Optic-Ready Holsters: The Complete Guide to Holsters for Red Dot Pistols
Posted by Dana Dara on Oct 06, 2026
Red dot sights are now common on concealed carry pistols, range guns and duty weapons. But adding an optic changes the overall shape of your handgun, which leads to an important question:
Do you need an optic-ready holster for a pistol with a red dot?
In most cases, yes.
An optic-ready holster has extra clearance around the rear of the slide so the red dot does not hit the holster. The pistol shou
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