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New Leica Thermals – Calonox 2 View & Sight

A little more than three years ago, Leica Sport Optics introduced their first thermals. It’s now time for an upgraded version called the Leica Calonox available in four different versions: Leica...

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Griffin Armament Introduces LPVO and Red Dot Sight

Silencer manufacturer Griffin Armament is getting into the optics game. Their first two products are a 1-8x LPVO and an enclosed micro red dot.  More Optics @ TFB: Riton Optics Introduces the New...

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TFB Review: Infiray Outdoor Zoom ZH50 V2 Dual FOV Thermal Monocular

This is a review of the Infiray Outdoor Zoom ZH50 V2 Thermal Monocular. It is a handheld, high-end device, with a powerful 640-pixel thermal sensor, and a unique dual FOV (Field Of View) functionality....

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LaRue Tactical Releases AccARizer Rail System

LaRue Tactical has an interesting new take on the classic carry handle mounting rail. The AccARizer rail runs from the carry handle to the front sight post with one continuous rail surface. Let’s take...

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Arken Optics Introduces Zulu Day/Night Digital Scope

Arken Optics is moving into the night vision space with the new Zulu 5-20x digital day/night scope. It features an integrated IR illuminator and 1920×1080 resolution. Let’s take a closer look at the...

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TFB Review: Sightron S-Tac 1-4.5×24 SR-1 Service Rifle Scope

Sightron is the newest entrant in the world of purpose-built competition service rifle scopes. Their S-Tac 1-4.5×24 SR-1 is not a general-purpose low-power variable optic. It is meant for standard...

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New Maven RS1.2 2.5-15x44mm Riflescope & S.3 20-40x67mm Spotting

Maven Optics has announced the introduction of two new pieces of glass that may pique your interest in their new Maven RS1.2 2.5-15x44mm riflescope and Maven S.3 20-40x67mm spotting scope. Both of...

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Liberty & Justice for All: New Swampfox Second – Generation Dot Sights

Swampfox have introduced a pair of new red dot optics: the Liberty II and Justice II. These second generation red dots are machined from 7075-T6 aluminum and have a matte hard anodizing finish. Both...

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TFB Review: Pulsar Thermion DUO DXP50 Daytime & Thermal Riflescope

This is a review of the Pulsar Thermion DUO DXP50 Multispectral Scope, which is one of the coolest riflescopes I have ever used. You could probably buy the DUO, and never ever have to own anything...

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TFB REVIEW: Trijicon RCR Closed Emitter Red Dot Sight

The open emitter versus closed emitter debate for red dot optics is stacked with two camps of people. The first group prefers a slimmer optic with a svelte profile. The second group prefers die hard...

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Nightforce Begins Selling Military Clone S-VPS And P-VPS ATACR Scopes

Clone nerds, rejoice! Nightforce has released a limited batch of SOCOM contract ATACR scopes with all of the accouterments. Two different models (S-VPS and P-VPS) are available at retailers now....

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See Clearly! New SIG Sauer Zulu Canyon HD 10x42mm Binoculars

SIG Sauer has been pumping out binoculars like Skittles at a candy factory lately. It was only days ago that they announced their more expensive ZULU10 HDX and ZULU8 HDX binoculars which push $2,000 in...

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TFB REVIEW: Trijicon RCR Closed Emitter Red Dot Sight

The open emitter versus closed emitter debate for red dot optics is stacked with two camps of people. The first group prefers a slimmer optic with a svelte profile. The second group prefers die hard...

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INTEGRIX IX8 1-8X28 LPVO Scope – First Impressions

A few months ago, Leapers reached out to the crew at The Firearm Blog and asked if anybody would be interested in reviewing one of their new 1-8 LPVOs. I was particularly intrigued by this, as I was...

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TFB REVIEW: The P365-AXG LEGION – Alloy Frame Ultra Compact EDC Pistol

The addition of the P365 to the SIG Sauer concealed carry or everyday carry (EDC) pistol lineup is a success by any measure. Once dominated by low-capacity, single-stack magazine pistols, the P365...

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Friday Night Lights: Insight ISM-IR, Integrated Sighting Module

Thirsty for more night vision-related content? Well, drink up here at Friday Night Lights. Last week we took a look at EOTech’s premium thermal clip-on. Well, this week we take a look at a discontinued...

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TFB Review: Infiray Outdoor Tube/Bolt TL35 SE Thermal Riflescope

This is a review of the Infiray Outdoor Tube/Bolt TL35 SE Thermal Riflescope. While thermals aren’t exactly cheap, the luxury has become a lot more affordable in the past few years. This model is one...

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New Viridian RFX44 Enclosed Micro Optic

Viridian Weapon Technologies has a new enclosed-emitter green dot sight. The RFX44 uses the ACRO footprint and features a 5-MOA dot. It is also available with a wide range of mounting options. Viridian...

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FBI Choses Aimpoint Duty RDS and CompM4s Sights

The Aimpoint red dot sights probably need no introduction to our readers. It’s just over a year since I reviewed the new Aimpoint Duty RDS, and now it seems that the Federal Bureau of Investigation...

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TFB Review: Aimpoint Duty RDS – T2’s More Affordable Cousin

Aimpoint is often a name that is synonymous with the terms “expensive” and “high quality.” While many will more likely know them for just being plain expensive, I’ve come to recognize the Aimpoint...

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