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OpticsPlanet has served the outdoor, tactical, and hunting community for over 25 years, providing high-quality products from the hottest brands in the industry. A new year provides a fresh opportunity to upgrade your favorite firearm, so we’re highlighting some of the latest innovations to sweep through our store. OpticsPlanet has several new products for 2026 that merit a mention, but without further ado, here are the biggest risers in our community that will elevate your gun game and take your shooting skills to new heights.
MaRs FRT Triggers
A Forced Reset Trigger (FRT) is a mechanical trigger upgrade that allows for faster follow-up shots and a higher rate of fire with consistent control. Binary triggers fire one shot on pull and another upon release, but FRT triggers only fire one shot per pull. The magic happens when the bolt cycles, as it physically drives the trigger forward, resetting much faster and aggressively than a standard AR-15 trigger.
MaRs FRT triggers are currently available for a variety of platforms, including Ruger 10/22, Ruger PC Carbine and Charger, Taurus TX22, and AK-47. Not only are FRT triggers a fun addition to your shooting routine, but many find they offer a more consistent reset point which helps fine-tune their aim. Folks often find the learning curve of FRTs much easier than binary triggers since they fire one shot with each pull like how a traditional trigger operates.
Note: The ATF’s prior classification of forced reset triggers as machine guns was vacated by a federal court in 2024, and federal enforcement was later halted through a DOJ settlement in 2025. However, it is important to note that FRT triggers are not permitted in all states and jurisdictions. Please consult your local and state laws to determine if you can purchase one, as these rulings can frequently change.
Atrius Development Forced Reset Selectors
The Atrius Super Selector, or Super Selektor, is an excellent alternative to an FRT trigger. You may see them labeled as the names previously mentioned or as the Forced Reset Selector (FRS), but they all refer to the same product. These safety selectors offer three positions: Safe, Semi (Traditional Firing Position), and Full-Semi. That last setting is what takes your firearm to the next level.
Much like forced reset triggers, Atrius Super Selectors utilize the bolt movement to quickly force your trigger to reset, allowing for quicker follow-up shots with enhanced control and consistency when on the Full-Semi position. One major difference is that the Super Selector utilizes simple drop-in installation, while FRT triggers require more advanced gunsmithing techniques. Another benefit is durability, as the FRS uses a mechanically leveraged design that greatly reduces wear on your rifle compared to an FRT.
Unlike FRTs that replace the entire trigger mechanism, an FRS can be used with your current Mil-Spec AR trigger, as it only affects the behavior of the safety lever. However, there are some minimum requirements listed by the manufacturer, including:
- Low Shelf or Full Profile Trigger Pocket lower receiver
- Full Profile BCG
- H2 or H3 buffer
- Mil-Spec AR-15 chambered in .223, 5.56, or .300 BLK
Please visit the manufacturer site for a detailed list of compatible triggers to ensure it will work with your build. We offer a standard model for righthanded shooters, but you can pay a bit more for the ambidextrous version that adds selector levers on both sides of the lower receiver. Like FRT triggers, these forced reset selectors are currently restricted in several states and jurisdictions, so please ensure to review all applicable laws and rulings to determine if you can purchase one.
InfiTac Fast Mini Thermal Sights
The InfiTac FMP13 has been around for most of 2025, but InfiTac released a newer, upgraded version, the FML19, in late December 2025. The Fast Mini series includes some of the smallest thermal imaging optics on the market, paving the path for thermal pistol sights while offering an incredibly compact and lightweight alternative for CQB rifles. Both InfiTac Fast Mini thermal optics offer innovative features like InstaWake, Auto Brightness, touchscreen or button operation, and a Multi Reticle System with 6 MOA dot, 6 MOA dot & 65 MOA circle, and 6 MOA dot & 130 MOA circle options.
The InfiTac FML19 improves upon what made the FMP13 so incredible by enhancing sensor resolution and detection, increasing objective lens size from 13mm to 19mm — also expanding field of view (FOV), adding a rechargeable CR2 battery, and boosting detection range from 740 yards to 1,100 yards. Both thermal sights come with a standard RMR footprint, but we sell several mounts for additional pistol footprint compatibility like RMSc, Glock MOS, and DeltaPoint Pro, as well as Picatinny rail mounts, 30mm ring mounts, 45-degree offset mounts, and Aimpoint Acro mounts for compatibility with rifles.
Vortex Ace Ballistic Weather Meter
Vortex Optics launched their first-ever ballistic weather meter in late January 2026, bringing their legendary craftsmanship and tech along for the ride. The Vortex Ace Ballistic Weather Meter features a simple, intuitive interface that displays real-time ballistics, weather, and wind data to help you calculate the perfect shot. The live wind and weather data provides the most accurate readings possible using the integrated compass, wind meter, and exposed temperature, pressure, and humidity sensors. What really drives this weather meter forward is their patented GeoBallistics Solver that features a complete, up-to-date library of bullets to ensure you can discover data for any caliber.
Another standout feature is the Vortex Relay Connectivity that connects with the Vortex GeoBallistics App and a variety of Vortex optics like their Impact 4000 Ballistic Rangefinder and Talon HD Rangefinding Binoculars to instantly sync data and create a more streamlined experience between ranging targets and viewing all the necessary info to take your shot. You can use one of the ten preloaded cartridge profiles or customize and save up to ten of your own range cards with drop and wind corrections. The waterproof and shockproof design are built for the harshest hunts and western landscapes, and it comes preinstalled with a screen protector.
Shop Brand New Gear at the Best Possible Prices
These products only scratch the surface of what OpticsPlanet has to offer for 2026, and we’re working around the clock to secure the latest gear from your favorite brands. Check out our Smart Optic Technology Guide to stay up to date on the latest tech trends and features fueling modern optics, and while you’re here, view our current deals to stock up and save on ammo, optics, gun parts, and accessories for your tactical, hunting, and outdoor endeavors.
