HOLOSUN AEMS The best holographic alternative

This video details a buildout for the PSA Olcan, a bullpup configuration utilizing a Jackal upper receiver. It covers mounting a Holosun AEMS optic with a Scalarworks mount for proper height, adding grip enhancements with B5 M-Lok covers, and installing a Magpul barricade stop for hand safety. The build also features a SilencerCo Omega 360 suppressor and highlights the importance of the adjustable gas block for tuning performance, especially with suppressed use.

This video, featuring tactical gear influencer Johnny Q, explores budget-friendly optic options for AR-15 platforms. Johnny Q clarifies his use of 'rage baiting' to discuss optics pricing, explaining that while an $800 EOTech isn't budget, a Holosun AEMS ($400-$500) paired with a magnifier ($250-$300) offers a comparable system cost. He highlights the Sightmark Ultra Shot M-Spec ($200-$300) as a genuinely budget-friendly and reliable choice for 5.56 NATO builds.

This video provides an overview of the Holosun AEMS red dot sight, highlighting its clear lenses, multi-reticle system, solar panel backup, and shake awake feature. The presenter notes its large aiming window and suitability for handguns, suggesting it offers a significant aiming advantage. The review is presented in a casual, hobbyist tone.

This video discusses red dot sights and LPVOs for the AR-15 platform, with a focus on budget-friendly options. The speaker highlights Holosun as a top budget choice, specifically mentioning the Holosun AEMS for its battle-readiness, ability to hold zero, solar power, and wide field of view. Other brands like Gideon Optics, EOTech, and ZeroTech are also briefly touched upon, emphasizing the importance of ammunition availability.

This video demonstrates a practical setup for a Smith & Wesson Sport 3 rifle, featuring a Holosun AEMS red dot sight paired with a magnifier. The presenter tests the effectiveness of this optic combination during range shooting, highlighting its potential as a versatile setup. The content also briefly mentions the Sonoran Desert Institute for firearms education.

This video provides an expert comparison of three Holosun optics: the T1, 510C, and AEMS, presented by Johnny Q, an established firearms gear reviewer. The T1 features a red dot and solar capability, while the 510C offers a green dot and solar but is discontinued. The AEMS is highlighted for its compact design, integrated lens covers, and clear green reticle. The comparison helps viewers decide which Holosun optic best suits their needs.

This guide details how to properly zero a red dot sight on a 9mm handgun, based on expert instruction. It emphasizes understanding mechanical offset and ballistic trajectory. The video advises against zeroing at very close distances like 5 yards, recommending a 15-yard zero for 9mm handguns as it provides a more predictable point of impact at common engagement distances, typically around 50 yards.

This guide details the unique top-loading process for the Kel-Tec P50 pistol using stripper clips, as demonstrated by Shortshot Tony. It covers loading 20 rounds of 5.7x28mm ammunition and highlights the firearm's exceptionally lightweight design and minimal recoil during firing, offering a practical overview for potential users.

This video from SHORTSHOT TONY provides practical advice on defensive target selection, emphasizing aiming for the pelvic girdle rather than the head or center mass when facing threats potentially wearing body armor. The instructor, identified as a firearms enthusiast with practical shooting experience, humorously but directly explains the tactical advantage of targeting the pelvis to immobilize an opponent. The demonstration utilizes a 2011-style pistol equipped with a red dot optic.

SHORTSHOT TONY, an experienced tactical content creator, explains the proper use of red dot sights and iron sights. He emphasizes that co-witnessing is for backup purposes, not simultaneous aiming, and that red dots are parallax-free. Tony advises against aligning the red dot with irons for every shot, suggesting it's a misuse of the optic's capabilities and potentially a waste of money if not utilized correctly.