Optic Review: Holosun's EPS Carry

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Sep 30
2 min read

The Holosun EPS Carry is a compact, enclosed pistol sight built specifically for concealed‑carry and subcompact handguns. It takes Holosun’s proven red‑dot tech and packages it into an low‑profile footprint that prioritizes durability, sight‑height compatibility with factory iron sights, and fast target acquisition, exactly what you want on a carry gun where snag resistance and reliability matter most.

At it's technical core, the EPS Carry is a solid piece of engineering. The sight body is machined from 7075‑T6 aluminum for strength without unnecessary weight, and the aspheric lens delivers a crisp, distortion‑free sight picture through a 0.58" × 0.77" window. Holosun’s Multi‑Reticle System (MRS) gives you flexible aiming choices, 2 MOA dot, 32 MOA circle, or a combined 2 MOA dot inside a 32 MOA circle. This giver the user the option between picking precision or speed depending on the task, a feature that is greatly appreciated when utilizing the EPS Carry in multiple scenarios.

The optic runs on a CR1620 battery and Holosun rates battery life up to ~50,000 hours under ideal conditions; Solar Failsafe provides passive solar assist so the sight keeps functioning even if the battery is depleted. Shake‑Awake tech preserves battery life by powering the dot down when idle and instantly waking when the pistol is picked up.

Built for real‑world carry, the EPS Carry features an ultra‑low deck height designed to co‑witness with most factory iron sights and includes a built‑in rear notch on select MRS models so you retain iron‑sight redundancy without extra parts. It uses Holosun’s popular K‑series footprint (an RMSc‑to‑K adapter is included), so mounting on many optic‑ready slides is straightforward. The unit is IPX8 waterproof rated and sub‑ounce light, small enough for tight slide cuts yet rugged enough for daily carry. Parallax is negligible at typical pistol engagement distances, and the sight delivers unlimited eye relief.

One of the standout practical benefits of the EPS Carry is its enclosed design. Unlike open‑reflex mini dots, the EPS Carry protects the emitter and lens from impacts, debris, and holster wear, a critical feature for a carry optic that lives inside clothing and kydex. The ultra‑low dot height also preserves sight picture and minimizes the need for taller dovetail irons or suppressor‑height backup sights on compact pistols.

Moreover, Holosun ships the EPS Carry in multiple colors, including an FDE finish that pairs especially well with coyote‑brown or desert‑themed pistols. The FDE coating reduces surface glare, complements modern carry rigs, and gives a more tactical, finished look for shooters who want their optic to match the rest of their setup.

At the end of the day, the Holosun EPS Carry is an excellent enclosed carry optic, small, rugged, feature‑rich, and designed to integrate smoothly with today’s subcompact MOS and optic‑ready pistols. If you want a low‑profile red dot that survives everyday carry and performs when it counts, the EPS Carry is worth a hard look.

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