Does Nikon still make pistol scopes?

In December, just before both the holidays and the seasonal gathering of sporting-goods dealers and group buyers who get together to write orders for the new year, Nikon’s North American office delivered stunning news: It was walking away from the riflescope market.

What is the best scope for a pistol?

The 9 Best Pistol Scopes — Reviews 2021

• Feyachi RS-25 Reflex Sight — Best Overall.
• HIRAM 1x22x33 Holographic Reflex Scope — Best Value.
• Leupold VX-3 2.5-8x32mm Handgun Scope — Premium Choice.
• NcStar 2-7X32E Red Illuminated Pistol.
• UTG 2-7X32 Handgun Scope.
• CenterPoint Duplex Scope.
• BSA 2-7X28 Edge Series Pistol Scope.

Can you use a scout scope on a handgun?

Every handgun scope can be used as a scout scope because of the already mentioned extended eye relief and because it can be mounted on the barrel. The user is able to see a clear image while looking through the scope at the distance of 30 to 50 centimetres.

What is the difference between a rifle scope and a pistol scope?

Rifle scopes provide magnification for focusing on long-range targets; whereas, Pistol Scopes or gun sights do not.

Is Nikon not making scopes anymore?

You can read Nikon’s existing rifle scope warranty here. A few weeks, in late December of 2019, Nikon announced that its rifle scope division would cease operation and production of scopes effective January 1st, 2020.

Is Nikon going out of scope business?

According to numerous reports from retailers and vendors in the American firearms industry, Nikon will be withdrawing from the riflescope business. Nikon purportedly will continue to produce other products from its Sport Optics line including rangefinders, binoculars and spotting scopes.

Can you use a pistol scope on a rifle?

Pistol Scopes are LONG eye relief. All that matters is the eye relief, and 10″ works best for me on Scouted rifles. You can spend $300 for a 2.5X Burris, but I decided to try the NcStar 2X7 “Pistol” scope, and it’s perfect on the Marlin. I liked it so much I bought three more, for about $35 apiece.

Why do people put scopes on handguns?

A scope on a handgun is for precise shooting. That could be hunting, target shooting, or just water jugs at 100 yards. Used from a rest they are very accurate. It takes practice to use a scope offhand as it magnifies the “wobble”.

Does vortex make handgun scopes?

The Vortex Crossfire Pistol Scope features a whopping 20″ of eye relief along with 90% light transmission. This scope is designed to perform better than similarly priced pistol scopes with its solid aluminum construction, nitrogen purged body and fully-multi-coated lenses. Covered by the Vortex VIP Lifetime warranty.