Holosun 510C: A Gear Snob's Perspective
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The Holosun 510C. It's like an overgrown Holosun 507C. I bought it to rotate around reviews guns. It is an open emitter reflex sight, and if we're all being honest, it has some great features. Ranging from multiple reticles, solar failsafe, shake awake, etc...
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Holosun 510c is a better value than most optics. For those obsessed with Made in the USA, you’re reading this on a Chinese made smartphone. Get over it.
No doubt
Laughs in librem 5
Actually, my cell phone is made in Thai Nguyen, Vietnam. Samsung S23 Ultra. 😂
@@Psalm-yg6yiwho owns the factory?
Still commies. @@Psalm-yg6yi
I don't think there's anything wrong with Holosun. They're killing it in price, weight, and features. The new ACSS Vulcan pistol reticle is gonna be a game changer and it's on a Holosun. They're doing big things.
kinda wish the was an ACSS circle around a dot, instead of the chevron. Im more accurate with my buddies holosun than my vulcan.
Owned and used EOTechs a lot. What do I run now for my home defense rigs and AR pistols? HS510C-GR s. They fucking kick ass. Shake awake which has not even once given me any problem, non holographic so battery life is phenomenal, clear as hell reticle with ability to switch it up. Also, I put a 507C with the ACSS Vulcan on my Glock a month ago…never going back. So much easier to shoot under high stress and off handed. EOTech and Aimpoint need to get their shit together ASAP!
Technically the ACSS is a Primary Arms thing, but they're using Holosun as an OEM manufacturer.
I've only owned a 3x magnifier from them so this comment is taken into consideration. This optic he's demoing here is a possible future build.
@@smith8124 I'd choose a freaking Romeo 5 over a eotec lmao , after seeing the Romeo pass the same stress test as the aimpoint. The battery is just too garbage on the eotech. Holosun and vortex is like a Honda civic they aren't the best but they run.. even just on solar they will run without batteries
65 MOA is perfect for 12 gauges since it roughly represents the size of the spread. So there’s your answer to why there’s an option for a 65 MOA circle with no dot
Thanks. I was looking at this model for a Remmy 870.
My spread is wider on my 4" barrel SBS.
I'm thinking about it for a 7.5in revolver
Glad I saw this comment I wanna put this on my KSG
65 moa circle will also represent the average height of a person at 100yd
I am a total gear snob as well. My whole philosophy was by once cry once and I loved my eotechs. That being said I think Holosun has some really quality stuff and the 510 rivals eotech in almost every category
Yep holosun is used in Ukrainian conflict and so far no complaints on the end user side
I like my 510c green so much more than my Eotech 😢
@@Refined.ClaymoreSame.
I think the shake awake feature is the deal breaker. I really like that it's ready to go when I am. No looking for buttons to turn on.
The difference you see this one better is because the Eotech is a holographic and utilizes a laser. The Holosun uses an LED. The LED produces a much larger signature against the refracting surface and appears to be sharper. Because the laser is so fine it appears to be blurry because the human eye can’t focus on that small of an item. I don’t have a Holosun but will agree that my Trijicon MRO HD (LED) appears to be sharper than my Eotech EXPS3-4 (laser-holographic) but for more precise shooting, the Eotech is better under magnification as the 1 MOA dot remains at just that. In my MRO HD the 2 MOA dot gets magnified by whatever the magnifier is (in my case a 3x Trijicon magnifier makes it a 6 MOA dot.) Long explanation but each have their pros and cons. LED battery lasts longer and is “sharper” when looking at the dot but dot gets bigger under magnification. The holographic if a window gets cracked or broken you can still use it and it doesn’t provide forward infrared emissions when fighting against an enemy with night vision. I love them both!
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If you don't like the open emitter thing then Holosun makes the 512c which is basically the 510c completely encapsulated.
Holosun solving criticisms like it's their job....
;)
but without the QA mount. And ive heard more of a blue Filter. Which is not good for green backgrounds compared to the 510c. But no first hand experience. Just youtube knowledge
@@Enigma1612mine doesn't have any blueish tint
I’m subscribed already bro calm down 😂😂
Lol
@@1911syndicate Seriously...lol...I almost unsubbed just so I could sub again!!!
Are you sure?... check again plz lol
This comment wins the internet for me today 💀
Right ✅️ 😳☠️😭
510c was my first red dot for my first AR. Works great!
I bought a Holosun 403R a little over 2 years ago and have been using it as a beater optic to see if I could make it fail. Kept it on a truck gun for most of its life and honestly, have been stupid impressed by it. On setting 10 it got over 2 years of battery life and has survived falls, drops, etc.
My only complaint is that the factory mounts are trash, so I stuck it on a Scalarworks T2 mount and it’s never lost zero through all the abuse.
Definitely turned me into a believer of theirs.
It seems to be the story for a lot of us
Would you say an open emitter like the 510c is better for an AR or a 403b closed emitter?
@@markmelnichuk5556 Personally I’ve gone closed emitters for everything. Had 1 too many times with open emitters, especially on pistols, getting fouled and failing in some way or another.
The circle-only reticle is good for tactical shoty, nice and quick, the circle also gives a good reference of pattern.
Makes sense
The circle dot reticle would then also be good for the same reason
@@digitalpunk5365 That's right, one can Zero the center dot for slugs, then the effective range would easily be within 200yd w/ slugs.
I love the flex talking about the holosun on that sweet mix virtus which is like the hardest Gun to get hands on in the current market
And I wish it was my gun. Just a loaner
How do you like it?
yea maybe, have you tried getting a : IwI galil ace 8.3 inch 7.62x39 pistol or a CMMG mk47 mutant 8 inch 7.62x39 pistol.
super hard to find, and price gougers are charging double!!
@@Marc-kq6vz if you have a green background, like plants, does it get difficult to find quickly? I realize that plants aren't normally neon green but still, just wondering if it might take like a half a second longer to pick up than red since red isn't found in nature much.
I have owned Eotech, Aimpoint, Holosun, vortex, Leopoldo. The Holosun’s are hard to beat. My 510c and 515GM are my favorites of all of the optics I have tried over the years. My astigmatism limits my use of red dots but for whatever reason these are astigmatism friendly.
Yep because they are LEDs.
Is the 510c better than 503g?
@@Gospeed777 I cant tell you if it's better or not as I don't have a 503. I will say that every Hollosun I have ever owned has been a great optic.
@@richardsveum8452 I keep hearing issues with durability on the 510c , have you?
@@Gospeed777 None with mine, have had it about 2 years and it's been on 2 different rifles
I have a holosun 510c elite on my lwrc smg45, it works really well. Nice and lightweight, and bright. And the shake awke is cool option. I also like the different reticle options.
@GAINZ GYM EQUIPMENT yeah Mine has been a solid mid range(price wise) optic. It may lack a little bit of durability you get with eotech or aimpoint. But honestly it is right there in the running with those optics. I like the different choices of reticle that you can change back and forth thru, and the shake awake feature is great. I have zero regrets buying this optic. It is a solid product for a reasonable price. I just wish it was not made in China. But that's just my political leanings, not a criticism of the optic. Lmao! Hope that helps sir! Happy shooting friend! It's cool to hear people in other countries besides the UNITED STATES buying and shooting firearms. I wish every country allowed their citizens easier access to firearms to defend themselves and their family and for sporting purposes.
You are hilarious man. I loved what you said about people that just use the circle 😆 because I thought to myself the same thing.
Straight lunatics
Just don’t tell him you use grade 4 Titanium Housing.
The 65 moa circle matches up nicely with the pattern from a shotgun. If you're into that kinda thing.
@@nunyabiznes32 I use a 507 with that reticle on my m2
@@1911syndicate was it just me or did you switch the stock on your AR?
i held off buying one for a long time because im generally an eotech or trijicon guy. im happy i went for it as they are a really great product, and they price makes them exceptional. the built in qd mount retains zero perfectly from my experience, the crisp reticle makes eotech look like the cheaper optic. These go on all my guns now and i have sold quite a few of my really expensive optics that were just sitting on the shelf because they were replaced by these. i forgot to mention the main reason i even wanted one of these to begin with, its the perfect size for an AR or sub gun. the eotechs are just too big and goofy looking.
The 510C I’ve been rocking this optic for 3 years now on my honey badger, and it’s been absolutely rock solid!
Does it hold zero??
I don’t have any experience with 510C, but the 508T is the best in class. I love it!
Amen, the 508T in Green is the best I've ever used. I pulled RMR's off pistols to go to it after using the first one. According to Sage Dynamics they even hold up.
Holosun stated in an interview about their newest dots that the green versions actually used less power than red, but green cost around $30 more.
Trijicon is different then
From their site
“Not only does the Super Green LED give the user an option for those who have difficulty seeing in the red color spectrum, but it also gives greater power efficiency when using the optic in high brightness settings...”
But I have always been told that red is more efficient. Great video btw!
@@kyos2000 green appears brighter to the eye for the same light intensity.
First video of yours I’ve seen and the amount of sass I’m getting 7 minutes in has made me feel the need to subscribe. You earned this one.
They have a plate that mounts in between the QD mount and 510c that makes it a 1/3rd co witness. Better option instead of having a riser thats attached to the rail on its own.
The EOTech looks fuzzy because it’s holographic. Despite the name, Holosun is not.
FWIW the shake awake activates with the slightest of nudges. Really any touch will do it. Great optic.
This
Right, it's laser light, so it looks grainy (the correct term is "speckle") because it is coherent light. When it enters the eye, overlapping wavelets (reflections from various surfaces) interfere and cause "speckle."
I am not a fan of the EoTech sights specifically because of that. The coherent laser light combined with speckling creates a dazzling effect that I find very distracting.
The only downside to reflex/red-dot sights is if you have any astigmatism in your vision. This will cause the reticles to "bloom" and not appear sharp or focused. Unfortunately, there's no fix for that. People with astigmatism typically have to go with a prism sight or a tradition optic, like an LPVO.
@@edwardlance2379 now fed ex wants lasers on their cargo planes
@@montanaspring7176 missile detection systems.
I have a astigmatism and I see holosun and vortex better than trijicon and aimpoint sucks but that's the way it is I don't know what they do different but they are very clear too me, are they going to hold up as well probably not .
Ask you have to do is "tap" "touch" "move" and it turns on BUT NOT IF YOU MANUALLY TURN IT OFF. you have to give it 10min after you turn it off to let it shut it stuff down after it turns is self off, you activate the dishes awake function
Just picked this sight up for my first rifle, took it out to the range and I am impressed with how good it is for the price highly recommend it for the semi budget kind of people who don't want to go out and spend something like $700 for an EOTECH.
“It’s not a rough conditions battle optic” -
Man, I would say the same thing (open emitter), which is why it’s been a surprise to see pics showing *tons* of 510Cs running around on rifles in the Russo-Ukraine war.
I think people are overthinking the whole open emitter thing. Yes, it could be a problem but it's actually just one finger swipe away from being cleared up just like getting mud on the lens of any other optic. The biggest concern I had was getting stuff on the "inside" of the glass, under the hood. Even that isn't a big deal though, it's just harder too deal with than simply wiping it with a finger.
We would all appreciate a greater emphasis on that well-trained dog! And maybe, just maybe, a t-shirt with him on it!
Hmmmm perhaps
This....
The dog is in fact a good boy.
Or good girl if someone is going to be pedantic
I’ve got bad astigmatism. So bad I’m a couple moa better with irons than with red dots. I took the risk buying the 510c and it’s about as good as I can find. The reticle is barely fuzzy and I see just a little smudge on the dot. I’d recommend for astigmatisms
The beginning was funny when you was telling people to subscribe 🤣🤣🤣
The Eotech delamination issue is real and they will not fix it under warranty down the road.
The open emitter of the 510c gave me a little pause but realistically for general use, it's not an issue.
The field of view, shake-awake and battery life is what sold me on it.
I’ve seen a few of these mounted on AKs in combat in Ukrainian war footage. Can’t say much more than that, but they seem to be out in the wild and seeing combat.
My thoughts exactly! Great sight for the price point. Crazy I went to my LGS and picked up my qd mount for my dead air Nomad and left with this damned sight as well...
I’ve been looking for the closed emitter titanium version to no avail
@@StrideResearch don’t know if they still do but two days ago botach had the 509 t in stock
@@carlreeves6108 the rifle one not pistol one but thank you bröther
@@StrideResearch oh gotcha yea same boat I got the t2 clone aluminum one cause I got tired of waiting lol two classes and running good so pleased for 170 price tag but wanted the titanium one as well sorry bout that
Budget red dot optic: $350
Gucci piston rifle: $5k
Simultaneously appealing to a man’s sensibility, while slapping him with an epic flex: Pricele$$
Sig Vitrus is only like $2k-$2500. .....kinda funny tho, i have a holosun 510c elite on a more expensive gun then the sig vitrus sitting by my bed right now.(lwrc smg45)
@@justanotherinternetexpert7743 yeah, it’s true that retail is around $2500 (and I’d buy one right NOW if I could find one at that price), but I haven’t seen one in the last 9+ months for less than $4500. 😕
It’s true, their prices are crazy right now
@@jsnjyn you are correct ALOT of people are price gouging on the internet. But you can still find places that sell them at regular price. Or if you go to a sig autherized dealer and order one and are willing to wait you should be able to pick it up for around 2k, on gun broker and armslist, and places like that, is where you see people over pricing them.
@@jsnjyn if you really are looking for a MCX these guys have ALWAYS treated me right. I have bought a few high end guns from them and they did not price gouge me. One of them i had to wait a few months for but the price was right. No guarantees but maybe they can help you out.
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I think the 512C closed reflex beats the eotech , it’s just out of stock everywhere like TP in the beginning of COVID-19
I am also a gear snob. Most of my rifles rock Aimpoint, Nightforce, Eotech, etc. But for my dedicated home defense supressed SBR, the 510C just works too well to pass up. I have astigmatism and so prism red dots just work better for me. It's held up well through multiple carbine courses and has my full confidence. It does feel a bit weird sitting on a suppressed Teir 1 SBR (DD Mk18), but I can't argue with the performance. I threw a riser on it and run it 1/3 cowitness with some fixed DD irons.
The open emitter really isn't a big problem. Reflex optics have been this way for a long time, even ones fielded in the military. Even in heavy rain the image will still be clear. The only thing that might occlude the image is if dirt gets packed in there or you legit are under water. This optic can still take a crazy beating and work in adverse conditions.
I actually ran this for a few days without a battery without knowing, since the solar panel generated enough power for a sufficient image. The shit just works! It's the number 1 $300 price point optic I recommend.
I run mine on my DDm4v7
Hey, So I have this optic but need back up irons that run 1/3 cowitness. Do I just buy and install the 510c spacer on holosun's website then use whatever irons I want. I was thinking a troy flip up rear sights with a DD fixed front sight. Thanks
@@Arsenal125Foward yes.
The spacer makes it 1/3 cowitness and it will run with any standard height iron sights.
I just got one of these a month ago and I love it. I would have preferred to get the 512... but I can’t find one anywhere.
I’ve also been looking for the 512. Have to find it on eBay, used models.
@@XxCrankyMoosexX I seen one a couple months ago on there but bidding went to high. I’m don’t wanna pay double
I love this Optic, I've ran torture test after torture test on the 510. No problems other than dings and scratches.
Legit
I usually ignored these videos because it was a jinj and had 1911 in the title, but I was fairly amused. Good work on a video with a fair assessment.
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Subscribed….. only cause you asked nicely.
You can actually get better battery life with a green dot if you understand how it works. If you look at two dots of light at the same power level, the green dot will appear to be 30 times as bright as the red light. This means that lower power levels can be used for green, saving battery power.
im not tech savvy but i have worked in warehousing (wearing green and red vest), my understanding is red dot for better contrast in a green field and vice versa for green dot in a desert type setting.. this all just my opinion
Think it also has to do with the coatings on the lens.
@@montanaspring7176I’ve heard the naked eye picks up on green easier but I think red travels further, I might have this backwards but I like green for dots for sure 😂
@@murkyturkey5238 The human eye picks up on green light easier and red light is less visible at a distance. That's why, in military contexts, red light is used over white light for illumination at night where visibility is a concern, because it reduces the visibility of the light at distance.
3 gunners beat the shit out of these with no issues. Love mine as well.
I've really come to enjoy and appreciate your channel... Came for the 1911's and stayed for the chuckles, other blasters and gear.
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Holosun makes Sig red dots BTW✌️🏾
Yep. I had forgot that
I run the ret without dot on a shotgun. The weapon is intended for a purpose, and this is a personal preference, as I don't like to much visual noise. It is only a personal preference, and I appreciate the option.
Not sure about that model, but Holosun states their 407C/507C green models have better battery life than the red models. I had previously assumed the opposite like most people.
Just put the 510c on my B&T apc9k pro. Fits it well and co-witnesses perfect with iron sights.
Great optic for that gun
I had a few red dots and when I got this I was surprised it was so much better. Accurate for sure.
Eotech is a holographic sight, not a red dot, that’s why the Holosun is more clear. I love my 512c - it’s the closed emitter version of the 510. Not sure if they make them anymore, but they’re out there for what it’s worth.
Bring on that MCX review 🙃
In May
Dude I have been looking for a 512 for about a year now.
@@l337l0gan Get a big Daddy Unlimited Membership and then call them and do a special order. As of March 2021 they could still get them for me.
@@eatsshootsandleavestactica8068 thank you so f*cking much! Cheers!
@@eatsshootsandleavestactica8068 Big Daddy Unlimited is totally worth it. So many discounts and specials.
I really like this optic but I’m torn between this and the Vortex UH1 Gen 2 for my Windham SRC. 308. Tough choice other than cost difference. Thanks for the video!
My 510c lasted 5 months. One day just didn’t turn on. Never submerged it, dropped it or torcher tested it in anyway. Battery was fine and facing the right side up, of course. Holosun was more than awesome in letting me exchange it for another one. That one lasted 11 months. Exact same thing. Just stopped working. I have two other older Holosun red dots and they are fantastic. I think I’ll just upgrade from the 510c. 🤷🏻 Too bad, I really
Iiked this optic.
Lies. lol
@@1rstTry Facts, I’m afraid.
It rea)y burns my rear end that i find myself really liking Holosun a made in China fighting optics comany ,and seeing them as very high quality with best feature to price ratio. It's like a punch in the gut.
I have zero reason to not like holosun 🔥
I own this sight and absolutely love it, that being said, I wish it was made in America instead of China. That’s the only knock against it in my book.
The one without the dot is intended for CQC while giving you a more open sight picture. I haven't used this optic, hence why I'm watching this video.
I don't think it would make that much of a difference though. A 65 MOA circle will encircle ~2in at 3 yards. The 2 MOA dot in the center will obscure ~1/16 of an inch. The dot only consumes 3.0769% of the height and/or width of the circle, and ~0.0947% of the area. So it's negligible on paper. But hey, if you like running it without the dot, I'm not going to say it's stupid.
For those interested, the math behind MOA works like this. Oh, and bust out your calculators, and set them to degrees.
r = d * tan( m / 60 ), where r is the spread, d is the distance to the target, and m is the MOA. The units for r and d must match btw. For example 2 MOA corresponds to a 3.1416 in (~π) spread at 150 yards
3.1416 ≈ (150*36) * tan( 2 / 60 ).
If you have the spread, and want to calculate MOA it would look like this.
m = atan( r / d ) * 60
I have seen spread approximated like this before.
r = m * d / 100
In this case, d is in yards while r is in inches. This is a close enough approximation for most shooters. At 1000 yards, the difference between the approximation, and the actual calculation is only 1/2 in, or about 4.5% error. At 10,000 yards, the difference is about 5 inches. So within the context of the distance most people shoot at, it's perfectly acceptable.
That approximation does work in reverse too, as long as you keep in mind that r is in inches and d is in yards.
Holosun/primary arms are some of the best optics for those who don't have aimpoint money to throw around. Second place goes to vortex.
I agree man
Don't worry - even when you get set up as an industry partner, they never have anything in stock for you and won't put you on a wait list. You just have to keep calling, kind of like being #10 on the radio station
At that point I just go lay whatever I need to pay for it. Can’t wait forever
brother, this content is great! Sometimes I need tech specs, sometimes I need real talk. Great job man.
I have the same optic including the mid range sight and I love it ,no problems very reliable
Didn't see anybody else comment this but, the reason Eotech's reticle isn't sharp to you, and more fuzzy, is because its a laser emitter. The Holosun is an LED. That's why Eotechs are generally recommended for people with an astigmatism, because a red dot will "starburst". But that's also why Eotech battery life is like, 600 hours and most red dots are in the tens of thousands.
I love the Type A rifles, glad to see you running it in your videos.
I have a 510c I like it besides the open emitter. And I didn't know i could use it on other mounts so now to search or find a unity riser since I definitely want a higher head position.
@@Marc-kq6vz yeah I have the .25" riser. Which is lower 1/3. But I still want it taller.
I run the plane circle no dot ⭕️ optic on my ar12. Good for spread while hunting birds
I have these on two of my inside boys. No issues.
Nice to see the dingo.
That intro is spot on, when your video first played I thought it was at least 1440. So I went to see if 4K was available only to be shocked that this is 1080P!
Lol seeing all the comments from 2 years ago when folks still didn’t understand the game-killing big-d*** energy that is Holosun. Like it or not, Holosun is coming for the crown
I thought the dog was a cougar when the video started 😂
I picked up one also. I am snobby also and I love this thing. I krylon mine all black.
Some of the best reviews hands down!!! Grade 4 bush league..lmao
The reason you like the sig features too is because holosun makes sig optics.
Ahhhh that’s right isn’t it. Forgot about that
Sig machines the optic bodies in America now. Emitters are probably still Holosun
Yup! I'm slow on the watch and the comment. But it is 4:20 a.m. and I'm waking up on tha twa-lay (toilet).
@@armadilloeggs231 i wonder if the MSR is this too
@@mrs.vasquezz I have the MSR and 510C, very similar in terms of eye relief and red dot sharpness. I do prefer the 510C because the field of view and parallax are better, also eotech holo is much easier to use for rapid target acquisition, at least for me.
I have a holosun that’s been on my scorpion for 6-7 years and not 1 problem ever. I changed the battery last year just because
Chinese or not there sights just work. 407 on my G34 for 3 years now and the same reliability it’s not a giant douche bucket go buy one you’ll be happy
Well I'll be damned, 4 and a half months later and I am watching this on a Tuesday. Well played Jake, well played.
Hahaha
My first reaction to this video was “I’m already subscribed” don’t find me 😂😂 good video 👍🏼👍🏼
Lol ruined my dream right away 😩🤣🤣🤣🤣 “if ya looking for land to shoot on might as well shut that one down” lmaooo
We have to. It’s an unrealistic fantasy
@@1911syndicate lol i know it is man its just such a great fantasy right..
That is one of your better videos. Great job. Audio easy to pick up. Your banter delivery was crisp.
5 stars. Our google rating is going to sky rocket on this one
@82Goors this is why the internet can be awful. I could have been negative and said ‘your light review videos were trash with bad audio’ and it would have been ok with angry neckbeards like you. But instead I decided to be positive and share good feedback.
I've had a 510c on my cz scorpion evo3 for while now, and I love it. It's become quite popular in IPSC PPC division here in Europe, because it makes you fast, and the reticle is very sharp, even for many folks with astigmatism(including me)🙂. But I don't see it as "battlefield red dot"..then I would get one with enclosed emitter, and something that doesn't reveal your position in the dark, 100%.
Holosun has an LED emitter like an RMR or an Aimpoint or MRO...the 510C essentially being like a large RMR. Eotechs are laser-projected holographic through a series of mirrors, so the reticle is more pixelated and for some blurrier. Also why the battery life on Holosun is much longer than the Eotech's.
Holosun also makes a riser/spacer for the 510C which will bring it up to lower-1/3rd height. It installs between the main unit and its quick-detach base. I had a 510C and liked it, but for my go-to SHTF/bugout rifle I wanted an enclosed unit just in case of debris or water, and a little less bulk so I changed for a Holosun HS515GM. I considered the enclosed version of the 510c, the 512C which has that 'mailbox' look like the Vortex UH-1 (which is holographic like the Eotechs). But the 512C's main unit and base are one solid thing with no way to insert a spacer, and it's absolute cowitness height only.
The circle only option I could only really see being either used on shotguns or in cqb itd work as a close enough point of aim lol
6:52 thought you were dead for sure with that wolf showing up all quiet like
TFBTV interviewed the guy from holoson who said green colored dot use less battery power than red. Back in the day green was bad, today green is better.
Just not on the MRO
As of now. Tuesday Jan 9th 2024 I am subscribing because you guessed it was a Tuesday and commented that I enjoy my drink. As for HoloSun I work in the firearms industry and don't understand the bad rap they get. Look around you almost everything around is made over seas. Quality is quality and HoloSun makes quality. As fsr as I am concerned quality is more important than where it's made.
I like mine. Don’t be put off by the affordable nature. It holds its zero. Great entry level optic with ridiculous battery life and solar panel.
Thank you for this, I just ordered one due to price and man youtube is making me have some serious buyers remorse....
Compare the 510 to the 512 with magnifier🤔 really question. Combat rifle. Outdoor, streets, and cqb. Would you rather have an ACOG or a 510c with magnifier?
I was two seconds away from hitting the subscribe button, then you said the 'F' word and my mom said "No!".
On a side note, 04:47 is a damn fine looking firearm.
Hopes and dreams shot down inside of 3 min. Nice work.
the shake awake is amazing. Keep it on my bedside ar
Pretty solid review. I've always wondered why EOTech doesn't just change a few things like their obsession with non shake awake, fact you have to rotate your magnifier out of the way to reach the buttons, clear up the reticle/maybe just do the variable reticle thing, and stop charging so much for the thing I'd feel better about the whole thing. I understand they have military contracts and really don't care about the regular guy but honestly I really just don't like my EOTech. I want to like it, I want to want to buy an Aimpoint, I want to want to buy Leupold, it's just that I really don't like them and for what I do is love to go shoot steel and see how far out I can hit from a variety of platforms none of these make it enjoyable which is why I like Holosun. I'm spoiled, I like to have fun when I do stuff, I like to shoot to get better much in the same way I like to get good at golf even though I'm never going pro, having a good round is really fun.
I have one on my custom AR9, built on a Spikes Tactical ST-9X lower. I have it sitting on a Unity Fast Mount. Honestly, this is the first time playing with a "close to" 1.93 height optic and it's AMAZING! This is a must have on shorter CQB type setups that have sub-10.5 inch barrels. Fast target acquisition makes it good for tight urban spaces, and the mount and optic combination has that aesthetic that really works with the backward angle of glock mags. Makes the gun look like its surging forward. This is what I wanted, because most other Glock-mag fed AR9s look weird with 97% of all other optics.
Really nice optic for urban concrete jungles, but the open emitter makes it a no-go in natural/rural, open environments. Overall, a really good option for the city dwellers looking for a home defense or truck gun option.
Great vid as always my dude!!!😁👍
Risers will change your shooting life
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I like the HS510C a lot. My only complaint is that the riser should be included and not a separate purchase.
Where can you even find the Riser? I have not been able to locate one for the 510C. I want to mount lower 1/3. Is the Riser not specific? Do you have a link to one that will work?
@@watchingthecrazyworld7761ever find that riser?
@MattK_lovesYah I did locate one, but went a different route, so I didn't pursue it any further. I can not remember the history of where I found it.
I mounted mine on my new 509s for home defense. The open emitter is not an issue.
I identify as a GEAR SNOB and own a 512C and 509T
I’m telling ya. They’re pretty damn good
My favorite optic of all time. Best money value and quality
I run the Holosun 510C green on both my Daniel Defense M4V7 Ar15s and really like them.
It's not American made... yet. in John Lovell's video on the china threat he said the owner of the company is a Chinese-American and a United States citizen, who personally promised John Lovell that he would be moving their operation stateside in a phone conversation they had a little while ago, which is why John was willing to keep selling them on the Warrior Poet Society Website. I called Holosun a couple of weeks ago for an update and they said it had been delayed by covid, but the machines and facility have been purchased and are ready to be tooled in California over the next year or so.
*sometime over the next year or so.
So in other terms, buy them now before the price doubles ?
Interesting. Didn’t know that
Seems like the man was playing a sneaky Chinese trick! 😁
I ran this for a while before getting a tube style red dot instead with BDC
Great content, i love this channel
Thanks Bro
As far as the shake required to turn the Holosun optics on; I've looked at my gun hard enough to get it to turn on.
Great optic, one catch on that ,”solar panel” is that it powers a capacitor and apparently if that craps out then the optic runs into issues. Look up capacitor issues on the 510.
You mean that capacitors can become discharged after awhile? Well put in a new battery, and/or leave the optic out in the sun for a couple of hours. Seriously start taking everything you read on the internet with a few grains of salt.
@@usernamunavailiable read on the internet? I own one. I had to send it in for warranty because of the suggested remedies did not work. The capacitors get completely drained on occasion. I tried new batteries and left in sun, neither those worked. It wasn’t something I read. It was something I experienced.
No clue why eotech still doesn't have shake awake or why no one else has solar fail safe. Don't they know we all build these as shtf rifles
Holosun on a PSA or Glock *chef's kiss*
0:27 those two are so in sync.
There is either a cheat sheet or a naked woman on the side of that huge boulder... Btw as it's been said below, an EOTech doesn't use an emitter, it's a holographic weapon sight. Another point to make is that if you crack/break the glass on a red dot, like the Holosun, your optic is bravo delta. A HWS like an EOTech can have damaged glass and still function as a usable optic with a usable reticle. So there is that. That's kind of a big deal for me and others who mount an EOTech to something other than a range gun. I'm also not aware of any Holosuns downrange nor have I seen them mounted to 240's or 249's. So there is that. But it is cheaper. There is that. But ultimately it is what it is and that's all it is. Except for those who would prefer a 1 MOA dot vs. 2. People like me. There is that. But you're kinda funny, so there is that. All in all I probably enjoyed this video more than I'm letting on.
So there is that.
Don’t cerakote it black, just sandblast the shroud. Matte titanium / black combo actually looks nice.
Nah, $4 rattle can at Walmart 😂