Rob Reaser

1 week ago | shoot-on.com | Rob Reaser

by Rob ReaserBurris optics have a long history in hunting circles, and rightly so. Don Burris — formerly an engineer working for the Redfield optic company in Denver, CO — established his own company in 1971 with the sole intent to build the premiere hunting riflescope. Burris’ guiding star for his “better” optic included a wider field-of-view for faster sight picture acquisition and improved game observation. The fledgling company released its first product, the Fullfield riflescope, in 1975.

2 weeks ago | shoot-on.com | Rob Reaser

by Rob ReaserHistorically, AR triggers have taken two paths. Path #1 is the MILSPEC design — Stoner’s original configuration that has worked well for decades. Path #2 is represented by aftermarket triggers — assorted designs that are major leaps ahead of the MILSPEC variety in terms of precision and overall performance. And just as the performance differential between MILSPEC and aftermarket AR triggers is huge, so, too, is the price.

3 weeks ago | shoot-on.com | Rob Reaser

by Rob ReaserWe’ve discussed several times recently that enclosed emitter red dot sights seem to be ascending for use across various firearm platforms and for various applications. Perhaps it is merely a subtle trend, a coincidence, a desire to explore “the next thing,” or maybe something else. Regardless of the why, enclosed emitter red dots seem to be becoming more popular — whether for handguns, rifles, or shotguns.

1 month ago | shoot-on.com | Rob Reaser

by Rob ReaserJournalists loathe to admit bias in their work, and while most of us try hard to delineate the objective from the subjective, it can be a difficult task. Regarding handguns, I have a clear bias and am not ashamed to admit it. The 1911 is my hands-down favorite handgun platform. Nothing in the wide, wide world of pistols feels better, shoots better, or instills more confidence in my hands than a double-fistful of precision-machined steel in the classic John Moses Browning configuration.

1 month ago | shoot-on.com | Rob Reaser

by Rob ReaserPart of our job at Shoot ON is to evaluate the latest in pistol-mounted optics, more generically known as “red dots.” These sights continue to get better every year, with more streamlined and compact models coming out for use on deep-concealment sub-compact and micro-pistols. Most work exceptionally well for personal defense applications, and they are a boon for those who struggle with compromised or declining visual acuity.