FYI, I compared the HiLux B Dot (Mdl MBD1-20) with the HoloSun HS403G:
Both optics cost $190-200. Both use the 2032 battery. Both have close to the same battery life at around 6 years. Both are compatible with T1 mounts. Both are 2 MOA dots. Both have 1/2 MOA adjustment and use the cap itself to make the adjustments. Both have top mounted controls and have batteries mounted on the right side for easy access to battery changes without removing the scope (every 6 years!). Dots are said to be plenty bright for daytime use on both. Both are compatible with NV. Both have the auto off feature. I know the HiLux auto off is adjustable, and I think the HoloSun G is adjustable as well.
B Dot 3.8 oz with the mount
G 3.0 oz
B Dot No auto on
G Has auto on
B 1 Year warranty
G 3 year warranty
The B Dot seems to have been torture tested (judging by the above article) while I haven't seen any testing of the HoloSun G. However, I own a HoloSun A and it has held up just fine in the year or so that I've owned it. That certainly is not torture testing though. The B Dot comes with sturdy flip caps and a killflash, usually items you have to pay extra for. For me, it comes down to the auto on feature, the warranties, and how I feel about each company. So I called both.
HiLux answered and a very helpful American lady answered my questions. They are located in southern California. She knew the product and the information, which I appreciated. But I didn't like the warranty info I received. While it's lifetime on the metal part of the B Dot, it's only one year on the electrical components. If something is going to fail, what do you think it would be? Also, you have to have a receipt, or file a warranty card within 10 days of purchase or you get no help. Judging by the warranty, my impression is that they don't have a lot of faith in their product. I also noted that Midway started to carry the product but has already discontinued it. I have no idea why. I called Midway but the guy who answered also had no idea why they discontinued it.
I called HoloSun as well. Twice. But I got an answering machine each time. I left a vmail, but so far, no call back. I did look at their warranty statement on the web and discovered that while they also say it has a lifetime warranty, that too is only on the metal part. The optics and electronics only have a three year warranty. Still better than HiLux, but not what their advertisement leads a consumer to believe. I wanted to verify the dimensions (couldn't find that anywhere) and a couple other questions. I hope I hear back from them, as I won't buy from a company that I can't talk with. I'll update if/when I hear back from HoloSun.
From what I've read, these two seem to be two of the better RDS choices in the $200 price range. It would be nice to see one of them back up their product with a better warranty. Anyone have input on which of these two would be the better one to buy??
I called HoloSun
