Optics are an increasingly vital part of more and more firearms, from traditional rifles to MSRs to shotguns and even ultracompact, concealed-carry handguns. With few exceptions, however, nearly every optic is made overseas, and every manufacturer uses at least one or two components of foreign origin.
Safariland is now making versions of its popular 7TS RDS line of holsters designed to fit and protect handguns with red-dot optics and rail-mounted lights, mounted on SIG Sauer handguns.
Staccato and Blackhawk are releasing the T-Series Red Dot Sight (RDS) Level 2 and Level 3 Retention Duty Holsters, built specifically for Staccato 2011 pistols.
In this "I Carry Spotlight" episode, we use two models of the Springfield Armory Hellcat to illustrate the pros and cons of red dots and iron sights on handguns.
On the affordable end of the red-dot sight market, Leupold's Freedom RDS packs a number of cutting-edge features into a well-priced package. Check out our experience with it here.