For the last 2 months, we have been working close with B.E. Meyers and testing their new variant of the MAWL - CLASS 1(PLUS). To say that we have been impressed is an understatement. It's now  available!  Link to our Industry Page for ordering




The B.E. Meyers MAWL-C1+ represents a true paradigm shift in laser system design.  It is a full featured infrared and visible green aiming and illumination laser for individual carbines.  Offering improved ergonomics, interface, and performance, the MAWL was designed from the ground up around the evolved needs of the warfighter.  The original MAWL-DA is a ground-breaking laser system.  Now, it is being made available for individual purchase in the form of the MAWL-C1+.  The MAWL-C1+ breaks as much ground in performance as the physical form does in function.


Class 1+ is a new category in eye-safe laser capability.  Standard Class 1 invented the eye-safe IR laser category. Class 1+ perfects it.  B.E. Meyers' engineers have developed a laser system that seriously outperforms competitive units while still abiding by FDA variance.



The MAWL-C1+ addresses the use of space and ergonomic shortcomings of lasers on short carbines like the SOCOM Mk18, it mounts offset from the rail to minimize impact on hand position and optic field of view.  This revolutionary design leaves the shooter completely unimpeded by mounting mission essential accessories.  The offset placement of the laser body allows the onboard fire buttons to be located directly over the rail clamp.  This lower profile creates much easier access to the controls, allowing the operator to keep their same firing grip while actuating the laser.  Regardless, the MAWL-C1+ is completely ambidextrous.  This is achieved through a never-before-seen modular design that allows the head and tail to separate from the body, trade places, and be reassembled on the opposite side.



Controls are incredibly intuitive.  Output modes are switched by rotating the front bezel to expose the appropriate emitter.  OFF = all emitters covered.  VIS = Only Visible Green emitter exposed.  IR = Only IR Laser Pointer and IR Laser Illuminator emitters exposed.  Onboard controls include two “fire” buttons.  The forward button is “IMMEDIATE,” while the rear button is “ADMIN.”  The Immediate Action button controls the 90% use case outputs per mode.  The Admin button activates the other, less critical tertiary functions per mode.  The beams are pre focused tooptimal FOV and power at various power outputs.  Output power control is accomplished with a top-mounted tactile sliding switch.  The switch output mode is easy to determine through feel and has three positions.  This means there is no fumbling through complex dial adjustments around the clock in the dark.  Everything is rapid and effortless!  Modes are as follows:

SHORT RANGE IR
Optimized for room engagements and building interiors, Short Range mode offers smooth, room-filling illumination with no discernible speckling or edges and no excessive bloom.  The admin function activates a low energy IR Illuminator with no pointer for navigating extremely dark areas without discharging an extra IR light.  The IR aiming laser stays at 0.7mW so to not bloom out targets.

MID RANGE IR
Mid-Range mode excels at urban building movement and is appropriate for alleyways, streets, building exteriors, and rooftops.  Mid-Range offers dual illuminator and a pointer; a mid-range wide angle flood with a tight hot spot for punching out further distances.  Admin function redistributes the illuminator outputs to optimize longer range illumination without switching into Long Range mode.

LONG RANGE IR
Long Range mode essentially mimics the performance of the Mid Range mode in the C1+ model.SHORT & MID RANGE GREEN

VISIBLE Short Range
Visible allows the user to fire a smooth green laser beam at either 1 or 5mW.  Mid Range is 5mW with both fire buttons.

LONG RANGE GREEN VISIBLE
Long Range in visible mode offers a steady 5mW or 6Hz Pulse at 5mW depending on the fire button that is used.



The MAWL-C1+ is unlike any other laser product on the market.  Its intuitive, ease of use layout makes it one of the most user friendly lasers available to the  law enforcement professional or civilian user. Yes, it's expensive.  But, the MAWL-C1+ is in a class of its own. Nothing else compares.



Available Now!

Our own Sam at our Dark Gulag training event.

TAPS presently will activate the A or the B function on the MAWL. Another version is being tested. Our own Director of Mil/LE training Don running and gunning here with TAPS Pro and the MAWL.  

A good pic of the MAWL 12 o'clcok buttons along with TAPS at the 12.  Yes, in normal duty life we tie strap any loose cables so they don't snag.  At this event we were testing a LOT of different gear with TAPS.

Along with our Sam trying out another handgun...Yea he already has one holstered!

MAWL C1 + RELEASED.

Sorry I could not tease like I wanted...But we were in a close hold while we tested for the last few months!  The tease IS OVER!  

Link to our Industry Page for ordering

+5....What was interesting about this thread?  

It was all taken with the actual Class 1+ MAWL!  Glad no one blew up the pics to see the markings, the word would have been out!....

1 year and thank you, need to get that added on the web site.  Chip was up at the wee hours this AM, so let's blame him!

A quote from Matt Meyers describing a few tidbits of the technology of the MAWL-C1+

Class 1 Plus™ = Irradiance on Target
The power balance of infrared illumination and pointing irradiance at different ranges becomes critical as commercial night vision quality continually increases, which is why MAWL-C1+ brings settings specific for close range to long range target engagement.  By utilizing a uniquely arrayed laser core, the MAWL-C1+ is able to incorporate a laser illuminator capable of outperforming other civilian legal laser systems on the market, and also outperforms many restricted devices.  This provides the user with a distinctive and functional near infrared illuminator with unrivaled irradiance on target, allowing for positive identification of objects, the ability to surpass many photonic barriers, as well as faster target acquisition either on the range or in the field.  On top of this, the visible green laser pointer in the MAWL-C1+ has selectable low-power settings for close range boresight precision that is also slaved to the near infrared pointers.  Once the user has zeroed the visible green laser, the infrared lasers are also automatically zeroed, getting you into the field faster at night.  By featuring centralized, co-aligned emitters, the MAWL ensures that all beams are simultaneously on target, regardless of distance.

Class 1 Plus™ = Beam Clarity
Our beam is our brand, and the incredibly smooth illumination quality of the MAWL-C1+ is the same as in the standard MAWL-DA, eliminating the distracting artifacts (a.k.a. greasy fingerprint spots) that many civilian and restricted laser devices possess.  Not only does this clean energy performance improve your illumination of the target area, it makes low Figure-of-Merit (FOM) night vision devices look better by providing increased ambient and directional near infrared illumination.


Use What You Already Own
The MAWL is designed to be the best laser on the market, and works with and compliments a variety of other high-end systems.  The MAWL-C1+ is designed to work with all MIL-STD/NSWC Crane Laser Lead remotes, which include the Unity Tactical/TNVC TAPS™ and TAPS Pro™ series remote cables, the SureFire SR07-D-IT, as well as L3 and Steiner remote activation cables.  In addition to this, the MAWL series are designed to work in parallel with the SureFire M300 Mini-Scout Light® to maximize rail space efficiency.

This laser is here to stay as most of the DBAL's and ATPIAL's out there. (Mill/LE version MAWL-DA parts are the same as well).  Replacement parts have always been readily available.  

The real risk to users are buying those "restricted" units you see sometime falling off the back of trucks and come up for sale...If those ever go down, you definitely have an expensive paperweight with no recourse.  Just got 2 phone calls today (we get these calls weekly) for advice of a restricted unit with ID tags missing etc the seller said they were "legit".

Our own Sam and Don just completed a demo vid on the MAWL-C1+.  

ask Santa for hope because it wont come from BE Meyers.

Yeah... performance is definitely expensive.  

I got to get a run down on the MAWL C1+ vs. the MAWL-DA from one of the BEM engineers yesterday and it's really, really impressive how much they were able to get so much performance out of the Class 1 laser while staying within the FDA's variances.

The integration of superior IR illumination technology to ergonomic design definitely makes a huge difference.

Nice R.  Cannot agree more and by the rate these are going out the door, we are gonna see a LOT of happy folks out there with their shoot reports. I've used an awful lot of restricted units over the years and the MAWL-C1+ is a game changer in this market.

Speaking of high power integration of superior IR illumination technology.....

Full power restricted PEQ-15 (hi/hi) on the left - MAWL C1+ (Long Range Fire Button A), on the right. Range to tree line, approx 350 - 370.

Hi Tak, the green Vis is also a game changer with 100 yard day time range for this who need that. By far, it's the best civilian legal IR laser illuminator on the market as you can see by the pic above how it performs against a restricted PEQ-15 on high. Understood on the price Brother.

Vic

Better get the rattle can out!  

Understood. You do know all other lasers also have a 1 year warranty, that includes the restricted units as well, some much higher priced than the new MAWL. Kind of an industry standard. Would I like to see a longer warranty on all lasers?  You bet!  

Sun needs to go DOWN