Reviews - Insight Technology M3X Tactical Illuminator Long Gun / Pistol Weapon Mounted Flashlight Reviews - IS-FL-M3X-M3X-000-A2

Author: Face (verified customer) , U.S. Military, from Stuttgart, Germany on Oct 24, 2008
Pros:  Compact, disable switch
Cons:  Difficult to open battery cover
Would recommend:  yes

Face wrote:

When my military unit received the latest M4 SOPMOD upgrade kits, they contained tan Insight Tech M3X weapons lights. I'd been looking for a weapons light that had a disable switch to prevent white light AD's and the M3X military kit had just what I wanted, so I purchased three for my personnal rifles. I was a loyal customer of another weapons light manufacturer, but the M3X is more compact, has better features and just plain makes the other manufacturers lights look old fashioned. I searched the internet and found the model I wanted and Optics Planet had the best price. While still expensive, I believe it's the best weapons light on the market and obviously so does the U.S. Army Special Operations Command or they wouldn't issue it with the new M4 upgrade kit.

Author: arioch (verified customer) from Ft. Lauderdale FL on Apr 17, 2008
Pros:  Very bright, mounting is a snap
Cons:  None
Would recommend:  yes

arioch wrote:

i installed this on a Mossberg 500 with a mag tube adapter and remote switch, works great.

Author: Zulu11 from TX on Jan 9, 2008
Pros:  Weight
Cons:  Plastic construction
Would recommend:  yes

Zulu11 wrote:

Put this on my Benelli M1 with an adaptor and it works well. Weight does not inhibit the inertia operating system of the M1 (with standard 2 3/4" 00 buck loads) and weight was my main concern in a light purchase for this particular weapon. The plastic construction may get beat up around the bezel with extended use though.

Author: SevenMichael (verified customer) from Saint Louis, MO on Jul 28, 2007
Pros:  Excellent Light; Perfect Fit to Rail; Easy to Operate
Cons:  None
Would recommend:  yes

SevenMichael wrote:

I tried the M3 at my local gun shop, but the M3X is much brighter. The fit is perfect for my rail, which I was concerned about because the SIG rail is not precisely a 1911 rail. Also, weight is minimal and does not affect gun balance. I definitely recommend this light, it is excellent quality and great value.