U.S.A. — I don’t use the word NEED lightly when it comes to firearms. I’m not big on rampant consumerism that says you need this or that or you’ll be kilt in the streets. With that said, I need an enclosed emitter red dot. At least if I’m going to carry with a red dot, I need it to be enclosed. That’s why my CZ P09 C Nocturne is equipped with a C&H Precision EDC Enclosed red dot.
Why do I need an enclosed emitter? As a Florida man, I deal with a lot of weird weather, which often means lots and lots of rain at odd times. An enclosed emitter optic prevents rain from getting between the emitter and the window and eliminates my ability to use my reticle. When it comes to small guns, you’re stuck with small optics, namely those with the Shield RMSc footprint.
In that category of small optics, our options for enclosed emitters are quite low. I know of three: the OSight S, the Holosun EPS Carry, and now the C&H Precision EDC Enclosed. The EDC Enclosed offers an interesting combination of features and a price point that makes it immensely appealing.
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The C&H Precision EDC Enclosed
Most of us learned about C&H Precision by buying Glock MOS series guns and realizing their plates suck. C&H Precision made better plates than the competition, putting them on the map. They’ve dipped their toes into optics and produced numerous options. Their optical claim to fame is the optics designed to fit directly onto plate systems like the Glock MOS without a plate.
The EDC Enclosed isn’t that kind of optic. It uses the Shield RMSc footprint, which works on 99% of small, optics-ready guns. It squeezes right onto the RMSc footprint and provides an enclosed emitter to keep things running regardless of the weather. C&H Precision includes a wide variety of screws to make sure the optic fits various platforms.
I mounted this on a CZ Nocturne, and you have to be very careful with your screw length. Due to the CZ slide design, you have to be cautious. Too long of a screw will impact the extractor, which will cause malfunction issues. Luckily, the EDC Enclosed came with perfect-length screws to get me running.
Inside the EDC Enclosed
The EDC Enclosed has 10 brightness settings, two of which are for night vision. It also has a shake-awake feature. After five minutes of inactivity, the optic will shut off but fire back up when it detects movement. The battery has a reported lifespan of 50,000 hours, but it isn’t unclear which setting lasts 50K hours.
The optic is made from one piece of aluminum and is CNC machined. It’s rated for +p+ ammo and can be submerged for 30 minutes under 1 meter of water. The optic comes with three reticle options. You can use a 2.5 MOA dot, a 34 MOA circle, or a combination of the dot and circle.
While the EDC Enclosed is designed for small handguns, it could work well on different platforms. It would fit perfectly on my Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical, and the 34 MOA circle is perfect for shotguns. It’s suited for use as an offset red dot on a rifle or just about any other roll you would use a red dot.
The optic uses a 1620 battery that drops into a side-loading tray. At the rear, there is a small notch that can also act as a backup sight for guns that remove their rear sight when you install an optic.
To The Range
Zeroing proved to be quick and easy. It took just a few adjustments to get on target at 15 yards. The optic’s use of 1 MOA settings makes it easy to get your clicks in. The turrets are tactile and audible with each click. With a quick zero, I got down to shooting various drills that got me close and far to the target.
I ran a modified Eleanor Drill, which involves four shots on two small targets in 2.5 seconds. I failed the time portion but passed the accuracy section. My goal is to pass it cold, but I have some work to do.
I started with simple 10-10-10 drills and a B8, and I fired my ten rounds as fast as I could keep them in the target. I passed this one quickly and with ease. Me and the EDC Enclosed ran it in 5.5 seconds with all 10 rounds in the black. As I shot this long string of fire, I was able to observe the dot’s movement and refresh rate. It remained a solid streak, indicating a high refresh rate, and it certainly didn’t lag between shots.
A Game of Reticles
I played around with the different reticles. The bigger reticles work better for close-range shooting. On a smaller gun, the big 34 MOA circle acts more like a revolver front sight: big, easy to see, and fast for close-range shooting. For something like the P09 Nocturne, the 2.5 MOA dot is a bit more suitable. The reticles are all crisp and nicely done, with a nice bright emitter.
The EDC Enclosed does have a clear lens, but there is a noticeable blue notch filter. It’s not terrible, but it’s noticeable and worth mentioning.
The Cost Of Doing Business
The EDC Enclosed swings in at a great price point. At $250, it is one of the most affordable enclosed emitter optics. I decided to give it a few drops to test durability. Nothing crazy, just a few chest-high drops at multiple angles to see what happens. After dropping it on both sides and the top, I checked for zero.
The little dot grouped five shots in a 2-inch circle without a problem. When the EDC Enclosed got a dunk in the water, you know I had to clean the little fella off and see just how waterproof it ended up being. With that in mind, I didn’t notice any leakage either. C&H has produced a solid little dot for the money.
About Travis Pike
Travis Pike is a former Marine Machine Gunner, a lifelong firearms enthusiast, and now a regular guy who likes to shoot, write, and find ways to combine the two. He holds an NRA certification as a Basic Pistol Instructor and is the world’s Okayest firearm’s instructor.
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