Greeley, CO – Steiner Optics, the leader in high-performance sighting systems for military, law enforcement, and armed professionals, announced the Steiner has been officially recognized as the top-performing red dot rifle optic in a recent Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) evaluation.
Conducted as part of a statewide effort to equip officers with the most reliable sighting system available, the test sought a non-magnified red-dot optic capable of consistent performance under extreme operational conditions while meeting demanding requirements for ruggedness, battery life, zero retention, night-vision compatibility, and compatibility with the agency’s issued patrol rifles.
The evaluation process was exhaustive, objective, and purpose-built for law enforcement. Optics were assessed through verification of construction quality, specifications, warranty, battery access, control function, mechanical precision, and mounting integrity. They were then subjected to a series of environmental, durability, and reliability trials including:
- Battery replacement zero-retention test
- Extreme temperature exposure (–20°F to +160°F)
- Multiple 60″ drop impacts onto concrete
- Saltwater immersion and corrosion inspection
- Sand exposure
- 5,000-round live-fire endurance for qualifying models
At every stage, zero retention, structural durability, clarity, and control functionality were rigorously measured. The Steiner T1Xi consistently outperformed all other models, emerging as the most reliable, durable, and duty-ready optic submitted.
Engineered for professional use, the T1Xi features crystal-clear Steiner glass and three reticle options—a 60 MOA circle with 2 MOA dot, standalone 60 MOA circle, or standalone 2 MOA dot—providing both speed and precision from close quarters to extended ranges. A wide 24mm objective lens ensures an unobstructed field of view, while the optic’s lightweight 5.36-oz build minimizes burden on the rifle.
With 11 illumination settings, including two night-vision compatible modes, officers can confidently operate the T1Xi in any lighting environment. The optic is nitrogen-filled, waterproof, fogproof, and boasts a 50,000-hour battery life, ensuring long-term readiness for duty.
The Texas Department of Public Safety’s results reaffirm what law enforcement professionals nationwide have come to expect from Steiner: battle-ready dependability, modern performance, and mission-critical durability.
For more information about the Steiner T1Xi or to locate a Steiner LE Dealer, visit www.steiner-optics.com.
About Steiner
For over 70 years, Steiner has made trusted optics for life’s defining moments. The successful pursuit and capture of these moments demand fast and precise detection, location, and identification of a distant objective. Whether the objective is wildlife, a marine bearing, law enforcement suspects, or military combatant, Steiner products enhance an individual’s most important sense, and vision, so that on land or sea –– Nothing Escapes You. For more information, visit the company website at https://www.steiner-optics.com/.
About Beretta Holding S.A.
Beretta Holding S.A. encompasses more than 50 global subsidiaries, which feature over 15 manufacturing sites, and 20 renowned brands in the sector of light firearms, optics, ammunition as well as clothing & accessories.
With a workforce of over 6,200 dedicated employees and generating EUR 1.58 billion in annual revenue, Beretta Holding Group headquartered in Luxembourg stands as a world-renowned leader with a distinguished reputation in the fields of hunting, sports shooting, and defense & law enforcement thanks to its wide selection of premium products.
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