Iron & Glass – Engineering the Interface Between Gun & Optic

  • Red, green, and gold pistol red dot reticles viewed through three reflex sights against a forest background.

    The Color of the Dot Matters More Than Most Shooters Think

    Red dots are no longer just red. Green and gold reticles give shooters more options, but each color has its own strengths and weaknesses. From hunting light to astigmatism, brightness settings, and dot size, the best choice comes down to what your eye sees clearly when it matters.

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  • Two revolvers in leather chest holsters resting on weathered wooden boards outdoors.

    Access Over Everything: The Modern Chest Holster

    In the Pacific Northwest, consistency isn’t a luxury—it’s a requirement. When a story shifts from the hunt to the hunted, you need to know exactly where your gun is. Explore why the modern chest holster is the essential final piece of the Iron & Glass interface.

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  • Sketch of firearms legend Elmer Keith with revolver

    They Say Elmer Keith Would Hate This… But Would He?

    Red dots on revolvers provoke opinions. Keith’s standards, though, suggest a very different story—one most shooters never consider.

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  • Ruger Flattop Red Dot Mount

    The Revolver’s Second Golden Age

    Revolvers remained stagnant for decades. Now, modern optics, engineering, and human precision are unlocking an unprecedented second golden age.

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