New Micro clone with 50k hours of battery life

[erwos]

https://www.primaryarms.com/Holosun-Paralow-HS403-Parallax-Free-Red-Dot-p/hs403.htm

These are the same guys who make the PA Advanced sight. 50k hours of battery life, lifetime warranty, lower 1/3 co-witness, auto-shutoff, auto-wake at medium power, and takes CR2032s.

Not sure if it has a NV mode, and, unfortunately, doesn't seem to have a QD lever. But it looks like a hell of a nice new contender in the Micro space. Maybe I'll put it on my Glock SBR... $170 is a nice price point.

 

[kfrede86]

Looks interesting. Been thinking about getting a micro and the price is right

 

[Half-cocked]

Cool. That's more than 10X the battery life of my EoTech in the "OFF" mode.

 

[erwos]

When PA and/or HSPL finally start armoring their dots with some rubber, I think you'll see some real defection from Aimpoint in certain categories. Auto-on/off is a really nice feature in a home defense carbine optic.

 

[Kingjamez]

Wow, it finally happened. Those things will be exceptionally popular. Thanks for the heads up.

-Jim

 

[4095fanatic]

2 nightvision settings according to the description.

 

[pwoolford]

Looks very similar to the TRS25 so I'll definitely check it out. Only question is at 50k hour battery life why would you need the auto-shutoff? I would just leave it on if it were my HD gun but auto-on solves that. Very cool either way.

 

[MikeTF]

Independent torture tests would seal the deal for me.

 

[anil]

Looks very similar to the TRS25 so I'll definitely check it out. Only question is at 50k hour battery life why would you need the auto-shutoff? I would just leave it on if it were my HD gun but auto-on solves that. Very cool either way.

They already offer the PA micro dot which competes with the TRS25 and is just under $100. This is notable due to battery life and other updates.

 

[SnuffyJD]

Order placed, I'll be the guinea pig.

 

[Boom Boom]

Cool. That's more than 10X the battery life of my EoTech in the "OFF" mode.

Completely different technologies: projected holographic versus reflective LED. I own both. Pros and cons both ways. I still prefer Eotech for the crystal-clear glass, pinpoint dot, and large FOV.

What kills it for me with Chinese red dots, no doubt including this one, is the cheesy dark blue tint and low-rent glass. It royally sucks looking through when lighting is poor.

 

[clandestine]

Im a P.A. fan but this one falls short for my needs.

#1 when you have to replace the battery it requires removing the optic from the mount.

#2 is does NOT use any standard mounting pattern. SO I cant use LaRue Q.D. Mounts unless Mr LaRue wants to make a special mount for these, which means I would have to sell all of my T1 LaRue Q.D. Aimpoint Mounts.

 

[sailskidrive]

Looks like another mediocre Chinese made PA product...

 

[jrumann59]

Looks like another mediocre Chinese made PA product...

Yes PA is mediocre chinese knockoffs but it is better than comparable priced horrible chinese knock offs that can be found on the internet like ebay

 

[Half-cocked]

Completely different technologies: projected holographic versus reflective LED. I own both. Pros and cons both ways. I still prefer Eotech for the crystal-clear glass, pinpoint dot, and large FOV.

Yep - mainly, that was my sideways dig at EoTech for making a sight that kills batteries even with the power off.
I have the 511, and those little 'N' batteries get eaten up in about 7-8 months, even if I never take my rifle out of the safe.


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[ThawMyTongue]

Im a P.A. fan but this one falls short for my needs.

#1 when you have to replace the battery it requires removing the optic from the mount.

#2 is does NOT use any standard mounting pattern. SO I cant use LaRue Q.D. Mounts unless Mr LaRue wants to make a special mount for these, which means I would have to sell all of my T1 LaRue Q.D. Aimpoint Mounts.

That would be a deal breaker to me right there... Doesn't even make any sense

 

[Kingjamez]

I don't see the big deal about changing the battery. It has a battery life over 5 years.

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[jrumann59]

Yep - mainly, that was my sideways dig at EoTech for making a sight that kills batteries even with the power off.
I have the 511, and those little 'N' batteries get eaten up in about 7-8 months, even if I never take my rifle out of the safe.


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I have an XPS that after 28 months the battery died. Battery life for me is non issue since every time I inspect any of my guns in the safe I always check the battery to make sure it powers on and to make sure the integrity of the battery is good IE no corrosion.