Due to the incredibly high demand for these systems, we are experiencing increased lead times in assembly of units and delivery of components from suppliers.  We are truly honored that the TNV/PVS-14 program has been met with such wonderful response and we are doing everything in our power to build and ship systems as quickly as possible.  The initial systems on hand for launch sold out within 48 hours.  Please know that we take great pride in our products and want to ensure our clients receive the best possible product for their money.  Because of this commitment to quality, we are taking great care to make sure our systems are built with the best tubes available.  When we receive tubes that are not up to our cosmetic spec, we send them back.  This, coupled with the large volume of orders is keeping the assembly techs very busy.  Units are shipping as quickly as possible, but current lead times are estimated at 4 weeks.  Thank you for your patience.  You will not be disappointed.



At TNVC, low-light/no-light tools and operations are our only business. TNVC is excited to announce the release of the often-requested and long-awaited TNV/PVS-14 Night Vision Monocular!  After a lot of market study and years of providing unparalleled customers service and support, we have assembled a PVS-14 program designed to meet the needs of the industry.  Our options literally provide something for everyone.  The TNV/PVS-14 is available in three tube configurations, three body colors, and three packages.  They are assembled by our professional staff in-house, using only brand/factory-new parts.    Each TNV/PVS-14 is built using a tube, personally selected by us, that meets or exceeds the minimum OMNI VIII spec.  All systems come with a factory data sheet for the installed-tube and a full 5-year TNVC Warranty for the tube and system from the date of purchase.



The TNV/PVS-14 is available in three different Gen3 tube configurations.

ITT Gen3 PINNACLE©
ITT is one of two manufacturers of image intensifier tubes in the United States and the primary supplier of PVS-14’s to the U.S. Military.  Their latest/greatest tube model is PINNACLE©.  PINNACLE© Gen3 tubes produced unsurpassed brightness due to their ultra thin-film that lets in more light than legacy Gen3 tubes.  Current, standard-issue PVS-14’s contain ITT Gen3 PINNACLE© tubes.  The ITT tubes used in our TNV/PVS-14’s are hand-selected by us to meet the latest minimum OMNI VIII specs.  They are Grade “A” tubes, selected for their bare-minimum cosmetic blemishes.  These are not the Grade “B” tubes with large/ multiple cosmetic defects that are used by other companies.  These tubes are rated for use on 5.56 (.223) caliber gas-operated weapons.

L3 OMNI VIII Gen3 MIL-SPEC
L3 is one of two manufacturers of image intensifier tubes in the United States and supplies most of the night vision devices currently used by U.S. Special Operations Command.  L3 recently began selling these MIL-SPEC current-contract OMNI VIII Gen3 tubes to dealers.  So now, civilians can own night vision devices built with L3 MIL-SPEC tubes.  These current-production tubes are the cleanest ones ever offered by L3 and are the same tubes being put into goggles used by U.S. Special Operations Forces, across the globe.  These tubes are rated for use on the following weapon calibers:  5.56mm (.223), 7.62 X 39mm, 6.8 SPC and 300 Blackout.

New Gen3
These new tubes are an incredible game-changer in the night vision world. Recently, L3 has agreed to allow tubes (built using brand new factory L3 components, no re-pots) to be assembled in an approved facility.  These new tubes perform at specs meeting or exceeding OMNI VIII and have incredibly impressive performance that is equal to factory L3 tubes.  To top that off, there is less overhead cost in these tubes, so we are able to offer a PVS-14 that performs at OMNI VIII spec and has the quality of a factory-built system at a fraction of the price.  Customers can now get the same legendary quality they have come to expect from TNVC at prices that rival the bargain basement home-brews.  These tubes are rated for use on the following weapon calibers:  5.56mm (.223), 7.62 X 39mm, 6.8 SPC and 300 Blackout.
 
Note: All TNV/PVS-14 units are assembled by our professionally-trained and experienced staff at our facility.  We use brand-new factory parts and tubes.  While components are MIL-SPEC, a completed TNV/PVS-14 is not.  It is important to make the distinction.  Only factory-built complete systems are “MIL-SPEC.”  Some companies build night vision devices and call them MIL-SPEC, but this is done out of ignorance of nomenclature or false advertising.  While non-factory systems can provide MIL-SPEC performance and may be built using MIL-SPEC components, they are in fact, non-MIL-SPEC.

We guarantee that all tubes have been personally chosen and inspected by TNVC staff before installation.  TNV/PVS-14’s, regardless of tube model, will be Zone One image clean, with excellent Zone Two and Three image quality.  

Minimum Image Intensifier Specs:
64 lp/mm or better
24:1 SNR or better
1.0 Halo or less



The TNV/PVS-14 is available in three different colors/finishes.

Basic Black
This is the body housing color.  What more can we really say here?


Flat Dark Earth (FDE)
Flat Dark Earth is the base color used in the most successful camouflage patterns and is the easiest to blend with most environments.  When allowed, most Warfighters opt to paint their black gear with this color.  Our FDE coating is an eight-step process.  Several coats of base and color are applied to provide a rich, matte surface.  The final coats of matte clear are the same used in the automotive and marine industries.  They provide a durable protective finish that will hold up to almost anything you can throw at it.


Crye MulticamTM
MulticamTM is a patented camouflage pattern developed by Crye Precision and is currently in use by U.S. SOF personnel across the globe and U.S. Warfighters in Afghanistan.  After its introduction, MulticamTM was immediately recognized as one of the most innovative and effective camouflage patterns in the world and blends in with the majority of environments across the globe.  It was adopted early on by U.S. Military and Law Enforcement Special Operations units and is the most popular pattern on the battlefield.  Like our FDE coating, our MulticamTM TNV/PVS-14’s, are professionally coated by a company that specializes in durable finishes.  This officially licensed pattern is applied as a hydro-dip/water-transfer printing process.  This is the same process used to produce durable pattern finishes on items such as Ops Core FAST Helmets.  Needless to say, it is incredibly durable.  Several coats of base and color are applied before the hydro-dip film.  The unit is finished off with the same automotive/marine matte clear coat as the FDE units.  While hydro-dipping will create some minor imperfections, they do not affect the performance or durability of the finish.


Like everything in life, we know that one size does not fit all.  So, we have designed several different packages for the TNV/PVS-14.  There are a plethora of accessories available for this versatile goggle and we did not want to lock our customers in to a higher price tag, paying for something they did not necessarily want or need.  TNV/PVS-14 packages (guided by customer input) are assembled with accessories we felt were important for users with different needs.

Basic Kit
This is the entry level kit designed for the user who only wants a goggle or who already has mounting accessories.

•TNV/PVS-14
•PVS-14 Adapter (J-Arm), Color-Matched to Goggle
•Rubber Eye Cup
•Daylight Filter
•Sacrificial Window
•Demist Shield
•Objective Lens Cap
•Ocular Lens Cap
•Neck Cord
•Soft Carry Case
•Two (2x) AA Batteries
•Lens Cleaning Tissue
•Military Maintenance Standards
•Warranty Registration Card

Weapon Kit
The Weapon Kit comes with everything in the Basic Kit, plus the wildly popular TNVC TM-14 Weapon Mount Assembly.  Designed by experienced TNVC staff, the TM-14 attaches around the PVS-14 Objective Lens Locking Ring and, interfaces with the Aimpoint Twist Mount© Base.  This highly-versatile system allows the user to keep both the TM-14 weapon mount adapter and J-Arm helmet mount adapter installed at the same time.  Thus, the user can switch from a head mount to weapon (and back) mount in seconds.  The added value is that the included Aimpoint Twist Mount© Base can be used to attach other mission-critical equipment (like the Aimpoint 3X Magnifier) to the weapon.  The TNVC TM-14 is the most versatile mounting solution for the PVS-14.


Full Kit
The Full Kit includes everything from the basic and Weapon Kits, plus a standard issue USGI ACH/MICH Helmet Mount Assembly.  This mounting assembly includes the ACH/MICH Shroud, Removable Ratchet Strap, and Flip-Up Rhino Mount.


Warranty
TNVC offers a full five-year system / tube warranty for the ITT and L-3 variants and a five-year system / two-year tube warranty for the COMSPEC version against manufacturer’s defects and failure of the unit under normal/reasonable use.  The TNV/PVS-14 is built to the highest industry standards.  Step-by-step assembly directions, as dictated by both the tube manufacturers and the U.S. Military, are rigorously adhered to, thereby providing customers with a professional grade system that will give years of reliable use.  Intensifier tube selection is carefully accomplished and every intensifier tube is selected to meet a minimum of the OMNI VIII contract specifications.  This ensures that systems, meet the stringent requirements that are outlined in the current U.S. military contract.

Because TNV/PVS-14’s are built to such a high standard, they require very little maintenance.  At TNVC, we use the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine corps standards for both Maintenance and Repair of our PVS-14 monocular systems.  These Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services are outlined in:  ARMY TM 11-5855-306-10, MARINE CORPS 10271A-10/ 1A.  These U.S. Military maintenance standards state that upkeep maintenance is not required unless something is visibly broken or the unit is malfunctioning.  A copy of these standards is included with each system.  In fact, yearly “preventative maintenance” is not recommended since it causes un-needed parts wear and increases the chances of internal damage to a properly-functioning unit.  Basically, you would not take your brand new car back to the dealership to have them disassemble it every year for “preventative maintenance” if there is nothing wrong with it.  Any expert in any industry will tell you programs like that are a sales gimmick, especially when proof of this is provided in the official maintenance manual.  But, if you really want to send it in for inspection, our technicians will perform an annual inspection, so you can sleep better at night.





Let's talk pricing.  No need for any coupons here!  You can get a brand new, professionally built TNV/PVS-14 with OMNI VIII contract spec equivalent or higher, from a company with years of unsurpassed customer service starting at $2,515.00

Check it out:

TNV/PVS-14 Gen3 Commercial Spec  Starting at $2,515.00

TNV/PVS-14 ITT Gen3 PINNACLE  Starting at $2,840.00

TNV/PVS-14 L3 Gen3 OMNI VIII Contract Tube  Starting at $3,055.00

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Thanks guys!  We are incredibly excited about this program, especially the new Commercial Spec tubes.  They are killer quality and the lack of factory overhead will allow a whole new market to get into a good PVS-14.  But, I am probably most excited about the Multicam.  I love me some Sexy-Cam!

Thanks for compliments on the photos too.  I am not professionally trained, but am learning something new with every photo.

Ordered a Multicam unit and a base jump helmet for the wife yesterday.

Wish they'd be here sooner! I can't wait to see how these new commercial 14s compare to my ITT mil specs

For these prices, I'm going to have to order 2 and a bridge mount sometime soon.

I think color cost extra.

This....Just re-checked our web site. All seems to be in order.  If not, please feel free to call in your order.   Thank you.

Vic

Awww jeez... I didn't need another PVS-14...

The clarity is not going to be an issue.  It has more to do with the tube's ability to identify at various ranges.  NV is not magic.  Even the latest/greatest tubes are still image intensifiers, so they are dependent on the amount of ambient light they can gather to produce an image.  The more light they can gather, the better the image.  Today's tubes can do a whole lot more with a whole lot less light, but you will still notice a lesser image on nights with less light (heavy cloud cover, no moon, overcast, etc).  When the moon cycles two weeks later, the full moon will make things really bright.  But again, the goggle will still perform very well with less light.

The other thing to consider is the light-gathering capability.  The objective lens gathers the light for the tube to amplify.  Keep in mind that the PVS-14 is a goggle, designed primarily for head-mounted use for Warfighters.  It is small and lightweight to increase comfort over long periods of wear.  The objective lens only needs to be big enough to draw enough light for the user to see out to normal distances.  The average person cannot identify people or animals (in a shoot/no-shoot capacity) further than 100 yards without magnification.  Sure, you can see people and animals out past that distance, but the ability to distinguish an armed good guy from an armed bad guy or a coyote from the neighbor's dog, is somewhat diminished.  The same is true for goggles.

On a night with good ambient light, the PVS-14 with the latest tubes (such as the ones offered here), will allow you to detect out past 800 yards.  But, your ability to fully identify shoot/no-shoot targets will be about 100-115 yards.

There is not a difference in the between the ITT Night Enforcer and the TNV/PVS-14 w/ ITT PINNACLE tube in the area of performance.  But, you have to remember that the Night Enforcer is a factory-built system.  And there is certainly something to be said about that.  Our systems are built with extreme care and attention to detail.  But, the ITT factory is ISO 9001-certified.  The warranty is also handled through them on the Night Enforcer.  Some folks want a huge corporation backing up the product.

In the end, the difference comes down to what is important to the buyer.  You can liken it to this: some folks buy AR15's made by Colt because Colt makes the ones used by our military.  It's really important for some intangible, yet valid, reason that there is a pony stamped on the receiver.  The same can be said here.  If you are brand-conscious, then the ITT  Factory -Built Night Enforcer is for you.  It is a top-shelf unit that performs incredibly well.  It's as close to the standard issue AN/PVS-14 as you are going to get.  But, if the label doesn't matter to you, you can get the same performance with the same attention to detail in the build from us for less money.  We are an established company with a very good reputation that will be here down the road, should you need support.  

That answer may not help you make the decision, but it should help to provide some context.

Yes on our specification we listed here http://tnvc.com/shop/tnvpvs-14-gen3-commercial-spec/ .

I would bet not.

These units are NOT exportable.

Vic

Not all all.

Just a quick note, we had a large batch of units heading out as of yesterday and some today.  Thank you for the patience as the tube manufacturers have been inundated with our demand!  We also needed to be sure everything was built carefully and meticulously.  

Thank you for all the orders.  

Vic

Hope my wife's unit comes in so we can play Opfor in a few weeks.

Turns out, it did!

Great looking unit !!

TNVC commercial spec pvs14
Ops core base jump
Cool girl patches