The Mepro M22 Light Module Kit was provided by the company for review.
Self-loading guns shoot pretty much the same way today that they did a century ago.
The materials science and manufacturing efficiency have advanced astronomically, to be sure.
The Mepro M22 Light Module Kit offers additional reticle illumination when transitioning between disparate lighting conditions. Image: Meprolight
What is literally unrecognizable from a short generation ago is the way we sight our firearms.
In eras past, the state-of-the-art was a steel post front and adjustable peep or notch rear sight.
Untold millions of tactical rifles shot both straight and true using that same basic timeless concept.
The Light Module Kit bolts onto the exterior of the Mepro M22, giving the system the streamlined appearance of a single unit.
That was all just physics.
Given appropriate technique, the gun will subsequently hit the target, all other lesser considerations notwithstanding.
Its not like that anymore.
The author mounted a Meprolight M22 and Light Module Kit on his Springfield Armory Hellion rifle.
The specific particulars are nonetheless sufficient to drive a thriving industry.
Variety Is the Spice of Life
All these modern gun sights require a source of power.
The simplest of the lot take batteries.
The Light Module Kit comes in two halves and has a precise fit over the body of the Meprolight red dot sight.
However, these batteries invariably discharge over time.
It is surprisingly difficult to remember to keep those things fresh.
There are solar-powered alternatives that seem to work well.
Meprolight offers rugged gear for the civilian market, as the company’s equipment has been battle tested for decades with the IDF.
Some incorporate fiber optic elements that draw in ambient light and concentrate it into an aiming point.
Others sport photovoltaic cells that convert light into electricity to power a visible diode.
However, an unsettling percentage of defensive engagements occur during periods of limited visibility.
The two sides of the Light Module Kit are shown here. They have the appropriate cuts and ports to allow for the normal operation of the M22.
A third alternative is legit nuclear power.
Tritium, or hydrogen-3, is a radioactive isotope of hydrogen with a half-life of about 12.3 years.
Tritium is the heaviest particle-bound hydrogen isotope.
Mounted on the author’s Hellion rifle, the M22 is shown here fitted with the Light Module Kit.
It is defined by a nucleus consisting of one proton and two neutrons.
The big appeal is that Tritium sights do not require batteries.
However, Tritium-powered sights have a finite shelf life.
Typically after about a decade, these sighting elements tend to lose their luster.
So, those are your choices.
Each has its own unique benefits and liabilities.
Choosing among them represents an invariable compromise.
However, to paraphrase Tony Stark, what if you could just have everything?
Meprolight can get you there.
Their tactical gear is invariably well-reasoned, effective, and tough.
The end result of some 34 years of mechanical evolution is the Meprolight M22.
[Dont miss Andy GrossmansMeprolight M22 reviewfor additional information on this red dot sight.]
The M22 is a state-of-the-art self-illuminating reflex red-dot sight.
It is powered by both a fiber optic system as well as a Tritium lamp.
Reticles can be had in either red or amber.
Users can select either a bullseye or chevron design as well.
The sight is 100% self-illuminating and automatically adjusts for ambient light conditions.
It is also compatible with NVGs and external magnifiers.
Everything about the M22 is designed for the battlefield.
The housing is rugged and indestructible, while the throw-lever mount makes set-up a snap.
Once you get the M22 zeroed, it is stupid proof.
Just put the reticle over the target.
However, thats not to say the rig is absolutely perfect.
Once you take its measure, nothing is faster.
However, there are certain narrow circumstances wherein the Tritium lamp can be overwhelmed.
The most common is moving from a dark area to a bright area.
If orienting your firearm indoors to outdoors, excessive ambient light on the target can obscure the reticle.
For those specific circumstances, Meprolight offers their bolt-on M22 Light Module Kit.
With the light module kit installed, the M22 really is everything for all users.
The light module kit is naturally designed so as not to interfere with the function of the host sight.
Practical Tactical
In practical program, the M22 with a light module installed is indeed stupid-proof.
The host M22 requires no external manipulation beyond basic zeroing.
The light module operates off of a simple pushbutton control.
Batteries can be changed without dismounting the sight.
There is no magnification, and the optical quality is as good as mankind can produce.
As a result, the field of view remains clear and unobstructed for fast target engagements.
I mounted the tricked-out M22 on top of my Springfield Armory Hellion bullpup modern sporting rifle.
The sight would also be right at home on the SAINT or SOCOM M1A.
Meprolight makes those as well.
When moving tactically indoors or at modest ranges outside, nothing is better.
Its a buyers market for tactical glass these days.
Price points run from paltry to astronomical with everything in between.
The light module kit is another $125.
Seems like a great deal to me.
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