Thank you for your kind words. With Gen 2+ I can see clearly 100 yards. I live on golf course and I can see from one hole to the next easily.
Regarding the IR light, I bought a Surefire IR and regular light and the experience is even more incredible.
A suggestion is to determine whether you want to mount the Surefire light on your rife or if you want it as a hand light. What I bought is not the version that can be rifle mounted but I wanted a small, yet powerful hand carry light. Having a strong, small regular light is also good when traveling.
If you want to shoot things at night, then the IR and illuminator on the DBAL A3 are so great you do not need a separate IR light.
In summary, both military and commercial version Gen 2+ or 3 will work. My family, friends and I are always blown away at how night vision and the Surefire light and/or DBAL A3 can turn pitch darkness, whether inside a house or outside, to visible.
Depending on what your desired purpose is, check out Telluric Group website for great information on night vision and gear for background.
Best regards
Randy