Stev Rubio from United States, AZ Public Profile

Keeping it brief, the compact design and weight of this unit are what made me select it for my suppressed pistols. I have two (BCM 300 AAC and BA 556) and it works wonderfully on each. No regrets on this one!

My son (who wears glasses) was looking for something to go on top of his Savage 308 Hunter, and on my recommendation he looked into Riton (I own a Mod 5 LPVO and red dot + magnifier). He ordered it and got it mounted, and once he dialed in the focus he was amazed at the clarity and field of vision. Because he wears glasses his eye relief is all over the place, but he raves about how easy this one is to look through. I don't doubt him as I have similar feelings about my Riton optics. Highly recommended.

Red dots are inherently not that complex - illuminated red dot, no reticle, attach and pull trigger. Riton has figured out how to deliver that with value (price + lifetime warranty), as well as include three (3!) different mounts for height adjustment, so you can use this on a pistol, full size AR, shotgun, you name it. This unit was my first Riton purchase (along with their 3x magnifier - highly recommend you add that as well) and has lived on my AR 223 pistol ever since. Tough little unit, looks great, super clear and fast...what more could you want here?

Not much can typically be written about magnifiers - they do one thing. That said, this particular unit is very well thought out and rugged to boot. This was my first Riton purchase (along with their red dot) and not only is it perfectly aligned (you wouldn't believe how often this isn't the case) but it's very easy to manipulate and looks great. It also flips to the strong side for right handed shooters; lefties can just flip the optic in the mount (again, you wouldn't believe how often this isn't properly solved for).

This unit, along with their red dot, made me a fan of Riton, and I've made more purchases since then. Highly recommended.

I was looking to upgrade a 1-4x LPVO on my 16" AR, and having had a great experience with Riton in the past (red dot + magnifier) I went with this one. It was obvious from the get-go this was a definitely an upgrade over what I had been using before (and I loved the unit that it replaced).

I wanted something that expanded the field of view without having to move away from the LPVO platform, something that went beyond 4x, and still maintained an illuminated reticle. The field of view on this optic is amazing, and the clarity is terrific. Admittedly, as I age my eyesight isn't what it used to be, but this unit really compensates for my less than perfect vision. This is a SFP unit, which is typical of LPVOs in this magnification range. I will say I would have loved to have seen an integrated throw lever, but this is easily remedied by adding one (Riton offers one, or Switchview is an option...there are many out there). What really made me feel good about my decision was just how easy it is to look through, and how much reticle you get for the money. LPVOs are popular as they bridge the gap between red dots and full magnification optics, and this unit from Riton is a real winner in that respect. Zoomed out, the reticle shrinks enough to be used as a dot, and zoomed in you obviously get the full benefit of the reticle.

This is a great time for us shooters to be in the market for optics as there are a lot of great choices out there. I have become a big Riton fan because o

I was in search of a BCG for my AR pistol build, and Ballistic Advantage came highly recommended by users and publications alike. Operates smooth, looks killer, cleans easily, and I'll definitely pick this up the next time I need a BCG

VG6 brakes perform as good as they look; I use them whenever possible. Most brakes and comps do their jobs, but VG6 does so just a little better than most others. This model is rated for 223, 556, and 224 Valkyrie (which is what I bought this one for). I've even seen high end rifle makers (Falkor) use VG6 on their own factory products. Git you one!

So, I wrote an admittedly way-too-long review about their Ultimate Dust Cover (yes, a dust cover), and what I said about that item mostly translates here. Like a dust cover, a forward assist is a fairly innocuous item, and is typically more function than form. That said, if you want or need one as a replacement or for a build, why not get one that looks cool to match all the other Strike stuff you (probably) have on your rifle? The debate about the necessity of a forward assist rages on in the various trenches of the internet, so if you're in the pro-forward assist camp, maybe showing an anti-forward assist (ANTI-FA? That's hilarious...) warrior how cool they would be if they had one of these on their rifle would change their mind. Maybe not, but just sayin'...

In my opinion, it didn't until Strike introduced this UDC. It's aluminum, so it's sturdy and lightweight, but again - does that matter for your dust cover?

For me, I have been all about Strike products for the last year or so. They are aesthetically pleasing (which means their stuff looks rad), but beyond that they apply a spritz of innovation to everything they do. On this item, the sizzle on the steak are the included adhesive pads (visible in the picture) that almost entirely eliminate sound and impact scuffs from the cover flying open. That's not to say that this UDC will make you charging activities totally silent as there is a lot going on in that process, but if performed correctly you can really cut down on the sounds of charging the rifle (if that's something you need).

So, that's probably way too many words for a dust cover, but personally I like it because A) it looks cool, and B) it does something that other dust covers don't do. I have this on every one of my rifles. You should at least get one and try it and make your own judgments about it. You probably want or need a dust cover if you;re reading this, so why not?

I bought this red dot along with their 3x magnifier for my Savage MSR Recon, and I couldn't be happier. The glass is super clear, the dot looks bright without being distracting (that's adjustable by the way), the warranty is stellar, it is very rugged (as is the magnifier) and it comes with three (3!) mounting options for multi-purpose applications (i.e., shotgun, etc.). I went with Riton because they're in my back yard here in Tucson, Arizona, and I will definitely be buying Riton again for my next rifle (308 battle rifle moist likely). Highly recommended!