns your aiming dot into a smear or a starburst. Here are six fixes ranked cheapest first, plus the 20-minute range test that finds yours.
Scopes & Optics
Scopes, red dots and holographic sights. Footprints and mounting, astigmatism fixes, zeroing, and the comparisons that settle which optic to buy.
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Reflex Sight vs. Red Dot: What’s the Difference?
Reflex sight vs. red dot — why they are essentially the same optic, plus how open and enclosed designs differ and where holographic fits.
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Holographic Sight vs. Red Dot: Which Is Better in 2026?
The real differences between a holographic sight and a red dot — technology, reticles, battery life, durability, and price — and how to choose.
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Best Glock 19 Red Dot Sights: 5 Optics Ranked for 2026
Five best Glock 19 red dot sights for 2026 ranked, with footprint matching, MOS plates, co-witness and zeroing guidance.
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Red Dot Sights: The Complete Guide to Choosing One in 2026
The complete 2026 guide to red dot sights: how they work, types for pistols, rifles and shotguns, MOA dot size, footprints, brands, and how to choose.
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Best AR-15 Red Dot Sights: 6 Rifle Optics Ranked for 2026
Six of the best AR-15 red dot sights for 2026 ranked, with mounting height, magnifier pairing, and zeroing guidance.
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Glock Gen 6 Optic Cut: The One Flaw Holding Back a Great Pistol
The Glock Gen 6 optic cut drifts off zero with the factory polymer plate. Here is the cheap fix and what the Gen 6 gets right.
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Best Shotgun Red Dot Sights: 5 Recoil-Rated Optics for 2026
Five best shotgun red dot sights for 2026 ranked, with recoil ratings and mounting options for defense, 3-gun, and turkey hunting.
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How to Zero a Pistol Red Dot Sight (Step by Step, 2026)
How to zero a pistol red dot in under 30 rounds: pick a distance, fire groups, adjust toward impact, and confirm. Step-by-step guide plus co-witness tips.
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Enclosed Red Dot: The Steiner MPS-C, Reviewed
An enclosed red dot seals the emitter against dust and rain. How the Steiner MPS-C brings that to the RMSc footprint, enclosed vs open, and MPS vs MPS-C.
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Red Dot Footprints Explained: How to Match a Pistol Optic to Your Slide
A red dot footprint is the optic mounting pattern on your pistol slide. Learn the five common footprints and how to match an optic to your gun.
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Burris Fullfield Riflescopes: 5th-Gen Hunting Optics
For 50 years, Burris Fullfield riflescopes have set the standard in affordable hunting optics. The latest fifth-generation models build on this heritage with lighter builds, global distribution, and features tailored for diverse pursuits from brush to peaks. Evolution of the Fullfield Series Launched in the 1970s from Greeley, Colorado, early Fullfield scopes impressed with…
