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ATF, back up iron sights, Budget, Budget Rifle, buis, dagger defense, firearms, gear review, GLOCK 19, gun optics, iron sights, offset sights, old west, optic, optics, red dot, red dot sights, red dots, reflex, reflex sights, scope - August 30, 2025

Open Lens vs Tube Red Dot Sights: Which One Should You Choose?

When comparing open lens vs tube red dot sights, the right choice depends on your firearm setup and environment. Reflex sights excel in speed and visibility, while tube-style sights dominate in durability and versatility. Many shooters use both—reflex for handguns and close-quarters setups, tube red dots for rifles and tactical applications.

Top Five Apps Every Shooter and Hunter Should Have

These apps turn your smartphone into a powerful hunting tool. Whether you need help with navigation, ballistics, or scouting, each of these brings something unique to the table. Try a combination of them depending on your style — for example, pairing OnX Hunt for land boundaries with Ballistic for range sessions.

Understanding Minute of Angle (MOA) in Firearm Optics

Most rifle scopes designed for precision shooting have turrets calibrated in 1/4 MOA per click. That means for each click of the elevation or windage turret, you’re moving the point of impact roughly 0.25 inches at 100 yards.

Learn the basics of Red Dot & BUIS transition drills

Dagger Defense has partnered up with CQM Group to bring you a set of “101” videos. This one covers the very basics of transitioning from your glass optic (red dot, reflex sight, scope, etc.). Remember, that not all those in the gun community are experts. CLICK TO WATCH These videos help the newcomers and entry level gun enthusiasts learn the fundamentals and then work up the ranks. Let’s embrace our new friends and help them get where they need to be. Recommended Dagger Defense Products for this application: Dagger Defense 45 Degree BUIS Dagger Defense DDHB red dot Dagger Defense picatinny rail sections...

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red dot sights, red dots, scope - June 2, 2021

PNW Patriot Arms review of the Dagger Defense DDHB Red Dot Sight

Thanks to PNW Patriot Arms for the review of our Dagger Defense DDHB red dot sight. Please subscribe to his channel for other gun/gear reviews. Watch how the DDHB takes a beating…literally