Swedish manufacturer Aimpoint is a pioneer of the red dot market, and today, it introduces the new Comp M5 red-dot reflex sight. It's the latest addition to the Comp line, a reference for red dot targeting systems for professional and military use for the last 20 years.
Features of the Aimpoint Comp M5 red dot sight
![Aimpoint Comp M5 red-dot reflex sight Aimpoint Comp M5 mounted on a rifle](https://www.all4shooters.com/en/shooting/optics/aimpoint-comp-m5-red-dot-sight/aimpoint-comp-m5-on-a-rifle.jpg?resize=4675f0:250x&cid=7t9.4oa)
The Comp M5 combat sight looks like a miniaturization of the earlier Comp M4, down to the battery housing; the sight weighs just 148 g without the mount.
The M5 is compatible with the manufacturer's own 3x or 6x magnification optical add-ons, and with various night vision devices. The red dot sight is powered by a single AAA battery, which allows a very long lifespan: constantly turned on a bright level 7, a battery will last 5 years; almost the same shelf life of a typical alkaline battery.
![Aimpoint Comp M5 red-dot reflex sight Battery compartment of the Aimpoint Comp M5 Red Dot](https://www.all4shooters.com/en/shooting/optics/aimpoint-comp-m5-red-dot-sight/aimpoint-comp-m5-battery.jpg?resize=2a70d5:250x&cid=7tb.4ob)
The frame is very robust and is built to withstand the harshest environments and professional applications.
The entire device is waterproof up to a depht of 45 m, once both turrets and battery compartment are closed. The red dot has a size of 2 MOA and like in all Aimpoint optics, it features some brightness settings to night vision devices plus a super bright setting for desert and very bright environments.
The Aimpoint Comp M5 sight comes standard with an LRP quick release lever mount for MIL-STD-1913 rails and a 39 mm sight line spacer suitable for AR15-M4 rifles with flat tops. A set of hinged lens covers is also included.
Brief technical specs
- Very long battery life (more than 5 years)
- Uses readily available AAA 1,5V batteries
- 2 MOA red dot size
- Waterproof to a depht of 45 m
- Weighs 238 g with 39mm spacer and LRP mount (148 g sight alone)
- Compatible with all Picatinny rails (MIL-STD-1913)
The price in Europe including VAT of the Aimpoint Comp M5 is around 900 Euro.
![Aimpoint Comp M5 red-dot reflex sight Aimpoint Comp M5 in use](https://www.all4shooters.com/en/shooting/optics/aimpoint-comp-m5-red-dot-sight/aimpoint-comp-m5-in-use.jpg?resize=0cf9d3:900x&cid=7ta.4ob)
More information on the Aimpoint Comp M5 red dot sight is available on the Manufacturer's website.
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