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If you want a toy to play with, check out the Gen-X digital monoculars. They run $80-100 and work very well for the money. It isn't a gen 3 milspec unit by any means, but for a $100, they get you seeing in the dark. They do eat batteries, so make sure you have spares when you go camping. I...

Keep your eye out for an Envis M703E monocular. They are gen 3 and sell for $1100-1500. They use a MX-10160 pattern tube which can be use in a PVS-14 or similar housing. These used tubes which didn't make Aviation grade for what ever reason (spots in wrong area, blems, etc.). The monocular...

Do not waste your money on commercial gen 1 units. They are toys and a waste of money. For $1200-1300 you can find a used gen 3 unit, which will give you the most bang for your buck. Read and read some more to get yourself educated on night vision so you have an idea of what to look for. There...

The PVS-7B isn't as desirable as a PVS-14 to many people, so the resale value is lower. I have seen them go for $1000 to $1800. The $1000 either had gen 2 tubes in it or very early gen 3. The $1800 were factory commercial units with nice late model gen 3 tubes in it. The majority I have seen...

Well, it looks like I will have to get a PVS-14 kit for my Envis tube. It is a really good looking unit that seem very flexible.

Will the mount work with other monoculars the use PVS-14 mounts, like the AB Nightvision NVM-2AA housing? I have been thinking about getting an AB NV housing or NV Depot Micro housing for my Envis unit. If not, I may have to upgrade it into a PVS-14 housing.

Go with a gen 3 image intensifier. If is much more useful and flexible system. In addition to shooting in the dark, you can watch wildlife, star gaze, mountain bike, hike, etc. You can run it actively with an IR illuminator like the digital unit. Or you can run it passive without any IR...

Try the $30 Norotos rhino. It isn't bad. It is just that there are much nicer out there. But the standard Norotos for $30 offers a ton of performance for the money. I have the Norotos standard rhino, Norotos TATM and a Wilcox G11. I like the TATM best, but the G11 is pretty good as...

How are things coming along? Any pictures of the finished product?

I just picked up a set to run on my 9mm SBR set up. Being blow back, the 9mm is pretty harsh on the FCG pins.

I have the X-Gen monocular, which is also a digital NV unit. So I suspect it is very similar in performance, although the Bushnell has a nicer body (with rail for additional IR illumination). It is fun for the money, I got mine for under $100. I bought it to send to my 7 year old Godson, but...

Re: Which semi-auto would you buy for an investment? As an investment, I would think Styer AUG & Arsenal AK would be a bad investment right now. Both are priced pretty high and don't have a lot of room to move up. Yes they will go up in value, but they won't double unless a ban comes about...

Re: night scope! Avoid ATN at all cost. Their customer service is notorious for being horrible and their products will leave you disappointed. They sell Russian stuff which has quality control problems and quirky designs. I bought an ATN Storm with a 'gen 4' tube in it at auction. It was...

Re: Eotech Question The hood is just a shield to protect the optic. It can also be replaced. So it isn't a big deal.

Re: pvs14 behind day optic Any illuminated reticle you can see with your eye will be too bright for NV. You do not need an illuminated reticle to be able to use the optic as long as there is decent lighting. You may loose the reticle it very dark conditions, but additional IR illumination...

Re: Beginners Budget Rig? By weapon mounting it, you lose some of the biggest value in using NV. The ability to navigate and observe and area. When you weapons mount it, you have to raise the weapon to your eye and point it at everything you want to look at. With it head mounted, you are...

Re: Armasight Spark CORE Night Vision Monocular My guess it is a commercial gen 1 unit in a nice housing. I would not spend my money on it and think it is over priced by about double what it is work. A commerercial gen 1 unit is a very poor performer and you will not be happy with it. Do...

Re: Beginners Budget Rig? You 'can', but you most likely won't be happy with it. There is currently a head mount on Ebay for it and I would get one if you are considering this option. I picked up a mount and I don't even have one anymore. Run it on a head mount with an IR laser.

Re: looking for an ar smith Check out ADCO firearms. They do good work, are very reasonably priced and have a quick turn around.

Re: Beginners Budget Rig? Take a look on Ebay for an ITT 160 monocualr or 260 biocular. Both are entry level gen 3 units that are intended to use as a viewer. They seem to run $800-1000 on a regular basis. They do have a helmet mount for the 260 unit with the exposed front lens (there are...