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A micro red-dot mounted atop a handgun can be a very useful little tool, but not all optics and optics-ready pistols play well together, creating a potentially confusing situation for prospective buyers. With this resource, we attempt to clear the air.

This week on American Rifleman Television, we take a look at Silencer Central suppressors, examine the Leupold VX-3HD 4.5-14X 40 mm CDS-ZL rifle scope and look back at the history of the British Lancaster pistol.

Leupold’s DeltaPoint Micro doesn’t look like any other slide-mounted optic. Rather than using a flat-bottomed design, the DP Micro features an L-shaped mounting surface that covers the top-rear portion of its host’s slide, with a small 9 mm lens sitting atop the gun and the battery compartment overhanging the aft of the slide.

Taurus, following the recent trend towards optic adaptable handguns for personal defense, released an optic-ready version of the G3 striker-fired pistol, the G3 T.O.R.O.

Following the current growing trend of optic-ready handguns, Taurus has adapted several of its handguns to accept micro red-dot sights, including the new rimfire TX22 Competition chambered in .22 LR.  

Maven’s lightweight RS.2 is a 5X riflescope designed for affordability and well-suited to a variety of short-to-medium-range hunting pursuits.

Meprolight’s latest Multi-Purpose Reflex Sight provides professional operators and civilians alike with a battlefield-inspired, optical sighting system that is fully capable and optimized for low-light work.

Aimpoint launched its Acro P-2 pistol optic, which features an upgraded battery life that runs for five years continuously.

For the 19th consecutive year, the editors have named their top picks for the best in innovation the firearm industry has to offer.