Frag Out! Magazine

Tzahal's Tavors, which – being bull-pups – would need a riser anyway, and are fitted with a set of extra-high BUIS. On the other hand – what can go wrong in a dot with no external power sources at all? Did we mention the sights are robust? Actually 'robust' doesn't even start to describe the Mepro's sturdiness. They're just short of bulletproof, built rock solid. They were on loan only, so we didn't test how much use and abuse they would take, but take our word for it – we didn't pamper them at all. They landed hard on the ground when the rifle slipped by the wall, or fell from truck's tailgate – they kept zero, no problem, not even a spot or scratch on the casing. And of course beating from many a hundred shots they took in a stride. Same for the rail grabbers: robust, keep locked reliably, but dismount lightly when needed to. Aiming with Mepros is a breeze. The reticules are kind of biggish, but clear and stand out easily (they are all amber- colored). They're best suited for short distances, from CQB engagements to, say, 150 meters max. Further on the targets tend to get covered by the reticule. They're perfect in full sun or indoors by the day. In darker rooms the reticule tends to fade a bit, but still it is clear enough to aim. In the cellars or other dark spaces it gets tougher, because the tritium glow is so weak, it takes an eye a moment to accommodate. But there's a simple solution to that: activate the tactical light – and the fiber optic would catch enough light to project a reticule all right. Other problem spot we have encountered is aiming from dark room to a target in full sun. The Mepro MOR's visible laser gives a bright, clear-cut dot, well visible from 50 meters or so. The switch is OK, and looks reliable enough, but is tethered solid to the casing, so for some rifles it is too long, for others – too short. This is a military sight, so it is designed to be issued with a Tavor, one size fits all. You don't have a Tavor? Well, that's your problem. But if you do, this tethered remote eliminates the weakest link in the laser-activation circuit. That's a typical military approach to a problem: simply terminate. With extreme prejudice. The price point of the 21M is about 25% cheaper than the EoTech XPS3 – not bad at all. So, the Mepro 21M and MOR are the quintessential military sights: standard issue, not designed for elegance, but relentlessly functional, built to last and maintenance-free. Install it, zero it – and forget about it. It's still there when you need it, and it takes care of your aiming for you. It is on www.fragoutmag.com

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