Laser Sights for M203 Gernade Launcher

[mutammim]

Hi guys, I'm looking for pics of laser sights that replaced the traditional quadrant sights for the M203. I've seen and handled the one made by meprolight, I wonder if there are other such sights out there.

[khukuri]

? How does laser sights work for the m203?

[thatguy96]

Unless I'm mistaken, the Israeli Meprolight replacement sight is a reflex optic, and does not project anything visible onto the target. People really should steer clear of using extremely common, but wholey incorrect terms like "laser sight" or "scope" for reflex optics like the Aimpoint M68 or Trijicon Reflex/II. The units neither magnify nor project anything onto the target.

[Emky]

isn´t it a laser-rangefinder? i think the german IDZ has it too.

[thatguy96]

If it is, I wasn't aware of that. Still, its not a "laser sight" if it has a rangefinder, as the rangerfinder is not a direct sighting aid.

[garoco]

Are you talking about the sight used on the M203PI on the Australian F88 Steyr GLA? If so, it isn't a 'laser' (Dr. Evil style emphasis) sight buddy. :lol:

[Nyyperi]

The M203 Grenade Launcher has been in service with many armies throughout the world for almost three decades. Most commonly installed on the M16 series assault rifles, it supplies fire power against light armor and infantry targets to a range of 350-400 meters. However, experience has shown that even after extensive training, achieving reasonable accuracy is problematic. Another major problem with this versatile weapon is that the standard issue M203 leaf sight supplied with the weapon is only useful during daylight hours. This sets a real tactical limitation on the grenade launcher regarding its use at night.

MEPROLIGHT has solved this problem by developing a dual illuminated optical collimating sight. Functioning under all lighting and weather conditions for 5-8 years without the use of batteries or any other external source of power, the sight provides a 24 hour a day solution for the fighter. When installed on the M16 carrying handle, the sight allows use of the standard metal sights, as well.

The GLS-203 dual illuminated optical sight is a real technological breakthrough. The compact unit (only around 2˝ inches long) mounts onto the carrying handle of the M16 and is adjustable for both windage and elevation; and it can be mounted to standard sight rails with suitable adapters. During the day, a light collector tube concentrates available ambient light into a dot and projects it onto the sight lens. At night, a small tritium light source supplies the light for the dot.

Achieving reasonable accuracy - day or night - is no longer a problem. Aiming with two eyes open, simply superimpose the illuminated dot in the sight window onto the target and shoot.

SPECIFICATION
Eye Relief: 0-300mm
Field of View: 160° (both eyes open)
Range: 50 - 375 meters
Resolution: Increments of 25 meters
Dot Size: 4 MOA
Dot Intensity: Variable - automatic
Built-in Drift compensation
Weight with integral mount adapter: 150g
Dimensions (with adapter): 62 x 54 x 32
Mounting: Picatinny + custom

http://www.meprolight.com/img/cat/c8.jpg

[American Patriot]

Looks bulky

[flanker7]

There is a laser aiming sight for the M-203 made by Insight Technology Inc. called DNS Model 1700

http://nightoperations.com/Doc/EQUIPMENT/M203-Day-Night-Sight%20.pdf

[Nyyperi]

There is a laser aiming sight for the M-203 made by Insight Technology Inc. called DNS Model 1700

http://nightoperations.com/Doc/EQUIPMENT/M203-Day-Night-Sight%20.pdf

Only found the .pdf. Seems interesting.

[flanker7]

Little late on posting the link.........

[Javehn]

The M203 Grenade Launcher has been in service with many armies throughout the world for almost three decades. Most commonly installed on the M16 series assault rifles, it supplies fire power against light armor and infantry targets to a range of 350-400 meters. However, experience has shown that even after extensive training, achieving reasonable accuracy is problematic. Another major problem with this versatile weapon is that the standard issue M203 leaf sight supplied with the weapon is only useful during daylight hours. This sets a real tactical limitation on the grenade launcher regarding its use at night.

MEPROLIGHT has solved this problem by developing a dual illuminated optical collimating sight. Functioning under all lighting and weather conditions for 5-8 years without the use of batteries or any other external source of power, the sight provides a 24 hour a day solution for the fighter. When installed on the M16 carrying handle, the sight allows use of the standard metal sights, as well.

The GLS-203 dual illuminated optical sight is a real technological breakthrough. The compact unit (only around 2˝ inches long) mounts onto the carrying handle of the M16 and is adjustable for both windage and elevation; and it can be mounted to standard sight rails with suitable adapters. During the day, a light collector tube concentrates available ambient light into a dot and projects it onto the sight lens. At night, a small tritium light source supplies the light for the dot.

Achieving reasonable accuracy - day or night - is no longer a problem. Aiming with two eyes open, simply superimpose the illuminated dot in the sight window onto the target and shoot.

SPECIFICATION
Eye Relief: 0-300mm
Field of View: 160° (both eyes open)
Range: 50 - 375 meters
Resolution: Increments of 25 meters
Dot Size: 4 MOA
Dot Intensity: Variable - automatic
Built-in Drift compensation
Weight with integral mount adapter: 150g
Dimensions (with adapter): 62 x 54 x 32
Mounting: Picatinny + custom

http://www.meprolight.com/img/cat/c8.jpg

GLS203 ("Wolf" on IDF slang) mounted at Tavor
http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=42425&highlight=tavor+gls203

Heh , but sence when it became Laser sight ? :lol:

[Nyyperi]

Little late on posting the link......... Your editing time and my posting time is exactly the same, so we'll just call it a draw.

[easyand]

Italian rangers with DNS 1700

http://www.plotoneriservistimontecervino.it/immagini/invern.jpg

[Doom]

Very awesome snow camo pic!

I do believe there was a "cornershot-40mm" out there somewhere. Im not sure

[Aerosoul]

Very awesome snow camo pic!

I do believe there was a "cornershot-40mm" out there somewhere. Im not sure

Yeah, somewhere around here. Been a couple threads about it.

[Sirpad]

GLS203 ("Wolf" on IDF slang) mounted at Tavor
http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=42425&highlight=tavor+gls203

Heh , but since when it became Laser sight ? :lol:
never, not for a second. i'm in touch with meprolight on a very close basis, and they know nothing about laser version of the GLS. they do toy around with all sorts of ideas (if i could take photos in their R&D dept, you'd go ape****!), but none ever came close to the one mentioned here.

[Sirpad]

http://uploaded.fresh.co.il/2005/04/28/39742608.jpg

[Polyshot]

Taken from HKPRO...... notice the grenade optical sights on every weapons shown:


http://www.hkpro.com/shotag36.jpg
AG36

http://www.hkpro.com/shotagc.jpg
AG-C

http://www.hkpro.com/shotgmgfire.jpg
GMG

I'm not sure what is the model of the sight is they but they are definitely powered by tritium and appears that they are only used with GLs......

[mutammim]

Italian rangers with DNS 1700

http://www.plotoneriservistimontecervino.it/immagini/invern.jpg

This is the model i was talking about. Thanks easy...

[PrincessRAR]

our is somewhat smaller and is a reflex sight, just puts a red dot onto the target and is visible at night, but the enemy cant see it and it isnt a laser...but you may be talking about a different one.

[marty649]

New Wallpaper! Great Pic, seems a little staged though


Whats the gun the guy in the back right is using?

[easyand]

New Wallpaper! Great Pic, seems a little staged though


Whats the gun the guy in the back right is using?

Minimi with a PEQ2 on it

More pics
http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=27162&highlight=italian+rangers