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Posted: 2/7/2009 1:48:15 PM EDT
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Let me first say that at $10,000+ I couldn't afford one anyway! Here is the question "Can these be sold on the civilian market?" The couple of web sites I was on said they would only sell to "Military, Government and Law Enforcement." Is this just company policy or law? How about the PVS 24?
I like the idea of the NVD mounted in front of the day sights. Looks like it would be easier to move from one rifle to another. I could be wrong about this as well. Any insight on this? Thanks George |
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Let me first say that at $10,000+ I couldn't afford one anyway! Here is the question "Can these be sold on the civilian market?" The couple of web sites I was on said they would only sell to "Military, Government and Law Enforcement." Is this just company policy or law? How about the PVS 24? I like the idea of the NVD mounted in front of the day sights. Looks like it would be easier to move from one rifle to another. I could be wrong about this as well. Any insight on this? Thanks George For the record, the PVS-22 Mil Spec unit is in the mid 8K range with a Mil-Spec tube that are not available to the public. We also offer commercial grade Pinnacle PVS-22's as well with the image looking just as good as it's MS counterpart in the high 6K range. These are not on our web site just yet, but call us for details. Hope this helps. Vic |
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Thanks for the information Vic.
What I want is to be able to move a NVD between three different weapons. In your opinion, would I be better off going with a PVS 22 or would a PVS 14 work as well. I am sure there are trade offs in both setups. I have one SBR 12" barrel, 18" LaRue Stealth, and a LaRue OSR on order. I was thinking it would be easier if the NVD was in front of the day sites. Thanks, George |
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I would not put a monocular type on a .308 weapon only a 6.8 or below, just my advice as they are many who have with no issues. If you do decide the monocular route, you would have to mount the unit behind your day optic and I am guessing your going with scope glass on your OSR so a PVS-14 universal adapter could work. Some limitations are mounting the adapter without moving your day scope forward causes the 14 back another 4" behind the optic. Moving it forward will change your day dope so you would have a night dope and day dope which can be done quite well with Larue's mounting system of course. With this setup you still have the versatility of the 14 monocular to hand hold or head mount. With the 22 as we know, it can only be used with a magnified optic so your choices are on a weapon or a tripod with a spotting scope, etc. The other drawback is you have to point your weapon/tri-pod device to look at anything you want to see.
In closing, it really comes down to price and what your mission requirements are that include range, environment etc. If we could all have the luxury of wearing a 14 and having a 22 on your gun is the ultimate setup. My fav is running my 6920 with an ACOG and a 22 along with a IR laser and of course my 14 on my melon. I scan for targets with my head NOD and have the option of IR laser engagements while shooting from the high ready and/or a 22 engagement for more precise extended range shots if the need exists. I almost have the perfect setup, but then there are times I need the tools for longer engagements and/or the use of a thermal device as well if my environment dictates. I guess what I am trying to say is there is NO perfect setup but if we examine what are true mission requirements are, we can get close. Hope this helps. Vic |
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