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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Holosun LS221

Posted: 4/9/2018 9:01:48 PM EDT

I recently ordered a Holosun LS221 through Brownells.
https://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/electronic-sights/laser-sights/ls221-visible-and-ir-laser-sight-prod117504.aspx I think the total was about $503 to get it to show up at my door. It is the red laser version.

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It comes in a pelican box knock off and this one shipped with the handle pin missing on one side. I don't really care, I won't be using the box anyway.

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Inside the box is the unit itself, a pressure pad, an Allen wrench to adjust the rail attachment, a lens cloth, and nothing else. There are no instructions or manuals that came with it.

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A pic of the lasers

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The pressure pad. Its over molded like it should fit over a section of rail but somehow I don't see that working out well. There is velcro attached as well. I won't be using it, I'll stick to the button on top.

Posted: 4/9/2018 9:11:35 PM EDT

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The top of the unit. The button has a positive click to it and pressing it twice will give continuous on.

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The rear of the unit. The switch to move between IR and visible doesn't give a solid click when you move it between settings, it's just kind of there. I haven't been able to kick it out to distance yet so I'll update later if there is anything between the low and high settings.

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The elevation knob. When moving it for adjustment there is no click, it just moves as when screwing in a screw.

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The host is a 7.5 upper with a drop in 22LR CMMG bolt.

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Hard to see but there is visible metal on the back of the unit. Minor cosmetic issue to me, as I'll probably end up painting it anyway.

I'll hopefully get it out this weekend to get sighted in and try out the IR capabilities. I have no intentions on using this for anything other than the 22 and it'll be for small vermin control.

Posted: 4/9/2018 9:15:01 PM EDT

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Please update when you get a chance. I’ve considered grabbing one when they are in sale but always talk myself out of it.

Posted: 4/9/2018 9:25:22 PM EDT

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Please update when you get a chance. I’ve considered grabbing one when they are in sale but always talk myself out of it.

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Will do. When I ordered there weren't really any reviews or info out about it. If anyone has specific questions or want photos of anything post it and I'll do my best to provide any details.

Posted: 4/10/2018 10:10:01 AM EDT

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Will do. When I ordered there weren't really any reviews or info out about it. If anyone has specific questions or want photos of anything post it and I'll do my best to provide any details.

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I'd contact Holosun about the lack of clicks. I have a 321 and they're tactile / audible.

Posted: 4/12/2018 7:20:35 PM EDT

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Do you know if this will work with a Surefire dual switch? I am on the fence, if it will work with my current set up M300V then I might just get one.

Posted: 4/12/2018 11:52:46 PM EDT

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Do you know if this will work with a Surefire dual switch? I am on the fence, if it will work with my current set up M300V then I might just get one.

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no; that was one of my recommendations to them for the next gen.

Posted: 4/23/2018 6:52:58 AM EDT

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Finally got out last week and got it sighted in at 25 meters. On a bright sunny day (and a ton of April snow to reflect off) I was having trouble picking up the dot on the highest setting at that distance. Remember when I said the adjustment was mushy? Turns out that was just for the windage. The elevation has good positive and audible clicks.

Posted: 4/27/2018 10:20:56 PM EDT

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Tried it out in the back yard and overall am very happy. There is some slight bloom at 21 meters (where the pic is taken and the camera seems to exaggerate this) but at distance the dot seemed very clear. Hopefully there will opportunity to shoot with it very soon. Pic was taken on the high IR setting.

Posted: 5/1/2018 1:14:32 PM EDT

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Thanks.

I might snag one of their all in one units.

Posted: 5/22/2018 7:04:00 AM EDT

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Waiting to hear back from TNVC to see it the TAPS will work with it. Its not a problem to reach over the top to fire the laser, it'd just be easier for me to have weapon and laser controls in the same spot.

Posted: 6/16/2018 9:40:21 AM EDT

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The laser unit (and AR it's attached to) have been living in my truck with several 90°+ days. The unit is working fine and has retained zero. On the high setting I can just make out the dot at a half mile using PVS14s. Overall I'm liking it quite a bit.

Posted: 9/11/2018 12:30:18 PM EDT

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How does the visible laser stack up at night with the naked eye?

Posted: 9/12/2018 8:27:55 PM EDT

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For the $500+ cost I'd grab a lighlty used DBAL from the EE. Going rate is the same and the quality/durability isn'tin question. Most of the ones that pop up look just about brand new. Another option is DSG Arms. I paid a hair more for my i2 brand new from them than what OP paid for this unit. They go on sale regularly.

Posted: 9/14/2018 12:40:09 PM EDT

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For the $500+ cost I'd grab a lighlty used DBAL from the EE. Going rate is the same and the quality/durability isn'tin question. Most of the ones that pop up look just about brand new. Another option is DSG Arms. I paid a hair more for my i2 brand new from them than what OP paid for this unit. They go on sale regularly.

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Having both, I would not recommend doing the I2 over the 221. I would recommend going a little further and going with an A3 or ATPIAL-C. If worried about durability my 221 sample size of one has been sufficiently rugged. It spends its days here:

Its been slammed around in the back seat and used in a few matches. Again, maybe I got lucky with my sample size of one. The huge benefit to me on the 221 was the slaved laser. It was super easy to zero and has held that zero. I've had no problems with the I2 either, but now I wish I would've just gotten one of the other two I mentioned earlier.

Posted: 9/14/2018 12:43:32 PM EDT

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How does the visible laser stack up at night with the naked eye?

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Great at night, nonexistent during the day.

Posted: 9/15/2018 7:23:37 PM EDT

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Great at night, nonexistent during the day.

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Perfect. Thank you. I'm going to give it a try, since I found a great deal on the fde green laser one.

Posted: 9/22/2018 6:40:58 AM EDT

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Waiting to hear back from TNVC to see it the TAPS will work with it. Its not a problem to reach over the top to fire the laser, it'd just be easier for me to have weapon and laser controls in the same spot.

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Never heard back from TNVC but I ordered a TAPS for the DBAL. Tried it on the 221 and it is not compatible. Works great with the DBAL though.

Posted: 10/27/2018 8:31:18 AM EDT

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I'll be interested in Haley's review, as he undoubtedly has a lot more time on it than I do.

Posted: 11/4/2018 2:46:00 AM EDT

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Thank you for your post! Am interested in one of their 321G units with the built in illuminator and was looking at this one also for a .22 AR same as yours. Looks good, I hope the holosuns continue to get good reviews!

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Holosun LS221

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