In the red dot world, it appears that Trijicon has adopted the Enzo Ferrari philosophy. When people asked for consumer features like a radio, Ferrari said, "The only music you need to hear is the sound of my beautiful engines". In short he was saying, "Go buy a Chevy. I don't care".
Enzo is dead, and Ferraris all have ALL the creature comforts now, except the Challenge Stradale versions.
That said, my Subaru STI had an awesome exhaust note (cats removed and turbo-back aftermarket exhaust on a Boxer engine).... and NO radio. The car didn't come with a radio, and it was not an option from the factory.
I don't think Trijicon gives a rip about Joe Newgunowner or citizen enthusiasts seeking a bargain.
I disagree with the conflation of "citizen enthusiasts" and "seeking a bargain." There are PLENTY of us who want the best and are not seeking a bargain. That's why my first pistol optic was the Trijicon, which cost more than a factory Glock - $574!!
But, yeah... I don't believe Trijicon - or ANY other firearms related manufacturer - can (or even wants to) depend entirely on military contracts.
Those seeking features that are fun and interesting but unnecessary for those who can aim a pistol. Their inaction toward the flood of cheap red dot optics into the market seems to validate that. Or they have a death wish... which seems unlikely.
Holosuns ain't THAT cheap. $340 for mine. It's better than my Trijicon in many ways. The first is visibility.
The Holosun has a bigger window AND lacks the strong tint of the Trijicon glass. It's MUCH easier to see the target clearly through the Holosun.
Once the armed conflict with China begins you may have a hard time finding one!
True dat! Imagine what it would do to the more ordinary and sundry items we all buy and take for granted.
I have bunch of red dots and I like them all. I believe if you train with it, it can improve your accuracy. The key works are 'train with it" which 10% of gun owners do.
Yep, yep, yep. I'm getting better and better... and FASTER with the pistol optics. But I've put in the TIME and AMMO (repetition).
With no sights at all I can outshoot any n00b on the planet who hasn't invested any time in learning to shoot a pistol well. Regardless of whatever red dots, lasers, or heat seeking ammo with face recognition cameras. They represent the majority.
Same here. It always comes down to the FUNDAMENTALS. And very few put in the time and effort. Very few will spend even just a couple of sessions with an instructor. They've seen shooting on TV and believe such skills are inherent. But their results confirm their lack of fundamentals.
Today I watched a laser hold very steady on the bullseye. When the shot broke, the dot dove down and no bullet hole in the target. I watched about 5 consecutive shots with no holes in the paper. Then I went back to my own shooting.
My observation is all red dots do what they are supposed to do. All they need to do is be able to hold zero. Most do. Viridian, Vortex, Leupold, CT, Burris. I also have a Holosun 507 that came with a trade I made and it works fine. But so far, I see nothing spectacular about it. Shake awake, solar cells, multiple reticles... Sorry to seem churlish but I think this is all gadgetry nobody needs
Multiple reticles simply offer something for the differing preferences of shooters. I pick one reticle and never change it.
Shake awake is pretty cool. It extends the life of the battery. Considerably.
The solar cells are a bit of a gimmick. But I tested it without the battery. Outside in bright light, the solar cell will power the optic by itself. But in reality, the chances of me needing that are virtually nil.
Another smart feature of Holosun is the ability to change the battery without dismounting the optic.
I'll spend whatever I need to spend to get the best. Right now, the ONLY advantage of the Trijicon is its durability in terms of being able to take a beating. If I was in actual combat situations or routinely rolling around in the dirt and rocks... I'd stick with Trijicon.
But, since I am NOT rolling around on the ground, rappelling down walls or mountains, or busting down doors as part of my job..... I expect the Holosun will hold up just fine. Since my EDC is equipped with a Holosun, I can tell you I HAVE banged it into door jambs and other objects. It's taken some hits. And it's held up very well.
Right now... without any regard to costs... the Holosun beats the Trijicon, hands-down. And that's coming from someone who owns both. The best feature of the Holosun over the Trijicon is the visibility (of the target).
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