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Posted: 11/21/2015 3:34:13 PM EDT
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That black is tempting me...........something about a Black Airframe.....
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Posted: 11/21/2015 6:12:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TCBA_Joe: Anyone else experiencing the phantom 81st page?  |
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NY, USA
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Posted: 11/21/2015 6:43:04 PM EDT
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Maybe you have some of the posters in here on "ignore"?
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Posted: 11/21/2015 10:09:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Stackhouse:
Yeah Large was the best route for me, had a medium and it felt like a small (I wear a m/l in ops core) Went up a size = problem solved. Great to know. I've been eyeballing one. I'm M/L with my OpsCore so it sounds like Large will be the way to go. Thanks for the info. |
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Posted: 11/21/2015 10:36:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TannerB:
New lid came in today, I can't believe how light it is, but I have to change out pads, these 3/4 are so tight I can't put my head in without removing some. <a href="https://flic.kr/p/BhFpzr" target="_blank">https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5777/23161239495_3bb684ed3e_z.jpg</a>20151120_153135-01 by T B, on Flickr <a href="https://flic.kr/p/BhFmui" target="_blank">https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5820/23161229105_1a1906d180_z.jpg</a>20151120_153243-01 by T B, on Flickr I need to find me one of those IR flag stickers. Everyone I have found only wants to sell them to .mil or leo. |
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Posted: 11/21/2015 11:33:51 PM EDT
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finally got a PVS14. now i can see green!
Team Wendy with PVS14 Night Enforcer. 
$40 Evolva IR flashlight from Amazon. I will buy another one. 
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OK, USA
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Posted: 11/22/2015 12:02:49 AM EDT
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CT, USA
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Posted: 11/22/2015 12:03:24 AM EDT
[Last Edit: ryder198]
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Dual 14's in wilcox bridge and g24 mount |
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Posted: 11/22/2015 2:52:07 AM EDT
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New cover for my "work" helmet, custom FR MICH cover made by stoner63a:
500d FR Multicam fabric, Multicam printed Velcro on the sides, back, and top, Hypalon reinforced shroud mounting panel, 550 cord camouflage garnish loops/tie down points, and the pièce de résistance: 
Hypalon back cable routing channels that go under the side Velcro patches for use with ANVIS mounts and LPBP (yes, I know the Norotos one-hole shroud currently installed will not support the ANVIS... but my ANVIS doesn't have tubes in it yet, either, so there's that...  ).
And yes, I'm still using my Lowe's bungees! 
~Augee |
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Posted: 11/22/2015 6:36:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Augee:
New cover for my "work" helmet, custom FR MICH cover made by stoner63a: http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/1A08BD6C-D83D-429A-BA57-5207500D9240_zpsiojp5ut2.jpg http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/A55960B3-61F1-45D0-A670-F1FC847B8D7F_zpsft0kwhyq.jpg http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/27BD3F1E-F89A-4A82-8F27-6BE49EFA8C47_zpsmzwdczyl.jpg 500d FR Multicam fabric, Multicam printed Velcro on the sides, back, and top, Hypalon reinforced shroud mounting panel, 550 cord camouflage garnish loops/tie down points, and the pièce de résistance: http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/422582AB-5CCC-432B-A147-1ACAA0ABA3A8_zpsrfp5jbrr.jpg http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/E488ED38-5A4D-4C7A-87D2-994468203B28_zpslu1hk0es.jpg http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/845CC69B-8B31-439D-AAE9-75B4D8B946B6_zpsuoprh4pw.jpg Hypalon back cable routing channels that go under the side Velcro patches for use with ANVIS mounts and LPBP (yes, I know the Norotos one-hole shroud currently installed will not support the ANVIS... but my ANVIS doesn't have tubes in it yet, either, so there's that... ).
And yes, I'm still using my Lowe's bungees!
~Augee Augee, Love the route for the ANVIS cable that's pretty neat. 
Still hate the Lowes bungee. 
Why a South Carolina Flag? 
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Posted: 11/22/2015 9:30:20 PM EDT
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This lid.
Will wear these, just as soon as I get home in 4 months. 
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Posted: 11/23/2015 1:10:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MrPlayer:
Augee, Love the route for the ANVIS cable that's pretty neat.
Still hate the Lowes bungee.
Why a South Carolina Flag? Maybe one of these days I'll splurge for one of amuroray's fancy "FDE" bungees; if I'm feeling squirrely. Will that make you happier?
The South Carolina flag reflects the fact that I lived there for pretty much the last fifteen years, which also pretty much equates to the entirety of my adult life, having only recently moved away. Needless to say, though, it's still somewhere that holds a special place in my heart. ~Augee |
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WV, USA
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Posted: 11/23/2015 3:21:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Augee:
Maybe one of these days I'll splurge for one of amuroray's fancy "FDE" bungees; if I'm feeling squirrely. Will that make you happier?
The South Carolina flag reflects the fact that I lived there for pretty much the last fifteen years, which also pretty much equates to the entirety of my adult life, having only recently moved away. Needless to say, though, it's still somewhere that holds a special place in my heart. ~Augee Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Augee:
Originally Posted By MrPlayer:
Augee, Love the route for the ANVIS cable that's pretty neat.
Still hate the Lowes bungee.
Why a South Carolina Flag? Maybe one of these days I'll splurge for one of amuroray's fancy "FDE" bungees; if I'm feeling squirrely. Will that make you happier?
The South Carolina flag reflects the fact that I lived there for pretty much the last fifteen years, which also pretty much equates to the entirety of my adult life, having only recently moved away. Needless to say, though, it's still somewhere that holds a special place in my heart. ~Augee You'll get that WV flag up there sooner or later.
In all honesty, it would probably make the lowes bungee feel a little more at home
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Posted: 11/23/2015 3:31:33 PM EDT
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Planning to - somehow, inexplicably, with everything that the "flying WV" is plastered all over - I wasn't able to find a Velcro version, much less an IR reflective one (I know the SC one isn't either).
I plan to address these matters.
~Augee |
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Posted: 11/23/2015 7:06:22 PM EDT
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Tell me more about your set up. I am looking to get my 14 this week and want to run duals in the future. Looks like that is what you have done. I was gonna get a G24 and a wilcov dovetail j arm replacement thing for my single 14. What all do i need to get set up for duals in the future? Tell me about the butler creek flip caps/mods.
Thanks Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ryder198:
http://i65.tinypic.com/1zw4tw.jpg http://i68.tinypic.com/mk7i9v.jpg http://i67.tinypic.com/2llcc2u.jpg Dual 14's in wilcox bridge and g24 mount |
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Posted: 11/23/2015 9:56:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TN-RN:
Tell me more about your set up. I am looking to get my 14 this week and want to run duals in the future. Looks like that is what you have done. I was gonna get a G24 and a wilcov dovetail j arm replacement thing for my single 14. What all do i need to get set up for duals in the future? Tell me about the butler creek flip caps/mods. Thanks Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TN-RN:
Tell me more about your set up. I am looking to get my 14 this week and want to run duals in the future. Looks like that is what you have done. I was gonna get a G24 and a wilcov dovetail j arm replacement thing for my single 14. What all do i need to get set up for duals in the future? Tell me about the butler creek flip caps/mods. Thanks Originally Posted By ryder198:
http://i65.tinypic.com/1zw4tw.jpg http://i68.tinypic.com/mk7i9v.jpg http://i67.tinypic.com/2llcc2u.jpg Dual 14's in wilcox bridge and g24 mount I've been waiting to see someone that got this bridge mount. What's your input on it??? |
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Posted: 11/23/2015 10:08:18 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ryder198]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By brodband8:
I've been waiting to see someone that got this bridge mount. What's your input on it??? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By brodband8:
Originally Posted By TN-RN:
Tell me more about your set up. I am looking to get my 14 this week and want to run duals in the future. Looks like that is what you have done. I was gonna get a G24 and a wilcov dovetail j arm replacement thing for my single 14. What all do i need to get set up for duals in the future? Tell me about the butler creek flip caps/mods. Thanks Originally Posted By ryder198:
http://i65.tinypic.com/1zw4tw.jpg http://i68.tinypic.com/mk7i9v.jpg http://i67.tinypic.com/2llcc2u.jpg Dual 14's in wilcox bridge and g24 mount I've been waiting to see someone that got this bridge mount. What's your input on it??? Mount is sweet. Defintely the way to go if you run duals. There is another thread a few down about the mount in the sake of saving pic thread for pics. http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_18/453678_Wilcox_Dual_PVS_14_mount.html |
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Posted: 11/24/2015 1:58:16 AM EDT
[Last Edit: pbjunkiee]
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Getting dirty
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Posted: 11/27/2015 3:58:03 PM EDT
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If anyone was ever curious what it looks like when you're a glutton for punishment:
I think the universe has officially confirmed that I'm an Ops-Core man.
Would have preferred a Maritime, but beggars can't always be choosers when it comes to horse trading - came with both styles of First Spear cover as well. Will probably try to find a trade, possibly plus cash for a Maritime, while using it in the meantime, understanding that I may be "hurting its value" by doing so, life's too short. Either that, or I'll continue to save for a Maritime and then sell it once I'm able to get it. ~Augee |
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Posted: 11/27/2015 5:24:15 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MrPlayer]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Augee:
If anyone was ever curious what it looks like when you're a glutton for punishment: http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/9193B96B-1EA8-47AB-9928-2440A7CF6429_zpstpojx7xq.jpg I think the universe has officially confirmed that I'm an Ops-Core man.
Would have preferred a Maritime, but beggars can't always be choosers when it comes to horse trading - came with both styles of First Spear cover as well. Will probably try to find a trade, possibly plus cash for a Maritime, while using it in the meantime, understanding that I may be "hurting its value" by doing so, life's too short. Either that, or I'll continue to save for a Maritime and then sell it once I'm able to get it. ~Augee In for when you start cutting that one up. Haha Pretty sure I saw someone do it somewhere, I'm still a TW fan, 
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Posted: 11/27/2015 5:29:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MrPlayer:
In for when you start cutting that one up. Haha Hahaha, aint gonna happen! I did it to the Base Jump because no other option was available... I know some folks have cut their ballistic helmets, but if there's already one available, I'm not going to bother with a hack job. I'll just use it as is until I figure out how to make a Maritime possible. ~Augee |
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Posted: 11/27/2015 6:02:32 PM EDT
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What did you trade for it?
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Posted: 11/27/2015 7:03:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TCBA_Joe:
What did you trade for it? I ended up trading a SAW 10.3" upper (Block I). I'd taken the SAW upper in on trade not really being sure what I was going to do with it, but figuring that it would make decent trade fodder for something else down the road. Meanwhile, another guy PMed me asking after the Block II M4A1 upper I'd had listed, which I had already traded away for some tubes to finish my AVS-6s (which are en route to getting built as we speak), so I offered him the 10.3" upper, so the SAW upper ended up going in and out in record time, I had it in my possession for three hours before it was promised in another trade. It's been a wheelin' and dealin' week.
Still no MR556 upper, though.
Someone buy my MK 12 MOD 0!!! ~Augee |
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Posted: 12/3/2015 11:17:59 PM EDT
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My humble, entry-level, gear. Thanks to all the contributors to these forums, respondent's to im's from new guys like me, etc.
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Posted: 12/5/2015 12:41:52 AM EDT
[Last Edit: mattg72]
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I'm happy with everything but the mount.
More specifically, the way the bayonet snaps into the RHNO II does not inspire confidence. Also, when I pull down the NOD from the stowed position, I tend to knock the release, disconnecting the j-arm from the mount (good thing I have a lanyard). So I'm in the market for a solid dovetail system... just haven't nailed it down yet. The NOD is a TNVC PVS-14 L3 Helmet is Ops-Core FAST Bump Counterweight and battery pouch are EOG Princeton Tec Switch with Red LED SureFire M1 Infrared Illuminator Viking Tactics VTAC Light Mount Camo-black helmet cover from eBay Homemade QD lanyard. 
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Posted: 12/5/2015 12:54:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TNVC:
Damn Cola Warrior Hockey Players make me sick watching them!
Those guys are animals!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/Clutch99/GPNVG_zps9ee8006d.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TNVC:
Originally Posted By RustedAce:
Originally Posted By Serial_Lurker:
I value the opinions of people that actually use them professionally (hunt/tactical/safety) more so than people that like to play Army. That is why I asked. I mostly use mine to watch people vomit in the dark. http://i.imgur.com/z5Q9tu0.jpg Damn Cola Warrior Hockey Players make me sick watching them!
Those guys are animals!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/Clutch99/GPNVG_zps9ee8006d.jpg A gopro recorder would make a sweet prize. 
Sorry for the other gear in the pic, it's the most recent pic I have. 
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Posted: 12/5/2015 1:33:49 AM EDT
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You guys are so lucky to have the cool stuff. I read this thread all the time to see the cool rigs. I am posting in the lions den of NODS for help.
I saved for years to get a monocular. Just a MUM gen 2 SHP, not the good stuff like yall have. I then saved up and bought a ACH and a couple rhino mounts.The skull crusher was killing my big head. The ACH works but not comfortable. I can not afford the Team Wendy stuff, I wish I could. I need a XL size helmet for wearing my MUM. Not kicking doors. I may be doing SAR/lost child/mental status change wondering off type stuff as FD/Rescue. I see all the cheap Ebay knocks offs and they look good but I know buy once cry one, but I cant buy once right now. I have seen where some guys have had good luck with cheap knock offs. Can somebody please point me to a comfortable/affordable rig for a guy with a pumpkin head. Thanks for any links or advice. |
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Posted: 12/5/2015 1:38:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By zoe17:
You guys are so lucky to have the cool stuff. I read this thread all the time to see the cool rigs. I am posting in the lions den of NODS for help. I saved for years to get a monocular. Just a MUM gen 2 SHP, not the good stuff like yall have. I then saved up and bought a ACH and a couple rhino mounts.The skull crusher was killing my big head. The ACH works but not comfortable. I can not afford the Team Wendy stuff, I wish I could. I need a XL size helmet for wearing my MUM. Not kicking doors. I may be doing SAR/lost child/mental status change wondering off type stuff as FD/Rescue. I see all the cheap Ebay knocks offs and they look good but I know buy once cry one, but I cant buy once right now. I have seen where some guys have had good luck with cheap knock offs. Can somebody please point me to a comfortable/affordable rig for a guy with a pumpkin head. Thanks for any links or advice. Get a Crye Nightcap. Seriously. |
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Posted: 12/5/2015 1:50:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By iwouldntknow:
Get a Crye Nightcap. Seriously. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By iwouldntknow:
Originally Posted By zoe17:
You guys are so lucky to have the cool stuff. I read this thread all the time to see the cool rigs. I am posting in the lions den of NODS for help. I saved for years to get a monocular. Just a MUM gen 2 SHP, not the good stuff like yall have. I then saved up and bought a ACH and a couple rhino mounts.The skull crusher was killing my big head. The ACH works but not comfortable. I can not afford the Team Wendy stuff, I wish I could. I need a XL size helmet for wearing my MUM. Not kicking doors. I may be doing SAR/lost child/mental status change wondering off type stuff as FD/Rescue. I see all the cheap Ebay knocks offs and they look good but I know buy once cry one, but I cant buy once right now. I have seen where some guys have had good luck with cheap knock offs. Can somebody please point me to a comfortable/affordable rig for a guy with a pumpkin head. Thanks for any links or advice. Get a Crye Nightcap. Seriously. +1. i have a TW, but i will buy a Nightcap for my buddy/loaner PVS14 (whenever i can save up enough for it). |
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Posted: 12/5/2015 2:00:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DirtyHandsRob:
+1. i have a TW, but i will buy a Nightcap for my buddy/loaner PVS14 (whenever i can save up enough for it). Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DirtyHandsRob:
Originally Posted By iwouldntknow:
Originally Posted By zoe17:
You guys are so lucky to have the cool stuff. I read this thread all the time to see the cool rigs. I am posting in the lions den of NODS for help. I saved for years to get a monocular. Just a MUM gen 2 SHP, not the good stuff like yall have. I then saved up and bought a ACH and a couple rhino mounts.The skull crusher was killing my big head. The ACH works but not comfortable. I can not afford the Team Wendy stuff, I wish I could. I need a XL size helmet for wearing my MUM. Not kicking doors. I may be doing SAR/lost child/mental status change wondering off type stuff as FD/Rescue. I see all the cheap Ebay knocks offs and they look good but I know buy once cry one, but I cant buy once right now. I have seen where some guys have had good luck with cheap knock offs. Can somebody please point me to a comfortable/affordable rig for a guy with a pumpkin head. Thanks for any links or advice. Get a Crye Nightcap. Seriously. +1. i have a TW, but i will buy a Nightcap for my buddy/loaner PVS14 (whenever i can save up enough for it). +2 I have a TW for me and a Nightcap for my loaner PVS14, it's a great way to "bring a friend" |
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NV, USA
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Posted: 12/7/2015 7:11:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Augee:
TYR Maritime FAST cover (V1): http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/F83EF3E3-007A-4DDD-B577-AB3EE869C788_zpsnbyshfdt.jpg http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/85FA3F16-81AB-42EA-AD82-1CE836C12901_zpsa40hrpn5.jpg One of the interesting things that I hadn't realized about the TYR cover is that the "garnish loops" on the sides, rather than being gutted paracord like the Ops-Core cover, are actually elastic, which is an interesting feature. ~Augee Is it NIR compliant though? I have yet to find any type of "mesh" that doesnt glow white...Seems like a TERRIBLE idea right on top of your head if so! XD (well 4 legged critters dont shoot back but.....) |
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Posted: 12/8/2015 1:24:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Freedom_Or_DEATH:
Is it NIR compliant though? I have yet to find any type of "mesh" that doesnt glow white...Seems like a TERRIBLE idea right on top of your head if so! XD (well 4 legged critters dont shoot back but.....) Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Freedom_Or_DEATH:
Originally Posted By Augee:
One of the interesting things that I hadn't realized about the TYR cover is that the "garnish loops" on the sides, rather than being gutted paracord like the Ops-Core cover, are actually elastic, which is an interesting feature. ~Augee Is it NIR compliant though? I have yet to find any type of "mesh" that doesnt glow white...Seems like a TERRIBLE idea right on top of your head if so! XD (well 4 legged critters dont shoot back but.....) Which cover are you talking about? I've used a couple of different covers, and I don't remember any of them being particularly visible compared to other camouflage fabrics or helmet covers. Unfortunately, I don't have an Ops-Core for comparison at the moment, but just quick bathroom photographs: No IR illum: 
With IR illum: 
L to R: UCP and FG loop Velcro, Multicam 500d FR and Multicam printed loop, First Spear Multicam non-mesh version with Multicam loop, TYR Multicam with coyote loop, the cover not attached to a helmet is the First Spear mesh cover. ~Augee |
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Posted: 12/8/2015 2:31:35 AM EDT
[#33]
Ended up making a great trade for a pair of ITT Pinnacle, OMNI VII MX-11769/UVs.
The pigtails were damaged, so I had Ryan convert them to MX-10160 format tubes, and install them in my AVS-6s: 
The helmet cover and cable routing are all fairly provisional, still not the hugest fan of the First Spear covers, but they'll do for the moment.
Consider that this was supposed to be my "budget build," I never imagined that I'd get tubes this nice put in 'em, I figured I'd probably end up buying a mismatched pair of blemmed OMNI IVs or Vs, one at a time, I ended up under-budget and ahead of schedule, and much higher quality than I'd expected. Coupled with the Ops-Core Ballistic XP that I also traded into, I'm pretty satisfied with my recent NV related acquisitions.
~Augee |
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Posted: 12/8/2015 3:52:53 AM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Augee:
Ended up making a great trade for a pair of ITT Pinnacle, OMNI VII MX-11769/UVs. The pigtails were damaged, so I had Ryan convert them to MX-10160 format tubes, and install them in my AVS-6s: http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/C3AFA97D-B849-4D73-A7BD-1D8B52045557_zps6ozfvkmp.jpg http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/F00AA070-61B5-4521-B201-140AFE9ADC2F_zpshd2dunvo.jpg http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/A202C6AE-B391-4CCC-9B9B-BA7F90E197E6_zpsyuawexlc.jpg http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/1C23F807-7808-492F-A9E6-34D79B084B46_zps0teavnpo.jpg http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/74FE0992-CD2A-4EDE-9B2E-4C956AC40091_zpslsovqxsp.jpg http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/4517ED09-DAA4-47D3-8774-ACB64E4EEEA4_zpsltbgp74m.jpg The helmet cover and cable routing are all fairly provisional, still not the hugest fan of the First Spear covers, but they'll do for the moment.
Consider that this was supposed to be my "budget build," I never imagined that I'd get tubes this nice put in 'em, I figured I'd probably end up buying a mismatched pair of blemmed OMNI IVs or Vs, one at a time, I ended up under-budget and ahead of schedule, and much higher quality than I'd expected. Coupled with the Ops-Core Ballistic XP that I also traded into, I'm pretty satisfied with my recent NV related acquisitions.
~Augee Super happy that you joined the multiple Bino club. ......I'm sure you could stop anytime you wanted. Hehe |
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Posted: 12/8/2015 4:13:48 AM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Augee:
Ended up making a great trade for a pair of ITT Pinnacle, OMNI VII MX-11769/UVs. The pigtails were damaged, so I had Ryan convert them to MX-10160 format tubes, and install them in my AVS-6s: http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/C3AFA97D-B849-4D73-A7BD-1D8B52045557_zps6ozfvkmp.jpg http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/F00AA070-61B5-4521-B201-140AFE9ADC2F_zpshd2dunvo.jpg http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/A202C6AE-B391-4CCC-9B9B-BA7F90E197E6_zpsyuawexlc.jpg http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/1C23F807-7808-492F-A9E6-34D79B084B46_zps0teavnpo.jpg http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/74FE0992-CD2A-4EDE-9B2E-4C956AC40091_zpslsovqxsp.jpg http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/4517ED09-DAA4-47D3-8774-ACB64E4EEEA4_zpsltbgp74m.jpg The helmet cover and cable routing are all fairly provisional, still not the hugest fan of the First Spear covers, but they'll do for the moment.
Consider that this was supposed to be my "budget build," I never imagined that I'd get tubes this nice put in 'em, I figured I'd probably end up buying a mismatched pair of blemmed OMNI IVs or Vs, one at a time, I ended up under-budget and ahead of schedule, and much higher quality than I'd expected. Coupled with the Ops-Core Ballistic XP that I also traded into, I'm pretty satisfied with my recent NV related acquisitions.
~Augee Sir, I hate you... with all due respect.
Kidding of course, super cool it worked out that way. 
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Posted: 12/8/2015 4:20:52 AM EDT
[Last Edit: MrPlayer]
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Posted: 12/8/2015 4:31:20 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Freedom_Or_DEATH]
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mattg72:
Velcro Patch 101 FAIL Come on man, might as well put the thing on upside down...
To those using the Howard Leights, FYI those things may look Tacti-coolio but please dont use them for any "serious" work, they WILL leave you hanging. The sound suppression alone, even when new, should be enough to steer most away. You can get entry level Peltor's for the same or LESS and they are light years more reliable. Hearing is one of those things you dont realize you are loosing until its literally too late and science can't fix it... Anyone having issues sourcing genuine IR IFF type patches hit me up in a private message and ill gladly ship them to you (you pay the costs). Domestic only! (obviously) |
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Posted: 12/8/2015 4:45:29 AM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Augee:
Which cover are you talking about? I've used a couple of different covers, and I don't remember any of them being particularly visible compared to other camouflage fabrics or helmet covers. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Augee:
Originally Posted By Freedom_Or_DEATH:
Originally Posted By Augee:
One of the interesting things that I hadn't realized about the TYR cover is that the "garnish loops" on the sides, rather than being gutted paracord like the Ops-Core cover, are actually elastic, which is an interesting feature. ~Augee Is it NIR compliant though? I have yet to find any type of "mesh" that doesnt glow white...Seems like a TERRIBLE idea right on top of your head if so! XD (well 4 legged critters dont shoot back but.....) Which cover are you talking about? I've used a couple of different covers, and I don't remember any of them being particularly visible compared to other camouflage fabrics or helmet covers. Generally anything polyester or spandex glows nearly like IFF under IR. I can see some of that in the pics but it isnt as obvious as I have seen before. I have thought about buying beat up surplus Multicam BDUs to cut up and use for helmet covers just for this reason. Then at least you know its NIR compliant and if you bring a UV flash light ,like I do, you can weed out the ones some dumb ass used optical brighteners on... |
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Posted: 12/8/2015 8:25:12 AM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mattg72:
I love Multicam black. Who makes that cover? Or is is custom? |
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Posted: 12/8/2015 5:03:52 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Augee:
Ended up making a great trade for a pair of ITT Pinnacle, OMNI VII MX-11769/UVs. The pigtails were damaged, so I had Ryan convert them to MX-10160 format tubes, and install them in my AVS-6s: http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/C3AFA97D-B849-4D73-A7BD-1D8B52045557_zps6ozfvkmp.jpg http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/F00AA070-61B5-4521-B201-140AFE9ADC2F_zpshd2dunvo.jpg http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/A202C6AE-B391-4CCC-9B9B-BA7F90E197E6_zpsyuawexlc.jpg http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/1C23F807-7808-492F-A9E6-34D79B084B46_zps0teavnpo.jpg http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/74FE0992-CD2A-4EDE-9B2E-4C956AC40091_zpslsovqxsp.jpg http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/4517ED09-DAA4-47D3-8774-ACB64E4EEEA4_zpsltbgp74m.jpg The helmet cover and cable routing are all fairly provisional, still not the hugest fan of the First Spear covers, but they'll do for the moment.
Consider that this was supposed to be my "budget build," I never imagined that I'd get tubes this nice put in 'em, I figured I'd probably end up buying a mismatched pair of blemmed OMNI IVs or Vs, one at a time, I ended up under-budget and ahead of schedule, and much higher quality than I'd expected. Coupled with the Ops-Core Ballistic XP that I also traded into, I'm pretty satisfied with my recent NV related acquisitions.
~Augee How clean are the tubes? And next up is converting them to Sentinels.
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Posted: 12/8/2015 5:23:56 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Augee]
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Doc_Hurley:
How clean are the tubes? And next up is converting them to Sentinels. While a true tube snob (remember, I was planning to put blemmed OMNI IVs in these... ) might have more to say about them, one tube looks pretty much flawless, while the other one has two spots about the same size or smaller than the smallest spot on this chart (internet picture):
...about a third of the way in from the Zone 2-3 boundary at about the 4:30 position. I'm assuming yours are just as good, if not better.
~Augee |
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Posted: 12/8/2015 5:41:19 PM EDT
[#42]
Mine are Omni IV cuz I'm a loser.
But I shall see in a couple months. |
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Posted: 12/8/2015 8:31:55 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Doc_Hurley:
Mine are Omni IV cuz I'm a loser.
But I shall see in a couple months. Dude.
Bring me back a carton of Luckies from Film City, will ya?
~Augee |
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Posted: 12/8/2015 8:45:04 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Augee:
Ended up making a great trade for a pair of ITT Pinnacle, OMNI VII MX-11769/UVs. The pigtails were damaged, so I had Ryan convert them to MX-10160 format tubes, and install them in my AVS-6s: http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/C3AFA97D-B849-4D73-A7BD-1D8B52045557_zps6ozfvkmp.jpg http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/F00AA070-61B5-4521-B201-140AFE9ADC2F_zpshd2dunvo.jpg http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/A202C6AE-B391-4CCC-9B9B-BA7F90E197E6_zpsyuawexlc.jpg http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/1C23F807-7808-492F-A9E6-34D79B084B46_zps0teavnpo.jpg http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/74FE0992-CD2A-4EDE-9B2E-4C956AC40091_zpslsovqxsp.jpg http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/4517ED09-DAA4-47D3-8774-ACB64E4EEEA4_zpsltbgp74m.jpg The helmet cover and cable routing are all fairly provisional, still not the hugest fan of the First Spear covers, but they'll do for the moment.
Consider that this was supposed to be my "budget build," I never imagined that I'd get tubes this nice put in 'em, I figured I'd probably end up buying a mismatched pair of blemmed OMNI IVs or Vs, one at a time, I ended up under-budget and ahead of schedule, and much higher quality than I'd expected. Coupled with the Ops-Core Ballistic XP that I also traded into, I'm pretty satisfied with my recent NV related acquisitions.
~Augee 
Awesome ANVIS, sounds like you got some rad tubes for 'em too. I'm constantly going back & forth over deleting my pigtails as well. But the means either doing it myself or sending them out & I just hate the thought of letting these things out of my hands, lol. Thinking about a Sentinel housing at any point? |
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Posted: 12/8/2015 10:51:28 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Doc_Hurley]
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Augee:
Dude.
Bring me back a carton of Luckies from Film City, will ya?
~Augee Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Augee:
Originally Posted By Doc_Hurley:
Mine are Omni IV cuz I'm a loser.
But I shall see in a couple months. Dude.
Bring me back a carton of Luckies from Film City, will ya?
~Augee From what Ryan said, the one Omni IV I got from bro was super clean, so I traded the other tube in for a matched Omni IV and a price cut.
And fuck that, I'll get em at the gas station for a quarter of the price! Lucky Red, right? Cuz anything else is pansy shit.
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Posted: 12/8/2015 10:57:09 PM EDT
[#46]
Can anyone in here compare the TW Carbon(non ballistic) and the TW LTP?
Trying to decide on my first NV helmet. 
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Posted: 12/8/2015 11:00:51 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By smb980:
Can anyone in here compare the TW Carbon(non ballistic) and the TW LTP? Trying to decide on my first NV helmet. If you just need a bump helmet to hold your NOD, get the LTP. If I was gonna spend $600 on a helmet, I'd pick up a used OPS Core shell and restuff it. |
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Posted: 12/8/2015 11:53:39 PM EDT
[#48]
The more apocalyptic the warning label, the better.
Picture is related: 
PSA: Marlboro packs with the plastic still on are not NIR compliant. ~Augee |
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Posted: 12/8/2015 11:56:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Doc_Hurley]
[#49]
I'll see what I can do.
ETA: Wait... Why am I think one that keeps hooking YOU up. 
What do I get out of it.
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Posted: 12/8/2015 11:59:28 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Augee]
[#50]
Whoa... I think I've been fighting a "glitch."
~Augee |
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