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Posted: 3/14/2015 12:14:57 AM EDT
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Trouble is I really want binos, but I try to make sure my wife has the same kit as me so I'll probably just go with two monos.  I've used both. Monos are better. You can see in both worlds. |
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Posted: 3/14/2015 11:18:58 PM EDT
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I used my night vision to find a lost dog.
Thanks night vision. |
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Posted: 3/15/2015 9:39:14 AM EDT
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Posted: 3/15/2015 1:27:29 PM EDT
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I used my night vision to find a lost dog. Thanks night vision. Ok to be that guy 
How did using night vision help you find a lost dog better than a flash light with the brightness of the sun? 
Seems like thermal may have been better. I still plan on getting some NVG's though |
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Posted: 3/15/2015 1:48:00 PM EDT
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I consider night vision to be one of the greatest force multipliers that a person can own. In a dark environment, the person who has it is going to kill the person who doesn't. It's that simple.
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Posted: 3/15/2015 10:55:03 PM EDT
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I consider night vision to be one of the greatest force multipliers that a person can own. In a dark environment, the person who has it is going to kill the person who doesn't. It's that simple. This is especially true of thermal. Way to paint with a broad brush. Not all of us support the total extermination of the no-NVDs untermench. But I wouldn't let my daughter marry one. |
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Posted: 3/16/2015 1:22:56 AM EDT
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Ok to be that guy
How did using night vision help you find a lost dog better than a flash light with the brightness of the sun?
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I used my night vision to find a lost dog. Thanks night vision. Ok to be that guy
How did using night vision help you find a lost dog better than a flash light with the brightness of the sun?
Seems like thermal may have been better. I still plan on getting some NVG's though ... Have you used NVGs?
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Posted: 3/16/2015 1:28:30 AM EDT
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I am not paid to shoot bad guys in the dark.
It is not legal for me to go looking for bad guys to shoot in the dark. |
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Posted: 3/16/2015 1:44:33 AM EDT
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I am not paid to shoot bad guys in the dark. It is not legal for me to go looking for bad guys to shoot in the dark. Nor am I. There are more uses for night vision than shooting people. |
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Posted: 3/16/2015 1:56:04 AM EDT
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ok, forgive me if this has already been asked, but let's say that i have a gen2 tube in a crap housing. how much would i be looking at to get the tube put into a headmountable housing?
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Posted: 3/16/2015 10:12:41 AM EDT
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Went on a walk last night on a trail by my house with my new PVS14. Overcast night, heavy overhead canopy on the trail, so it was very dark. It's absolutely amazing how well the 14's work. I had a M1 Illuminator on my helmet, but didn't need it (even though it sure lit that trail up when on). Can't believe I waited so long to get some NODs. Money well spent
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Posted: 3/16/2015 11:58:09 AM EDT
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ok, forgive me if this has already been asked, but let's say that i have a gen2 tube in a crap housing. how much would i be looking at to get the tube put into a headmountable housing? What tube does it have in there? You can find pvs-14 kits for around $650 and figure another 50~75 to have it purged. |
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Posted: 3/16/2015 12:12:05 PM EDT
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Had a Gen 2 goggles unit just over Xmas. Sold it for a small profit because I want a mono instead. Wanting a Gen 3 but can't seem to get the $$$ scrounged up. It's on the list for 2015, though. |
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Posted: 3/16/2015 12:21:54 PM EDT
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I used my night vision to find a lost dog. Thanks night vision. Ok to be that guy
How did using night vision help you find a lost dog better than a flash light with the brightness of the sun?
Seems like thermal may have been better. I still plan on getting some NVG's though ... Have you used NVGs? I've looked through some but haven't used 
One day though 
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Posted: 3/16/2015 12:48:51 PM EDT
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For nay sayers, I would like to point out that despite the power going out last night at 11pm, I was still able to visually appreciate the blowjob from mrs cwg thanks to my pvs14.
Thanks night vision. |
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Posted: 3/16/2015 1:07:05 PM EDT
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For nay sayers, I would like to point out that despite the power going out last night at 11pm, I was still able to visually appreciate the blowjob from mrs cwg thanks to my pvs14. Thanks night vision. Doesn't the camera already have nv? |
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Posted: 3/16/2015 1:08:27 PM EDT
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Doesn't the camera already have nv? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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For nay sayers, I would like to point out that despite the power going out last night at 11pm, I was still able to visually appreciate the blowjob from mrs cwg thanks to my Pvs14 Thanks night vision. Doesn't the camera already have nv? On my tatoe? No idea. I hate technology |
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Posted: 3/16/2015 2:58:42 PM EDT
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What tube does it have in there? You can find pvs-14 kits for around $650 and figure another 50~75 to have it purged. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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ok, forgive me if this has already been asked, but let's say that i have a gen2 tube in a crap housing. how much would i be looking at to get the tube put into a headmountable housing? What tube does it have in there? You can find pvs-14 kits for around $650 and figure another 50~75 to have it purged. all i know is that it was originally from a pvs-5 unit, repackaged into a monocular. no data sheet or anything. |
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Posted: 3/16/2015 3:23:44 PM EDT
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That would be an MX-9916 either Gen 2 or Gen 2+
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Posted: 3/16/2015 4:04:53 PM EDT
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Don't buy gen 2, buy gen 3.
You're welcome America. |
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Posted: 3/16/2015 4:50:23 PM EDT
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all i know is that it was originally from a pvs-5 unit, repackaged into a monocular. no data sheet or anything. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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ok, forgive me if this has already been asked, but let's say that i have a gen2 tube in a crap housing. how much would i be looking at to get the tube put into a headmountable housing? What tube does it have in there? You can find pvs-14 kits for around $650 and figure another 50~75 to have it purged. all i know is that it was originally from a pvs-5 unit, repackaged into a monocular. no data sheet or anything. Quoted:
That would be an MX-9916 either Gen 2 or Gen 2+ Give Adams Industries a call, that tube won't be a direct drop in to a pvs-14 housing but adams might make something that will work for you. |
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Posted: 3/16/2015 5:02:39 PM EDT
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Give Adams Industries a call, that tube won't be a direct drop in to a pvs-14 housing but adams might make something that will work for you. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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ok, forgive me if this has already been asked, but let's say that i have a gen2 tube in a crap housing. how much would i be looking at to get the tube put into a headmountable housing? What tube does it have in there? You can find pvs-14 kits for around $650 and figure another 50~75 to have it purged. all i know is that it was originally from a pvs-5 unit, repackaged into a monocular. no data sheet or anything. Quoted:
That would be an MX-9916 either Gen 2 or Gen 2+ Give Adams Industries a call, that tube won't be a direct drop in to a pvs-14 housing but adams might make something that will work for you. cool--thanks for the info, guys. |
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Posted: 3/16/2015 6:27:30 PM EDT
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I am not paid to shoot bad guys in the dark. It is not legal for me to go looking for bad guys to shoot in the dark. I shoot 4 legged bad guys. To add to the awesomeness, they can't shoot back. |
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Posted: 3/16/2015 6:46:45 PM EDT
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Nor am I. There are more uses for night vision than shooting people. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I am not paid to shoot bad guys in the dark. It is not legal for me to go looking for bad guys to shoot in the dark. Nor am I. There are more uses for night vision than shooting people. Such as? The only use I've heard that doesn't involve killing was watching a dog take a shit in the yard at night...I can do that with a $3 walmart flashlight instead of a $3000 pair of NVG's. I'd like night vision, but I'm really struggling to justify spending the money on NVG instead of paying off a mortgage faster. |
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Posted: 3/16/2015 6:56:26 PM EDT
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A forum full of people with tens of thousands of rounds of ammo, years worth of food, and stacks of rifles arguing against investing in something that adds capability.
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Sorry for the potato pics. I'll try to get better ones.
http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=73562&prev=1 Quote HistoryQuoted:
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more pics, not so zoomed  Sorry for the potato pics. I'll try to get better ones.
http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=73562&prev=1 That's cool as hell. |
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Posted: 3/16/2015 7:33:04 PM EDT
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For nay sayers, I would like to point out that despite the power going out last night at 11pm, I was still able to visually appreciate the blowjob from mrs cwg thanks to my pvs14. Thanks night vision. You might have opened up an untapped porn market. Like to see a thermal porn |
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Posted: 3/20/2015 10:15:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You might have opened up an untapped porn market. Like to see a thermal porn Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: For nay sayers, I would like to point out that despite the power going out last night at 11pm, I was still able to visually appreciate the blowjob from mrs cwg thanks to my pvs14. Thanks night vision. You might have opened up an untapped porn market. Like to see a thermal porn |
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Posted: 3/24/2015 11:29:20 AM EDT
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For nay sayers, I would like to point out that despite the power going out last night at 11pm, I was still able to visually appreciate the blowjob from mrs cwg thanks to my pvs14. Thanks night vision. You might have opened up an untapped porn market. Like to see a thermal porn A little late to that party. NV porn has been around for some time. Thermal I'm sure has been used too. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 3/29/2015 2:02:58 PM EDT
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I used my night vision to find a lost dog. Thanks night vision. That is funny ! I used a combination of night vision and thermal to find my Moms very smart cat who takes advantage of them being elderly and sneaks out the front door when they open it. I get the phone call at whatever dark hour to come and catch the cat. My life is exciting like that.
ETA: Thankfully it is a overweight fat cat and only runs 10 yards before collapsing from exhaustion. |
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Posted: 3/29/2015 11:25:26 PM EDT
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Or, when you cut it, it exposes the laminate, and water will then degrade the bond, leading to inferior ballistic protection. Imagine walking over a plywood bridge that had been soaked in water for a month that was over the Grand Canyon. UV breaks it down if you don't use a helmet cover. I know cool guys paint it instead, which is supposed to help. Cool guys also trade their shit in when they feel like it. |
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Posted: 3/29/2015 11:27:00 PM EDT
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I had to turn mine back in.
So now to buy my own. Anyone have a good active .mil deal on a new pvs14? |
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Posted: 3/29/2015 11:28:38 PM EDT
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How much of it is compromised when you cut it? Most of the guys I know that have cut one have done it for weight savings. Those fuckers are heavy. It's nice to drop a little weight and still have some protection. People should also realize what they are being protected against. This isn't all that great of protection. It's better than a bike helmet, but not by much. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Seriously? God forbid someone cut kevlar, it just comes off the factory in it's natural form like a helmet or in the shape of a vest. It's this magical material that as soon as it gets bumped it just quits working. Multiple rounds hitting it? Nah bro it's only good for one, won't work again. THIS VOODOO IS TOO MUCH FOR ME.
It does come out of the mold in it's natural form. It's strips of kevlar layered in resin, and cutting it will make it not work so good. If you don't care about stopping bullets you should just buy a bump helmet. How much of it is compromised when you cut it? Most of the guys I know that have cut one have done it for weight savings. Those fuckers are heavy. It's nice to drop a little weight and still have some protection. People should also realize what they are being protected against. This isn't all that great of protection. It's better than a bike helmet, but not by much. I have friends who were saved by their ACH when hit in the head with PK and AK rounds. |
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Posted: 3/29/2015 11:32:34 PM EDT
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I am not paid to shoot bad guys in the dark. It is not legal for me to go looking for bad guys to shoot in the dark. Stargazing with NODs is worth the $. |
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Posted: 3/29/2015 11:43:32 PM EDT
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I am not paid to shoot bad guys in the dark. It is not legal for me to go looking for bad guys to shoot in the dark. Stargazing with NODs is worth the $. Yup. I'm ordering a second pair to gift my girl so we can stargaze togeather while camping. Gonna be for her, yup. All her. 
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Posted: 3/29/2015 11:44:57 PM EDT
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Yup. I'm ordering a second pair to gift my girl so we can stargaze togeather while camping. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I am not paid to shoot bad guys in the dark. It is not legal for me to go looking for bad guys to shoot in the dark. Stargazing with NODs is worth the $. Yup. I'm ordering a second pair to gift my girl so we can stargaze togeather while camping. Does it work if you're still in the city or do you need to get out away from everything first? |
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Posted: 3/29/2015 11:53:26 PM EDT
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I am not paid to shoot bad guys in the dark. It is not legal for me to go looking for bad guys to shoot in the dark. Stargazing with NODs is worth the $. Yup. I'm ordering a second pair to gift my girl so we can stargaze togeather while camping. Does it work if you're still in the city or do you need to get out away from everything first? They magnify light. |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 12:13:49 AM EDT
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I am not paid to shoot bad guys in the dark. It is not legal for me to go looking for bad guys to shoot in the dark. Stargazing with NODs is worth the $. Yup. I'm ordering a second pair to gift my girl so we can stargaze togeather while camping. Does it work if you're still in the city or do you need to get out away from everything first? Gotta be out in the sticks. |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 12:22:56 AM EDT
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I don't own any because I live in an urban area with loads of lighting and no place to really use it. I don't own land to be able to hunt on, at least not in a state that permits me to also own the weapons I want (have land in ny).
I used to have a tasco monocular I think. Was a neat toy, but I took it outside one night and accidentally aimed it at the headlights of a passing car. Stopped working and hasn't worked since. Apparently I burned it out? I can't imagine spending serious coin on a nice one and the same thing happening again. Same with thermal, $6500 or something for a cool toy that I really can't use. |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 12:46:18 AM EDT
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I don't own any because I live in an urban area with loads of lighting and no place to really use it. I don't own land to be able to hunt on, at least not in a state that permits me to also own the weapons I want (have land in ny). I used to have a tasco monocular I think. Was a neat toy, but I took it outside one night and accidentally aimed it at the headlights of a passing car. Stopped working and hasn't worked since. Apparently I burned it out? I can't imagine spending serious coin on a nice one and the same thing happening again. Same with thermal, $6500 or something for a cool toy that I really can't use. The whole point of the nice ones is the computer controlled autogating keeps them from getting fried. |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 11:19:03 PM EDT
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Now is a good time to buy.
TNVC is having their I.R.S. sale 
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Posted: 4/3/2015 8:33:05 AM EDT
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I one clicked on this scope, thanks to NSFjojo sharing some Amazon links earlier this morning.
Got the remaining one for $941+tax. I don't know much about the NV world but I THINK I got a good deal. Did I? 
The one I bought was Prime and sold by Amazon. |
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Posted: 4/6/2015 3:42:24 PM EDT
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I've put more night vision cheap in people's hands than anyone else since December. I'd love some feed back guys.
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Posted: 4/6/2015 3:47:59 PM EDT
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like this:
http://www.amazon.com/ATN-NVBNB03XH0-NVB3X-Bi-ocular-HPT/dp/B00C71JXCQ/ref=sr_1_28?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1428349483&sr=1-28 ^^ oh fuck. Oh holy fuck, someone is gonna get luuuuuuucky There's more, but I guess this is good enough for today. Who ever nabs that Pinnacle scope for that price owes me som aar |
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Posted: 4/6/2015 4:06:57 PM EDT
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Damn this thread. I ended up getting one of those ATN Night Spirit 2 gen 2+ bring backs because of this stupid thread. Now that I have got a taste I have this meat sweat kind of feeling every time I look at higer end night vision. It is urging me to get more...you guys suck.
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Posted: 4/9/2015 11:37:25 PM EDT
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Way to paint with a broad brush. Not all of us support the total extermination of the no-NVDs untermench. But I wouldn't let my daughter marry one. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I consider night vision to be one of the greatest force multipliers that a person can own. In a dark environment, the person who has it is going to kill the person who doesn't. It's that simple. This is especially true of thermal. Way to paint with a broad brush. Not all of us support the total extermination of the no-NVDs untermench. But I wouldn't let my daughter marry one. 
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Posted: 4/9/2015 11:43:51 PM EDT
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Such as? The only use I've heard that doesn't involve killing was watching a dog take a shit in the yard at night...I can do that with a $3 walmart flashlight instead of a $3000 pair of NVG's. I'd like night vision, but I'm really struggling to justify spending the money on NVG instead of paying off a mortgage faster. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I am not paid to shoot bad guys in the dark. It is not legal for me to go looking for bad guys to shoot in the dark. Nor am I. There are more uses for night vision than shooting people. Such as? The only use I've heard that doesn't involve killing was watching a dog take a shit in the yard at night...I can do that with a $3 walmart flashlight instead of a $3000 pair of NVG's. I'd like night vision, but I'm really struggling to justify spending the money on NVG instead of paying off a mortgage faster. |
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Posted: 4/9/2015 11:44:02 PM EDT
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I have friends who were saved by their ACH when hit in the head with PK and AK rounds. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Seriously? God forbid someone cut kevlar, it just comes off the factory in it's natural form like a helmet or in the shape of a vest. It's this magical material that as soon as it gets bumped it just quits working. Multiple rounds hitting it? Nah bro it's only good for one, won't work again. THIS VOODOO IS TOO MUCH FOR ME.
It does come out of the mold in it's natural form. It's strips of kevlar layered in resin, and cutting it will make it not work so good. If you don't care about stopping bullets you should just buy a bump helmet. How much of it is compromised when you cut it? Most of the guys I know that have cut one have done it for weight savings. Those fuckers are heavy. It's nice to drop a little weight and still have some protection. People should also realize what they are being protected against. This isn't all that great of protection. It's better than a bike helmet, but not by much. I have friends who were saved by their ACH when hit in the head with PK and AK rounds. Were they "angled hits"? I know you get some protection from rifle strikes, but my understanding is that straight on shots will punch through. Glad they had them on and survived the hits. Those helmets would have a spot on the wall if they were mine. That would make a pretty awesome wallhanger. |
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Posted: 4/9/2015 11:46:35 PM EDT
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Why I don't? Because I'm indoor at night and don't want to fight at night. Daylight is for fighting. Nighttime is for sleeping (and other nocturnal activities).
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Posted: 4/9/2015 11:51:47 PM EDT
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Gen 1 for the win....
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Posted: 4/9/2015 11:55:59 PM EDT
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Haven't gotten around to buying a set yet.
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