Hey Freedom Gorillas today we are going to explain the similarities and differences between the Holosun 407C X2 and the 507C X2. We understand that it can be difficult to understand the differences when you don’t have them both in your hands.
TLDR: The main difference between the 407C X2 and the 507C X2 is that the 407C X2 has a 2 MOA Dot only and the 507C X2 has the MRS Reticle which is the 32 MOA outer ring and 2 MOA center dot. The 507C X2 is also $65 more than the 407C X2 and has half the battery life when using the MRS reticle. Other than those differences, they are both identical. They both have the same RMR footprint and both come in red or green reticles.
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- Holosun 407C X2 vs 507C X2 Models & Pricing
- Holosun 407C X2 vs 507C X2 Footprint
- Holosun 407C X2 vs 507C X2 Size & Intended Use
- Holosun 407C X2 vs 507C X2 Deck Height
- Holosun 407C X2 vs 507C X2 Reticles
- Holosun 407C X2 vs 507C X2 Battery Life
- Holosun 407C X2 vs 507C X2 Similarities
- Holosun 407C X2 vs 507C X2 Differences
- Holosun 407C X2 vs 507C X2 Which is Better?
- Holosun 407C X2 vs 507C X2 Conclusion
Holosun 407C X2 vs 507C X2 Models & Pricing
Both the 407C X2 and 507C X2 come in red or green models. The Holosun 407C X2 is about $65 cheaper than the 507C X2. With the 507C X2 you are paying extra to have the MRS Reticle (Multi Reticle System) which gives you a 32 MOA Outer Ring and 2 MOA Center Dot.
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Starts at $244.99 
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Starts at $309.99 
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Holosun 407C X2 vs 507C X2 Footprint
Both the 407C X2 and the 507C X2 have an RMR footprint. So if you have a slide cut for a Trijicon RMR or and adapter plate that lets you fit a Trijicon RMR then this will fit on it with no problem.
Holosun 407C X2 vs 507C X2 Size & Intended Use
Dimensionally the 407C X2 and 507C X2 are exactly the same. They share the same housing, have the same sized windows, and have all the same features like manual and auto brightness, shake awake, solar failsafe, etc. The only difference is the reticle.
The 407C X2 and 507C X2 are larger pistol optics, so they are intended for use on full size or compact pistols. They are not intended for smaller, micro compact pistols and in most cases will not fit due to their footprint.
Holosun 407C X2 vs 507C X2 Deck Height
The Deck Height on the 407C X2 and the Holosun 507C X2 are exactly the same. The deck height is 8.72MM
Holosun 407C X2 vs 507C X2 Reticles
The reticles are the main difference between the Holosun 407C X2 and the 507C X2. The 407C X2 has a 2 MOA dot. The 507C X2 has the MRS Reticle which is a 32 MOA Circle plus a 2 MOA dot.
The MRS reticle can be either a 32 MOA Circle only, or a 2 MOA Dot only, or both together. You can toggle it on or off by holding down the "-" button for 3 seconds.
Both the 407C X2 and the 507C X2 come in red or green reticles.
Holosun 407C X2 vs 507C X2 Battery Life
The Holosun 407C X2 has a longer battery life than the 507C X2. The 407C X2 is rated at 50,000 hours of battery life on setting six and the 507C X2 is rated at 20,000 hours of battery life on setting six when using the MRS Reticle.
On the 507C X2 if you used only the 2 MOA Dot, the battery life would be equal to the 407C X2. It's the MRS reticle that consumes extra power.
Holosun 407C X2 vs 507C X2 Similarities
- Dimensionally they are identical
- They both come in red or green reticles
- They both have solar failsafes, auto brightness, and manual brightness modes
- They both have side removable batteries
- They are both made out of 7075 T6 Aluminum
- They are both IP67 waterproof
Holosun 407C X2 vs 507C X2 Differences
- The 507C X2 has the M.R.S. (Multi Reticle System) and the 407C X2 has a 2 MOA dot
- The 507C X2 is more expensive than the 407C X2
- The 407C X2 is rated at 50K hours of battery life while the 507C X2 is rated at 20K hours of battery life when using the M.R.S. reticle. (If you use the 2 MOA dot only on the 507C X2 it jumps to 50K hours of battery life)
Holosun 407C X2 vs 507C X2 Which is Better?
So as you can see the only real difference between the Holosun 407C X2 and the 507C X2 is the reticle. So which is better?
Well here are some things to consider. The M.R.S. reticle is pretty cool. It gives you some options, you can use the 32 MOA circle only, the 2 MOA dot only, or the 32 MOA Circle with the 2 MOA dot. The larger 32 MOA circle also makes the reticle a bit easier to pick up when drawing the weapon.
However, the 407C X2 is $65 cheaper than the 507C X2, so if you are budget conscious and are ok having a 2 MOA dot only then the 407C X2 is a great value.
For some people all they need is a 2 MOA dot.
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Starts at $244.99 
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Starts at $309.99 
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Conclusion
As you can see there are many similarities and only a few differences between the Holosun 407C X2 and the 507C X2. We hope that the information provided above can help you better understand these similarities and differences and can help you make an informed purchase decision.
If you have any other questions please reach out to us.
Thanks for reading!
