Holosun’s NEW Enclosed Pistol Optic: The 509T – SHOT Show 2020

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Holosun's NEW Enclosed Pistol Optic: The 509T - SHOT Show 2020
Holosun’s newest red dot optic featuring an enclosed emitter, the 509T.

For more information, please visit Holosun.

This year at SHOT Show 2020 Holosun unveiled its newest red dot optic, the 509T. It is a pistol optic (that can also be used on carbines) that features an enclosed emitter. While for some an enclosed emitter may not seem like a big deal, you might want to get out more…

Holosun's NEW Enclosed Pistol Optic: The 509T - SHOT Show 2020
The Holosun 509T has a smaller footprint than other enclosed pistol mounted optics.

The 509T’s new enclosed emitter really begins to shine when you take it outside. Shooting at indoor ranges is often fun and largely convenient, but when you step outdoors you meet the reality of the elements. If you have ever had a reflex sight become unusable due to water, snow, mud or other debris obstructing the emitter, you know what I mean. It is the Achilles’ Heel of reflex sights. The new Holosun 509T alleviates this problem.

Holosun's NEW Enclosed Pistol Optic: The 509T - SHOT Show 2020
The buttons on the 509T are larger than previous Holosun models, making it easier for users to adjust the brightness, even when wearing gloves.

The 509T can be used in either auto mode, switching between 2 brightness settings and largely relying on the solar cell across the top, or in a manual mode. In manual mode, the optic can be adjusted between 12 brightness settings, the lowest 2 being compatible with night vision.

Holosun's NEW Enclosed Pistol Optic: The 509T - SHOT Show 2020

The reticle features a 32MOA circle and/or 2MOA center dot, available in both red and green, with a battery boasting a 50k hour life. The 509T uses a cross-bolt to attach and will ship with a Glock MOS Mounting Plate.

Holosun's NEW Enclosed Pistol Optic: The 509T - SHOT Show 2020
Users can select between a 32MOA circle, 2MOA dot or both. Above is the 32MOA circle by itself.

The Holosun 509T will be available Q2 with MSRP of $509 and a street price of $430. Check back later, for when we bring you a full review.

For more information, please visit Holosun.

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About the author: Ivan Loomis has spent a lot of time outdoors, backpacking and camping as well as extensive international travel. Eventually, he landed in the Marine Corps in the late 90’s. After a hiatus from the service to race the Baja 1000 a couple times, he reenlisted with the Air Force. Departing that he wound up in a large metropolitan Police Department for a spell before landing in the Security Contracting world. One constant through these experiences was gear and weapons. Having spent time in a lot of environments and with the opportunity to field a lot of equipment, he’s grown fond of well-made gear. He now shares those experiences, adventures, and knowledge through contributing articles and videos to various publications, including his own site: www.kitbadger.com

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  • Eric B. January 5, 2021, 12:24 am

    I have a HOLOSUN 509T and really like all the features, and that all these features are truly very useful. I almost feel sorry for AIMPOINT ACRO owners.
    My 509T is my my RuGER 57 pistol.

  • Ken January 27, 2020, 6:47 am

    The data sheet in the article says “65 MOA Circle” but “32 MOA circle” is mentioned in the article.

    • Big Dave January 3, 2022, 3:44 pm

      The author should correct his article. He did make a mistake. The optic has a 32 MOA circle. AFAIK, all HS pistol optics that feature a circle, it is 32 MOA. No HS pistol optics feature a 65 MOA circle. Now, the larger rifle/carbine Holosun RDS feature a 65 MOA circle. It was a simple mistake.

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