Posted: 11/14/2007 4:03:14 PM EDT
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Not that anything newer than 1st Gen is affordable, but what are the differences in the generations of NVG? For the heck of it, I'm thinking about the "Cougar" goggles. |
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just recently bought a pvs4 gen II factory reconditioned scope with the bullet drop and range finder for a .308. I can see pretty damn good to 300-400 yards with just moonlight. got the opportunity to buy a few of the pvs14 with helmet mounting supplies and everything. gotta see if i can get the funds. |
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I have Nite Owl generation 1's and I can see my feet fine. They are definitely worth the price plus the illuminator works well enough to see what I need to. My BIL is Chief, Night Ops COE in Az for the Military. What he can show me has been pretty awesome and makes mine look pretty weak. Not sure the generation they were but truly amazing. Can't wait until we can get them in color. |
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I have a set of 7-D's, and they work great, I paid 2 grand to an ARFcommer for them, and used them for some Search and Rescue stuff a few times...( worth the money to me at the time). Funny thing is, I just had to have them!.. Now I doubt I use them more than once or twice a year. 
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The difference is in the quality of the amplifier tube and associated electronics and the displays. Later generations present a finer, more even picture with much much higher amplification. They also tend to be smaller, have better battery life and built in illumination. First generation NV work fine, but you won't see as far, the image will be more grainy and won't work well, or at all, with out moonlight. Second generation devices are a huge step up. They are better in every way, except price. Third generation devices are better still, but you may not be able to notice much difference in most situations. If you just want a cheap monocular for messing around the neighborhood at night, gen 1 would be fine. Anything else, spring for gen 2 equipment. -Local |
