Holosun Red dot

[ChattanoogaPhil]

Here's a bit more positive review than the one above. Still, the Holosun rear lens fell out.

Gear Review: Holosun HS503C Circle Dot Sight - The Truth About Guns

 

[crracer_712]

The Firearm Blog had a good write-up of this optic.

Unsuitable at Any Range: A Holosun Review - The Firearm Blog

In case it's not clear from the link address, the reviewer was less than impressed.

All firearms and accessories can be broken into two groups: those for fun (this can include high-level target shooting), and those to bet your life upon. My impression (no firsthand experience) is the Holosun is in the former group.

If I had a nickel for every time I've read to use lock-tite... I read the article, the guy didn't want to use it in the first place, he's not going to like it, and that's ok. I'll assume these were fairly early models since this was yesterday and he's had it for a year. If I were so inclined, I could link to a couple of current topics of users with the LED out on their Aimpoint, I'm just not inclined.

I did notice that in the comments section below the article, I didn't notice anyone that mentioned they have the Holosun, were un happy with it.

I just chaulk all this up with the old adage that if a person doesn't like the answer to something, they'll keep asking until someone gives them the answer they want to hear.

If I have an issue with mine, I'll post about it. It wasn't given to me, I paid for it, based solely on reviews and research.

I thought I really really liked my Vortex until I received and zeroed this RDS, now the Vortex, while still functioning flawlessly, just seem a bit huge.

 

[Rastoff]

Rastoff, does the front lens on the PA have a tilt to it?

Yes it does. In fact, the literature specifically mentions it and the fact that its normal. Personally I never thought about it. My focus on all things gun is, how do they help me put bullets where I want them to go?

Looks are secondary to me so, as long as the bullets go where intended, I would never question things like lenses that seem to be not square to the tube.

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

I just chaulk all this up with the old adage that if a person doesn't like the answer to something, they'll keep asking until someone gives them the answer they want to hear.

Perhaps, but I think the reviews were what they were. I've seen glowing comments from TFB about dime store optics, including PA, so I'm not too inclined to think it was a determined hit piece.

There were four Holosun optics in the two linked reviews. All four failed. Two stopped working entirely. The auto-on failed on one, and a lens fell out of another. I think it's more a reflection of Chinese quality control. Some work absolutely perfect and others may have a variety of issues.

When I bought my Primary Arms Compact 4x about four years ago there was a BIG stink about the reticles being canted. Pursuant to that, Marshall made sure the reticles were checked before being shipped. Where did the others end up? Probably e-bay or..... That's why I have repeatedly recommended doing business with Primary Arms when buying this level of optic. They have a solid reputation for making things right. So you get a great one out of the box or maybe happen to get one that isn't and Marshall replaces it. Either way, you'll end up with a solid working optic for recreational use.

 

[hkcavalier]

Perhaps, but I think the reviews were what they were. I've seen glowing comments from TFB about dime store optics, including PA, so I'm not too inclined to think it was a determined hit piece.

There were four Holosun optics in the two linked reviews. All four failed. Two stopped working entirely. The auto-on failed on one, and a lens fell out of another. I think it's more a reflection of Chinese quality control. Some work absolutely perfect and others may have a variety of issues.

When I bought my Primary Arms Compact 4x about four years ago there was a BIG stink about the reticles being canted. Pursuant to that, Marshall made sure the reticles were checked before being shipped. Where did the others end up? Probably e-bay or..... That's why I have repeatedly recommended doing business with Primary Arms when buying this level of optic. They have a solid reputation for making things right. So you get a great one out of the box or maybe happen to get one that isn't and Marshall replaces it. Either way, you'll end up with a solid working optic for recreational use.

The Chinese companies still have a ways to go to make a dead-nuts-reliable combat optic. Shotgun News seems to love the Hi-Lux line and these seem to be the cream of the crop. Unfortunately it's tough to tell if these are "combat worthy" since the men who use/procure such gear don't buy Chinese.

I don't cringe when I see a Holosun/PA/Vortex Strikefire on a 10/22 or other plinker. I do when it's on an AR or shotgun set up to defend the castle.