The 9mm Luger, also known as the 9×19mm Parabellum, has been one of the world’s most widely used handgun cartridges for more than a century. Since its introduction at the turn of the 20th century, it has seen service through two world wars, become the NATO standard, and earned a lasting place among military personnel, law enforcement officers, and civilian shooters alike. How did the legendary “Luger” come to be, and what made it the most popular handgun cartridge in the world?

Red dot sights are no longer reserved for competition-only firearms. They are increasingly found on duty and everyday carry (EDC) pistols as well. But does a pistol-mounted red dot sight truly make sense, or is it just a passing trend? Let’s take a look at the key advantages and drawbacks of this setup—and the situations where a red dot sight pays off, and where it doesn’t.

The individual manufacturers whose products you can find in our assortment are known for constant innovations and bringing their own patented technologies to the market. The same applies to the Austrian company CLAWGEAR, which we are going to introduce.