The Best budget optic for Shield RMSc Optics Ready Pistols
If you have a compact or subcompact concealed carry gun that is already optics ready, chances are it is shield RMSC cut. Many budget handguns like the Taurus GX4 Toro are cut for this pattern. Some come bundled with an optic out of box, oftentimes a budget offering from Riton or Crimson Trace. However, If yours didn’t come with a red dot or if you’re looking to upgrade to something with a little more reliability,
Holosun has a budget option for you, the Holosun 407K. But before we dive in, drop us a comment on what your carry gun setup is. Do you run a red dot? In the last class I took only 1 guy was running irons, so I want to check the pulse of the community.
Today we’re going to review Holosun’s most affordable red dot, the Holosun 407K. The 407K retails generally for a little under $250, but if you pick up the optic direct from a holosun dealer, you can sometimes get steep discounts below MAP pricing.
The Holosun 407K Footprint is Shield RMSc compatible
The 407K technically has its own proprietary K footprint. The K Footprint has slightly larger holes than Shield RMSc allowing for optics cuts to have recoil lugs, which is a really nice feature. However, the optic cut is also still compatible with Shield RMSc pattern cuts, making it compatible with the vast majority of concealed carry pistols on the market. In this video, my brother is shredding these targets with a Sig P365 with the 407K in a Pistol 2 class. Keep in mind that the K footprint differs from the C footprint in that the K correlates to Shield RMSc compatibility, and the C footprint correlates to Trijicon’s RMR footprint.
The Holosun 407K Now comes in an FDE Color Option
The 407K comes in two color options, Black or more Recently FDE. I have mine in FDE with an adapter plate so that it’ll run on an RMR Footprint. So at the moment, mine is equipped to a PSA Dagger Compact, or a Glock 19 clone. If you need an RMR footprint optic, checkout our review of the Holosun 507C. The FDE matches my dagger slide as well. I opted for this model as I wait for the dagger micro to come out, as this will eventually go on a Dagger micro FDE slide.
The 407K is simple and rugged
The 407K X2 is basic. It differs from the 507K model in that it only has one reticle option, a standard 6MOA dot. The 507K costs a little bit more but has two reticle options, a 2MOA dot with a 32 MOA circle. Most people won’t need the second option though, although it is nice if you have an stigmatism.
The 6MOA dot is easy to pickup. It makes it a great option for shooting within 50 yards (it’ll cover about a 3 inch area at 50). I generally prefer 2MOA dots, but as my eye age I might prefer a larger dot. You also aren’t shooting a micro carry pistol much further than 50 yards max, or at least I’m not with my level of comfort.
The 407K Has innovative features
The 407K X2 models have a solar panel system that allow for it to be charged or run in low brightness settings daylight via the sun. This is a really nice feature in that it ensures if your battery is dead, at least you’ll still have a usable optic on a sunny day at outdoor ranges.
The optic has push button controls for brightness. Like most holosun optics, the controls are tactile and high quality.
The turrets on the 407K are also tactile and high quality. They make a click noise with every rotation, which correlates to 1/2MOA adjustments.
The Holosun 407K is Rugged, It can take a Beating
The optic us rugged and durable, I’ve run it with several hundred rounds so far and it has held up well. My brother as mentioned earlier has run one with a much higher round count as its on his EDC. He’s run it through multiple classes, and it is still running strong.
My only complaint about the optic is the glass clarity. It is definitely usable but the glass is a little hazy as compared to higher end Holosun optics. I run the Holosun EPS MRD, which is an enclosed emitter pistol red dot optic that runs around $420. It has super clear glass. However, the 407K is nearly half of that price, so the EPS may not make sense for you.
The Holosun 407K is a great Value Optic
Overall the 407K is a great value and should be the baseline for any micro compact concealed carry setup. While cheaper options exist, the Shield RMSc footprint is generally for EDC concealed carry pistols, so I would not trust my life to anything cheaper than this optic, as I’ve had many lower end optics fail on me before.
Even so, I love the 407K. It’s a great value optic and really is the baseline work horse that I think most people will want to fill their concealed carry needs.
If you like this video please consider subscribing to the channel and check out our full reviews. We have a growing list of reviews, especially with pistol red dot optics, so there’s a good chance if you’re looking at a different optic that we’ve already reviewed it. Have a great day!
