Gear, Parts and Accessories
Red Versus Green Lasers: Which Is Best?
One of the newest technological advances applied to firearms is also the most misunderstood. More often than not, it is…Read More >
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Understanding Shooting With Low or No Light
According to FBI statistics, most lethal encounters take place at night in low or no light, average 3 shots, and…Read More >
Firearms
G42 Review: GLOCK’s Small Yet Reliable Pistol
Most of the reviews I do here for Cheaper Than Dirt grow from a personal interest in the product, not…Read More >
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Reader Comments of the Week — August 11, 2018
A recap or sampling of the most active, interesting, or on occasion, randomly selected reader comments from the previous week.
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Video: Crimson Trace Myth Busters — Will the laser be a crutch?
Laser sights are not designed or intended to be a replacement for your iron sights. Laser sights provide quick, clear sighting during threat-focused shooting, in unconventional positions, and in low-light conditions where iron sights are not visible or applicable. A laser sight is essentially a downrange projection of where your pistol sights are already aligned.
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Crimson Trace: Closing the Accuracy Gap
The primary requisite to hitting the target is being able to identify the target, acquire the target with the sights, and hit the target after getting a good sight picture and properly pressing the trigger. It is simple, but it isn’t easy. Crimson Trace Lasergrips go a long way toward closing the accuracy gap.
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Buy a Crimson Trace Laser Sight or Tactical Light, Get Free Hornady Ammo
If there is a downside to buying a new gun for self-defense, it would be the break-in period and the cost of proofing/sighting in the self-defense ammunition. Hornady and Crimson Trace already make an unbeatable combination, but now they have teamed up to offer a free box of Hornady’s Critical Defense ammunition with the purchase of a new Crimson Trace Laser Sight or Tactical Light during the month of October. Read the full release from Crimson Trace.
Gear, Parts and Accessories
Review: Let There be Weapon Lights — Crimson Trace, Streamlight
The biggest weapon lighting trend at this year’s SHOT show was integrated weapon light and laser combos. Streamlight and Crimson Trace both had some of the most well integrated models I saw at the show—each with their own unique features.
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SHOT Show 2017 — Optics: Bushnell, Crimson Trace, Leapers UTG and more
Optics for the MSR platform continue to cover the range from red-dots for close-up work to magnified optics for precision long-range shooting. If you sell MSRs, then having a range of optics choices is a must-have. If you are looking for a new piece of glass to top your rifle, read on for the best new optics of 2017.
Gear, Parts and Accessories
Review: Crimson Trace LiNQ — The World’s First Wireless Laser & White Light System
The Crimson Trace LiNQ combines a green laser sight and 300 Lumen LED white light with Instinctive Activation for AR-type Modern Sporting Rifles (AR-15, AR-10, M4, M16, HK416). Utilizing a secure, individual wireless connection, LiNQ offers complete wireless control of the laser and light module. The LiNQ was recently released and is just starting to hit retailer shelves. Read the full review here.