Holosun Red Dot Sights

[GarySTL]

Anyone have anything good, or bad, to say about their tube type red dot sights. Thinking of one for my newly assembled AR9.Mostly a range toy, but might use it as PCC in IDPA. I have a Just Right Carbine in 45/9 with a TruGlo holographic sight but wanted to know about the Holosun units.

Thanks

 

[Corpral_Agarn]

My holosun has been fine on a backup carbine I have.

If I did it again I would get a Primary Arms branded one with their ACS reticle.

For a PCC they should be right on the money.

 

[GarySTL]

Externally they look about the same, but I know there can be internal differences of course. I have a Primary Arms unit on my Sub2K but I've not shot it much. It's my trunk gun.

 

[Armored farmer]

Ive read good things about holosun.
The article that inspired me to build my AR pistol with brace was written by a professional bodygaurd for a vip. His gun wore a holosun. He swore by it.

 

[imashooter]

Have the HS503C with 2moa dot / 65moa circle on a basic AR. So far, it's been excellent. I like circles for close-up, quick acquisition, however, ......

I also have a Vortex Sparc AR (2moa) which I prefer. Comparable in quality and price but I prefer its very easy access AAA battery and simpler shooter-facing controls (on/off - illumination).

 

[GarySTL]

Well, I decided on the Primary Arms Advanced 30mm 2 MOA Red Dot 14,000 Hours Battery Life BLACK - PA30MMRD-AD from Amazon. I also ordered the cantilever mount to go with it.
I considered a magnified sight, but I can always add a magnifier behind this one if I want to do so. If it were for a rifle caliber AR I'd have gone 2 or 3 power with the reticle Corpral_Agarn recommended.

Thanks for the advice.

 

[michaelc246]

I have a couple Holosuns and a Truglo Tru Tec... All three are very high quality, and I've had nothing but good luck with them. Long battery life and pretty high quality for the money.

 

[cdb1]

What is PCC?

 

[Everready73]

Well, I decided on the Primary Arms Advanced 30mm 2 MOA Red Dot 14,000 Hours Battery Life BLACK - PA30MMRD-AD from Amazon. I also ordered the cantilever mount to go with it.
I considered a magnified sight, but I can always add a magnifier behind this one if I want to do so. If it were for a rifle caliber AR I'd have gone 2 or 3 power with the reticle Corpral_Agarn recommended.

Thanks for the advice.

Good choice. I have one and like it a lot. Primary arms also offers several different magnifiers if you ever decide to add one. I like the 3x ELR version with extra eye relief

 

[JeeperCreeper]

What is PCC?

Pistol Caliber Carbine

 

[entropy]

Dang, now you got me wanting a Holosun-right when I was about to pull the trigger on a Bushnell 1-4.....

 

[GarySTL]

I'm happy with the look, fit, and finish on the Primary Arms sight. Not too happy with the requirements for a 1/3 N battery though. I like sights that use battery available at Walmart. I can get them from Amazon, and I suppose one of the local battery specialists. But Walmart convenience is a consideration.

 

[cdb1]

Pistol Caliber Carbine

Thanks.