New SI gunsight: ISM

[SoliDeoGloria]

This is the new sight that some of the units are deploying with. For pics go here
http://www.botac.com/inisminsimo.html

Insight introduces the next generation of multi-function aiming devices, the ISM-V™. The ISM-V™ is the world’s only fully Integrated Sighting Module with co-aligned visible aiming laser built to survive real world use. With its single set of high-precision, tactile windage and elevation adjusters, the co-aligned red dot and visible laser are dialed into the target at the same time.

Features:
Co-aligned Aiming Laser and Red Dot
Mounts to any MIL-STD-1913 Rail
1.7 MOA Dot size
Negligible Parallax
Variable Power Selections for Lighting Conditions
7 daytime brightness settings
5 nighttime brightness settings, compatible with night vision devices
Operates on One 3-Volt Lithium Battery
1500 hours battery life for red dot
8 hours continues on red dot & laser use
Less Than 10 oz.
Pattern Generators (optional)
Rail Grabber or Cam lever interfaceEach ISM-V ships with the following:
Plastic case with foam protective insert
Neoprene Scope Cover
Lens Cleaning Fluid
Lens Tissue, Lens Brush
1 Battery and Operator Manual

[Hippo]

doesnt the mars sight have a laser aligned to it already?

[Ratamacue]

Looks similar to the sight that was integrated into the XM8.

[velvet-cream]

Looks similar to the sight that was integrated into the XM8.

I think it is the same thing, except this is a visible version. Go to the insight website for more details.


Here's the IR/Vis version
http://insightlights.com/products/showProduct.asp?id=34

[nickless]

So, what's the source of this news?

I find particularly hard to believe the Army is going with the visible laser variant of the ISM when infrared lasers are what's needed and used today.

[SoliDeoGloria]

The source is my buddy deploying with the 10th MD in a few months. ACOGs are short...so everyone else gets these.

[TehSuig]

We've had these for over a year now. I used to not like them but I have no gripes now. I figured some part of it would break almost as soon as we got in country, but they've held together. I don't think we've had any break as of yet.

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/7766/imageloaderii1.jpg

Nickless, they have both the IR and the visible laser.

[nickless]

So it's the ISM-IR, ok - at least that makes sense. ;)

How would you compare the red dot to an Aimpoint or (we're probably getting unfair here ;)) an EOTech? And would you say the smaller weight compared to an Aimpoint + AN/PEQ 2 is noticable?

[TehSuig]

The dot is the same as an Aimpoint, but not comparable to an Eotech. You can deffinately notice the weight difference. With the ISM your weapon is nowhere near as front heavy as it is with the Peq2, even though the PEQ2 is very light. I still chose not to use an ISM though. I don't like having to flip through all the settings on the knob and find the right buttons on the top to press to find what I want - in the dark. I prefer my sight and my laser to be run seperately.