The AN/PEQ-6 Integrated Laser Light Module (ILLM) is a laser aiming module (LAM) designed and manufactured by Insight Technology[1][2] for use by United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) with the Heckler & Koch Mark 23 semi-automatic pistol and a Knight's Armament Company suppressor; the whole system is designated the Mk 23 Mod 0 Offensive Handgun Weapon System.[3]
The device attaches to the accessory rail on the frame, under the barrel, and creates a small laser dot very near the point of bullet impact (within certain ranges). It was developed in the 1990s under the Offensive Handgun Weapon System (OHWS) program run by USSOCOM.[4]
It consists of a laser projector on the left side of the LAM and two tactical flashlights on the right side. One setting of the laser produces a visible light dot, while the other setting produces infrared (IR) light. The illuminator section has a rectangular white light flashlight on the upper part and a rectangular infrared flashlight on the lower part. The IR elements can only be seen whilst wearing night vision goggles.[5]
A boxier early version of the LAM was created by Insight before the smaller more rounded design was finally selected as the AN/PEQ-6. This boxier design can be seen in some games like Metal Gear Solid.[5]
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References edit
- ^ Jane's Electro-optic Systems. Jane's Information Group. 2005. p. 265.
- ^ "5860-01-491-9639 (DLM-1100-A5, LAM-600-A5, LAM-601-A5) Data". Part Target. Archived from the original on 11 June 2022. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
- ^ Bartocci, Christopher R. (10 June 2013). "MK23 MOD 0: THE CREW-SERVED PISTOL". Small Arms Defense Journal. Archived from the original on 11 June 2022. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
- ^ Cutshaw, Charles Q. (28 February 2011). Tactical Small Arms of the 21st Century: A Complete Guide to Small Arms From Around the World. Iola, Wisconsin: Gun Digest Books. p. 75. ISBN 1-4402-2709-8.
- ^ a b C, Nicholas (23 July 2021). "Friday Night Lights: Insight AN/PEQ-14 Dual Spectrum Pistol MFAL". The Firearm Blog. Archived from the original on 25 July 2021. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
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