Marines Can Use Red Dot Optic Equipped M18 Pistols for Qualification

According to a released recently MARDMIN (104/26) message, Marines are authorized to use unit funded, Using Unit Responsibility Item, M17 Romeo (sic) red dot optic, National Stock Number 1240-01-713-9795 for Combat Pistol Program (CPP) qualifications with the M18 Modular Handgun System (MHS).

Manufactured by SIG Electro-Optics, the ROMEO-M17 was assigned its NSN and added to the MHS Additional Authorized List (AAL) in October, 2023.

ROMEO-M17 Specs:

• Objective Lens Diameter: 24mm
• Reticle: Circle dot with 2 MOA Red Dot / 32 MOA Circle
• Lens Type: Asphere
• Brightness Adjustment Settings: 15 (12 Day / 3 Night Vision)
• Water Resistance: Submersible to 20 meters
• Overall Length: 2.4 inches
• Overall Width: 0.9 inches
• Overall Height: 1.1 inches
• Mounting Footprint: SIG-LOC™ MHS
• Battery Type: CR2032
• Battery Location: Side
• Weight (w/o battery): 1.5 ounces

• MOTAC (Motion Activated Illumination)
• MAGNETAC (Magnetic Activation)
• D.A.R.C. (Dark Adaptive Reticles & Coatings)
• Designed, developed, tested and fully assembled in the USA
• Integrated loaded chamber indicator (LCI) gas deflector and machined anti-reflection grooves on all rear facing surfaces for reduced glare

In other pistol marksmanship news, an earlier MARADMIN (095/26) authorizes Marines in units that are issued Glock pistols from the USMC (e.g., MARSOC) or Department of State (e.g., MCESG) for unique duty requirements to use these pistols for CPP qualifications.

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