I’ve had a Meprolight MCO optic for around eight months now, and have been impressed with the build and quality of it. The MCO Is the Meprolight Carbine Optic. During the recent Athlon Outdoors Rendezvous at Brush Creek Ranch in Wyoming, I had a chance to check out the MPO line. Those are the Meprolight Pistol Optics.
Meprolight’s RMR MPO Sights
Meprolight has six optics in the MPO line. Three RMR footprint models and three RMSc footprint models. I’ll tackle the RMR models first.
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Mepro MPO-F
The MPO-F and MPO-DF are both open emitter designs. The Models F and DF are similar in size but differ in features. The MPO-F comes with either green or red illumination, with 10 Daylight and 2 night-vision settings. This model has a user-selectable 3-segment reticle (3 MOA dot, 33MOA bullseye, and 33 MOA ring). Operation is through two easy-to-use buttons on the left side of the site housing that power the optic on and adjust brightness.
The F is powered by a standard CR1632 battery that provides 20,000 hours of illumination. That works out to over 2.5 years steady on. But you’ll actually get more than that in practice since it has an automatic shutoff after 15 minutes of no movement, and Shake Awake technology.
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It mounts using the common RMR footprint, which allows for direct mounting to many handguns. There’s also an optional Picatinny mount riser available in low or high versions if you want to mount it on a carbine, PCC, or something of the sort. MSRP for either red or green reticles is $384.99. The Picatinny riser is $54.99 for either version.
Mepro MPO-DF
The Model MPO-DF is a cost-effective optic. It offers solid performance and reliability, but with more basic features. The DF comes with a 3.5 MOA red dot reticle and maintains the RMR footprint. It has automatic and manual brightness controls, and a CR1632 battery with a 15,000-hour lifespan, or about 2 years of constant use.
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It has the Shake Awake feature of the F model for further battery preservation. Like its other MPO counterparts, it is water-, shock-, and fog-proof and includes a MIL-1913 Picatinny adapter. MSRP on the MPO-DF is only $209.99.
Mepro MPO Pro-F
The Meprolight MPO Pro-F takes all of the features of the MPO-F and puts them into a tough and durable enclosed optic system. It’s designed for military and law enforcement operations, so it should handle your EDC needs with ease.
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The Pro-F is engineered to match the legendary durability of the military-issued optics, like the Mepro M21 and M22. It uses the same green or red user-selectable 3-segment reticle system and 20,000-hour battery as the F, just in a more rugged enclosed package. MSRP on the MPO Pro F is $439.99.
The RMSc Model MPO Sights
Meprolight has a trio of RMSc footprint optics for use on compact and subcompact pistols as well. The models and features largely mimic those of the bigger RMR footprint sights.
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Mepro MPO-S
First up is the MPO-S. The S mirrors the F model, just with the RMSc footprint. It features the user-selectable three-segment reticle and has 10 daylight settings and 2 night-vision settings. It’s also powered by a CR1632 battery, delivering over 20,000 hours of battery life at setting 5.
The optic also has automatic and manual brightness control, and the power saving sleep mode, and Shake Awake to extend battery life further. Additionally, it is rated IPX7 waterproof, providing durability and protection against water exposure. It’s available with green or red reticles and has an MSRP of $319.99.
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Mepro MPO-DS
The MPO-DS mimics the FS. It’s available in red only with the 3.5 MOA Red Dot Reticle. It uses a CR2032 battery, though, and gets an impressive 30,000+ hours of battery life. Like the other models, it has the power-saving sleep mode and Shake Awake feature, and automatic brightness adjustment. MSRP is $219.99.
Mepro MPO Pro-S
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Rounding out the RMSc models is the MPO Pro-S. This is the closed emitter in the RMSc line. Its closed design provides protection against all elements, helping ensure consistent operation in harsh conditions. The optic has the user-selectable three-segment reticle of the Pro-F, with 10 daylight settings and 2 night-vision settings.
The PRO-S goes back to a CR1632 battery and delivers over 20,000 hours of battery life at setting 5. It also includes both automatic and manual brightness control for optimal visibility, along with a power-saving sleep mode to further extend battery life. Like all of the optics in the line, it’s water-, shock-, and fog-proof. The PRO-S is available in red or green and has an MSRP of $349.99.
Mepro CRIS MPO Backup Iron Sights
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Meprolight has backup iron sights designed to work with their optics as well. The Mepro CRIS MPO Backup Iron Sights are available for Glock, SIG, FN, and IWI pistols. They’re metal sights with a bright tritium front dot. They’re made to co-witness with Meprolights MPO optics. The run is $64.99 a set for Glock sights and $89.99 for the other pistols.
Battle-Tested Optics
There are a lot of red dot optics on the market today. They range from around $30 Amazon specials to up over $800 for some top-tier models. Meprolight’s offering falls in the middle of that pack, but they’ll compete with anything on the market. Their sights are used by countless military and police units and have been thoroughly tested in real world conditions.
I have an old surplus Meprolight M21 on my IDF Menusar (Mekutz’rar) clone that’s cosmetically seen a lot better days. But despite the beating it’s obviously taken, it’s still kicking and holds zero just fine. It’s a testament to the care that Meprolight puts into its products. They know folks trust their lives to them, and they build them accordingly.
With a half dozen options to choose from, Meprolight has likely got an option for whatever you’re carrying. The prices are competitive, and the performance is as good or better than anything else on the market. After getting the chance to try the whole MPO line, I plan on replacing the optic on my IWI Masada Slim Elite with an MPO PRO-S soon. So keep an eye for a more in depth review of that one in the future.
