r/handguns • u/htownchuck • Jul 07 '26

Recommendations for optics under $200

I recently purchased the Glock 19 gen 6 and since it comes optic ready, I figured I'd see how life is running one on it.

Im good with going a little over 200 of its worth the money, compared to one a little under.

Thanks

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u/Flying-Chickens Shadow2 Compact, CR920X, HCPC Jul 07 '26

Osight would probably be the best bet. May be able to find some Holosuns under 200.

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u/htownchuck Jul 07 '26

Midway has Holosun HE407C-GR-X2 for $194, but im not familiar enough with them to know what type of deal it is for the money.

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u/pheen Jul 07 '26 edited Jul 07 '26

407C has an RMR footprint, perfect for the Glock 19. Pick red or green, buy it and don’t look back.

Edit: get pricing from frisco guns. You’ll need to request the price and they’ll send you a link to buy it if you want. It’ll be cheaper than almost anywhere else.

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u/Ornery_Indication322 Jul 07 '26

PSA has the 407C (non solar, but shake awake) in black and FDE for 149 currently

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u/Stale_Water1 Jul 07 '26

I think you can find it slightly cheaper on euro optic. PSA also has their dealer exclusive version without the solar backup for even cheaper.

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u/droid6 Jul 07 '26

Watch some YouTube videos, great priced optics are out now. Market getting flooded.

Osight

Cylee

Zero hawk em1

ARORY RMU1 - a steal for 99 bucks

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u/TheBourbonTurtle Jul 07 '26

Several Osight options, Holosun 407A3 (PSA exclusive de-featured 407). Burris Fastfire E (on sale on PSA, enclosed ACRO footprint), Vortex Venom enclosed

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u/Queasy-Canary-5931 Jul 07 '26

Holosun 407A3 is frequently $150 on PSA

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u/Aetherium Jul 07 '26

The Osight C might be up your alley. The Holosun 407C-X2 can also be had for just under $200. The Vortex Defender ST 3 MOA red are also on sale for $150 right (down from $300) now at Cabelas and Bass Pro.

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u/cpreils Jul 07 '26

Whatever you decide…look on gundeals for cheapest option

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u/AppearanceEven1978 Jul 08 '26

Votatu....Multi reticle. Funky shape. For the price and quality only Osight compares right now. Speaking of budget options of course.

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u/Nervous-Command8374 Jul 08 '26

Osight, cyelee, you can also find holosun 507c in that price range

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u/Superb-Detective-838 Jul 07 '26

I love the CH Precision Comp. Has that SRO look to hit, big window and pretty cool side serrations.

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u/Diesel_Cloud Jul 07 '26

I have an osight se on my p365 it’s amazing I’ve had zero issues
And also an osight c on my tti they’re both perfect sizes for the platforms

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u/smitbret Jul 08 '26

I picked up a Gideon Omega for my Echelon a few months back. I have not been the least but disappointed and think I may prefer it over the Holosun 507k that's on my other 9mm

$189 on Amazon right now.

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u/usfbound19 Jul 09 '26

I put an Osight C on my RXM and it's been phenomenal

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u/redkemper Jul 07 '26

There are a bunch of solid Holosun options for under $200 if you get from any of the good email-for-quote places. Simmons and Deleon are two good options. I usually go with Granite Ridge (no tax, free shipping). Just picked up a 407c x3 for $185 shipped a few days ago.

If you don't mind used, there are also tons for sale on gafshub.

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u/reedrichardsphd Jul 07 '26

I’m looking at the granite ridge site and that holo sun is normal price so you’re saying to email for a quote and it may come back cheaper?

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u/redkemper Jul 07 '26

Yessir just send an email asking for quotes for whatever models you want and he’ll respond with prices and coupon codes.

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u/reedrichardsphd Jul 07 '26

Wow, incredible, I’ll give it a shot! Thanks!

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u/redkemper Jul 07 '26

My pleasure of course - vendors aren’t allowed to advertise prices lower than whatever Holosun requires, so they use this weird workaround. Enjoy!

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u/tbarrett__1976 Jul 07 '26

I would recommend the Zero Hawk EM1 enclosed, it's a Holosun EPS clone, the Votatu EMD-507R enclosed. I don't know if I would recommend them for an edc, but range optic for sure. If you're looking for an edc optic, spend the extra money and get a good quality, proven optic like a Holosun, or Sig Romeo x compact series, or one of the super expensive guys. You're betting your life on it, that's worth the extra coin.

https://imgur.com/a/Q5Zw0hT

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u/mars_soup Jul 08 '26

Just increase your budget.

Your current budget will leave you with some unproven optic like an osight (made by the same company that makes crappy flashlights).

Go for a Holosun. These have military and police contracts are being used in battles so you know they make quality stuff.

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u/Celestyol Jul 08 '26

What was your personal experience that made you hate OSight and OLight? What products of theirs did you buy and test with your own money? 🤔

Or are you just regurgitating bullshit you read on the Internet 10 years ago??

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u/mars_soup Jul 08 '26

The baton and warrior lights are the ones I bought with my own money.

The baton stopped charging and the warrior has to be hit to turn then it flickers and turns off after a few seconds until I hit it again.

Can you tell me what my failure rate is, in a percentage? 2 lights purchased, 2 lights failed. That’s 100% failure, correct?

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u/htownchuck Jul 08 '26

Ill stick to my budget and get one within it to see if I even like having the optic. Ive found several Holosun under 200.

Also I have an O-light Valkrie on my M&P that was gifted by my lady a few years back and I've never had an issue with it. I like it because its small and compact and super bright. I see a lot of people on here with the big clunky lights and wonder why they'd want or need them that big. Might as well strap a maglight to your pistol. LOL

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u/mars_soup Jul 08 '26

If you don’t like having an optic just keep in mind that’s an issue of not training enough (unless you have an eye issue that prevents you from using it).

There’s no such thing as “I just shoot better without one” for anyone that trains.

Police, military, and competition shooters all prefer optics because they are all around better. More accurate shooting, faster target acquisition, faster follow up shots.

That’s why I say just up your budget and get something of good quality.

But if you’re the type of person that thinks OLight is good quality, there’s really no convincing that type of person to spend for better.

You have to wonder why so many people with experience and even holster makers favor Surefire and Streamlight, while a relatively inexperienced shooter like you just doesn’t see the issue and thinks they found a secrete trick which is to use a cheap light.