The technology for actually firing a bullet has evolved relatively slowly over the years, but the accessories that can be mounted on guns themselves are a different story.
Advanced optics and ballistic computers are changing the way that soldiers take aim, and silencers have become a hot commodity for civilian marksmen. Even iPhone and beverage holders are available.
Read on for some of the most high-tech and surprising gun accessories we could find. Have your own favorite? Let us know in the comments.
Above: On top of this .50 cal. Barrett sniper rifle sits a BORS tactical computer, which can calculate the trajectory of every bullet that it lobs downrange. An internal temperature sensor even compensates for the density of the air. On the side is a USB port, which allows serious shooters to upload ballistics tables for their favorite rounds. BORS: $1,600
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Advanced optics and ballistic computers are changing the way that soldiers take aim, and silencers have become a hot commodity for civilian marksmen. Even iPhone and beverage holders are available.
Read on for some of the most high-tech and surprising gun accessories we could find. Have your own favorite? Let us know in the comments.
Above: On top of this .50 cal. Barrett sniper rifle sits a BORS tactical computer, which can calculate the trajectory of every bullet that it lobs downrange. An internal temperature sensor even compensates for the density of the air. On the side is a USB port, which allows serious shooters to upload ballistics tables for their favorite rounds. BORS: $1,600
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