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You guys should throw some pics down once you get your new cool shit
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I'm in
Been holding out for an E-COTI but this price is too good to pass up JRH is going to sell me one with the BNVD adapter today |
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Kpog said this deal is running though August. I’d still like to know is this a overrun contract a new price going foward or what? Maybe JRH can answer that?
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Quoted: Kpog said this deal is running though August. I’d still like to know is this a overrun contract a new price going foward or what? Maybe JRH can answer that? View Quote Crossing my fingers this deal keeps moving forward longer than that If one of you dudes get bored with this thing after 6 months or so give me a shout! |
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Quoted: Kpog said this deal is running though August. I’d still like to know is this a overrun contract a new price going foward or what? Maybe JRH can answer that? View Quote Have not heard for sure. But I'm personally "taking the gap" to be sure :) For those that asked all of which I emailed back- it will work with the PVS31 but requires a special bracket that evidently they are pretty proud of.... cost of bracket listed in email replies for those that asked about the PVS31 bracket. |
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Quoted: Have not heard for sure. But I'm personally "taking the gap" to be sure :) For those that asked all of which I emailed back- it will work with the PVS31 but requires a special bracket that evidently they are pretty proud of.... cost of bracket listed in email replies for those that asked about the PVS31 bracket. View Quote Asking because I am not sure, but my particular PAS 29 has two attachment rings, one is bigger for the 14, and the other has some plastic pieces that fit inside a bigger ring. Any idea what that fits exactly? I have seen a few things but not enough to be sure. I will have to try to take a pic tonight. |
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Quoted: Asking because I am not sure, but my particular PAS 29 has two attachment rings, one is bigger for the 14, and the other has some plastic pieces that fit inside a bigger ring. Any idea what that fits exactly? I have seen a few things but not enough to be sure. I will have to try to take a pic tonight. View Quote Have several units in bound myself. Will get some pics posted of them mounted up on BNVDs when they arrive as soon as I have a few minutes. Thanks :) EDIT- Don't forget to mention Arfcom when you call to order- I'm not a mind reader so don't assume I'll automatically know- crazy busy today, be sure to mention that so I can save you some more bucks. |
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How well do these work as a handheld scanner when not attached to a night vision device? I see there’s an optional eye piece attachment.
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Quoted: How well do these work as a handheld scanner when not attached to a night vision device? I see there’s an optional eye piece attachment. View Quote Very poorly with super tight eye relief and a tiny image. I’d avoid it. Also it’s red only, which is a bit strange to use on its own. |
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Quoted: Kpog said this deal is running though August. I’d still like to know is this a overrun contract a new price going foward or what? Maybe JRH can answer that? View Quote My understanding is that these may be discontinued or going to be. If they are will there be any issues getting them serviced or getting parts? I don't know of that's an issue or not? Not trying to be a debbie downer but I haven't seen this mentioned yet. |
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Quoted: My understanding is that these may be discontinued or going to be. If they are will there be any issues getting them serviced or getting parts? I don't know of that's an issue or not? Not trying to be a debbie downer but I haven't seen this mentioned yet. View Quote You Debbie downer!! |
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Quoted: My understanding is that these may be discontinued or going to be. If they are will there be any issues getting them serviced or getting parts? I don't know of that's an issue or not? Not trying to be a debbie downer but I haven't seen this mentioned yet. View Quote Have not heard that but the standard 1 year warranty does apply to them. They haven't offered a longer warranty than that. The ones I've had since 2010-11 are still working fine. |
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Quoted: I'm in Been holding out for an E-COTI but this price is too good to pass up JRH is going to sell me one with the BNVD adapter today View Quote @Lowdown3 Robert is there a BNVD adapter? Since the BNVD use the 14 objective lock rings and glass no adapter is needed or does the BNVD adapter allow for better clocking of the COTI? |
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Quoted: @Lowdown3 Robert is there a BNVD adapter? Since the BNVD use the 14 objective lock rings and glass no adapter is needed or does the BNVD adapter allow for better clocking of the COTI? View Quote In for this answer too. Robert said one was not needed on the RNVG, but now that I think about it they both should be identical PVS glass where it attaches. I wonder if its a difference in the body or something? |
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There was a little confusion on the BNVD adapter thing, I've sent emails to all that ordered the bnvd adapter. Some may not need it.
So if you have a standard BNVD, i.e, NOT an Ultralight or a MINI BNVD, you do NOT need an adapter. If you are using it with an Ultralight or MINI BNVD then you will need an adapter and the bad news is the adapter is going to add a little bit to the time on the order. All the other COTI orders have been shipping really quick, 1-2 days. For a regular PVS14 assuming it's not some kabobbleation from Kerplakistan and uses standard PVS14 optics, the COTI will work fine. I have to assume the RNVG will be fine then also- I don't have or sell rnvgs so I'm hesitant to say for 100% certain. Seems like an RNVG owner called or posted that he has a COTI and it works fine with the RNVG. The PVS31 requires a special adapter that is north of $300. just for the adapter They are evidently very proud of the PVS31 adapter. |
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Quoted: Have not heard that but the standard 1 year warranty does apply to them. They haven't offered a longer warranty than that. The ones I've had since 2010-11 are still working fine. View Quote If you need a guy to do a independent review for the low cost of a coti give me a holler Worth a shot am I right? |
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The BNVD adapter is for the USSOCOM BNVD family, AKA the L3Harris AN/PVS-31A, and also works with the GPNVG-18, etc.
Any unit using PVS-14 style optics including the RNVG, DTNVG, and PVS-14 BNVDs from Night Vision Devices require the PVS-7/14 adapter. The PVS-15 and Marine Corps SBNVG (Elbit Systems of America F5032 BNVD) require their own proprietary adapters, though you can sometimes get adapters to work with different optics setups using shims and/or the rubber the sleeve that should come with the adapter. There is no adapter that will work properly with lobed ANVIS-style translating objective lenses, though the PVS-7/14 adapter may clamp backwards over rotating AVS-9 objectives depending on the lobe configuration, as well as older low-profile AVS-6 translating lenses. Hopefully this clears up any confusion about the adapters and which one to get. ~Augee |
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Quoted: If you need a guy to do a independent review for the low cost of a coti give me a holler View Quote There’s been a few threads on them over the years already... https://www.ar15.com/forums/armory/Optics-1-Pas-29-COTI-any-user-feedback-/18-509367/#i5277026 |
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Quoted: There’s been a few threads on them over the years already... https://www.ar15.com/forums/armory/Optics-1-Pas-29-COTI-any-user-feedback-/18-509367/#i5277026 View Quote But there hasnt been a chase45 thread on them yet Im mostly joking. Mostly.... |
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Quoted: The BNVD adapter is for the USSOCOM BNVD family, AKA the L3Harris AN/PVS-31A, and also works with the GPNVG-18, etc. Any unit using PVS-14 style optics including the RNVG, DTNVG, and PVS-14 BNVDs from Night Vision Devices require the PVS-7/14 adapter. The PVS-15 and Marine Corps SBNVG (Elbit Systems of America F5032 BNVD) require their own proprietary adapters, though you can sometimes get adapters to work with different optics setups using shims and/or the rubber the sleeve that should come with the adapter. There is no adapter that will work properly with lobed ANVIS-style translating objective lenses, though the PVS-7/14 adapter may clamp backwards over rotating AVS-9 objectives depending on the lobe configuration, as well as older low-profile AVS-6 translating lenses. Hopefully this clears up any confusion about the adapters and which one to get. ~Augee View Quote Actually I'm a little relieved. |
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Not trying to stir shit up but...meanwhile on Snipers Hide Snipers Hide COTI deal thread
BLUF: One hide user says it's the older dq'd unit and Vic confirms... Only posting this because some folks may want to know if they're buying something that's discontinued. ETA: If it is, it should say so in the Europtic product page IMO |
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Quoted: Not trying to stir shit up but...meanwhile on Snipers Hide Snipers Hide COTI deal thread BLUF: One hide user says it's the older dq'd unit and Vic confirms... Only posting this because some folks may want to know if they're buying something that's discontinued. ETA: If it is, it should say so in the Europtic product page IMO View Quote You damn Debbie downer! So realistically that means that past the warranty period it might be hard to get something fixed. Hopefully from the crayon eaters having it it’s as sturdy as I’m hoping. I beat up my gear. |
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Quoted: You damn Debbie downer! So realistically that means that past the warranty period it might be hard to get something fixed. Hopefully from the crayon eaters having it it’s as sturdy as I’m hoping. I beat up my gear. View Quote I wonder if this conversly means itll be the last time civis can get in on something like this since the ecoti isn't available to us peasants. |
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Quoted: You damn Debbie downer! So realistically that means that past the warranty period it might be hard to get something fixed. Hopefully from the crayon eaters having it it’s as sturdy as I’m hoping. I beat up my gear. View Quote I have no idea but that's a good question for the mfg. I doubt the sellers have much to do with it. |
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So the bnvd adapter from JRH will fit the PVS-31A? Instead on mounting on the objective, it'd mount on the body?
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Quoted: Not trying to stir shit up but...meanwhile on Snipers Hide Snipers Hide COTI deal thread BLUF: One hide user says it's the older dq'd unit and Vic confirms... Only posting this because some folks may want to know if they're buying something that's discontinued. ETA: If it is, it should say so in the Europtic product page IMO View Quote Alright gents, let me go ahead and put some end to some of this speculation before it becomes a raging conflagration. BLUF: Safran/Optics1 is discontinuing the AN/PAS-29A, EuroOptic has purchased the program and all remaining parts and inventory. I do not have any additional information on what extent to which they will be continuing to support the program, however my understanding is that Optics1 will provide product support for a period of one year, after which responsibility will fall on EuroOptic to support or not support. I do not, at this time have further information on when if ever the E-COTI will become commercially available again. The COTI program and the E-COTI program are separate programs, and TNVC is a vetted and authorized direct commercial distributor for Safran/Optics1 and those whom have communicated with me personally know that there are several lines of effort we have been working on directly with Optics1 that are ongoing. Optics1 has been awarded several large-scale, but not necessary publicized heavily (besides the USMC SBNVG) military and government contracts based on the E-COTI architecture and is focusing on production and support of these products for the foreseeable future. However this demand from the government sector means that it is difficult to justify and divert production to the commercial sector—it’s not a “we’re better than you” position, rather one that is based solely on the current production demands of the manufacturer, as was the decision to finally discontinue for good the AN/PAS-29A. Beyond that, my feelings have always been clear, I am a huge fan of the AN/PAS-29A COTI and it is a tremendous capability, and these units are fantastically priced, I would encourage anyone that is interested in this capability to purchase one at these prices. However, as a company we were uncomfortable committing to purchasing the entire product line without any manufacturer support under these conditions, which is why we have discontinued the sales of these units and declined to take over the program. The E-COTI remains available at this time for government and agency sales to qualified customers—again, not because we, or Optics1 hates you, it’s simply the production demands at this time on already contracted orders and government needs. While The COTI has been discontinued by Optics1, I remain more than happy to assist anyone that purchases one from any source in whatever way that I am able in terms of information and experience with these units, publicly or privately, I just cannot provide material support. For those customers who have purchased AN/PAS-29A COTIs from us in the past, I am still using units that were built in 2010, however, we will continue to try to provide the best support that we possibly can for these systems and more importantly our customers into the future. ~Augee |
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The manufacturer has at times in the past done civilian sales of this product and at times has not.
They confirmed at Shot show this January that the E coti was no being sold to civilians, "The Captain" made that abundantly clear. They have a 1 year warranty. They had the same 1 year warranty back in 2010'ish when I first got one. My first unit and another unit I bought back from a customer during one of the "we aren't selling to civilians now" phases a little while after that are still functioning just fine. Euro and NVD bought a ton of these, hence the deal. They have a 1 year warranty. There could definitely be a new model coming out- will it be available to civilians???? Who knows and no one can legitimately speculate on that. Bird in the hand or not even one in the bush but one as a possible maybe at some point in time chance of happening... Your call. Is the thermal as good as say an IR patrol or something? No, but keep in mind the idea is to mate it with your NV to create a FUSION system, no one buys these for simply a stand alone thermal and I've had that conversation 47 times today that people shouldn't buy these for a stand alone thermal, but to create a FUSION system for their Night vision they already have. |
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Quoted: The manufacturer has at times in the past done civilian sales of this product and at times has not. They confirmed at Shot show this January that the E coti was no being sold to civilians, "The Captain" made that abundantly clear. They have a 1 year warranty. They had the same 1 year warranty back in 2010'ish when I first got one. My first unit and another unit I bought back from a customer during one of the "we aren't selling to civilians now" phases a little while after that are still functioning just fine. Euro and NVD bought a ton of these, hence the deal. They have a 1 year warranty. There could definitely be a new model coming out- will it be available to civilians???? Who knows and no one can legitimately speculate on that. Bird in the hand or not even one in the bush but one as a possible maybe at some point in time chance of happening... Your call. Is the thermal as good as say an IR patrol or something? No, but keep in mind the idea is to mate it with your NV to create a FUSION system, no one buys these for simply a stand alone thermal and I've had that conversation 47 times today that people shouldn't buy these for a stand alone thermal, but to create a FUSION system for their Night vision they already have. View Quote Answered a lot of my questions Robert! There is bunch of good info on this thread, thanks to all!!! |
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Robert got me hooked up.
And now, in combination with the TNVC July 4th sale, I'm into Gen 3 white phosphor with thermal fusion for $5300. Unbelievable. Gun and ammo prices are nuts right now, but these are night vision salad days. Take advantage and prepare accordingly, brothers. |
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Quoted: Robert got me hooked up. And now, in combination with the TNVC July 4th sale, I'm into Gen 3 white phosphor with thermal fusion for $5300. Unbelievable. Gun and ammo prices are nuts right now, but these are night vision salad days. Take advantage and prepare accordingly, brothers. View Quote Congrats and agreed on the salad days. I remember when the shittiest thermal was like 60K |
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Quoted: Robert got me hooked up. And now, in combination with the TNVC July 4th sale, I'm into Gen 3 white phosphor with thermal fusion for $5300. Unbelievable. Gun and ammo prices are nuts right now, but these are night vision salad days. Take advantage and prepare accordingly, brothers. View Quote It’s like your making money! Really though that’s great. |
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Awesome, now ya got some nickels saved for some training if needed! Our Bill @tnvctraining can ya squared away!
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Welp for those on the fence keep in mind ill buy your lightly used coti down the road if there are any regrets
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I couldn't resist, a friend and I both got one this afternoon from JRH. I'll try and do a writeup in a couple of months after we put them through some heavy use. Maybe some cool video too since there isn't much out there
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I watched quite a few videos on YouTube of them in use over the last few weeks, and it just didn't really grab me and impress me. I really wanted to like it, I really did. But I've decided to pass this deal up in favor of a true thermal unit.
I'm sure they would work well for CQB, but I'm looking for longer range detection. The other thing that I didn't really like was the "edge detection" look -- I prefer a brighter white heat signature. |
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Quoted: I watched quite a few videos on YouTube of them in use over the last few weeks, and it just didn't really grab me and impress me. I really wanted to like it, I really did. But I've decided to pass this deal up in favor of a true thermal unit. I'm sure they would work well for CQB, but I'm looking for longer range detection. The other thing that I didn't really like was the "edge detection" look -- I prefer a brighter white heat signature. View Quote I was in the same boat and thought of the COTI as a "nice to have" but not as useful as a dedicated thermal scanner. But then I considered that I should jump on the COTI while it's roughly the price of a Breach and a bridge mount. There are a lot of thermal solutions geared toward mid-to-long range detection that'll be available down the road. This deal seemed more like a "now or never". But don't let me tempt you. |
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Quoted: I watched quite a few videos on YouTube of them in use over the last few weeks, and it just didn't really grab me and impress me. I really wanted to like it, I really did. But I've decided to pass this deal up in favor of a true thermal unit. I'm sure they would work well for CQB, but I'm looking for longer range detection. The other thing that I didn't really like was the "edge detection" look -- I prefer a brighter white heat signature. View Quote The COTI will detect out a few hundred yards. ID is obviously going to need to be with higher magnification i2 or thermal scope/scanner. The whole point of it is so you don't have to stop to scan for living things, just constant movement. |
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