Me: I don't think I have fired 10k rounds of one particular caliber in my entire life. Aaron: I have just completed my 60k rounds of 9mm test on the 509T and it's good to go. Bout to retire the gun and the optic because they're both fucked. Train accordingly.
So t-shirts, phones, computers, tools, children's toys, movies, games, makeup products, gaming consoles, shoes, basically 90% of the shit we buy thats made in China is perfectly fine and acceptable to buy, but pistol RDS’s made in China are not?
@@TheAmericanKid94 quality control for shoes or game consoles isn’t life or death. Don’t get me wrong I love Holosun and have one on my carry gun. They are the first ever I would trust. But all in all no I don’t trust Chinese scopes, red dots, and lights on any of my defense weapons.
As an instructor, this is hands down one of my top 3 favorite channels of all times. If I am looking for a REAL review of equipment, this is where I come first. Been deployed over 10 times with the military/private military, currently train police officers and executive protection private security and Aaron is the dude to go to for the real breakdown of equipment that could end up getting you killed overseas. You go on contract with that optic that breaks on the first couple of drops and they will be playing "At the Crossroads" at your funeral.
“This is just one man’s opinion.” Yes, but according to all the reviews I’ve watched, your opinion happens to be my go-to when looking for optics. I really want the 509t.
@@inferninx thanks for the info. It’s pretty much everything I’ve been looking for in a red dot. Enclosed emitter, good battery life, you don’t have to remove it to change the battery, and it’s hard to beat titanium for strength to weight. Every option prior to this seemed to have at least one drawback, assuming you think that an open emitter is a drawback...
@@f5tornadeau just make sure you either have a dedicated RMR cut because it comes with a plate that interfaces with an RMR cut right in the box, or if you’re going with the Glock MOS system that you get a CHPWS MOS to 509T plate. I have my gen 5 17 MOS with a CHPWS and it’s awesome. It sits really low down, almost to the point where it’s direct mounted. The plate also has a fence built in, so it fills in the area that the optic doesn’t take up. It looks super slick and is rock solid in maintaining zero.
I’m all in on Holosun now. My 507T has been excellent for duty use and my RMR is back in the box. Holosun is taking strives to improve their products. Side load battery, multiple reticles, and the shack awake are great to have. They also appear to be proven in terms of durability. I’m a fan.
@@deangullberry5148 The 507t has the same RMR footprint. I use the CHPW plate that’s machined metal and much better than the MOS stock plate. The video is about a 509t which has a different mounting system. Plates for this optic are also available from CHPW.
@@tomslinger6419 they've got to be somewhere for that still. Opticsplanet was down to like $280 last week. They're trying to sell all the original models because holosun made a change or 2 and are coming with a new version, or so I hear. Adding the third reticle option (circle only) is one of the changes, from the rumors I've heard. Maybe they took Aaron's advise and recessed the back glass a little. Haven't heard that, but it's possible. But for $300 these are incredible. I bought another one a couple weeks ago for $295. Paid $360 for my first one earlier this year. Love them both. Neither one is on a real handgun. One's on a b&t ghm9 and the other is on a rattler. It's perfect for both. Thinking about getting another one, or two, for some glock's. Can't go wrong for $300.
@@tomslinger6419 chpws.com/product/holosun-509t-rd Quick search showed it here for $290. Says "in stock". Edit - aimsurplus is a fantastic company. Fast shipping. $320 is still a great price, if you're worried about it being backordered at chpws. aimsurplus.com/holosun-509t-rd-red-dot-sight/
Hell yeah. This is my every day carry optic on my G17, and I couldn’t be happier with it. With the CHPWS plate, it fits just as good as an RMR does and it’s got just as much, if not more ruggedness.
SD. The absolute only channel I allow RUclips to send me notifications on. Not just because of the intelligent content, but because Aaron doesn’t tell me to in his videos. Boss level people.
I'm a police firearm instructor and I bought the 509T after your first review. I love it and it is mounted on my Glock 21. Keep doing what you're doing brother.
Sir, are you a mind reader? Cause holy crap what timing, I literally just watched your original video review on this today cause I was looking at possibly replacing my 507's with this model. You're a saint. I hope you know how much we all appreciate your hard work and frank discussion.
Fantastic, I'm watching this as I have my 509t mounted on my edc and woods gun. Been waiting for its release since your first video about it. The only thing they can improve on from here is possibly adding the option of the acss reticle that Primary Arms is doing with them, then this will be hands down the best pistol optic ever thought of
@@mitchelljordan447 eh, its a defensive pistol optic, the fisheye doesn't really matter, I don't care if the bad guy is very slightly distorted as he's running at me with a knife and I need to draw in under 1.5 seconds
Hey brother, I just wanted pop in and say that this review helped me finalize a very long and research heavy decision to utilize the 509t optic for my duty carry almost a year ago. I also want to thank you for the research and commitment you have to these rigorous and honest reviews. I appreciate your hard work. Here's to the 20k review!
I literally just emailed them 2 days ago about it and they said there isn’t one in the works at the moment. ☹️ I’d love to have one with the ACSS Vulcan reticle with a green emitter.
@@BT_Spanky Did you email Holosun or Primary Arms? I'd think PA would be the better company to lobby -- they've already worked with Holosun to create the ACSS version 509, and the motive for that came from PA not from Holosun.
@@SmallArmsEnjoyer I don’t see the need for a Vulcan on an optic that’s going on a rifle. Am I missing something? I have one on one of my snappier pistols to help find the dot but with a stock and cheek rest I don’t see the value.
For those who carry an m&p, the grip takedown pin works a treat if you just grind down the tip ever so slightly. 0 functional Impact and you will always have the tool for the battery tray and the Windage/elevation adjustments on hand
Just bought the optic and temporarily have it on the rail of my 22 target pistol while rethinking my centerfire. M&P is something to consider since I do like safeties.
7:41-7:42 you’ve gotten so good at drop testing optics, you can make them stick the landing! Great hard use review as always, Aaron! I have the first generation 507C-GR (green circle/dot reticle), the 503G (ACSS reticle), and the HM3X magnifier. I really like them all!
C&H Precision makes a plate for it and it’s super secure, deep and covers all those gaps between the optic and the slide for sexiness points ;) Thanks for the update.
My CHPWS plate screws loosened up, despite a good coating of VC3 and being properly torqued with a torque wrench! Also the fact the rear end of the plates starts bending upwards when finger tightened doesn't instill confidence either. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt as I just reapplied the VC3 and tightened everything down but Ill be contacting them if it happens again. Holosuns OEM 509PLT-MOS9MM is thinner, made of harder steel that doesnt bow and bend, allows my 509T to sit even lower, and best of all much cheaper too. Currently testing it on my G17 MOS without issue so far.
I just wanted to thank you for the time you spend on honest video reviews. I appreciate the actual use, and high round count instead of just another table top unboxing sales pitch
Dude. You produce the best product assessments/reviews out there. Many of which have directly led to my purchase of said items. (Which I have been happy with all of them) Keep up the diligent and quality work!
The drop test- You're breaking your mother's heart Aaron, you're breakin your mother's heart!!! :) I love that you are one hand charging the pistol. If anyone ever bags on my staccato having a 509Tx2 I'll send them to this video- PS the best part is when it started raining you didn't even react or acknowledge it. I see so many people acting like rain will kill them. Precious... As a Marine I spent so much time getting rained on in training, deployed, etc. it doesn't phase me. Anyhow nicely done. Subscribed.
9:16 "just because an optic comes from an foreign country **cough** **Aimpoint** does not mean it cannot be high quality and well made" damn Aaron what a shade
It's true though. The first and absolute foremost concern that should be considered when it comes to gear is, is it good quality? Who gives a flying fuck where it was made. 90% of everything in America is made in China, I don't see anyone complaining about where Iphones, Macbooks, T-shirts or anything else is made. But suddenly when it comes to pistol RDS specifically people get all jingoistic about it. People need to shelve their fragile egos and look at this stuff objectively.
@@TheAmericanKid94 Exactly....I have a 507k on my 365 xl and I have a 507c on my ptr mp5. And yes on my "duty" "glock" (Shadow Systems) I have a RMR. Honestly debating selling my RMR and getting either a 507 or 509. I want a 508t but they are just unobtainum at the moment. Got my rmr for a deal so I'll definitely be making money on it and I can buy more ammo or get another modlite.
These 509t's make great (closed) offset optics too! FAR better window size to body size ratio than any typical Aimpoint H2/T2 based reddot and probably as rugged.
Cool to see a fellow southpaw running the index finger slide drop. Cheers and thanks for the review! This optic is going on my VP9 and it looks like I’ve made a solid choice.
Great review, Aaron. I've been eyeing this optic for a while now, and with this review, it has definitely helped making the decision easier to purchase. Keep up the excellent work!.
Got two of them after watching your video and glad to see that it's still going strong after 20 drops and 10,000 rds. 10,000 rds, now that's a lot of money right now! Thanks Brotha!
My 509t becomes loose on my Langdon tactical elite plate after 80-100 rounds. What locktite or permatex does anyone here recommend? Only the single optic screw becoming loose, not the llt plate. Appreciate anyone's advice! BTY 509T needed ZERO adjustment when mounted on Langdon rds! Dead on at 15 yards That's a first for me for rds.
Micro sized dot optics are not only used for pistols. Some are used for secondary cqb optic for rifles mounted either on top of the primary scope optic or at a 45 degrees depending on the scope mount. I only use Spuhr scope mounts. I’m replacing the Leuopold 1st gen Delta Point which the battery life is super short. It’s dies in no time.
i have more holosuns than any other brand for my firearms. excellent optics in my opinion. i do have some of the other big names and the quality is damn near neck and neck. holosun just has a better price point. one aimpoint or eotech OR 3-4 holosun? for my use, the holosun is plenty strong and reliable. if a us company could make an optic at holosuns pricepoint, id definately go that direction but till then or the big names have a fire sale, holosun.....for now. great vid and thank you for the hard(fun) work you put in so we can know what to expect when we go to buy optics or any other 2A products. thank you again and you have my sub.
Saw the front pane of glass fall right out of one of these on a partner’s qual course. Holosun refused to do anything about it to according to him. I should also note the optic was fairly new at the time.
Just got a 509t today. Mounted to a Gen 5 G17. Direct mill RMR cut. Plate that came with the optic matched perfectly. Excited to see how well it works.
Great run down. I’ve picked up two of these since they came out. They seem to be the best thing going when it comes a carried pistol. Thanks for all of your hard work and awesome content.
I have a deep respect for you simply because you used the term “jingoistic” and used it properly lmao. I’ve had too many conversations that start with “actually your wrong, that’s not racist, it’s jingoist” and end with me explaining that it is, in fact, a real word, and how it’s the literal definition of what they’re talking about.
I’m feeling that tendinitis, brother. Mine kicked in a couple weeks ago and it has been a bitch to shake. I can’t get past 100 rounds without excruciating pain if I dont use a similar strap.
I know others have it far worse than me, but the only way for me to get help with mine was stop doing all the things that caused it in the first place. I went a solid 3-4 months without dry firing or live firing.
search youtube for "starting strength tendonitis protocol." The only thing that ever fixed my elbow tendonitis wasn't rest, but working the hell out of the muscles near the tendon so that it's forced to have an inflammation response and heal. It sounds crazy, but if you're at your wit's end, give it a shot.
Thanks again for all your hard work and money (ammo!) you invest in bringing the shooting public a way of testing gear without the investment of our time and money before purchasing that same gear. WE OWE YOU BIG TIME!
Thank Brother, as always Spot on, your are a outstanding Teacher, and a all around, Great Human being and Patriot. I love my Holosun, Thank you Brother. Sincerely your freind from Mo Rick and God bless you and your family and are Great Country
An enclosed emitter is an absolute must for me living in the PNW. I was already very set on getting this optic after your previous video and others, but this just nailed it in the coffin. I'm most likely buying it next time I see a deal on one.
I really want this optic for my M18. I'm a little hung up since I had an unused Holosun 503cu-gr crap out on me with fewer than 60 rounds thru it, on an AR-15 on a simple range day. Obviously everything can fail prematurely, but it dashed my confidence for sure. They did make it right, and the second one has been good so far. I wish Trijicon would make something comparable to this, but hey, it's their market to lose.
Been running one since they came out. Carried 16hrs a day every day. Shake awake on, 2nd brightest setting. I get about 2-3 months until the low battery flash. Using Energizer batteries.
Just put a 509t on my new FNX 45 tactical, and I didn't even know how good it was until now.... I also didn't know I could change the dot and circle....till now. Awesome thanks
Yup. I’m swapping out all my old aimpoint clones ( PA & Holosun) with 509T. I wish green was same price as red though. I am grabbing a couple EAMS as well. I use 509T on PCC SBRs.
Never knew blue tint had a purpose, learned something new . Just bought , hasn't arrived yet. I won't be as hard on mine as you were on yours, so im hopeful it will last like yours did.
I decided on one of these for the P30L based on this. Pleasure to watch you shoot man and always appreciate these torture tests as I'll never touch the round counts and want to make sure I don't waste money
hey brother what screws are you using to mount this thing to glocks (non mos)? just got the x2 and im using the supplied screws and adapter plate for an agency arms glock and it just seems like the screws are too big, pretty tight going in and the plate is still loose when i get them tightened down as much as possible. any help would be great.
I fucking love that he actually knows science. When he pauses to choose the right word @440 and describes light as frequency. Hell yes brother, guns and science!
@@ericmckinley7985 This fuckin’ guy. Yeah, I get that, but the fact that he described light in such a manner means he actually understands what light is and its waveform, and likely the biological mechanisms we possess to interpret EMR in the visible spectrum.
@@smith8124 Yes sir. At the end of the day, while Mr McKinley's point appeals to my inner hypertechnical nerd, it's a distinction w/o an end-use difference -- or in plainspeak, "no harm, no foul."
You said in your video that you were not a huge fan of something, sounded like you were talking about the rear lens? It was at the 10:50 ish time in the video. Can you explain what you where saying, I’m looking to buy the 509T thanks
Waited forever for this to come out.... Bought mine a few days after it came back in stock everywhere. The only complaint I had was how tall it is, but guess you're getting used to that difference no matter red dot.... but when 3x sights don't even hit lower 1/3...... 😐 What height sights do you use to clear the optic? Thanks for the great reviews and recommendations. Might be getting a second one for another build. 👍
Awsome reviews, I respect and value your thoughts and opinions sir! Question, could you please tell me where and what mounting plate your running for the 509T? Part #, where you got it? Thanks
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The rainfall is a nice touch for easy listening while on the toilet
This isn’t a daddy thumb video
This is the most relaxing and informative dump I've had in a while.
You too?! Man. I'm thinking a vast majority of those watching RUclips are on the can.
@@KindredGh0st yup!
Wow, I feel seen.
Me: I don't think I have fired 10k rounds of one particular caliber in my entire life.
Aaron: I have just completed my 60k rounds of 9mm test on the 509T and it's good to go. Bout to retire the gun and the optic because they're both fucked. Train accordingly.
LOL!
Im too poor but would love to do it😂
comment of the year! LOL
Yeah it's super expensive with the rounds cost increasing 10K rounds is gonna cost you no matter how you slice it...
10,000 rounds might be the biggest flex in 2021
Still a flex depending where you get it
It’s amazing how far holosun has come.
Indeed it is. And for anyone with a problem with a firearm related product coming from China, remember...
China Invented Gunpowder.
So t-shirts, phones, computers, tools, children's toys, movies, games, makeup products, gaming consoles, shoes, basically 90% of the shit we buy thats made in China is perfectly fine and acceptable to buy, but pistol RDS’s made in China are not?
@@TheAmericanKid94 quality control for shoes or game consoles isn’t life or death. Don’t get me wrong I love Holosun and have one on my carry gun. They are the first ever I would trust. But all in all no I don’t trust Chinese scopes, red dots, and lights on any of my defense weapons.
@@floridaman727 quality wasn’t the argument. supporting the CCP financially was.
@@TheAmericanKid94 same people intertwine guns and politics way too much. symptom of the same problem.
As an instructor, this is hands down one of my top 3 favorite channels of all times. If I am looking for a REAL review of equipment, this is where I come first. Been deployed over 10 times with the military/private military, currently train police officers and executive protection private security and Aaron is the dude to go to for the real breakdown of equipment that could end up getting you killed overseas. You go on contract with that optic that breaks on the first couple of drops and they will be playing "At the Crossroads" at your funeral.
Who are your other two?
Yeah, what are your other 2?
“This is just one man’s opinion.” Yes, but according to all the reviews I’ve watched, your opinion happens to be my go-to when looking for optics. I really want the 509t.
agreed
I have one, and it’s well worth the price
@@inferninx thanks for the info. It’s pretty much everything I’ve been looking for in a red dot. Enclosed emitter, good battery life, you don’t have to remove it to change the battery, and it’s hard to beat titanium for strength to weight. Every option prior to this seemed to have at least one drawback, assuming you think that an open emitter is a drawback...
@@f5tornadeau just make sure you either have a dedicated RMR cut because it comes with a plate that interfaces with an RMR cut right in the box, or if you’re going with the Glock MOS system that you get a CHPWS MOS to 509T plate. I have my gen 5 17 MOS with a CHPWS and it’s awesome. It sits really low down, almost to the point where it’s direct mounted. The plate also has a fence built in, so it fills in the area that the optic doesn’t take up. It looks super slick and is rock solid in maintaining zero.
@@inferninx good advice. I’ve been shopping around and am leaning towards sending my non-MOS Glock to Agency Arms.
Can't believe this guy doesn't have 2 million subscribers... extreme testing, fair and honest and usable info!
I’m all in on Holosun now. My 507T has been excellent for duty use and my RMR is back in the box. Holosun is taking strives to improve their products. Side load battery, multiple reticles, and the shack awake are great to have. They also appear to be proven in terms of durability. I’m a fan.
Do you have to rezero this optic if you change the battery?
@@musicman1eanda no, thanks to the side-loading battery tray.
How does this mount? I know it uses the RMR footprint, like the 507, but you can't top load the screws.
@@deangullberry5148 The 507t has the same RMR footprint. I use the CHPW plate that’s machined metal and much better than the MOS stock plate. The video is about a 509t which has a different mounting system. Plates for this optic are also available from CHPW.
@@chris3407 thanks
It's on sale for $299 everywhere. Just ordered mine.
Where? I’m not seeing them for that. Maybe I missed the boat.
@@tomslinger6419 they've got to be somewhere for that still. Opticsplanet was down to like $280 last week. They're trying to sell all the original models because holosun made a change or 2 and are coming with a new version, or so I hear. Adding the third reticle option (circle only) is one of the changes, from the rumors I've heard. Maybe they took Aaron's advise and recessed the back glass a little. Haven't heard that, but it's possible. But for $300 these are incredible. I bought another one a couple weeks ago for $295. Paid $360 for my first one earlier this year. Love them both. Neither one is on a real handgun. One's on a b&t ghm9 and the other is on a rattler. It's perfect for both. Thinking about getting another one, or two, for some glock's. Can't go wrong for $300.
@@tomslinger6419 chpws.com/product/holosun-509t-rd
Quick search showed it here for $290. Says "in stock".
Edit - aimsurplus is a fantastic company. Fast shipping. $320 is still a great price, if you're worried about it being backordered at chpws.
aimsurplus.com/holosun-509t-rd-red-dot-sight/
@@tomslinger6419 primary arms as of yesterday. Also 12% off site wide
That shirt tho...."drop zone" I see what you did there
The shots of those optics that were beat to hell was pure art.
If the ammo shortage ever manages to effect you a Tshirt video would be peak perfection.
He could do a 3 part series. Hats, shirts and sun glasses lol.
@@contentcop can't forget about the watches as well! 😂
“He could do a 3 part series. Hats, shirts, sun glasses...”
I want drop tests every 500 rounds!
My man.. That optic has taken a beating! Im amazed that its still up and going. This video is a fantastic selling point for Holosun!!
“For our initial 500 round burn down we will be washing and drying the shirt 500 times”
Hell yeah. This is my every day carry optic on my G17, and I couldn’t be happier with it. With the CHPWS plate, it fits just as good as an RMR does and it’s got just as much, if not more ruggedness.
SD. The absolute only channel I allow RUclips to send me notifications on. Not just because of the intelligent content, but because Aaron doesn’t tell me to in his videos. Boss level people.
I'm a police firearm instructor and I bought the 509T after your first review. I love it and it is mounted on my Glock 21. Keep doing what you're doing brother.
Sir, are you a mind reader? Cause holy crap what timing, I literally just watched your original video review on this today cause I was looking at possibly replacing my 507's with this model.
You're a saint. I hope you know how much we all appreciate your hard work and frank discussion.
frank discussion = talkin' about hot dogs.
Fantastic, I'm watching this as I have my 509t mounted on my edc and woods gun. Been waiting for its release since your first video about it. The only thing they can improve on from here is possibly adding the option of the acss reticle that Primary Arms is doing with them, then this will be hands down the best pistol optic ever thought of
And clear up the fisheye effect the lenses have^^
@@mitchelljordan447 eh, its a defensive pistol optic, the fisheye doesn't really matter, I don't care if the bad guy is very slightly distorted as he's running at me with a knife and I need to draw in under 1.5 seconds
@@ugatobekittenme it is something they can improve on
This optic is soo good, our states highway patrol adopted it across the board for duty carry. These things are wickedly durable.
Hey brother, I just wanted pop in and say that this review helped me finalize a very long and research heavy decision to utilize the 509t optic for my duty carry almost a year ago. I also want to thank you for the research and commitment you have to these rigorous and honest reviews. I appreciate your hard work. Here's to the 20k review!
I’m doing my own 10k round review on this optic. It should be done in 20-25 years. Stay tuned!
Would love for the ACSS reticle to be available on the 509T
I literally just emailed them 2 days ago about it and they said there isn’t one in the works at the moment. ☹️
I’d love to have one with the ACSS Vulcan reticle with a green emitter.
@@BT_Spanky Good to know. That's too bad. Hopefully Trijicon and Aimpoint decide to pick up on the reticle
@@BT_Spanky Did you email Holosun or Primary Arms? I'd think PA would be the better company to lobby -- they've already worked with Holosun to create the ACSS version 509, and the motive for that came from PA not from Holosun.
Primary Arms just announced 509t with ACSS coming in 2022
@@NixTheWiz Nice
I've been holding off on one of these for a while, what I really want is the Vulcan reticle in this optic body.
You know how smart that would be???
I’ve been waiting for them to put that reticle in the 512c
@@SmallArmsEnjoyer I don’t see the need for a Vulcan on an optic that’s going on a rifle. Am I missing something? I have one on one of my snappier pistols to help find the dot but with a stock and cheek rest I don’t see the value.
@@jt2475 huge advantage on a rifle, the ^ alone should give you bdc for 300 yards if you know how to use an ACSS
@@easbreid9879 I’m talking about the Vulcan. What reticle are u talking about?
For those who carry an m&p, the grip takedown pin works a treat if you just grind down the tip ever so slightly. 0 functional Impact and you will always have the tool for the battery tray and the Windage/elevation adjustments on hand
Damn, that’s actually brilliant! Thanks for sharing
Just bought the optic and temporarily have it on the rail of my 22 target pistol while rethinking my centerfire. M&P is something to consider since I do like safeties.
7:41-7:42 you’ve gotten so good at drop testing optics, you can make them stick the landing! Great hard use review as always, Aaron! I have the first generation 507C-GR (green circle/dot reticle), the 503G (ACSS reticle), and the HM3X magnifier. I really like them all!
C&H Precision makes a plate for it and it’s super secure, deep and covers all those gaps between the optic and the slide for sexiness points ;) Thanks for the update.
Aluminum plates are ass.
My CHPWS plate screws loosened up, despite a good coating of VC3 and being properly torqued with a torque wrench! Also the fact the rear end of the plates starts bending upwards when finger tightened doesn't instill confidence either. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt as I just reapplied the VC3 and tightened everything down but Ill be contacting them if it happens again. Holosuns OEM 509PLT-MOS9MM is thinner, made of harder steel that doesnt bow and bend, allows my 509T to sit even lower, and best of all much cheaper too. Currently testing it on my G17 MOS without issue so far.
Keep up the great work, always watch your reviews before I purchase.
Excellent stuff as always. Keep it up, not just saying that either. A lot of us seriously value your opinion on these products.
Yessir I just bought my first optic bc of Aaron’s reviews!
Definitely getting this one over the Acro.
I just wanted to thank you for the time you spend on honest video reviews. I appreciate the actual use, and high round count instead of just another table top unboxing sales pitch
Dude. You produce the best product assessments/reviews out there.
Many of which have directly led to my purchase of said items. (Which I have been happy with all of them)
Keep up the diligent and quality work!
The drop test- You're breaking your mother's heart Aaron, you're breakin your mother's heart!!! :) I love that you are one hand charging the pistol. If anyone ever bags on my staccato having a 509Tx2 I'll send them to this video- PS the best part is when it started raining you didn't even react or acknowledge it. I see so many people acting like rain will kill them. Precious... As a Marine I spent so much time getting rained on in training, deployed, etc. it doesn't phase me. Anyhow nicely done. Subscribed.
9:16 "just because an optic comes from an foreign country **cough** **Aimpoint** does not mean it cannot be high quality and well made" damn Aaron what a shade
It's true though. The first and absolute foremost concern that should be considered when it comes to gear is, is it good quality? Who gives a flying fuck where it was made. 90% of everything in America is made in China, I don't see anyone complaining about where Iphones, Macbooks, T-shirts or anything else is made. But suddenly when it comes to pistol RDS specifically people get all jingoistic about it. People need to shelve their fragile egos and look at this stuff objectively.
@@SerinaDeMadrigal *the lenses from the atacr come from Japan, other than that it’s US made
@@SerinaDeMadrigal the lenses are from Japan for the atacr
@@TheAmericanKid94 Exactly....I have a 507k on my 365 xl and I have a 507c on my ptr mp5. And yes on my "duty" "glock" (Shadow Systems) I have a RMR. Honestly debating selling my RMR and getting either a 507 or 509. I want a 508t but they are just unobtainum at the moment. Got my rmr for a deal so I'll definitely be making money on it and I can buy more ammo or get another modlite.
@@TheAmericanKid94 Agreed. Though I will personally choose a comparable American made product if it's not 2-3x the price and the quality is the same.
This is exactly what I needed, just bought one the other week. Super excited to watch this video!
These 509t's make great (closed) offset optics too! FAR better window size to body size ratio than any typical Aimpoint H2/T2 based reddot and probably as rugged.
That 509T all banged up, Appreciate you Sage for showing us how durable that red dot. 🤙🏽
Cool to see a fellow southpaw running the index finger slide drop. Cheers and thanks for the review! This optic is going on my VP9 and it looks like I’ve made a solid choice.
Doom Enternal reference
“The longer Holosun is in the market, the stronger they become!”
Do you still recommend PWS @sagedynamics I’m curious if there was a falling out there or you no longer believe in their products?
That optic is a BEAST! All those drop hurt my soul...
Great review, Aaron. I've been eyeing this optic for a while now, and with this review, it has definitely helped making the decision easier to purchase. Keep up the excellent work!.
Got two of them after watching your video and glad to see that it's still going strong after 20 drops and 10,000 rds. 10,000 rds, now that's a lot of money right now! Thanks Brotha!
Love the background music 😁.... “birds chirping “. It’s awesome!!! Great update on this optic.
My 509t becomes loose on my Langdon tactical elite plate after 80-100 rounds. What locktite or permatex does anyone here recommend? Only the single optic screw becoming loose, not the llt plate. Appreciate anyone's advice! BTY 509T needed ZERO adjustment when mounted on Langdon rds! Dead on at 15 yards That's a first for me for rds.
It took me a while but it’s official Aaron is the real deal. Combination of science teacher and footballs coach/ that shoots great.
Micro sized dot optics are not only used for pistols. Some are used for secondary cqb optic for rifles mounted either on top of the primary scope optic or at a 45 degrees depending on the scope mount. I only use Spuhr scope mounts. I’m replacing the Leuopold 1st gen Delta Point which the battery life is super short. It’s dies in no time.
i have more holosuns than any other brand for my firearms. excellent optics in my opinion. i do have some of the other big names and the quality is damn near neck and neck. holosun just has a better price point. one aimpoint or eotech OR 3-4 holosun? for my use, the holosun is plenty strong and reliable. if a us company could make an optic at holosuns pricepoint, id definately go that direction but till then or the big names have a fire sale, holosun.....for now. great vid and thank you for the hard(fun) work you put in so we can know what to expect when we go to buy optics or any other 2A products. thank you again and you have my sub.
Saw the front pane of glass fall right out of one of these on a partner’s qual course. Holosun refused to do anything about it to according to him. I should also note the optic was fairly new at the time.
Exception proves the rule.
As usual, among the best, most unbiased reviews on RUclips. THANKS Aaron....one of the few guntubers I trust.
I appreciate the work and expense you put into these reviews man.
Just got a 509t today. Mounted to a Gen 5 G17. Direct mill RMR cut. Plate that came with the optic matched perfectly. Excited to see how well it works.
Swampfox just released their ‘Kraken’ which is similar to the HE509t. Would luv to your review on this soon!
I have one mounted on an Arisaka Offset red dot mount. It's sweet.
same here !
I just put a 509T on my Glock 45 with a C&H plate. I am trying to figure out what size suppressor sights that will be lower 1/3 any suggestions?
You ever find out what works ? Im not sure but it appears hes using ameriglo all black suppressor sights in the vide
Ameriglo 429
Great run down. I’ve picked up two of these since they came out. They seem to be the best thing going when it comes a carried pistol. Thanks for all of your hard work and awesome content.
Can you use Bitcoin to adjust the reticle?
Hey man, I don't usually like comments that are just comedy, but in your case, I make an exception. dbl thumbsup
I have a deep respect for you simply because you used the term “jingoistic” and used it properly lmao. I’ve had too many conversations that start with “actually your wrong, that’s not racist, it’s jingoist” and end with me explaining that it is, in fact, a real word, and how it’s the literal definition of what they’re talking about.
That’s racist
That’s a legit test of an optic and I really appreciate the lengths you’ve gone to show it’s performance. New sub here!
Good timing, these things just came back in stock today at my regular place. I was looking for one for an offset on my ar.
Hearing you say “Jingoistic” made me instantly subscribe
As always....well done Aaron. Thanks for the time you’ve invested in this ULTRA thorough testing.
Great review, as always. Gotta love the Mockingbird trying to project its song over the constant gunshots and ringing steel! 😄
I’m feeling that tendinitis, brother. Mine kicked in a couple weeks ago and it has been a bitch to shake. I can’t get past 100 rounds without excruciating pain if I dont use a similar strap.
I know others have it far worse than me, but the only way for me to get help with mine was stop doing all the things that caused it in the first place. I went a solid 3-4 months without dry firing or live firing.
What if you shoot with your other hand for a while. It's a good thing to practice anyways
This the same as tennis elbow?
@@rustymacshackleford6276 yes. Mine flares up in the actual elbow and mid forearm
search youtube for "starting strength tendonitis protocol." The only thing that ever fixed my elbow tendonitis wasn't rest, but working the hell out of the muscles near the tendon so that it's forced to have an inflammation response and heal. It sounds crazy, but if you're at your wit's end, give it a shot.
Thanks again for all your hard work and money (ammo!) you invest in bringing the shooting public a way of testing gear without the investment of our time and money before purchasing that same gear. WE OWE YOU BIG TIME!
Thank Brother, as always Spot on, your are a outstanding Teacher, and a all around, Great Human being and Patriot. I love my Holosun, Thank you Brother. Sincerely your freind from Mo Rick and God bless you and your family and are Great Country
Could you just record the backround audio for when I meditate, or when I poop
An enclosed emitter is an absolute must for me living in the PNW. I was already very set on getting this optic after your previous video and others, but this just nailed it in the coffin. I'm most likely buying it next time I see a deal on one.
Thanks for all of the consistently good information you provide.
I really want this optic for my M18. I'm a little hung up since I had an unused Holosun 503cu-gr crap out on me with fewer than 60 rounds thru it, on an AR-15 on a simple range day. Obviously everything can fail prematurely, but it dashed my confidence for sure. They did make it right, and the second one has been good so far.
I wish Trijicon would make something comparable to this, but hey, it's their market to lose.
Thank you for the review.... never thought Holosun could achieve that high of a standard...
Been running one since they came out. Carried 16hrs a day every day. Shake awake on, 2nd brightest setting. I get about 2-3 months until the low battery flash. Using Energizer batteries.
Just put a 509t on my new FNX 45 tactical, and I didn't even know how good it was until now.... I also didn't know I could change the dot and circle....till now. Awesome thanks
What plate is the best to use with MOS Glock in 2023
Sit down with my morning coffee, turn on TV, pull up RUclips YES YES YES YES! Thank you Optic Daddy.
Yup. I’m swapping out all my old aimpoint clones ( PA & Holosun) with 509T. I wish green was same price as red though. I am grabbing a couple EAMS as well. I use 509T on PCC SBRs.
Never knew blue tint had a purpose, learned something new . Just bought , hasn't arrived yet. I won't be as hard on mine as you were on yours, so im hopeful it will last like yours did.
I hope they make it with the Vulcan reticle in green.
For the steel adapter plate. Is this the one from Holosun? Everyone i've come across is T6 AL
Awesome as usual. I'm still waiting for the 507k in green.
Aaron how has battery life been will it do a year on battery power alone at higher Britney’s setting? I just picked one of these up for my M&p 10mm
great video !! What brace is that for tennis elbow ? Mines killing me !! Thank You !!
Look into an anti-inflammatory shot from your ortho... works wonders.
I decided on one of these for the P30L based on this. Pleasure to watch you shoot man and always appreciate these torture tests as I'll never touch the round counts and want to make sure I don't waste money
Ordered one for a very good price, putting it on FS PDP
Did you use a plate from Walter or another company?
@@Buddhafist69 C&H
hey brother what screws are you using to mount this thing to glocks (non mos)? just got the x2 and im using the supplied screws and adapter plate for an agency arms glock and it just seems like the screws are too big, pretty tight going in and the plate is still loose when i get them tightened down as much as possible. any help would be great.
I fucking love that he actually knows science. When he pauses to choose the right word @440 and describes light as frequency. Hell yes brother, guns and science!
Its wavelength. Measured in nanometers. Frequency is measured in oscillations per second like Hertz. Its still a misspeak.
@@ericmckinley7985 This fuckin’ guy. Yeah, I get that, but the fact that he described light in such a manner means he actually understands what light is and its waveform, and likely the biological mechanisms we possess to interpret EMR in the visible spectrum.
@@smith8124 Yes sir. At the end of the day, while Mr McKinley's point appeals to my inner hypertechnical nerd, it's a distinction w/o an end-use difference -- or in plainspeak, "no harm, no foul."
Your words are full of Iron Brother💙🕇🇺🇸 Thank you!
I am glad i got your blessing to purchase this optic father.
Well done . Enclosed and sealed means NO FOGGING as with single lens units . Only thing missing is a kill flash shield !
What mounting plate is being used on this setup? Only ones im finding are aluminum..
You said in your video that you were not a huge fan of something, sounded like you were talking about the rear lens? It was at the 10:50 ish time in the video. Can you explain what you where saying, I’m looking to buy the 509T thanks
Thanks. Just thanks. This is great.
Finally got one!
Thanks for doing what you do!
Waited forever for this to come out.... Bought mine a few days after it came back in stock everywhere. The only complaint I had was how tall it is, but guess you're getting used to that difference no matter red dot.... but when 3x sights don't even hit lower 1/3...... 😐
What height sights do you use to clear the optic?
Thanks for the great reviews and recommendations. Might be getting a second one for another build. 👍
If they can put the ACSS Vulcan reticle in this thing I think it would be the best choice for a handgun optic bar none.
Oh absolutely. People don't understand the benefit of that thing.
Hi Aaron would you recommend using a 509t on a gun shooting .357 Sig, high power factor loads?
Awsome reviews, I respect and value your thoughts and opinions sir! Question, could you please tell me where and what mounting plate your running for the 509T? Part #, where you got it? Thanks
Holosun OEM.
Something in me really has an urge to buy one and run it on an A2 upper with a gooseneck mount..
Dude… Love it..! Thanks for creating this video. You have helped a brother out. Cheers..! 👍🍻🇺🇸
Do you prefer a circle and dot or just a dot on a pistol rds?
Truly the best source of RDS information on the net...well done brother.
Subbed. Thanks a bunch for this review and it’s quality. Extremely helpful.