Battery & Power Features

Marcos La Porte
Nov 5, 2025
1 min read

Common cells: CR1632 (many micros) and CR2032 (larger windows).

Auto-wake / shake-awake conserves power and is great for carry/duty.

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Pros: Wide field of view, fast target acquisition, low weight. Trade-offs: Emitter is more exposed to rain/dust/impacts; use quality housings/covers.

Enclosed-Emitter Sights — Protection & Reliability

Pros: Better protection of the diode and lens from weather, mud, and bumps. Trade-offs: Slightly smaller window and a bit more mass. Ideal for duty/rugged use.

Co-Witness Basics (Absolute vs. Lower 1/3)

Absolute co-witness: Iron sights sit in the middle of the optic window. Lower 1/3 co-witness: Irons appear in the lower third of the window; less visual clutter. Co-witness is influenced by mount/plat

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