Refurbed PVS-4 w/gen 3 tube

[Taco]

Since you guys are ignoring my nv queries I'll go ahead and ask another, lol, jk. These units are out there at pretty cheap prices. I've had a few people out to hunt with me, and I've come to the conclusion that I don't like them using my gear.......rifle with Zeus, my helmet, my pvs14, other rifle with an ir laser, no, I don't like it. It's like the guy with the new q14 said, they're more interested in not dropping their beer over the thermal monoc. But, there are friends and family I'd like to get involved. These things look bomb proof and they are pretty cheap. I was thinking maybe it would be a viable guest optic on plain AR. I can't tell much from YouTube vids. Any thoughts?

 

[FrankT]

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[hdfireman]

If it has a decent tube in it they are really nice. IIRC they are 4x, big lens, and a nice FOV. Been a while since I've looked through one. Just big and heavy.

 

[Taco]

Is the 25mm gen 3 tube old technology? This seems like the cheapest way to get a viable, mil spec, good quality, dedicated scope. It would be used from blinds and a rest. It's either this or something like the x sight.

 

[hdfireman]

You are correct on the tube. I'd take it over digital anyday!

 

[FrankT]

so Taco, where are you seeing these and what are they asking?

 

[Taco]

$2131. They're not a sponsor. Pm'ed you.

 

[FrankT]

Thanks Taco, yeah I cannot do business w them...is that not close to the price
Night Combat Solutions has them on sale for with a better tube?

 

[Taco]

Hey I'm an NCS man all the way. They have these?

 

[FrankT]

In April he did...http://lonestarboars.com/threads/pvs-14-sale.2363/

Edit, wrong product...sorry obviously I don't own one...lol

 

[JPK]

Frank, Taco is looking at PVS 4's, not PVS 14's.

 

[FrankT]

Thanks, I finally figured that out...lol

 

[Taco]

What are thoughts on pvs4 in general. I'm not a huge fan of **** anyway. But what is the optic like?

 

[hdfireman]

I like the PVS4 except for the size and weight. If it is a nice tube they will look really good, gather a lot of light with that big lens and 4x magnification. At the price listed above, with a nice tube in it would make a great NV starter scope.

 

[TEXASLAWMAN]

While not a huge digital fan if you are looking to supply new hunters or people you are worried about damaging things I think a digital or cheap thermal is in order. Thermal and digital is pretty hard to mess up 3rd Gen nigh visor vmcan get destroyed fairly easy. I keep my night vision away from others.

 

[Ncorry]

I got an Armasight Nemesis 4x gen 2 white phosphor for a buddy, and liked it so much I got another one for my dad. Both through NCS. The only thing I'd improve on them is the mounts, and Aaron is working that out.