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C&H Precision

C&H Precision DUTY

USA-made closed-emitter duty pistol optic on the ACRO footprint at a sub-$350 price

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Quick Specs

Price
$325
Weight
2.5 oz
Brand
C&H Precision
Category
pistol-optic

Features

  • 3 MOA dot
  • ACRO footprint
  • 50,000 hour CR2032
  • Closed emitter, made in USA

Capability Boosts

CQB+3
Low Light+2
Reliability+2

Recommended For

Home Defense+7
Duty/Patrol+4
Competition+3
Vehicle Operations+3
Range Training+3
Outdoor Defense+2

Compatibility Tags

optic-mount: acrofamily: handgunframe: sig-p320frame: glock-fullsizeframe: glock-compact

Overview

The C&H Precision DUTY is the most affordable USA-made closed-emitter pistol optic on the ACRO footprint. C&H is a Florida-based manufacturer best known for OEM optics partnerships with Springfield Armory and Smith & Wesson, and the DUTY brings their direct-to-consumer offering into the duty optic tier dominated by Aimpoint ACRO and Steiner MPS.

The 3 MOA dot, 50,000 hour CR2032 battery, and ACRO footprint mounting standard match or exceed the Steiner MPS at a lower price ($325 vs $449). C&H rates the optic for +P and +P+ ammunition with no sustained-fire restrictions, and the IPX7 sealing handles standard duty environments. Smart power management auto-shuts off after 5 minutes of inactivity to preserve battery life.

The trade-offs vs. Aimpoint ACRO P-2 are reputation and specific QA history rather than headline specs: ACRO has a longer law enforcement deployment record, while C&H is the relative newcomer building credibility with each release. For shooters who want a closed-emitter ACRO-pattern optic and value USA manufacturing at the lowest viable price, the DUTY is the answer. Available in red, green, or multi-reticle versions.

Key Features

  • 3 MOA dot in red, green, or multi-reticle (3 MOA + 48 MOA circle)
  • ACRO footprint compatible with all ACRO mounting plates
  • Closed emitter housing for sealed durability
  • CR2032 battery, 50,000 hour service life
  • 10 brightness settings (2 NV compatible)
  • Smart power management with 5-minute auto-shutoff
  • Made in the USA, IPX7 waterproof

Pros

  • +Most affordable USA-made closed-emitter ACRO-pattern optic
  • +50,000 hour CR2032 battery life matches Aimpoint ACRO P-2
  • +Multi-reticle and color options at the same price
  • +Rated for +P and +P+ ammunition
  • +Smart power management for battery preservation

Cons

  • Newer to market than Aimpoint or Steiner; shorter durability track record
  • ACRO plates add height and bulk vs. RMR-pattern setups
  • 5-minute auto-shutoff is shorter than always-on competitors
  • Heavier than open-emitter pistol optics at 2.5 oz

Detailed Specifications

Reticle
3 MOA dot (red/green/multi-reticle with 48 MOA circle)
Magnification
1x
Battery Type
CR2032
Battery Life
50,000 hours
nightVisionCompatible
Yes (2 NV settings)
Waterproof Rating
IPX7
weight
2.5 oz (70.8g)
dimensions
47 x 35 x 32mm
Mount Type
Aimpoint ACRO footprint
countryOfOrigin
USA

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