The Holosun 507 Comp

The Holosun 507 Comp

Hey all, we here at True Shot Academy are going to go over the Holosun 507 Comp red dot sight. This affordable optic is tuned for competition use and excels in various other use cases. Like the other offerings from Holosun, the 507 Comp comes packed with features and punches above its weight class. Today we are going to delve into the optic and explore its traits, features, use cases, and other considerations. Without further ado, let’s talk about the Holosun 507 Comp red dot sight.

Who is Holosun?

Holosun is a company well-known for their production of affordable electronic sights. Their product offerings encompass optics and other offerings such as IR lasers, illuminators, and even night vision and thermal optics. Holosun produces products which have been utilized for duty use, competition, and recreational use by shooters of all types. The company is well-known for providing affordable optics and implementing a variety of features into their products. Many Holosun optics feature user adjustable reticles, allowing end users to swap between different reticles on the fly. Many of the sights offered by Holosun also feature solar panels which either support an onboard battery or act as a backup source of power to the optic.

What is the Holosun 507 Comp?

The Holosun 507 Comp is a variant of the company’s popular 507 model of red dot sight. Like the name suggests, this optic is optimized for competition use cases. This is exemplified by the large window which provides a generous field of view while facilitating fast target acquisition and tracking. Like other Holosun optics, the 507 Comp uses a common footprint and features a rugged 7075 housing. As a pistol sight, the optic is well-suited for use on optics ready handguns. Beyond handguns, the optic can also easily be mounted on various aftermarket mounts due to its common footprint. As with other Holosun optics, the unit comes packed with features like the company’s Multi-Reticle System and Shake Awake feature. Purchase HS507COMP

Holosun 507 Comp Variants

Holosun produces two versions of their 507 Comp reflex sight. The features on these two variants are identical in nearly every aspect. This is to say that both optic offerings feature the company’s desirable MRS system and Shake Awake. A major difference between the two 507 offerings from Holosun lies in the reticle color. Holosun currently offers the 507 Comp with either a red or green reticle. The two offerings represent the two most desirable and viable colors for reflex sights. This allows shooters to select a 507 Comp with a color which best suits their preference. The red dot model of the optic is the HS507COMP while the green variant is the HE507COMP-GR. Notably, the HE507COMPGR sight utilizes the company’s efficient Super LED technology alongside its green reticle. We here at True Shot Ammo currently offer the red and green variants of the 507 Comp reflex sight.

Multi-Reticle System

The 507 Comp utilizes a variant of the Multi-Reticle System from Holosun. This allows an end user to choose between multiple reticles on their reflex sight. 507 Comp optics come equipped with the company’s Competition Reticle System (CRS). One can select a 2 MOA dot, 8 MOA circle, 20 MOA circle, or 32 MOA circle reticle. These four reticle components can be utilized in various combinations. The reticle is changed by holding down the “-“ button on the left side of the optic for 3 seconds. By utilizing the MRS system, a shooter can select a reticle best suited for their intended use. The single dot reticle provides a crisp, simple sight picture for precise shooting. Conversely, the dot and circle reticle is great for fast target acquisition and close range shooting.

Mounting the 507 Comp

The Holosun 507 Comp is compatible with the mounting footprint established by the Trijicon RMR. This allows the optic to take advantage of one of the most common. The 507 Comp can easily be mounted to various optic plates, slides, and other types of mounts. This is accomplished by purchasing adapter plates from Holosun to use with the 507 Comp red dot sight. Like similar units, this optic is mounted to a slide or adapter plate via two top mounted screws.

Brightness Settings

The 507 Comp pistol optic includes a total of 12 brightness settings. These settings are easily adjusted by the shooter via the “+” and “-“ buttons on the left side of the optic. 10 of the sight’s brightness settings are intended for daytime use. This affords users a great deal of adjustment to ensure their reticle is visible in a variety of lighting conditions. The remaining 2 settings are intended for use with night vision devices. These 12 brightness settings make the optic versatile and usable in various conditions, whether during the day or at night.

Battery Life

The 507 Comp is powered by a single CR1632 battery. This battery is loaded into the optic via a tray on the right side of the optic body. The battery compartment is accessed by removing the single slotted screw retaining the battery tray. Holosun states that a single CR1632 battery will power the reflex sight for about 50,000 hours. Replacement batteries for the unit are also readily available and can be had in reliable offerings with long shelf lives. One can extend their battery life by utilizing lower brightness levels and powering the unit off when not in use. Additionally, this unit’s battery life benefits from the inclusion of the Holosun Shake Awake feature. Purchase HE507COMP-GR

Shake Awake Technology

Notably, the Holosun 507 Comp features the company’s Shake Awake technology. Shake Awake technology relies on a motion sensor which powers the optic off after detecting 10 minutes of inactivity. When movement is detected again, the LED will power back on without requiring user input. This feature can be adjusted from 10 minutes to 12 hours or even disabled completely if desired by the user. Put plainly, the Shake Awake technology provides battery saving capabilities which do not compromise the readiness of the optic.

What is the 507 Comp Good For?

As a pistol optic, the Holosun 507 Comp is viable for many uses in addition to its intended competition use. Naturally, the optic excels in recreational shooting use cases. The reflex sight makes plinking and engaging various targets a joy for shooters. The optic facilitates fast target acquisition and efficient target tracking, allowing shooters to engage and transition between targets. These traits not only make the optic great for recreation, but for more serious use cases as well. Specifically, use cases pertaining to self-defense and competition benefit from the aforementioned traits. Competition shooters and defensive users alike can effectively utilize this reflex sight for their intended use case. The included CRS benefits competitive shooters as they can choose a reticle combination best suited for their use. In short, the 507 Comp pistol sight excels in many roles and is suitable for the needs of many shooters.

Conclusion

The Holosun 507 Comp represents a great value for shooters in the market for a dependable and capable optic. With features like night vision compatibility, Holosun CRS, and numerous Holosun technologies, shooters cannot lose with the 507 Comp. While designed for competition, the 507 Comp also excels at various other uses, appealing to shooters of all types. At True Shot Ammo, we offer multiple Holosun products in addition to our range of ammo for sale. Our inventory of ammunition for sale encompasses popular calibers and gauges like 9mm, 5.56, 12 gauge, and .22 LR. Whether you want to buy a red or green 507 Comp, buy Holosun optics, or buy bulk ammo, we have you covered. As always, happy shooting.