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With the most recent trend in the AR pistol market for super-compact takedown versions, thanks to plentiful aftermarket parts, you can make your own takedown AR pistol.

Ten years ago, it was rare to encounter a handgun with an optic mounted atop it, but today it is a far more common thing to see. Many semi-automatics now leave the factory with some sort of provision with which to mount a micro red-dot, and Trijicon’s RMR is one of the most prominent pistol-compatible optics on the market to be developed for use with these guns.

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.