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Red Dots
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10/20/22 03:57 PM
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bholt
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I am seriously looking at getting a red dot sight for my C2 pistol. Now before I go on any further I must admit I am not a pistol or hand gunner. However I got this Staccato C2 duo and am going to put a reflex sight on it. T have pretty much narrowed it down to the Holosun brand. From what I have learned I am going green dot because of stigmatism. can some one give me the pros and cons of the 407's 507's, & 508's..
B Holt Shoot-em in the ear
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Re: Red Dots
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#8713996
10/21/22 03:53 AM
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KRoyal
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I run the 407cX2 on all my handguns and about to buy another for my CZ Scorpion. I think the 507’s are multi reticles but all I want is the dot so never tried the 507’s. I’m not familiar with the 508’s.
I’m very happy and will buy this optic if I want a reflex sight.
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Re: Red Dots
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#8714126
10/21/22 01:34 PM
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Greg
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So far I’ve been impressed with them… but to be fair, I’ve never tried any other brand so I have nothing to compare it to. The first one I got was the HE507C-GR. It has the solar panel on the top of it and it’s a little bigger so it fits great on a full size pistol. The one I bought yesterday is the HS507K and it’s a smaller/more narrow version made for carry pistols. I couldn’t find it in green, so I went with red, and it’s gonna work just fine.
It’s my understanding the 407 only has one dot, where the 507 has 3 reticles to choose from. A 2moa dot, a 32moa circle, or the circle with the dot. I have no idea about the 508’s. Make sure you get the right size for your gun, and I bet you really like it.
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Re: Red Dots
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#8716018
10/23/22 11:56 PM
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I have a 507c on one of my competition guns. No problems so far.
The secret to a long life is to try not to shorten it.
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Re: Red Dots
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#8718228
10/26/22 01:56 AM
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howl
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If you have astigmatism look through it before you buy it. Shaped reticles are usually less blurry than plain dots.
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Re: Red Dots
[Re: howl]
#8722302
10/30/22 10:56 PM
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Tactical Cowboy
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If you have astigmatism look through it before you buy it. Shaped reticles are usually less blurry than plain dots. I guess I’m just used to all my dots looking like a starburst
The secret to a long life is to try not to shorten it.
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Re: Red Dots
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#8722410
10/31/22 01:01 AM
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If you have astigmatism look through it before you buy it. Shaped reticles are usually less blurry than plain dots. I guess I’m just used to all my dots looking like a starburst Same, I’m actually moving back towards Red Dots from the Prism sights. They look like starburst to me, but they’re just faster for me than the prism.
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Re: Red Dots
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#8723428
11/01/22 01:08 PM
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bholt
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Thanks I do have a Stig. always been told to go for the green as opposed to the red.
B Holt Shoot-em in the ear
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Re: Red Dots
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#8723446
11/01/22 01:33 PM
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Thanks I do have a Stig. always been told to go for the green as opposed to the red.
I can't tell the difference between red and green really, but I can definitely tell that amber/orange is the worst for me.
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Re: Red Dots
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#8724270
11/02/22 02:29 AM
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duckhunter175
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https://reddotshooters.com/holosun-507c-vs-508t/I have astigmatism-- the Trijicon RMR and SRO work just fine and I've shot behind Holosuns as well with no issue. If this is a pistol you are carrying for work or daily CC then the RMR is the gold standard. Lots of guys are having success with the Holosuns as well. That said-- if it is a range/plinking/bedside gun-- Id look hard at the SRO-- the larger window is AWESOME- and I believe they are now stating them as 'duty rated' but I put the jagerwerks 'BRO' on both of mine. All good choices-- final, parting thoughts-- don't ignore closed emitter options (I think the Holosun is the 509 series)- there are some good advantages in that type of system and don't forget the newer Holoson EPS- it is their newest sight and offers a lower height than other models which can potentially co-witness factory sights-- I don't know enough on the Staccatos to know if there are any issues with milling depth and sight heights but the EPS could give good options.
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