If you have a Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 Full Size or Compact then you are probably wondering which optics fit this gun. Keep reading and we'll tell you which red and green dot sights fit it and which we recommend.
This applies to all M&P 2.0 Optics Ready Models in any caliber like 40 S&W, 9MM, 45 ACP, 10MM, or the Performance Center, C.O.R.E, Competitors, and Metal models.
S&W M&P 2.0 Full Size & Compact Optics Footprint
The M&P 2.0 uses an adapter plate system. The slide is cut and ready to accept adapter plates that come with the pistol. Each adapter plate is made to fit a different optic.
The optics we recommend use plate #1 the Trijicon RMR plate, with the exception of the SCS-MP2. The SCS-MP2 will mount directly to the slide.
Why do we recommend Holosun?
The optics we recommend are the Holosun RMR cut optics and the SCS-MP2. The reason we recommend Holosun optics over other brands is because they have a limited lifetime warranty, a great track record, they're durable, reliable, there's many options, and they are the best bang for your buck.
They aren't the cheapest, but you get a lot of value for your money. Compared to other optics on the market they win in almost every category.
What adapter plates are available for the S&W M&P 2.0 Full Size & Compact?
All the optics we mention below will fit directly on your M&P 2.0 without the need to purchase any adapter plates. However there are S&W M&P 2.0 aftermarket adapter plates you could buy.
Why would you buy an adapter plate?
- One reason is to replace the plastic plates you have with metal plates.
- Another reason is to mount smaller footprint optics like the Holosun K Series, or run a dedicated mount for the EPS or EPS Carry.
- Another reason is to run a dedicated plate to run the Holosun 509T.
View all S&W M&P 2.0 Adapter Plates here.
The adapter plates we recommend are these two. These are made by an American Company called Calculated Kinetics. These plate come with their "DOG TAG" which is the piece you see in the front. This piece lets you rack your slide without the need to use the optic, and also helps with carbon buildup on the lens of your optic.
1. Calculated Kinetics M&P 2.0 to 407K, 507K, EPS, EPS Carry Adapter Plate DOGTAG
2. Calculated Kinetics M&P 2.0 to RMR Adapter Plate DOGTAG
Top 14 Holosun Optics for the S&W M&P 2.0 Full Size & Compact (All Optics Ready Variants & Calibers)
Below is a list of all the Holosun optics we recommend and that will fit the M&P 2.0 Full Size & Compact optics ready variants in any caliber.
Every optic will use the plate #1 (Trijicon RMR plate) that comes with the M&P 2.0 except the SCS-MP2. The SCS-MP2 will mount directly to the slide.
1. Holosun SCS-MP2
Buy the SCS-MP2 At The Best Price
One of our favorite optics for M&P 2.0 Full Size & Compact models is the SCS-MP2. This green dot optic was made specifically for the M&P 2.0 Full Size & Compact Models. What's great about it is that it has a slim profile and mounts directly to your slide, eliminating the need for any adapter plates. This lets you co-witness your iron sights through the optic very well.
The only thing worth noting is the features on the SCS-MP2 are a little different than other Holosun optics. For example, it has an internal rechargeable battery, doesn't have shake awake, and has automatic brightness modes only. These are not bad things, they are just different.
The solar panels use natural or artificial light to charge the internal battery. The internal battery has a 20,000 hour power reserve, and the solar panel charges the battery faster than the optic consumes battery.
This model doesn't have Shake Awake like the others, but recommend from Holosun, you just leave it on and it will stay on. It is constantly recharging from natural and artificial light sources. It does have a power off button if you wanted to turn it off.
The auto brightness setting is also nice. It looks downrange and adjusts brightness levels according to what you're viewing down range. This means if you're in a dark room, but looking out into a bright outside environment it will adjust to the bright outside environment and not the dark room your standing in.
If you tap the power button it will also increase the brightness if needed.
- Aluminum Housing
- Green MRS Reticle
- 32 MOA Circle + 2 MOA Dot, 32 MOA Circle, or 2 MOA Dot
- 20,000 Power Reserve
- Self-Adjusting Brightness Control
- IPX8 Certified Waterproof
- Parallax-free & Unlimited Eye Relief
- Mounts directly to the slide eliminating needs for adapter plates.
2. Holosun 407C-X2 Green & Red Dot - Best Budget Option
Buy the 407C At The Best Price
The 407C is the most affordable optic for the S&W M&P 2.0 Full Size & Compact. It’s made with an aluminum housing, has a solar failsafe with auto brightness mode or manual mode, side removable battery, is waterproof and features a 2 MOA dot.
If you are a fan of the 2 MOA dot then the 407C may be all you need. If you are used to Trijicon RMRs this is very comparable.
- Aluminum Housing
- 2 MOA Red or Green Dot Reticle
- Up to 50,000 Hours Battery Life (Setting 6)
- 12 Brightness Setting: 10 DL & 2 NV Compatible
- Side Battery Compartment
- Auto Brightness Mode or Manual Mode
- Solar Failsafe™
- Shake Awake™
- IP67 Waterproof
Read our full 407C review here.
3. Holosun 407C-X3 - Updated RMR Duty Optic
Buy the Holosun 407C-X3 At The Best Price
The Holosun 407C-X3 is the newest evolution of the popular 407C series, bringing several design improvements over the previous X2 model while maintaining the proven RMR footprint that fits most full-size pistol optic cuts and adapter plates.
The X3 version features a flatter top housing designed to improve durability and impact resistance compared to the rounded design of the earlier model. The optic also uses a blacked-out Holosun logo for a cleaner, more subdued appearance.
The optic sits approximately 1mm lower than the previous X2 version, giving a slightly lower deck height which can improve co-witness potential and overall presentation on many pistols.
The 407C-X3 uses a simple and effective 2 MOA dot reticle available in Red, Green, or Gold, providing precise aiming while still remaining fast to acquire.
Battery life has also been significantly improved. Powered by a CR1632 battery, the 407C-X3 delivers up to 100,000 hours of runtime on the dot setting at brightness level 6, roughly double the battery life of the previous X2 generation.
The optic is built from 7075-T6 aluminum and includes Holosun features like Solar Failsafe, Shake Awake, and automatic brightness adjustment, making the 407C-X3 a durable and reliable choice for range use, concealed carry, or duty pistols.
4. Holosun 507C-X2 Green & Red Dot - Best All Around Option
Buy the 507C At The Best Price
The Holosun 507C is very similar to the 407C except it has Holosun "MRS" reticle.
It's available in Red or Green reticles and the MRS (Multi Reticle System) lets you use a 32 MOA ring + 2 MOA dot, or it can be toggled to show only the 32 MOA Ring or just the 2 MOA dot by holding down the "-" button for 3 seconds.
It has shake awake, a side removable battery, solar failsafe with auto brightness or manual brightness modes, 10 daylight and 2 nightvision settings, and is IP67 waterproof.
Read our full 507C review here.
5. Holosun 507C-X3 - Updated RMR Multi-Reticle Optic
Buy the Holosun 507C-X3 At The Best Price
The Holosun 507C-X3 is the newest evolution of the popular 507C series, updating the previous generation with a reinforced housing and improved design while maintaining the proven RMR footprint used by most full-size pistol optic cuts and adapter plates.
The X3 version features a flatter top housing designed to improve durability and impact resistance compared to the earlier X2 generation. The optic also uses a blacked-out Holosun logo for a cleaner, more subdued appearance.
The optic also sits approximately 1mm lower than the previous X2 version, giving a slightly lower deck height which can help improve co-witness compatibility and overall presentation on many pistols.
The 507C-X3 features Holosun’s Multi-Reticle System (MRS), allowing shooters to switch between a 2 MOA dot, a 32 MOA circle, or the Circle-Dot combination. Reticle colors are available in Red, Green, or Gold.
Powered by a CR1632 battery, the 507C-X3 delivers up to 100,000 hours of battery life on the dot-only setting at brightness level 6, roughly double the runtime of the previous X2 generation.
The optic is constructed from 7075-T6 aluminum and includes Holosun features like Solar Failsafe, Shake Awake, and automatic brightness adjustment, making the 507C-X3 a durable and versatile option for concealed carry, duty pistols, or range use.
6. Holosun 507C ACSS Vulcan Green & Red Dot - Best Specialty Option
Buy the 507C ACSS Vulcan At The Best Price
The 507C ACSS Vulcan may pique your interest. It's just like the 507C except it has the ACSS Vulcan reticle. This reticle features a 250 MOA Ring and a 10 MOA chevron - sounds crazy right? Well it's crazy awesome! It helps new red dot shooter and experts alike, and allows for the most precision out of all optics mentioned here.
You can learn more about the ACSS reticle here but to summarize, the 250 MOA Ring helps you find the center dot quickly if you are off center and the 10 MOA chevron acts like a BDC reticle and also has a very precise point for precision work.
It's available in Red or Green reticles and if you wanted to turn the outside ring off you can by holding down the "-" button for 3 seconds.
It has shake awake, a side removable battery, solar failsafe with auto brightness or manual brightness modes, 10 daylight and 2 nightvision settings, and is IP67 waterproof.
Read our full 507C ACSS review here.
7. Holosun 407COMP - Large Competition Window 6 MOA Dot
Buy the Holosun 407COMP At The Best Price
The Holosun 407COMP delivers the same large competition-ready housing as the popular 507COMP, but with a simplified reticle designed for shooters who prefer a clean aiming point. It is also the most budget-friendly competition-style optic in Holosun’s lineup, coming in at a lower price than the 507COMP and 507PROMAX.
Built on the RMR footprint, the 407COMP fits a wide range of full-size pistol optic cuts and adapter plates while maintaining a low-profile mounting setup.
The optic features a large competition viewing window, giving a wide sight picture that makes it easier to track the dot during fast target transitions and recoil.
Instead of Holosun’s Competition Reticle System used on the 507COMP, the 407COMP uses a simple and effective 6 MOA dot. The reticle is available in Red, Green, or Gold, offering a bold aiming point that is easy to see during fast shooting.
Power comes from a side-loading CR1632 battery tray, allowing battery replacement without removing the optic or losing zero. Battery life is rated up to 50,000 hours on the dot-only setting.
The optic is built from 7075-T6 aluminum and includes Holosun features like Shake Awake, Lockout Mode, and brightness memory, making the 407COMP a strong option for competition shooters who want a large window optic without the higher price of the other competition models.
8. Holosun 507 Comp Green & Red Dot - Largest Window Competition Reticle
Buy the 507 Comp At The Best Price
Next on the list is the Holosun 507 Comp. This is one of the newest and most sought after optics from Holosun. Comp stands for "Competition" because this optic features a VERY large window, meant for competition shooting. It's the largest window in the industry.
The 507 Comp has some key differences vs the other optics listed here. First it has the C.R.S. which is the Complete Reticle System. This gives it many reticle configurations like a 2 MOA Dot only or a 2 MOA dot + 8 or 20 or 32 MOA Circle or just a 8 or 20 or 32 MOA Circle.
The 507 Comp also does not have a solar panel on it which means there is also no auto brightness setting.
It has a 7075 aluminum housing, shake awake, a side removable battery, manual brightness modes, 10 daylight and 2 nightvision settings, and is IP67 waterproof.
This is a large optic.
Read our full 507 Comp review here.
9. Holosun 507PROMAX - Largest Competition Window Optic
Buy the Holosun 507PROMAX At The Best Price
The Holosun 507PROMAX is designed for shooters who want the largest possible viewing window on a pistol optic. With a window size of 1.18 × 0.98 inches, it offers roughly 21% more viewing area than the 507COMP, making it the largest pistol red dot window currently available.
Built on the RMR footprint, the 507PROMAX fits a wide range of full-size pistol optic cuts and adapter plates while maintaining a secure, competition-ready mounting setup.
The optic uses Holosun’s Performance Reticle System (PRS), giving shooters multiple reticle choices including a 2 MOA dot, 8 MOA circle, 20 MOA circle, 32 MOA circle, and circle-dot combinations. The reticle is available in Red, Green, or Gold, allowing shooters to choose the reticle color and style that best fits their shooting preference or match environment.
A forward-leaning integrated sunshade helps reduce glare and improves reticle contrast in bright lighting conditions, while the enlarged window makes it easier to track the dot during fast transitions and recoil.
The 507PROMAX also features a solar panel unlike the 407COMP and 507COMP, which gives it Solar Failsafe and an auto brightness mode.
Power comes from a side-loading CR1632 battery tray with up to 100,000 hours of battery life on the dot-only setting. The optic is built from durable 7075-T6 aluminum and includes Holosun features like Shake Awake, brightness memory, and Lockout Mode for reliable performance.
10. Holosun 508T Green & Red Dot - Most Durable Open Emitter
Buy the 508T At The Best Price
Next on the list is the Holosun 508T. It's very similar to the 507C except it has a stronger housing made out of titanium and a square window that's a little bigger.
The 508T's square titanium housing is made to give it extra durability, both from the shape and the material.
It's available in Red or Green reticles and they come with Holosun's Multi Reticle System, which is a 32 MOA ring + 2 MOA dot, and can be toggled to show only the 32 MOA Ring or just the 2 MOA dot by holding down the "-" button for 3 seconds.
It has shake awake, a side removable battery, solar failsafe with auto brightness or manual brightness modes, 10 daylight and 2 nightvision settings, and is IP67 waterproof.
Read our full 508T review here.
11. Holosun 509T Green & Red Dot - Most Durable Closed Emitter
Buy the 509T At The Best Price
The next step up is the 509T. This is also made out of titanium and it’s built like a tank. The biggest difference between the others is that it’s an enclosed emitter. This means the emitter beam is covered by a protective hood. This keeps water, debris, dust, dirt, lint out of the emitter ensuring extra reliability.
For the best mounting set up we recommend getting an adapter plate like this Holosun M&P 2.0 509T Adapter Plate to eliminate the need for one of the plates. But the 509T will mount without the adapter plate with no issues.
- Enclosed Emitter
- Titanium Housing (For Extra Durability)
- Red or Green Dot MRS Reticle
- 32 MOA Circle + 2 MOA Dot, 32 MOA Circle, or 2 MOA Dot
- Up to 20,000 Hours Battery Life
- 12 Brightness Setting: 10 DL & 2 NV Compatible
- Side Battery Compartment
- Auto Brightness Mode or Manual Mode
- Solar Failsafe™
- Shake Awake™
- IP67 Waterproof
Read our full 509T review here.
12. Holosun 509 ACSS Vulcan Red - Best Specialty Closed Emitter
Buy the 509 ACSS Vulcan At The Best Price
Similar to the 509T is the 509 ACSS Vulcan. It is an enclosed emitter optic, but it has two major differences. It’s made out of aluminum and it has the ACSS Reticle (10MOA Chevron + 250 MOA Outer Ring)
It's worth mentioning that the 509T adapter plate we mentioned above will not work with this 509 ACSS Vulcan.
- Enclosed Emitter
- Aluminum Housing
- Red ACSS Vulcan Reticle (learn more here)
- 10 MOA Chevron + 250 MOA Outer Ring
- Up to 50,000 Hours Battery Life (Setting 6 Dot Only)
- 12 Brightness Setting: 10 DL & 2 NV Compatible
- Side Battery Compartment
- Auto Brightness Mode or Manual Mode
- Solar Failsafe™
- Shake Awake™
- IP67 Waterproof
13. Holosun EPS Red or Green 6MOA, 2MOA, MRS - Best All Around Closed Emitter
Next let's talk about the Holosun EPS. This is Holosun’s latest closed emitter optic and is made out of aluminum. It has a lower deck height than the 509T and 509. It comes with an RMR adapter plate so it will mount directly on the S&W M&P 2.0 Full Size & Compact, but you will have two adapter plates. It will be the slide > S&W RMR plate > EPS RMR Plate > Optic.
The deck height will be the same as the 507C when using the adapter plate but it’s something worth noting.
These EPS models come in red or green and either a 2MOA, 6MOA, or MRS Reticle. The MRS Reticle has a solar failsafe and auto brightness mode, the others do not.
- Aluminum Housing
- Enclosed Emitter
- Red or Green Reticles
- 2 MOA, 6 MOA, or MRS Versions Available
- RMR Adapter Plate Included
- Modified RMSc Footprint
- Auto Brightness Mode or Manual Mode (MRS Versions Only)
- Solar Failsafe™ (MRS Versions Only)
- 10 Brightness Setting: 8 DL & 4 NV Compatible
- Side Mounted Battery
- Shake Awake
- IPX8 Waterproof
Read our full EPS Full Size review here.
14. Holosun AEMS-MACRO - Large Window Enclosed Competition Optic
Buy the Holosun AEMS-MACRO At The Best Price
The Holosun AEMS-MACRO combines the large window performance of competition-style optics with the durability of a fully enclosed emitter design. With a 0.9 × 0.9 inch viewing window, it provides a wide, square sight picture that makes it easier to track the dot during recoil and fast target transitions.
The enclosed emitter housing protects the LED from rain, dust, and debris, making the AEMS-MACRO a strong option for shooters who want the reliability of an enclosed optic without giving up a large viewing window.
The optic uses Holosun’s Multi-Reticle System (MRS), allowing you to select between a 2 MOA dot, a 32 MOA circle, or a circle-dot combination. The reticle is available in Red, Green, or Gold, giving shooters flexibility to choose the reticle color that works best for their environment and eyesight.
The AEMS-MACRO includes Holosun features like Solar Failsafe and a forward-facing light sensor for automatic brightness adjustment, along with Shake Awake technology for dependable performance.
Built from durable 7075 aluminum, the optic mounts using 509T footprint adapter plates.
Choosing between Red or Green Reticles
You may be wondering if you should get a red or green dot reticle. We get this question a lot so I am going to list a few bullet points for you to consider.
- Green reticles are less straining for the eye to see.
- Green reticles can help with astigmatism. If you have astigmatism you will see a blurry dot, we have been told by a few customers that Green dots help with their astigmatism, making the dot look more crisp than the red version.
- Green will not washout on backdrops like green grass, foliage, or green colors.
- In theory Green dots can have a longer battery life because Green is brighter, so for example a green dot on brightness setting 6 may be the same brightness as a red dot on setting 7 - which would save battery life.
If you want to learn more check out our full article about Red vs Green Dot Pros & Cons here.
Choosing between Open vs Closed Emitters
The simplest way we can break down open vs closed emitters is to look at how you plan on carrying the pistol. If you plan on being outdoors in the elements with rain, snow, sleet, then a closed emitter will be beneficial.
If you plan on carrying OWB most of the time and plan on being outside then closed emitter would be beneficial.
If you plan on carrying IWB or don't plan on being outside using your red dot in the pouring rain or heavy snow then an open reflex is fine.
Open reflexes will still work in the rain or snow but the closed emitter will give you extra peace of mind.
An open reflex can collect dust and debris on the inside of the reticle over time, so you'll want to clean it out from time to time. An enclosed emitter is easier to clean in this aspect.
To learn more about Open vs Closed emitters you can check out our Open vs Closed Emitter Guide here.
How to decide which reticle style is best for you
In this guide we covered a few different reticle options. If you need some help deciding which is best for you here are some of our thoughts on each.
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Conclusion
The S&W M&P 2.0 Series of full size and compact hand guns are super nice.
We believe you'd be happy with any of the optics chosen above.
If you still have questions please reach out to us.
Thanks for reading!
