The H&K VP9 series is an amazing platform with a great following and track record. With the rise in popularity of pistol red dots we are happy to see the VP9 series coming optics ready.
In this article we are going to tell you which Holosun Red & Green Dot sights fit your H&K VP9 Optics Ready model and explain the features and benefits of each so you can make an informed purchase decision.
The optics we'll be recommending will use and RMR Adpater plate found here except for the SCS VP9, this will mount on the slide without an adapter plate. This applies to the following H&K VP9 models:
- H&K VP9 (with optics ready slide)
- H&K VP9 Match
- H&K VP9L OR
- H&K VP9SK
- H&K VP9 Tactical OR
What Holosun red dots fit the HK VP9 OR Series?
The optics we'll be recommending are the Holosun 407C, 507C, 507C ACSS Vulcan, 508T, 509T, 509 ACSS Vulcan, EPS, 507 Comp, and SCS VP9. Keep reading to learn more about each.
What footprint is the HK VP9 OR Series?
The H&K VP9 Match, OR, SK, Tactical OR, VP9L OR, and VP9 uses a proprietary slide cut + plate mounting system. You can buy 5 different plates from HK but for the optics we are recommending you will want to get plate #2 which is an RMR plate. You can buy it here if it's in stock, otherwise there are alternatives from CHPWS. We'll also recommend the SCS VP9, this will mount on the slide without an adapter plate so if you plan on getting the SCS VP9 no adapter plate purchase is necessary.
Why do we recommend Holosun Optics vs other options?
- They are affordable but not cheap.
- They come in red & green reticles with different sizes and styles.
- They are built sturdily with strong aluminum or titanium housings and glass.
- They have convenient features like Shake Awake and Side Mounted Batteries.
- They have a Limited Lifetime Warranty.
- They are reliable.
- They are waterproof.
- They have a great track record.
When you compare them to other options like Leupold, Trijicon, or others you will find Holosun prices are more affordable, they have more features, have longer battery life, and have a reliable proven track record.
Top 9 H&K VP9 Holosun Optics
Below are the best Holosun Optics you can mount on your H&K VP9 Optics Ready model. These optics will use an RMR adapter plate found here except for the SCS VP9, this will mount on the slide without an adapter plate.
1. Holosun SCS VP9 - Best VP9 Specific Optic - Does Not Require RMR Adapter Plate!
Buy the SCS VP9 At The Best Price
The SCS VP9 was made specifically for the H&K VP9. It fits directly on the slide with no modification needed. This gives you the lowest deck height of all other options. This way it's easier to see you iron sights through the optic, and it's a sleek low profile option.
It has an internal rechargeable battery with theoretical unlimited battery life. The battery has a 20K hour power reserve which is constantly being recharged. The optic charges the battery faster than it consumes. It has the MRS (multi reticle system) and is available in green dot only. You can use the 2 MOA dot, 2 MOA Dot + 32 MOA Circle, or 32 MOA Circle only.
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.
- 20,000-Hour Power Reserve
- Solar Charging Internal Battery
- Multi-Sensor Auto Brightness
- Brightness Intensity Override System
- Multiple Reticle System™ (MRS): 32 MOA Circle & 2 MOA Dot; 2 MOA Dot; 32 MOA Circle
- Direct Fit For HK© VP9™ Optics-Ready Handguns
2. Holosun 407C Green & Red Dot - Best Budget Friendly Option
Buy the 407C At The Best Price
The most budget friendly option is going to be the 407C. The 407C has a 2 MOA dot only. The housing is aluminum.
If you are ok with having just a 2 MOA dot all the time, then the 407C is a great option.
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 407C review here.
3. Holosun 507C 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.
4. Holosun 507C ACSS Vulcan Green & Red Dot - Most Precise Reticle
Buy the 507C ACSS Vulcan At The Best Price
The 507C ACSS Vulcan may pique your interest. It's just like the 507C except is 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.
5. Holosun 508T Green & Red Dot - Most Durable Open Reflex
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.
6. Holosun 509T Green & Red Dot - Most Durable Closed Emitter
Buy the 509T At The Best Price
The 509T is going to be the most heavy duty pistol optic you can buy from Holosun. It's an enclosed emitter and made with a titanium housing. The titanium is not to make it lightweight, it's to make it more durable.
The 509T comes with and RMR adapter plate but you can buy a dedicated 509T Adapter plate for the VP9.
The enclosed emitter ensures that nothing can obstruct the view of the emitter and the lens, meaning water, dirt, lint or any other molecule will not get inside the optic. It will also make the optic easier to wipe off if it were to drop in mud or something like that.
The 509T is not going to be the lightest optic, but it will be the toughest.
It also has a nice big FOV and is filled with nitrogen which will help with fog-mitigation, just like a scope.
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 509T review here.
7. Holosun 509 ACSS Vulcan Red - Most Precise 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)
- 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
8. Holosun EPS Red or Green 6MOA, 2MOA, MRS - Best All Around Closed Emitter
Last but in no way the least is 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 VP9, but you will have two adapter plates. It will be the slide > VP9 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.
9. 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.
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
As you can see there are quite a few options to choose from. Each has their own purpose.
We recommend you look at how you will be using your VP9 and choose an optic that fits your use case and budget.
If you have any further questions reach out to us on chat.
Thank you for reading!
