NVG questions

[TheTryHard]

Now ever since I had the chance to look through some real GPNVG-18s, I really want a pair of nvgs. Now since I know there is no way in hell I could get my hands on GPNVG-18s, let alone afford them, can you guys suggest some good alternatives? I don't expect the super high quality, panoramic view with the l33t tacticool looks, but I don't want to buy garbage either. Thanks for the help.

[ShelledPants]

Originally Posted by TheTryHard

Now ever since I had the chance to look through some real GPNVG-18s, I really want a pair of nvgs. Now since I know there is no way in hell I could get my hands on GPNVG-18s, let alone afford them, can you guys suggest some good alternatives? I don't expect the super high quality, panoramic view with the l33t tacticool looks, but I don't want to buy garbage either. Thanks for the help.

There are a couple of PVS14's for sale in Canada. Prices from 2800 - 4500 depending on the tube and body housing. That's the best bang for buck for GEN3+ in Canada.

(Compared to the GPNVG's @ $60,000 and no Civilian sales, that's a steal!)

[Canadian Psycho]

There are several PVS-14s forsale, as well as at least one PVS-15s (expect to pay 8000+). Lots forsale in europe as well, but its expensive, and typically not worth it unless you play a large amount of night games, over 24hr+ milsims.

[joots]

PVS-14s are very nice, I would go for one of them.

[Flailing_Seagul]

For airsofting I just don't know if I could bring myself to spend that much on NVG. After playing a good number of games in the dark with the other team wearing NVG I'm just not that sold. Defiantly a benefit, but really not a massive one at a place like PRZ. Yet if your playing that 30 something hour game out at Finch field, you better hope you have them if the other team does....now I'm conflicted :/

[c3sk]

Night vision is heavily overrated, and expensive. Just think of how much money you save by not using it.

[Hectic]

Lol at c3sk just due to the fact i think you prolly have had just as many nods as anyone on here lol.
If you dont like yers anymore ill have em (on lay away or finace of course)

[thpethalK]

c3sk is telling you to invest in thermals instead lol

[ShelledPants]

Originally Posted by thpethalK

c3sk is telling you to invest in thermals instead lol

Hah, we killed a dood recently and all we heard after hit was, "FUCKIN' THERMALS!"

It was hilarious.

[TheTryHard]

Yeah I agree it's a lot to spend if it was just for airsoft, but I also am gonna go take a carbine course in the states that requires night vision and also do some night time hog hunting with a good friend while I'm down there. But now I'm really intrigued about thermals, especially if it can cause more hilarious whining from other people

[apparition]

if you get the pvs-14 here in canada i wouldnt recommend bringing it over the border to the states and back. Not sure the whole legalities but I think it could get confiscated on the way home as technically they are ITAR(right?) items even if you got it here. Correct me if I am wrong though. *cough* C3SK *cough*

[Gato]

Originally Posted by apparition

if you get the pvs-14 here in canada i wouldnt recommend bringing it over the border to the states and back. Not sure the whole legalities but I think it could get confiscated on the way home as technically they are ITAR(right?) items even if you got it here. Correct me if I am wrong though. *cough* C3SK *cough*

If it's a unit legally in Canada and you have your shit in order, you have nothing to worry about, it's as simple as that.

[jsimmon5]

Ya PVS-14 definitely the way to go fr multi purpose monocular. If you want to skip the ITAR BS. There is a company in toronto called General Starlight Company Inc. They have a unit called the GS-14 and the PBS-14 both have the PVS 14 housing with some extra features. Starts at rought 1800 for gen 2 which is 54lm/mm resolution right up to 5000 for gen 3 with 68lm/mm. I believe milspec resolution is 64lm/mm.

Also there is another canadian company called newcon optics. But they do not having pricing on their website.

The links:

http://www.newcon-optik.com/goggles.html

http://www.nvoptics.com/documents/42.html

[Gato]

Originally Posted by jsimmon5

Ya PVS-14 definitely the way to go fr multi purpose monocular. If you want to skip the ITAR BS. There is a company in toronto called General Starlight Company Inc. They have a unit called the GS-14 and the PBS-14 both have the PVS 14 housing with some extra features. Starts at rought 1800 for gen 2 which is 54lm/mm resolution right up to 5000 for gen 3 with 68lm/mm. I believe milspec resolution is 64lm/mm.

Also there is another canadian company called newcon optics. But they do not having pricing on their website.

The links:

http://www.newcon-optik.com/goggles.html

http://www.nvoptics.com/documents/42.html

My advice is to keep looking, there are Canadian companies with better units and prices.

[Flailing_Seagul]

Can you throw a few names out Gato as to what you were thinking?