Holosun EPSCARRYRD2 EPS Carry Red 2 Black Anodized 1x, 2 MOA Red Dot Reticle

The EPS Carry-RD-2 is an enclosed handgun sight designed for narrower, subcompact handguns. EPS Carry-RD-2 features an aspheric lens for a perfectly clear sight picture and has an ultra-low dot height for compatibility with most factory iron sights. EPS Carry-RD-2 is made of 7075 aluminum, includes a built-in rear notch sight, and utilizes Holosuns popular K footprint.

An RMSc-to-K footprint adapter plate is included for maximum compatibility. EPS Carry-RD-2 has Holosuns 650nm Red Super LED with a 2MOA dot and uses a 1620 battery which provides up to 50k hour battery life, and Shake Awake technology. EPS Carry-RD-2 is compatible with popular subcompact pistols including G43 MOS, G48 MOS, Hellcat, P365 X/XL, and more.

Holosun EPS Carry Red 2 MOA Red Dot Sight: The Ultimate Enclosed Optic for Subcompact Handguns

For firearm enthusiasts, competitive shooters, and everyday carriers alike, the ability to rapidly acquire targets and maintain accuracy under pressure is paramount. When it comes to optimizing your subcompact handgun for superior performance, the choice of optic is critical. The Holosun EPS Carry Red 2 MOA Red Dot Sight, identified by UPC 810047072225, emerges as a standout solution, meticulously engineered to meet the demanding requirements of smaller, concealable firearms.

This comprehensive guide will delve into the features, benefits, and practical applications of the Holosun EPS Carry-RD-2, helping you understand why it’s the definitive choice for enhancing your shooting experience and personal defense capabilities. Available at leading retailers like DEGuns, this optic represents a significant leap forward in compact red dot technology.

Why Choose the Holosun EPS Carry-RD-2 for Your Subcompact Handgun?

Users frequently ask, "What is the best red dot for concealed carry?" or "How can I improve my handgun accuracy with an optic that doesn't add bulk?" The Holosun EPS Carry-RD-2 answers these questions with an innovative design that prioritizes both performance and concealability. Its unique enclosed emitter system, low-profile design, and robust construction make it an ideal companion for the most popular subcompact pistols on the market.

Solving Common Challenges for Subcompact Handgun Owners:

• Durability and Reliability: Traditional open-emitter red dots can be vulnerable to dust, lint, and moisture, especially when carried concealed. The EPS Carry-RD-2's enclosed design eliminates this concern, ensuring the emitter remains clean and functional in all conditions, from daily concealed carry to harsh outdoor environments. This translates directly into unwavering performance when it matters most.
• Concealed Carry Comfort: Many optics add considerable height and width to a handgun, making concealed carry uncomfortable or impractical. The EPS Carry-RD-2 boasts an ultra-low dot height (0.95") and compact dimensions (1.62" L x 1.07" W x 0.95" H), allowing for seamless integration with your existing setup and most holsters designed for optic-equipped pistols. Its lightweight nature, at just 1.23 oz, ensures it won't add unnecessary bulk to your daily carry.
• Factory Iron Sight Compatibility: A common frustration is finding a red dot that co-witnesses with factory iron sights without requiring suppressor-height sights. The EPS Carry-RD-2’s thoughtful design often allows for co-witnessing with standard iron sights, providing a crucial backup sighting system in case of battery failure or optic damage. This provides an immediate, familiar aiming solution without compromising your primary setup.
• Broad Compatibility: With an included RMSc-to-K footprint adapter plate, this optic offers unparalleled compatibility with a wide range of subcompact pistols, removing the guesswork from your purchase. This versatility means you're not limited to a specific firearm, increasing the value of your investment.

Precision Engineering and Advanced Features

The Holosun EPS Carry-RD-2 is a testament to Holosun's commitment to innovation and quality. Every aspect of its design is optimized for performance in real-world scenarios.

The Advantage of an Enclosed Emitter System

Unlike many open-emitter red dot sights, the EPS Carry-RD-2 features a fully enclosed housing. This critical design choice offers several distinct advantages, making it a preferred option for serious users:

• Protection from Elements: The emitter and internal components are completely sealed off from dust, dirt, moisture, and debris. This is particularly vital for concealed carry, where lint, pocket grime, and even perspiration can easily obstruct an open emitter, leading to sight failure when you need it most. It also excels in adverse weather, ensuring your sight remains clear and operational whether you're in rain, snow, or dusty conditions.
• Enhanced Reliability: By preventing environmental interference from compromising the emitter, the enclosed design ensures consistent performance and significantly reduces the need for frequent cleaning or maintenance in the field. This contributes to a high level of trust in your equipment.
• Robustness: The sealed unit provides an extra layer of physical protection against impacts. If the optic bumps against a door frame or is dropped, the internal components are shielded, contributing to the optic's overall durability and longevity. This makes it ideal for the rigors of everyday carry.

Crystal-Clear Aspheric Lens and 2 MOA Red Dot Reticle

The optic utilizes an aspheric lens, a hallmark of high-quality optical instruments. This advanced lens design ensures a perfectly clear, distortion-free sight picture from edge to edge, allowing for precise target engagement without visual artifacts or edge distortion. The 2 MOA (Minute of Angle) red dot reticle is widely regarded as an ideal size for pistol applications:

• Precision and Speed: A 2 MOA dot provides a fine aiming point for precision shots at longer distances, while still being large enough for rapid target acquisition in close quarters. This balance is crucial for dynamic shooting environments, allowing for quick transitions between targets and precise engagement.
• Minimal Target Obscuration: The compact dot minimizes the amount of target area it covers, allowing for a clear view of your intended point of impact, especially on smaller targets or at extended ranges.

Ultra-Low Dot Height and Factory Iron Sight Co-Witness

One of the most praised features of the EPS Carry-RD-2 is its ultra-low dot height (0.95" high). This design choice addresses a common concern among pistol owners: the ability to use their existing factory iron sights as a backup.

• Seamless Integration: The low profile means the red dot sits closer to the bore axis, providing a more natural aiming experience that feels intuitive and requires minimal adjustment from traditional iron sight shooting.
• True Co-Witness Potential: For many popular subcompact models like the Glock 43 MOS, Glock 48 MOS, Springfield Armory Hellcat, and SIG Sauer P365 X/XL, the EPS Carry-RD-2 allows for a true co-witness or lower 1/3 co-witness with factory iron sights. This provides an invaluable secondary aiming solution in case of battery failure or optic damage, ensuring you always have a sight picture.

Durable 7075 T6 Aluminum Construction

The Holosun EPS Carry-RD-2 is crafted from 7075 T6 aluminum, an aerospace-grade alloy known for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance. This material choice ensures the optic can withstand the rigorous recoil of repeated firing and the bumps and scrapes of daily carry without compromising performance. The black anodized finish further enhances its durability, provides a non-reflective, professional appearance, and resists wear and tear, maintaining the optic's aesthetic and functional integrity over time.

Holosun K Footprint with RMSc Adapter for Maximum Compatibility

Compatibility is often a major hurdle when selecting an optic for subcompact pistols. Holosun addresses this with its popular K footprint, which is natively supported by many modern subcompacts. Furthermore, the inclusion of an RMSc-to-K footprint adapter plate is a significant value add for the EPS Carry-RD-2 (UPC: 810047072225).

• Broad Pistol Support: This adapter expands the optic's compatibility to firearms designed for the RMSc footprint, ensuring that users with a wider array of pistols can seamlessly integrate the EPS Carry-RD-2 without additional purchases or modifications. This makes the EPS Carry a highly versatile choice for owners of various subcompact models.
• Confirmed Fit: Users frequently search for optics that fit specific models. The EPS Carry-RD-2 is confirmed compatible with popular platforms such as:
  • Glock 43 MOS
  • Glock 48 MOS
  • Springfield Armory Hellcat
  • SIG Sauer P365 X/XL
  • And many more subcompact pistols utilizing the Holosun K or RMSc footprint, making it a top recommendation for these platforms.

Holosun’s 650nm Red Super LED and Extended Battery Life

At the heart of the EPS Carry-RD-2 is Holosun's 650nm Red Super LED. This highly efficient emitter projects a vibrant, easily discernible red dot, crucial for quick target acquisition in various lighting conditions.

• Exceptional Battery Life: Powered by a single CR1620 battery, the optic boasts an incredible battery life of up to 50,000 hours (over 5 years) on a medium setting. This extended lifespan significantly reduces the frequency of battery changes, ensuring your optic is always ready when you need it, minimizing maintenance worries.
• Convenient Power Source: The CR1620 battery is a common and readily available type, making replacements hassle-free and affordable.

Shake Awake Technology for Optimal Efficiency

Holosun's proprietary Shake Awake technology is a game-changer for battery efficiency and readiness. This intelligent system automatically deactivates the LED reticle during periods of motionlessness and instantly reactivates it upon detecting movement.

• Always Ready: No need to manually turn the optic on or off. Simply pick up your firearm, and the dot is there, ready for immediate use. This is a critical feature for self-defense or duty scenarios.
• Extended Battery Life: By only being active when in use, Shake Awake dramatically contributes to the 50,000-hour battery life, ensuring your optic is powered for critical moments without excessive drain.
• Configurable Sleep Time: Users can typically configure the sleep timer settings to suit their preferences, allowing for customization based on their specific carry or storage habits.

Optimizing Your Performance with the EPS Carry-RD-2

Beyond its impressive technical specifications, the Holosun EPS Carry-RD-2 delivers tangible performance enhancements for shooters of all skill levels.

• Faster Target Acquisition: The single, clear red dot simplifies the aiming process compared to aligning traditional iron sights. Your focus remains on the target, allowing for quicker sight picture acquisition and faster, more confident follow-up shots. This speed advantage can be crucial in dynamic or self-defense situations.
• Improved Accuracy: With parallax-free operation and precise 0.50 MOA adjustments for windage and elevation, the EPS Carry-RD-2 enables shooters to achieve greater accuracy, especially at extended ranges where traditional iron sights become less precise. The wide adjustment range (30 MOA for both windage and elevation) ensures you can dial in your zero perfectly, compensating for different ammunition types or shooting distances.
• Enhanced Low-Light Performance: The 650nm Red Super LED offers excellent visibility in various lighting conditions, including challenging low-light environments. With 8 daytime brightness settings and 4 night vision compatible settings, you can fine-tune the illumination to match any scenario, from bright daylight to tactical night operations, ensuring optimal dot visibility without bloom.
• Unlimited Eye Relief: Like all quality red dot sights, the EPS Carry-RD-2 offers unlimited eye relief, meaning you can acquire the dot from any reasonable distance behind the optic. This flexibility allows for rapid target acquisition from unconventional shooting positions and enhances situational awareness by allowing you to maintain a wide field of view.
• Waterproof Durability: Designed for real-world use, the EPS Carry-RD-2 is waterproof. This feature ensures it remains operational even when exposed to rain, splashes, or accidental submersion, further cementing its reliability for concealed carry and duty use in all weather conditions. It's built to perform when you need it most.

Installation and Maintenance

Installing the Holosun EPS Carry-RD-2 is straightforward for those familiar with handgun optics. It typically involves removing the handgun's slide cover plate, positioning the adapter plate (if necessary for RMSc compatibility), and then mounting the optic securely with the provided screws. Always refer to your handgun's manual and the Holosun EPS Carry manual for specific, detailed instructions to ensure correct and safe installation. The optic includes a multi-tool for installation and adjustments, along with a lens cloth for maintenance, providing everything you need to get started.

Regular maintenance, though infrequent for this highly efficient optic, involves checking the battery life periodically (even with 50,000 hours, it's good practice before critical use) and ensuring mounting screws are torqued to specification to prevent any shift in zero. The multi-coated optics are easy to clean with the included cloth and resist scratching, ensuring a clear view for years of use.

The Holosun Advantage: Trust and Innovation

Holosun has rapidly established itself as a leader in the optics industry by consistently delivering innovative, high-quality, and feature-rich products at competitive prices. The EPS Carry-RD-2 embodies this philosophy, offering cutting-edge technology and robust construction typically found in much more expensive optics. When you choose Holosun, you're investing in a product backed by a reputation for reliability and user satisfaction, readily available through trusted retailers like DEGuns. Holosun's commitment to continuous improvement means their products are always at the forefront of optical technology, providing tangible advantages to the end-user. The EPS Carry is a prime example of their dedication to solving real-world shooting challenges with advanced engineering.

Whether you're carrying for personal defense, refining your skills at the range, or seeking a competitive edge in shooting sports, the Holosun EPS Carry Red 2 MOA Red Dot Sight offers a transformative upgrade for your subcompact handgun. Its enclosed design, ultra-low profile, extensive compatibility, and legendary battery life make it an indispensable tool for serious shooters, ensuring you're ready for any situation.

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Holosun EPS Carry Red 2 MOA Red Dot Sight Specifications

Feature	Detail	Benefit
Brand	Holosun	Renowned for innovation and quality optics.
Model	EPS Carry Red 2	Designed specifically for subcompacts.
UPC	810047072225	Unique product identifier.
Magnification	1x	True 1x for natural, undistorted view.
Color	Black Anodized	Durable, non-reflective finish.
Reticle	2 MOA Red Dot	Precise aiming, fast acquisition.
Material	7075 T6 Aluminum	Exceptional strength & lightweight durability.
Firearm Type	Pistol	Optimized for handgun applications.
Mount Type	Holosun K Footprint	Wide compatibility, adapter included.
Wavelength	650nM	Bright, clear red dot.
Adjustment Size	.50 MOA	Fine tuning for precision zeroing.
Objective Size	0.58" x 0.77"	Compact yet provides clear sight window.
Brightness	8 Day / 4 Night	Adaptable to all light conditions.
Eye Relief	Unlimited	Fast sight acquisition from any position.
Battery Size	CR1620	Common, long-lasting power source.
Battery Life	50,000 hrs	Multi-year operation without replacement.
Windage Adj.	30 MOA	Ample range for windage zeroing.
Elevation Adj.	30 MOA	Ample range for elevation zeroing.
Length	1.62"	Ultra-compact for concealed carry.
Height	0.95"	Low profile for co-witnessing.
Width	1.07"	Slim design, minimizes bulk.
Weight	1.23 oz	Featherlight, adds minimal weight.
Proofs	Waterproof	Reliable performance in wet conditions.
Parallax Adj.	Parallax Free	Consistent accuracy from any angle.
Power Source	Adjustable	User-controlled brightness settings.
Bulb Type	LED	Energy-efficient and durable illumination.
Includes	Multi Tool / Cloth / Manual	Ready for installation and maintenance.
Optic Coating	Multi-Coated	Enhanced light transmission, durability.
Windage/Elevation	Adjustable	Full control for precise zero.
SKU	EPSCARRYRD2	Product identification code.