We are in the golden age of optics. Whether it’s high-end riflescopes for PRS or budget red dots for competition, the options are endless. And while you might think many of these are lackluster, that’s not true.
There are plenty of good options that happen to be affordable. C&H Precision, known for building red dot mounting solutions for handguns, has gotten into the red dot game.
Over the past few years, they’ve been expanding the lineup. C&H recently put the spotlight on the COMP Red Dot, which offers a large-window red dot at a budget price.
SPECS
The COMP is a C&H Precision red dot aimed at competition, duty, and everyday carry.
The standard specs are as follows:
| Specification | C&H Precision COMP Red Dot |
|---|---|
| Model(s) | COMP Red Dot |
| Magnification | 1x |
| Footprint | RMR |
| Dot Size | 3 MOA, or 2 MOA Dot and 21 MOA Circle in Multi-Reticle Option |
| Dot Color | Red and Green Options |
| Brightness Settings | 10 (2 night vision-compatible) |
| Runtime | 50,000 Hours |
| Adjustment | 1 MOA/Click |
| Length | 52.5mm |
| Weight | 28.4 grams |
| Battery Type | CR1632 3V |
| MSRP | $299.99 |
FEATURES
C&H Precision’s COMP combines a durable aluminum housing with features designed for fast target acquisition. Built around the RMR footprint, the COMP offers broad compatibility with optics-ready pistols and a large target window for a wide sight picture. Shooters can choose a red or green reticle, and the Red Multi-Reticle version pairs a 2 MOA dot with a 21 MOA circle.
Ten brightness settings (the lowest two are night-vision compatible) suit different lighting conditions, while Motion Control Technology activates the optic when movement is detected. Smart Power Management shuts it down after five minutes of inactivity, delivering a rated 50,000-hour runtime on a CR1632 lithium battery.
C&H machines the housing from one piece of 7075-T6 aluminum and rages the COMP for +P and +P+ ammunition, along with an IPX7 waterproof rating. It’s a 1x optic with a 27mm lens, and you get 45 MOA of elevation and windage adjustment at 1 MOA per click. MSRP is $299.99.
ZOOMING OUT
I like options; the more, the merrier, especially when they come from a reputable company. C&H has built trust with many end users, so it’s no surprise that they’ve started offering optics under their own brand.
Before you mount one, make sure your holster is built for an optic. Safariland’s RDS and RDSO holsters are designed for red dot-equipped pistols, and the Holster Finder shows the latest fits.
For more new release news, head over to the Cadre Dispatch, and for more from C&H, visit our C&H Precision tag page.
A Few Optic-Ready Holsters to Start With
Quick Answers on the C&H COMP
The RMR footprint, so it mounts on a wide range of optics-ready pistols with an RMR-cut slide or plate.
C&H lists a 27mm lens and calls it a “Large Lateral Target Window.” The whole optic measures 52.5mm long, 30.7mm wide, and 31.7mm tall.
Yes. The COMP comes with a red or green 3 MOA dot, and there’s also a multi-reticle version with a 2 MOA dot and a 21 MOA circle.
A single CR1632. C&H rates battery life at 50,000 hours. The optic shuts off after five minutes without movement and wakes when it senses motion.
Yes. The two lowest of its 10 brightness settings are night vision-compatible.
