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Holosun EPS Core

RMSc-direct enclosed pistol optic with a full-size EPS window and six reticle variants

Price: $230
Weight: 1.4 oz
Brand: Holosun
Category: Pistol Optics

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Features

•3 MOA dot or 2 MOA dot / 32 MOA circle MRS
•0.9 x 0.63 inch enclosed window
•RMSc direct mount
•Side-loading CR1620, up to 50,000 hours
•1.4 oz, IPX8, 5000 G

Capability Boosts

CQB+3

Low Light+2

Reliability+2

Recommended For

Home Defense+7

self defense+7

Concealed Carry+5

first pistol+5

new shooters+5

bear defense+5

+24 more

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Sportsman's Outdoor SuperstoreBest available

Holosun EPS-CORE-RD-3 Enclosed Red Dot 3 MOA

$229.99

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Palmetto State Armory

Holosun EPS Core Red Enclosed Pistol Sight 3 MOA Dot - EPS-CORE-RD-3

$229.99

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Overview

The Holosun EPS Core puts the 0.9 by 0.63 inch viewing window from the full-size EPS into a compact enclosed pistol sight. Its 1.61 by 1.18 by 0.97 inch body weighs 1.4 ounces and mounts directly to the RMSc footprint.

Every EPS Core uses a side-loading CR1620 battery rated for up to 50,000 hours at setting 6. A forward-facing light sensor adjusts the reticle for changing light, while Shake Awake powers the sight down when idle and restores it with movement. The hard-anodized 6061-T6 aluminum housing is rated IPX8 and tested for 5000 G vibration.

Dot-only models use a 3 MOA reticle in red, green, or gold. MRS models add a selectable 2 MOA dot, 32 MOA circle, or circle-dot reticle in the same three colors. Solar Failsafe is limited to the MRS versions.

Key Features

Enclosed emitter housing
0.9 x 0.63 inch full-size EPS viewing window
Direct RMSc footprint
Red, green, and gold reticle options
3 MOA dot or selectable 2 MOA dot and 32 MOA circle MRS
Forward-facing light sensor and Shake Awake
Side-loading CR1620 battery rated up to 50,000 hours at setting 6
6061-T6 aluminum housing rated IPX8 and 5000 G

Pros

+Enclosed emitter keeps dust, lint, and moisture away from the light source
+Full-size EPS window in a compact RMSc-direct body
+Side battery replacement does not require removing the optic
+Three reticle colors and dot or MRS choices
+IPX8 sealing and 5000 G vibration rating

Cons

−6061-T6 housing instead of the 7075-T6 aluminum used by the EPS and EPS Carry
−Dot-only variants offer one 3 MOA size rather than separate 2 MOA and 6 MOA choices
−Solar Failsafe is available only on MRS variants
−Other slide cuts require the correct RMSc adapter plate