r/CCW • u/[deleted] • 3d ago
Best red dot for micro compacts? Other Equipment
I have a P365 optics cut and looking to buy either a hellcat OSP, Glock 43x, shield plus, etc optics cut.
What optic can I buy that is low profile, almost made for these small 9MM guns? Can I buy 1 that can be used for all these guns specified above or do I need adapter plates for each individual gun?
First time buying a red dot that can be used universally for all my guns.
Reason I want a small red dot is to reduce printing and comfortability while carrying, the whole reason I’m carrying a p365 and not a Glock 17 appendix.
Whatcha got for me?
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u/drowninginboof 3d ago
you planning on switching it back and forth between guns? direct to slide mount pistol optics are intended to be installed semi-permanently with loctite. gonna be a pain in the butt to move it around
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u/GenX_Guy 3d ago
My answer.....
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u/cat_with_NVG 3d ago
Just picked up a shield plus the other day and planning to eventually get an EPS carry for it, have the regular EPS on my 2,0 Compact and love it
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u/EEES_Rainman 3d ago
I don't know if it's the best because I haven't personally shot all of them, but I can definitely recommend the Holosun EPS Carry. A lot of people on Reddit recommend this optic, and I have been extremely happy with mine.
I carry a P365 X Macro
Edit: photo
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u/ColumnAandB 3d ago
Hellcat is extremely snappy. Look at the shield plus.
Esp is probably the best out there for ccw iwb. No dust or whatever will get on the emitter.
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2d ago
Have you shot an original P365 (not X)??
curious how you think it compares
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u/GenX_Guy 2d ago
The P365 is not "snappy". Sure, it's got more kick than a full size gun, but it is very controllable and never makes me feel like I can't handle it. You want snappy, try shooting a J frame.
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1d ago
Given your point of view that you don’t consider the P365 to be “snappy”, do you believe the hellcat series is snappy? You could even say the hellcat has more kick if that’s easier.
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u/ColumnAandB 2d ago
Haven't shot the original. Had a legion (not worth it) and now a frankenSig. Black AXG grip with fuse slide. I'm surprised at how concealable it is. I just use the dawson precision sights and like it. Everyone i know that has handled a p365 likes it.
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u/golfgopher 2d ago
Holosun SCS Carry or EPS Carry. A new contender is the Sig Romeo X Enclosed - just purchased it but haven't got a chance to mount and shoot it yet.
I would love to see a slightly smaller version of the Trijicon SRO. I love the circle sight picture but it is just too big for compact carry.
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u/Mtsteel67 1d ago
Holosun vulcan green dot.
And you don't normally switch optics around, you buy one for each gun because everytime you switch it you are going to have to zero it in.
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u/WestSide75 3d ago
EPS Carry