Archive for Optics and Sighting Systems
CR-123 Batteries Can Explode
Posted by: | CommentsDad always said “You get what you pay for.” Sometimes, though, you get more than you bargained for.
Keeping lasers and white lights fed with CR-123 batteries tends to be expensive, so it is understandable that people try to find the cheapest batteries possible to use. The problem is inferior batteries can overheat, catch fire, and even explode.
Massad Ayoob describes the problem on his blog, and even includes photos of a Glock damaged by batteries that exploded inside an Insight M6X laser/white light that was mounted on same. He even has photos of the injured hand and damaged clothing of the poor guy wearing the Glock when the batteries went ‘boom.’
Green Laser from Crimson Trace
Posted by: | CommentsYesterday I mentioned that Crimson Trace was hinting at some new products. I suggested that we would see a green laser product from them at the 2010 SHOT Show. It looks like my timing was off: the Crimson Trace green laser is being announced today.
Michael Bane is reporting on his blog that Crimson Trace is introducing a green laser AR-15 vertical foregrip. Right now CT has not posted the info on their site, but that should be forthcoming.
What other green laser goodies does Crimson Trace have in store?
Crimson Trace to Launch New Products at 2010 SHOT Show
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It would appear that Crimson Trace is preparing to launch several new products at the 2010 SHOT Show. Michael Bane teased to this in his podcast, Down Range Radio, last week.
In addition to the Lasergrips introduced with new guns (as they did with the Ruger LCR at the 2009 SHOT Show), I think we may see green lasers from Crimson Trace. A number of CT competitors, including Viridian and LaserMax, have been capitalizing on their green laser products.
LaserMax Introduces Laser Guide Rod for S&W M&P Pistols
Posted by: | CommentsFrom LaserMax:
LaserMax Inc. is excited to announce the addition of the full size, .40 caliber Smith & Wesson M&P guide rod laser to its family of guide rod laser aiming systems. This is the first guide rod engineered by LaserMax since 2007 and incorporates the latest in construction materials and patented technologies. LaserMax is the only company in the world; ever to offer the guide rod laser. This innovative laser design has always provided for the most accurate and durable threat assessment available in a laser aiming system.
The M&P guide rod, like all our guide rod laser aiming systems, is user installed accurate with factory alignment and “no gunsmithing” required. Simply replacing the existing factory guide rod and takedown lever with our laser sighting system and our takedown lever which doubles as the on and off switch and you can now obtain reliable First Shot Confidence.
Steyr AUG with Trijicon TriPower Video
Posted by: | CommentsTake a look at this video featuring the new Steyr AUG/A3 with a Trijicon TriPower optic.
The AUG/A3 is the civilian (read: semi-auto) version of the Steyr AUG combat rifle. The AUG/A3 is a gas operated .223 Rem carbine with a 16″ barrel, yet, due to the bullpup design, it is only 28.25″ long overall.
Charter Arms Crimson Patriot
Posted by: | CommentsCharter Arms is offering a new revolver package: the Crimson Patriot.
The Crimson Patriot is a .327 Federal Magnum revolver from the Charter Arms Patriot line. It has a 2.2″ barrel and ships from the factory with the Crimson Trace LG-325 Lasergrips.
The Crimson Patriot shares many of the features of the standard Patriot revolver. The Crimson Patriot is a six-shot, exposed hammer revolver made of stainless steel that weighs 21 ounces unloaded. It has fixed sights, using a ramp front and notch rear. The big difference is the addition of the rubber overmold Lasergrips.
The suggested retail on the Charter Arms Crimson Patriot is $650.00. Considering the standard Patriot retails for $469.00 and the Crimson Trace LG-325 Lasergrips retail at $299.00, the Crimson Patriot retail price represents a significant savings as compared to adding the grips yourself ($768 vs. $650). Obviously, street prices vary.
