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Holosun SCS Carry

Solar-powered micro red dot with multi-reticle system for slim carry pistols

Quick Specs

Price
$360
Weight
1 oz
Brand
Holosun
Category
pistol-optic

Features

  • Solar powered
  • MRS (2 MOA dot + 32 MOA circle)
  • Shield RMSc footprint
  • Auto-brightness

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: epsoptic-mount: shieldfamily: handgunframe: sig-p365frame: glock-subcompact

Overview

The Holosun SCS Carry is the solar-powered variant of Holosun's compact optic line, built on the Shield RMSc footprint for direct mounting on the Glock 43X MOS, Glock 48 MOS, and SIG P365 series. The defining feature is the solar cell that supplements (and in bright conditions replaces) the CR1632 battery, effectively eliminating battery changes as a maintenance concern.

The SCS Carry includes Holosun's Multi-Reticle System (MRS), offering a 2 MOA dot, 32 MOA circle, or both simultaneously. The circle-dot combination is particularly effective for fast target acquisition at defensive distances, where the large ring draws the eye to center while the dot provides precision for longer shots.

Auto-brightness adjusts the reticle intensity across 12 levels based on ambient light, with no manual intervention needed. Combined with the solar power system, the SCS Carry is genuinely a mount-and-forget optic. For shooters who want the lowest maintenance ceiling on their carry gun optic, this is the leading option.

Key Features

  • Solar-powered with CR1632 backup
  • Multi-Reticle System (2 MOA dot + 32 MOA circle)
  • Shield RMSc compatible footprint
  • Auto-brightness (12 levels)
  • Shake Awake technology
  • Direct mount on 43X MOS, 48 MOS, P365 slides
  • Lock mode prevents accidental adjustment
  • IP67 waterproof rating

Pros

  • +Solar power effectively eliminates battery changes
  • +Multi-reticle system (dot, circle, or both)
  • +Auto-brightness requires zero manual adjustment
  • +Direct mount on Shield RMSc slide cuts
  • +Extremely low maintenance for carry use
  • +Shake Awake preserves battery when holstered

Cons

  • Premium price point over 507K and EPS Carry
  • Open emitter design (not enclosed like EPS)
  • Solar cell adds slight height to optic body
  • Less established track record than 507K
  • No green reticle option

Detailed Specifications

Reticle
MRS: 2 MOA dot + 32 MOA circle
Magnification
1x
Battery Type
CR1632 + Solar
Battery Life
50,000+ hours
Waterproof Rating
IP67
weight
1.0 oz
Mount Type
Shield RMSc footprint

Compatible Platforms

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