The future of Red Dot Sights | Holosun SCS

Published on July 23, 2022
Duration: 5:17

This expert guide details the installation and functionality of the Holosun SCS red dot sight on a Glock 19 Gen 5 MOS. It highlights the sight's innovative solar charging, auto brightness, and cowitness capabilities. The review emphasizes the SCS's potential as the future of handgun optics, while also noting the potential drawback of its open emitter design.

Quick Summary

The Holosun SCS red dot sight is a contender for the future of handgun optics, featuring a solar-charging internal battery capacitor and excellent auto-brightness adjustment. Its thin profile allows for cowitnessing with iron sights, and the titanium housing suggests durability, though its open emitter design is a potential vulnerability.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Live Fire Introduction
  2. 00:13Introducing Holosun SCS
  3. 00:27SCS Battery and Charging
  4. 00:54Extended Battery Life
  5. 01:26Brightness and Reticle Options
  6. 01:48Cowitness with Stock Sights
  7. 02:39Initial Impressions and Testing
  8. 02:54Auto Brightness in Varied Lighting
  9. 03:10Glass Tint and Material
  10. 03:41Downsides: Open Emitter
  11. 04:15Mitigating Open Emitter Issues
  12. 04:22Future of Handgun Optics
  13. 04:45Concluding Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Holosun SCS the future of handgun red dot sights?

The Holosun SCS is considered the future due to its innovative solar charging system, which uses integrated panels to power an internal battery capacitor. This eliminates external battery changes and ensures continuous operation, combined with its compact form factor and effective auto-brightness.

How does the Holosun SCS handle battery life and charging?

The SCS utilizes an internal battery capacitor charged by solar panels. A single day of bright sunlight can provide an estimated 50,000 hours of operation. Ambient indoor light also contributes to continuous charging, meaning the sight rarely needs manual intervention.

Can the Holosun SCS be used with iron sights?

Yes, the Holosun SCS is designed to be exceptionally thin, allowing for easy cowitnessing with the stock iron sights on compatible pistols like the Glock 19 Gen 5 MOS. This provides a crucial backup sighting system.

What are the potential drawbacks of the Holosun SCS?

A primary concern with the Holosun SCS is its open emitter design. This means debris, dirt, or moisture on the emitter lens can obscure or distort the red dot, potentially hindering aiming. However, the cowitnessed iron sights can mitigate this issue.

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