Holosun 507c VS Vortex Venom: Which Is The Best Sight?
Why would anyone buy optics for their pistols? It’s not like they provide better accuracy and clear focus in low-light environments than the human eye – or do they? Yep, pistol-mounted optics are a godsend not only for competitive shooters but anyone who wants to hone their shooting skills and make good, solid hits.
Holosun and Vortex top the list of the best quality red dot sights manufacturing companies in the market. Both these companies manufacture compact, easy-to-use equipment with durable components. But which one to buy? This post offers a comparison between the Holosun 507c and the Vortex Venom and discusses the best sight with prices and specs to help you invest in the best gear:
1- Durability
Holosun 507c
The Holosun 507c sight’s housing is made of 7075 T6 Aluminum and has an anodized coating to protect the exterior. This particular aluminum features high tensile strength and can endure up to 5000 grams of vibrations. The Holosun 507c has an IP67 waterproof rating, so you don’t have to postpone your practice till it stops raining.
Vortex Venom
Like the Holosun 507c, the Vortex Venom also features a waterproof body, an anodized finish, and a similar shockproof mechanism. However, its housing is made of 6061 T6 Aluminum. Although this material is also premium, it is thinner than the 7075 T6 Aluminum used in the Holosun.
2- Size and Weight
Holosun 507c
This particular pistol sight comes in a standard size. It measures 1.78 inches in length, 1.24 inches in width, and 1.54 inches in height and weighs only 1.5 ounces.
Vortex Venom
Though the Vortex Venom has a higher length than the Holosun, it beats its competitor in terms of width and height. This Vortex model is 1.9 inches long and 1.11 inches wide and has a 1.02-inch height. Moreover, it weighs only 1.1 ounces, making it one of the most lightweight options available, at least more than the Holosun 507c.
3- Battery Life
Holosun 507c
The Holosun red dot sight is powered by a CR1632 battery that can work up to 50,000 hours on medium brightness. Changing the battery is easy, thanks to the side loading tray (though we highly doubt that you’ll be changing it any time soon).
But if that isn’t enough, you can get supplemental power from the solar panels. The gear also has an auto-awake functionality; the sight activates, and the reticle illuminates the moment you raise your rifle to eye level.
Vortex Venom
The Vortex Venom’s CR2032 battery runs for 30,000 hours, offering you several years worth of battery life on low brightness. That said, the battery life will drop significantly, to 150 hours, on higher settings. The battery compartment is located on the top of the device, so you don’t have to take the optic out of your gun to change the batteries.
4- Brightness Settings
Holosun 507c
You can practice your shooting skills in any environment thanks to the 507c’s wide range of brightness choices. This device has 12 brightness settings, two nighttime options, and ten daytime settings.
Its Lock Mode is a blessing for clumsy or anxious shooters, as the brightness settings will stay fixed if you accidentally press some buttons. Moreover, it has a light sensor that allows it to adjust the brightness depending on the lighting, so you can enable the Holosun 507c to change the brightness automatically.
Vortex Venom
The Vortex Venom has ten brightness settings which, in case you haven’t noticed, are two less than 507c’s. So, if you plan on staying late at the shooting range, the Holosun’s nighttime brightness settings will come in handy.
But it does have an auto-brightness mode like the Holosun. You’ll find this feature helpful when using the red dot in areas with shadows.
5- Accessories
Holosun 507c
The Holosun 507c comes with several unique accessories in addition to the standard accessories, like a battery, a lens wipe, and a battery tray tool. Firstly, you get an RMR footprint that fits most of the guns. Moreover, it comes with a low Picatinny rail mount for people who want to avoid placing their compact reflex sight on a pistol slide.
Vortex Venom
Again, you get a battery, a tray tool, and a lens cloth like every other pistol sight. The accessories include a low mount so you can mount your optic on your defense weapon.
The protective rain cover is another useful extra if you want to give your optic a little more protection when it’s not in use. However, Venom uses a unique footprint, which isn’t as versatile as the RMR. So, there is far less aftermarket support available for attaching the device.
6- Lens Clarity and Reticle
Holosun 507c
There is a multiple reticle system in the Holosun 507c (MRS). You may swap between many reticle choices, like:
● a 32 MOA ring enclosing a 2 MOA dot (The Holosun Circle Dot)
● a 2 MOA dot
● a 32 MOA ring without a center dot
The 2 MOA reticle dot is the perfect size for close-quarters combat. Your shots will be more accurate and precise because of the tiny dot. Though the 1x magnification is difficult to adjust, you may quickly align your target with the help of the illuminated dot in the reticle.
Vortex Venom
The Vortex Venom also has a clear lens that offers a crisp vision. You get two reticle choices: a 3 MOA dot reticle and a 6 MOA dot reticle. The 3 MOA reticle is better than the 6 MOA since it offers more accuracy for small targets. That said, the Venom lacks lens clarity compared to the Holosun 507c since a larger MOA dot has the drawback of slightly reducing precision.
7- Price Comparison
Depending on where you buy it from, the Holosun 507c ranges from $310 to $350, while the Vortex Venom lies in the $200 mark – around $230 to $280. Though this margin makes Venom a winner in the price category, it depends on whether you are willing to pay extra for the additional amenities the Holosun 507c offers.
Conclusion
Whether Holosun is the better-sight manufacturer or Vortex depends upon your budget and preferences. The Holosun 507c is a clear winner in our list due to its excellent lens clarity, durability, and brightness settings. But now that you know the specifications of both, you can compare them and decide which one would give you the bang for your buck.