THE SCOPESMITH BLOG

May 2017

Now available in the store: Trijicon MRO Patrol!

Posted: May 9, 2017, 10:30am

Now available in the store $729 Trijicon MRO Patrol! Trijicon’ s MRO has taken the Red Dot Optic world by storm providing dependable repeatability, rugged construction, and unparalleled clarity and field of view at lower price that other high-end red dots. With no tunnel effect or restricted view the MRO has become the favorite amongst professionals and enthusiasts alike. New for 2017, the MRO PATROL adds the most requested accessories for immediate use. The new MRO PATROL adds lens covers at both the Ocular and Objective lens. An ARD Kill Flash protects you from unwanted detection at range or in bright conditions while eliminating glare. It also includes a light and strong newly designed quick release mount that’s available in either full height or 1/3rd iron sight co-witness. Constructed of 7075-T6 aluminum, the precision mount provides return to zero accuracy and is mil spec drop test rated providing a complete out of the box solution for your combat ready red dot optic needs.

Trijicon’s MRO PATROL provides the same proven features of the MRO (also available in the store $489 with fixed mount). Eight brightness settings, including two night vision compatible, plus one extremely bright setting for use with lights or in very bright conditions. Five (5) years of continuous use on a single 2032 battery. Half-minute adjustments with 70 MOA total travel make zeroing easy with no special tools required. The brightness control sits on top and is ambidextrous, so your shooting hand stays in control. The MRO is parallax free, with infinite eye relief for quick and accurate engagement no matter your position. Built and tested to operate in temperatures ranging from -60F to +160F. Waterproof to 100 feet, chemical and corrosion resistant, and housed in 7075-T6 Aluminum, the MRO can withstand the rigors of combat, sub-zero mornings on an ice-encrusted hunting stand or bouncing between stages during a competitive shooting event! Strongly recommended by The Scopesmith. PLEASE CLICK PICTURES FOR MORE RESOLUTION

Meet the bridesmaids!

Posted: May 5, 2017, 12:25pm

The U.S. Army recently awarded SIG SAUER a $580MM 10-year contract for its New Modular Handgun System (MHS) after a much contested competition. The big winner seems to be the U.S. civilian consumer as most competing companies are releasing a civilian version of its entrants. The Army press release specifically stated “The Army determined that this MHS (full size handgun, compact handgun, ammunition, and ancillary components) was the best value in terms of its performance capability, the terms and conditions of the vendor’s proposal, and price.” This means that the excellent SIG 320 pistol that won (picture top) is not necessarily the best performer for YOU. We are particularly impressed for three of the runner-ups released in the last few months (picture bottom, left to right) the Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0, the FN 509 and the Beretta APX. Please check their specifications in our Gun Room https://thescopesmith.com/gun_room/category/handguns/

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