Buying Guide
SIG Sauer ROMEO Range Explained: ROMEO5, 4, X & M17
The SIG Sauer ROMEO red dot range explained — ROMEO5, ROMEO4, ROMEO8, ROMEO-X and ROMEO-M17 for rifle and pistol, and...
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AR-15 Optics
EOTech Holographic Sights Explained: How They Work
How EOTech holographic sights work and how they differ from a red dot — the ring-and-dot reticle, magnifier pairing a...
AR-15 Optics
Choosing a Red Dot Magnifier: 3x vs 5x vs 6x
How to choose a flip-to-side red dot magnifier — 3x vs 5x vs 6x, eye box, mount height and the best options to extend...
ACOG
Trijicon Buyer's Guide: RMR, SRO, ACOG & MRO Explained
The Trijicon range explained — RMR, SRO and RCR pistol red dots, the legendary ACOG and the MRO rifle optic, so you c...
Buying Guide
Best Optics for Concealed Carry in 2026
How to choose the best optic for concealed carry in 2026 — footprint, open vs enclosed, dot size and our top UK-stock...
Buying Guide
Holosun Optics Buyer's Guide: Which Holosun Is Right for You?
Confused by Holosun model numbers? This buyer's guide decodes the 507C, 507K, EPS, AEMS and more, so you can choose t...
Buying Guide
Best Weapon Lights in 2026: Rifle & Pistol Lights Compared
The best weapon lights in 2026 for rifle and pistol — lumens vs candela explained, plus top UK-stocked picks from Sur...
ACSS
What Is the ACSS Reticle? Primary Arms' System Explained
Primary Arms' ACSS reticle explained in plain English — how the built-in BDC, ranging and wind holds work, the main v...
Guide
How to Mount & Zero a Red Dot Sight: Step-by-Step Guide
A step-by-step guide to mounting and zeroing a red dot sight on a rifle or pistol — mounts, torque, thread locker, bo...
Buying Guide
Enclosed vs Open Red Dot Sights: Which Should You Choose?
Open or enclosed emitter? A clear comparison of the two red dot sight types — reliability, weight and cost — to help ...
Buying Guide
Green vs Red Dot Sights: Which Reticle Colour Is Best?
Green vs red dot sights — which reticle colour is brighter, easier to see and better value? A clear comparison to hel...
AR-15 Optics
Best LPVO Rifle Scopes in 2026: 1-6x, 1-8x & 1-10x Compared
The best LPVO rifle scopes in 2026 — 1-6x vs 1-8x vs 1-10x, FFP vs SFP, and our top UK-stocked picks from SIG, Primar...