The US armed forces selected the M17 and M18—the military versions of the Sig Sauer P320—as their standard service pistol in 2017, despite concerns about accidental firing.

This is the first time that Marines have been allowed to use an optical sight for pistol qualifications, a Corps spokesman said.

Lever-action rifles are getting tricked out with “tactical” accessories like red-dot sights, giving them new life with younger shooters.

Marines can now complete their handgun qualification using a pistol equipped with a red dot optic, according to a policy ...

Andi Bogard continues her quest to build, test and hunt with a classic lever gun in a classic way. Check out the second installment of the project here.

Police adoption of pistol-mounted red dots has moved past novelty, and the clearest reason is not fashion, branding, or accessory culture. The shift has been driven by training outcomes, instructor ...

If you buy into turkey chokes and expensive, tight-shooting turkey loads, your gun needs a sight. Period. Otherwise, you will whistle dense, tiny, grapefruit-size patterns right past the heads of ...

Having practically exploded onto the market in the last decade or so, red dot sights are everywhere these days. They’re on rifles, shotguns, competition handguns, and, most recently, concealed carry ...

This video reviews several red dot sight options designed for use on shotguns and pistols. It discusses basic features, mounting considerations, and practical use cases to help viewers understand how ...

In my gun and outdoor related readings over the past several months, I’ve seen several articles about using a red dot sight on shotguns. The main thrust of these articles involved turkey hunting – ...

As quality improves in mid-tier price points, red dots will continue their red-hot domination of the optics industry in 2026. Chris Riffe, optics counter manager for H&H Shooting Sports in Oklahoma ...