NEW ▪︎▪︎▪︎ Holosun AEMS Ronin ▪︎▪︎▪︎ review/thoughts/comparison

[@christoperdevore3617]

If the glass is comparable to the regular A.E.M.S.,it would be a night vision specific upper monster.

[@BenBelkin]

My thoughts exactly

[@PistolsPlayground]

That was my exact thought.

[@isaaclockwood1839]

Yes, seems to be decent glass for the size. Might vision probably the "why" it was created. I didn't think of that.

[@armorers_wrench]

I also have not had any issues with Holosun optics. They're pretty rugged imo. My first ever pistol optic was a Trijicon RMR RM06 type 2. It's a good and damn near indestructible optic. But the window is very tinted and even has a bit of fish eye effect. The next pistol optic I bought was a 507c and after I bought that 507c I never purchased another RMR again. It's the same form factor but just...better. It isn't as durable I'm sure but the glass clarity is better, the dot is crisper to my eye, and the battery life is unironically justasgood. Then I started getting into the big window competition style optics and once again I started with an SRO. Now, I REALLY like the SRO. I carry an SRO on my edc. But then Holosun came out with the 507 comp and while its different than an SRO it is also a very good optic that is easy to shoot fast. I'm not sure which I really prefer but I definitely prefer the price tag on the 507 comp. The SRO is still one of my favorites though. I'd quite like to try Vortex' new big window optic. Personally I do wish the 507comp was offered in a 5moa version. I actually really like the 5moa dot on my SRO.

[@isaaclockwood1839]

I think they are working on a 5 or 6 moa on the 507 comp

[@beck4218]

Dude, where did you source the MCB shell/hoodie?

[@rowansutherland1853]

As soon as I noticed I wondered the same thing

[@isaaclockwood1839]

Almost all my clothes are from Howitzer Clothing

[@RetARMYjohn]

I have the same A.E.M.S. and love it! Thanks for the video! Just curious but where did you get that jacket brother?

[@isaaclockwood1839]

It's from Howitzer Clothing. It's pretty much all I wear.

[@RetARMYjohn]

@ Thanks bro! I will go purchase one and see what else I like? Keep up the great work brother!

[@ILicence]

It's a jumbo A.E.M.S. and I haven't seen anyone calling it the J.A.E.M.S.

[@isaaclockwood1839]

Your the first 👊

[@jf3065]

That seems like it would be perfect for an RPK or even a civlian M249.

[@isaaclockwood1839]

Nice

[@ALawnMowerwithfive9s]

On there regular AEMS there's a bit of distortion towards the top of the lens. Is there less or none on the AEMS max? How about blue tint? The same or less?

[@COOLBLUERED]

Ah A Vortex UH-1 or an Sig Sauer Romeo 8T. Of wait I forgot they are all made on the same factory block. And what didn’t you Mount it and shoot with it on?😅

[@isaaclockwood1839]

I have the 8T, this is way bigger. I'll do a shooting video when I get some time.

[@phillipbarlow823]

by the way what was the grips on your rifles?

[@armorers_wrench]

Those are the Ergo grip.

[@isaaclockwood1839]

Ergo grips, my favorite

[@phillipbarlow823]

Maybe a good use case for it would be on a PCC to replace the 510c for rainy climates to have a closed emitter for competitions?

[@isaaclockwood1839]

I might try that. It likes to rain in my are this time of year.

[@Boringunguy]

What’s the point of mounting 2 red dots on your gun?

[@isaaclockwood1839]

Main optic, AEMS, is zeroed at 50yds, the 507comp at 25yds. I use the offset for close, low and fast targets as well as prone/shooting under things and hard leans. Top optic for everything else.

[@armon8399]

What jacket is that?

[@isaaclockwood1839]

Howitzer Clothing 👊

[@armon8399]

@isaaclockwood1839 Thanks.... Also how do u stay motivated in dry fire practice? I feel like I've hit a plateau and it's hard to stay motivated to get to the next level

[@TricknologistPHD]

Are you going to be shooting at the Shasta Shooters January match?

[@isaaclockwood1839]

I plan to for now.

[@TricknologistPHD]

@isaaclockwood1839 damn I hope it doesn't rain lol!

[@isaaclockwood1839]

@TricknologistPHD same, been pretty consistent lately

[@XrayMike17plus1]

For a casual user it's... interesting. Gotta wonder about what kind of light signature it generates through the front lens and thats an awfully big piece of reflective glass on the front. It also really pushes the size limits for an unmagnified optic.

[@mffoutdoors7233]

I run the old AMES on my night gun. For the money it is a really great night sight for passive aiming, mainly because it has a bunch of night setting. I think the intent for the larger objective window was to appeal to the night vision market to compete with the EOTech.

[@FloorItDuh]

I have both Eotech and holosun. While the holosun is damn good it cannot be physically better than the eotech for night vision use. It's physically impossible due to the technologies employed in the eotech vs the holosun. I like both don't get me wrong, there is a clear difference between them and that is okay.

[@mffoutdoors7233]

@ I tend to agree, the EOTech is a superior quality optic intends to do a little bit better for passive aiming. And certainly when you consider the price point of both the optics I think you would be pretty foolish to buy the Hollison over the EOtech considering the price very similar. All that being said for an EOtech alternative, the AEMS does very well.

[@isaaclockwood1839]

I believe you are correct. I didn't even think about night vision but I'm no operator.

[@c0c0asauce]

I would like to get my hands on one. If both eyes are open and the shooter is used to finding the dot I don't see a big window making much sense in day time CQB. However, when your eye is a long way from the sight like using NV or with a big magnifier I could see some potential benefits. It certainly looks cool.

[@isaaclockwood1839]

That's what I was thinking. Some of the other guys made a great point, and probably correct, that it was made for nods.

[@BullseyeBallistics-kf1jw]

Do they only come in green reticles? Ide love one for my .458 socom.

[@isaaclockwood1839]

No sir, this one is red.

[@BullseyeBallistics-kf1jw]

​@@isaaclockwood1839 Awesome! I would prefer red.

[@escapethepopulation]

Looks fun, might have to snag and try one out.

[@JaMartin-h7f]

I believe it's to assist when using night vision and looking through a tube.

[@isaaclockwood1839]

I totally agree and didn't even think of that

[@matrixmunitions]

All I run is Holosun other then LVPOS, can't wait to get my hands on these one I already own two AEMS.

[@isaaclockwood1839]

Same for me, Razor 1-6 HD and Holosun for everything else.

[@mobilegamersunite]

The swampfox saber is probably the biggest optic. And its a favorite of mine. I call it my crystal ball of death! 🔮

[@MedicalTape_xX]

I think he meant just red dot, but even the Acog 6x is bigger than the sabre

[@mobilegamersunite]

@MedicalTape_xX maybe longer. But the saber has the wide field of view going for it

[@isaaclockwood1839]

I meant the biggest red dot. The ronin definitely has a bigger window but the swampfox is longer.

[@mobilegamersunite]

@isaaclockwood1839 1.75 inches is what the saber is rocking, its wider than that? Wow that's a big window

[@isaaclockwood1839]

@mobilegamersunite 1.94 width 2.5 on the hight for the housing, 1.57 x 1.18 for the window.

[@brentacusmaximus6677]

If that's rated up to 12 guage recoil, I think it'd be perfect for that !

[@isaaclockwood1839]

Haha, heck yeah

[@leakysfinkter5935]

....a true "mailbox" type optic, actually the size of the mailbox.

[@isaaclockwood1839]

😆

[@ABH313]

That thing is HUGE lol I have the regular one and love it. Keep it on a 9mm PCC

[@isaaclockwood1839]

Same 👊

[@GldenRetriever]

I've been having the same dilemma. I want it, but idk what I'd put it on lol. I'm probably going to put it on my saiga-12 if I end up grabbing one.

[@donwelchmusic]

I want this to put on my ak so bad 😂.

[@My_world1979]

Looks like the 512c and aems had a baby and it’s called ronin. I love my 512c btw. Great optic.

[@isaaclockwood1839]

Haha, yes

[@Bigfoottracker89]

They should have released the Aems Medium.

[@isaaclockwood1839]

Yes, agree

[@FrankCastle187]

My neighbor has a flat screen TV 📺 mounted to his .44

[@isaaclockwood1839]

😄

[@smacfe]

Big window, nice. Mostly hollow so not too heavy. Not much larger than a Vortex UH-1. Guys that like a big window got a new toy.

[@isaaclockwood1839]

Yes they do

[@KretinD]

Id put it on a 9mm competition pcc or anything that has an frt or super safety

[@isaaclockwood1839]

😆

[@hopewilliams6705]

That's what she said... LoL sry couldn't help myself

[@isaaclockwood1839]

😆

[@tarichar8]

Do you think that would fit on my Glock?

[@isaaclockwood1839]

I think you should try it 😉

[@t3h8ar0n]

It is cool, but it is far too large for my taste... I have the regular AEMS and that is the sweet spot for me.

[@isaaclockwood1839]

I agree with you. Love my AEMS which is why I wanted this. Didn't realize the size until I got it.

[@coronadrvr9863]

That’s what she said!!😂

[@isaaclockwood1839]

😆

[@moderngunguy3666]

The why is because it's bigger has a bigger window makes easier got acquisition pretty common sense

[@isaaclockwood1839]

That's part of it I believe but like I said in the video, if this is the size you need to acquire the dot then you definitely don't train. I think some of the guys in the comments nailed it with the night vision angle.

[@dav762s]

Looks like a revised 512.

[@Operator-qg7gz]

that's for a AR-10 type but cool for a 15 or K type

[@isaaclockwood1839]

So I'm getting another rifle?! Fine

[@Kipdeisel]

That ronin looks awesome. Love the boxy / chunky-ness

[@isaaclockwood1839]

It's chunky to the max

[@bender_cigar]

Way too expensive. Also you’re gonna be giving Tu Lam money, who is a fraud and a grifter. Not worth it

[@Opfor-NYC]

😂 he’s a real operator.

[@isaaclockwood1839]

I think he has to pay me now for this video