Leozinho Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Is there a consensus on a budget RDS for dipping the toe into CO? I'd prefer a ~6 moa dot but read good things about Holosun's 8 moa circle, though I think it might be discontinued. Having never shot a dot on a pistol, I would think the bigger the window the better. Or is the answer find a used SRO? I rarely get to shoot anymore and might be a while before I get to get back into USPSA, so not keen on spending a lot. But a dot would be fun to play around with on the occasional range trip. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker88 Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 I would recommend the Holosun 407c or 507c…dot is smaller at 2moa but is plenty bright for gun games. I wanted an RMR footprint just in case I need a backup for my SRO installed on my CZ. I also recently tried the cheaper Primary Arms classic series dot. The window is smaller and the dot is useless when it’s bright and sunny outdoors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racinready300ex Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Yeah, I think on a budget Holosun might be the play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeilAndrew Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 I've picked up a handful of DeltaPoint Pros at/under $300 on the used market. If you can find the Holosuns cheaper than that (I've gotten a few 407c's for under $220), then go with the Holla-sun, but DPPs are pretty great. The adjustment button is a little annoying, but the window is nice and large. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJH Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Just catch an SRO on sale. They got a funky warranty so you may not want a used one. But if you keep an eye out you can get a new one for about four and a half. If I was looking for a real budget one I would probably end up with a vortex venom. Or maybe a burris fastfire 4. Both have super quick turnarounds apparently, but I haven't had to use one yet. To be honest I'm not sure I've seen The Burris fastfire 4 in real life. But the threes seemed somewhat durable with a great warranty and the four seems to have bigger glass But comparing my venom to my SRO, there is no comparison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildPete Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Atibal CRD 3 or 6 MOA. Military discount and lifetime warranty. Just make sure you keep the sight tool that comes with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Palmetto has an exclusive Holosun, the 407A. The body and lens is the same as the 407/507C, except it doesn't have the solar panels on top. The dot is a 3moa in red. It sells out quickly, but when they have them they are $179. I put one on a co-worker's gun, and compared it to my 407C-GR. Dot is bright enough for a sunny day on a CO gun. I'd get this if I needed a cheap "good enough" dot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aar0n_K Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 You really can't go wrong with the 507C. The dot alone is only 2MOA but if/when needed you can change it to the 8MOA circle around the dot as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42ATK Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 52 minutes ago, Aar0n_K said: You really can't go wrong with the 507C. The dot alone is only 2MOA but if/when needed you can change it to the 8MOA circle around the dot as well. I think that’s only for the upcoming 507Comp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 8 hours ago, 42ATK said: I think that’s only for the upcoming 507Comp No, that’s standard on the 507c. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42ATK Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, OPENB said: No, that’s standard on the 507c. You sure? I don’t see that on the product pages nor my own 507Cs https://holosun.com/products/reflex-sight/507.html I think a 407k had a 6MOA green dot but 2MOA dot 8MOA circle I can’t find anywhere on non-507Comp optics Edited April 13, 2023 by 42ATK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJM Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 2 hours ago, OPENB said: No, that’s standard on the 507c. Believe it is 2 moa dot and 32 moa circle on the 507C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45 Raven Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 11 hours ago, GJM said: Believe it is 2 moa dot and 32 moa circle on the 507C. This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 I stand corrected. That will be a busy little reticle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leozinho Posted April 13, 2023 Author Share Posted April 13, 2023 On 4/11/2023 at 5:52 PM, WildPete said: Atibal CRD 3 or 6 MOA. Military discount and lifetime warranty. Just make sure you keep the sight tool that comes with Never heard of it but will check it out. Thanks. On 4/11/2023 at 1:35 PM, VeilAndrew said: I've picked up a handful of DeltaPoint Pros at/under $300 on the used market. If you can find the Holosuns cheaper than that (I've gotten a few 407c's for under $220), then go with the Holla-sun, but DPPs are pretty great. The adjustment button is a little annoying, but the window is nice and large. I like the idea of a Leopold for under $300. Besides classifieds here, where are you finding optics used online. Are there buy/sell groups on FB? Or are you just looking on other gun forums? On 4/11/2023 at 5:52 PM, WildPete said: Atibal CRD 3 or 6 MOA. Military discount and lifetime warranty. Just make sure you keep the sight tool that comes with it. On 4/12/2023 at 7:32 AM, OPENB said: Palmetto has an exclusive Holosun, the 407A. The body and lens is the same as the 407/507C, except it doesn't have the solar panels on top. The dot is a 3moa in red. It sells out quickly, but when they have them they are $179. I put one on a co-worker's gun, and compared it to my 407C-GR. Dot is bright enough for a sunny day on a CO gun. I'd get this if I needed a cheap "good enough" dot. Good suggestion. Submitted a Notify Me when back in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leozinho Posted April 13, 2023 Author Share Posted April 13, 2023 16 hours ago, 42ATK said: You sure? I don’t see that on the product pages nor my own 507Cs https://holosun.com/products/reflex-sight/507.html I think a 407k had a 6MOA green dot but 2MOA dot 8MOA circle I can’t find anywhere on non-507Comp optics There was a 407c with a 8moa circle (not dot) but its discontinued. It shows up on a lot of vendor's websites but is always out of stock/discontinued. I think it would have been a good option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeilAndrew Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 27 minutes ago, Leozinho said: I like the idea of a Leopold for under $300. Besides classifieds here, where are you finding optics used online. Are there buy/sell groups on FB? Or are you just looking on other gun forums? I've primarily done a lot of business through the GunAccessoriesForSale subreddit on Reddit. I've picked up two of my DPPs from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old558 Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 Scheels today had the Delta Point 6 moa for $349. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody909 Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 On 4/11/2023 at 2:24 PM, Leozinho said: Is there a consensus on a budget RDS for dipping the toe into CO? I'd prefer a ~6 moa dot but read good things about Holosun's 8 moa circle, though I think it might be discontinued. Having never shot a dot on a pistol, I would think the bigger the window the better. Or is the answer find a used SRO? I rarely get to shoot anymore and might be a while before I get to get back into USPSA, so not keen on spending a lot. But a dot would be fun to play around with on the occasional range trip. Thanks. A used SRO would be your best bet if your looking for biggest glass. A cheaper and smaller glass option would be Holosun 508T or 509T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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