I did not know there was a night Vision forum over here...
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Ok, here I begin 
I've been always fascinated by night vision devices since I was a child (even before liking flashlights) but I've never been able to buy one.
Once I tried (i was 11 maybe, I don't remember anymore) a cheap Russian gen 1 handheld monocular but the quality was really crappy, besides you needed the IR illuminator to see. Then, many years later, I began to see online images of gen 2 (and gen 2+) and gen 3 devices, but the prices were too high and, the most scary thing, I discovered that the only ones that looked fine and didn't stress the eye (the gen 3) were prohibited to Italian civilians , so even if I saved some money I couldn't buy them :shakehead
As today there are xd4 and 5 but gen 3 are still restricted to military in Italy, and now I'm also in love with thermal visors but still
I've been always fascinated by night vision devices since I was a child (even before liking flashlights) but I've never been able to buy one.
Once I tried (i was 11 maybe, I don't remember anymore) a cheap Russian gen 1 handheld monocular but the quality was really crappy, besides you needed the IR illuminator to see. Then, many years later, I began to see online images of gen 2 (and gen 2+) and gen 3 devices, but the prices were too high and, the most scary thing, I discovered that the only ones that looked fine and didn't stress the eye (the gen 3) were prohibited to Italian civilians , so even if I saved some money I couldn't buy them :shakehead
As today there are xd4 and 5 but gen 3 are still restricted to military in Italy, and now I'm also in love with thermal visors but still
Welcome. I've been reading your posts at AR15.com for several years now. Very informative. I always make sure to listen to what you and Victor have to say.
I have two pieces of NV gear. A D740 and a PVS-14. Both have Gen 3 Hand Select tubes (pretty good specs :naughty: ), and both bought from Michael @ OpticsHQ. He's a very good guy imo.
Looking forward to having you here and reading your posts. :twothumbs
I wish the NV forum was more active here. It's a pretty specialized subject but as an optics nut, I do enjoy learning as much as I can keep up with on the subject.
IPSC_GUY, do you shoot many matches? Do you shoot locally or do you shoot national events too?
IPSC_GUY, do you shoot many matches? Do you shoot locally or do you shoot national events too?
Not since I moved to Idaho but I am about to get back into it big time. I am seriously thinking about taking a crack at the MGM Ironman Since it is happening just down the road from me.
More Night Vision discussion will ensue here shortly.
IPSC_GUY
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