Sightmark Mini Shot M-Spec M2 & M3 Solar Red Dot Sights — SHOT Show 2023

in Mitchell Graf, SHOT Show 2023
Sightmark Mini Shot M-Spec M2 & M3 Solar Red Dot Sights -- SHOT Show 2023
Sightmark Mini Shot M-Spec M2 & M3 Solar red dot sights.

Sightmark introduced two new pistol-mounted red dot sights at SHOT Show 2023. They are calling them the M-Spec M2 and M3 Solar red dot sights.

These closed emitter optics should provide a large advantage over open reflex sights by guarding the emitter against dust and debris. 

Specifications

  • Reticle type: 3 MOA
  • Reticle color: Red
  • Brightness settings: Auto
  • Body Material: 6061-T6 aluminum
  • Maximum Caliber: 45 ACP
  • IP Rating: IP67 – waterproof to 1m/3ft for 1 hour
  • Mount Type: Weaver/Picatinny
  • Battery Type: CR1632
  • Battery Life (hours): 20,000 on middle brightness
  • Operating Temperature (°F/°C): – 22 to 122 / -30 to 50

The M2 mounts on Weaver and Picatinny rails, and it fits pistols with the RMR® footprint, while the M3 mounts on Weaver and Picatinny rails, and it fits pistols with the RMS-C® footprint. The M2 and M3 housings vary in length and shape, but otherwise, these two options have the same specifications. 

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These optics both run on a single CR1632 battery which is side loaded and has a 20,000-hour battery life when set to the middle brightness setting. 

Sightmark Mini Shot M-Spec M2 & M3 Solar Red Dot Sights -- SHOT Show 2023
Side accessible battery compartment. M3 on the left, M2 on the right

Featuring an “Eclipse Light Management System,” these Mini Shot M-Spec optics have no manual brightness adjustments and are completely managed by a single forward-facing onboard sensor.

Sightmark Mini Shot M-Spec M2 & M3 Solar Red Dot Sights -- SHOT Show 2023
Ambient light sensor seen in the middle of the optic, just below the glass window. M3 optic shown.

Both have a crisp 3-MOA dot with a wide field of view and clear glass. They also sit fairly low on the slide of a pistol so some factory iron sights may still be used.

Sightmark Mini Shot M-Spec M2 & M3 Solar Red Dot Sights -- SHOT Show 2023
Clear glass with a crisp red 3-MOA dot.

The optics come with a single mounting plate and a pile of different screws to fit most slide cuts or optic plates on the market. 

Both the Sightmark Mini Shot M-Spec M2 and M3 variants have an MSRP of $299 and are shipping now.

I am happy to see another company taking note of consumer demands by adding more closed-emitter red dot sights to the market. This also features solar charging which is a great addition for increased versatility. 

Sightmark Mini Shot M-Spec M2 & M3 Solar Red Dot Sights -- SHOT Show 2023
Solar chargers on top of the optics. M2 on the left, M3 on the right

For more information, visit the Sightmark website HERE

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About the author: Mitchell Graf is passionate about hunting and competition shooting. During college he was the shooting instructor for Oklahoma State’s Practical Shooting Team, and these days he spends as much time as he can chasing after pigs and coyotes with night vision and thermals. You can follow Mitchell’s adventures over at his Instagram @That_Gun_Guy_

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