Update, I would buy the Axon Sync over the TAPS Sync. The constant on feature and different feel for each button is a must have (especially when wearing gloves or in cold weather).

The first time I deployed it was with PVS14, PEQ15, surefire M951 with IR flip filter all mounted on my M4. The IR illuminator on the PEQ-15 was almost always too bright and would wash out the target (couldn't see the target because the laser illuminator was too bright) Yes it's adjustable but fiddling with it was PITA and slow. So normally we used the surefire with IR filter and the laser dot from the peq15. This is essentially exactly what you've put together here. Good job.

@poortac5568

Жыл бұрын

thanks! I appreciate the first hand experience. Its nice to hear from someone who has use this kind of stuff in the field. Thanks for watching 😀

@MrT13

9 ай бұрын

Stream light deal on bottom for inside.

One of the best videos out there explaining what a real functional budget setup. Great work man!

@poortac5568

2 жыл бұрын

thanks! Im just trying to help others not go down the same money pit trail I did 😀

@Danny344S

Жыл бұрын

@@poortac5568 yo I bought that sightmark 2x it’s not horrible but I think if you worked on it it could be a viable cheap gen 1 I would not recommend a old j arm or a old rhino mount tho its kinda shit on a old mount but if I tweak it or so maybe it could be better

@poortac5568

Жыл бұрын

@@Danny344S All the used JArms are slightly different in fit/lock up. Tie a bungie cord on a Velcro strap (and attach it to the helmet) to take out some of the wiggle.

@Danny344S

Жыл бұрын

@@poortac5568 will do glad to hear from you again you should pick one up and see if it’s any good or upgradable for what it is it’s not horrible but its not great 👍

You had me at "still too expensive". T.Rex 's video was a joke. It was the equivalent of making a video telling someone to buy a glock. Great, pvs14s, how did you find that out, must have taken a lot of research Lucas. Mind blowing.

@poortac5568

2 жыл бұрын

😂 I really like TRex Arms, but I agree. His setup was middle of the road in price, it wasnt budget. They need to find a real “poor” person to give them input on a realistic budget price for those type of videos. Thanks for watching 😀

@GrahamBartle

2 жыл бұрын

@@poortac5568 I love all the Botkins and only want good things for them. That said; I'm a plumber trying to raise three kids. It's not that I need to drink less beer or work harder. I'm looking for 40% of the capability for 10% of the cost or I can't play.

@poortac5568

2 жыл бұрын

@@GrahamBartle Same here. my wife is prego with our first. I dont have the cash to buy all the gucci gear, unless I dont want to be able to buy it until im 60 😂 Id rather have something cheap but useable now.

I use my NVGs for airsoft and range shooting. With how many people have some kind of IR detection capability I've pretty much gone to strictly passive aiming with a two mode light/IR Illuminator in most setups. I don't need a whole lot of throw, a laser is nice but becoming an IR beacon at alot of games now, especially in a populated dark corridor, gets you lit the fuck up. Passive aiming with just a PVS14 is totally doable. Just can't transition shoulders without a a laser.

@TriadAgone

2 жыл бұрын

For me it's just alot lighter when running for 12+ hours and because of the ranges involved for me (inside 100m where it's fairly easy to see a target through an optic under NODs) I mostly need it for Lum in very low light, blasting other NVG users and hopefully gating out their tubes if they are looking my way. A laser we mostly use for signals/IFF.

@poortac5568

2 жыл бұрын

@@TriadAgone Thats why momentary IR or white light is so important. Same thing happens in force on force that ive been to. Those using their white lights on constantly get lit up 😂 Thanks for watching!

@TriadAgone

2 жыл бұрын

@@poortac5568 even momentary with a laser, I prefer passive for the weight savings on the rifle vs the capability

I see hella potential in this channel, keep up the good work

@poortac5568

Жыл бұрын

thanks!

Big time video here. Much appreciated friend. Happy Holidays and thank you for all that you do

@poortac5568

2 жыл бұрын

Same to you! 🎄 Thanks for the support 😀

Good video as always brother stay safe out there

@poortac5568

2 жыл бұрын

you as well! 😀

Great overview. Considering a 640 IR for nu secondary night rig. Looks good.

@poortac5568

Жыл бұрын

thanks!

i bought that exact NV from amazon for $221 but it was refurbished, it kinda worked but i really didnt like the fishlens effect, it was pretty hard to walk through bushes at night with. i have no experience with nvgs other than the ghost hunter so idk if it being refurbished made it worse or not. its still better than nothing and i havnt even used any IR lights for it. i plan on getting it setup on my helmet whenever my buddy feels like returning it to me lol.

@poortac5568

2 жыл бұрын

Mine fishbowls for about 10-15% of the edge, but I dont notice it when using it much. Its a night and day difference with an IR light though.

Very nice

The malkoff IR250/700 is a great budget option for a setup like this then put a white light on the left side so you don’t have to rotate the head. (The malkoff blows the surefire out of the water)

@poortac5568

2 жыл бұрын

Id rather have one flashlight. I want as little weight out front as I can. That is a solid light/head though. Id like to try out out at some point. Thanks for the info 😀

Cool. TY

@poortac5568

7 ай бұрын

no prob 👍

Thanks for the video. This is the exact set up I’m about to run. Anything new you use now or any feedback? Suggestions

@poortac5568

Ай бұрын

I would get the AXON Sync switch instead of the TAPS. Its what I currently use and Its better in every way. I would also get the LE117 IR if you can find it. Its more durable than the aluminum LS117.

I was wondering what upper you have in this video? Thanks for recommending the ls117ir, works ridiculously well for the price. Only annoying thing is dealing with IR splash on target

@poortac5568

Жыл бұрын

its a build AR. But the upper is an AERO slick (no forward assist), STNGR handguard, Faxon 16 inch pencil barrel that comes with a with pinned gas block, brownells nitride bcg. thanks for watching 😀

I bought a bb gun until I can get a real AR. I'm running the cyansky ir light with the streamlight tlr vir 2 so I have white light, Ir lights, and laser. It's working pretty well so far.

@poortac5568

Жыл бұрын

sounds like a good time and a good way to get good reps in 🇺🇸

if you don't like the Inforce, what would you suggest for helmet mount IR light?

@poortac5568

2 жыл бұрын

The Inforce works fine as a helmet light, if you can find a good way to attach it and you are ok with its limited range. Its one of the few IR/White light combos thats small enough to fit on a helmet. I havent found a combo light thats small and works better yet.

I just purchased the ATN NVM-14 gen2+ and I thought that was budget NVG

@poortac5568

2 жыл бұрын

I look at my gen 1 as a training tool, that could be used for serious use, if I had to. Its more of a stop gap item, until I can save up enough for a Gen3 PVS14. Plus resale on Ebay is more than what it cost me, so it turned out to save me more money 😂

I’d really like to see that device in person. Video never does justice. Curious how it really looks

@poortac5568

2 жыл бұрын

The Sightmark? If you have never used gen 2 or 3, the Gen 1 will make you think you have super powers. If you have used gen 2 or 3, you will look at it like a Dollar General item 😂 You can double the brightness of what you see on my videos. That will give you a decent idea of what it looks like in person.

@adamdyment9732

2 жыл бұрын

@@poortac5568 I was using a gen 2 dual for a while and I honestly think your setup might be better. But it's almost impossible unless you compare side by side. Lighting conditions can be incredibly deceiving to the eye

@alphawolfgang173

2 жыл бұрын

@@adamdyment9732 the sightmark has a bit of a fisheye lens so walking around in the bushes at night relying on the nvgs can be difficult. so far ive found my eyes to be better for navigation but at medium to longer ranges its pretty useful to see things especially if youre running without any IR and mainly use it to see other people that are using ir.

@adamdyment9732

2 жыл бұрын

@@alphawolfgang173 do you have it helmet mounted?

@alphawolfgang173

2 жыл бұрын

@@adamdyment9732 not yet, i had the head mount for it that gave me a headache after a couple hours, which is partially why i bought a fast helmet instead of a good ol pasgt style so i can mount it... whenever my friend brings it back lol.

Just build your own pvs14 already

@poortac5568

2 жыл бұрын

currently saving up for one 🇺🇸

@cowmoo5596

2 жыл бұрын

How much would it cost to build a pvs 14?

@poortac5568

2 жыл бұрын

@@cowmoo5596 A lot of companies source parts and build their own from what i’ve read. Im not sure how much it would cost, but I would ballpark $2,000-$3,000 depending on specs

@cowmoo5596

2 жыл бұрын

​@@poortac5568 That seems to be the price range of prebuilt PVS-14s, why does building one make a difference?

@poortac5568

2 жыл бұрын

@@cowmoo5596 you can find used parts on ebay and other sights to build your own. you can save money, but you risk getting lower quality components. id rather buy from a company with a warranty on something like nvgs. its not that big of a price savings to justify the risk imo

You need a sionyx bud..

@poortac5568

2 жыл бұрын

too much lag for movement (using as a helmet mounted option). you will aim past your target before you know you have. Watch Hops (from TFBTV) video on it.

Hey better to actually doing something with less than nothing with nothing 👍🏻👍🏻

@poortac5568

9 ай бұрын

agreed 100%

im gonna try some real ghetto shit with a night owl 2x24...

@poortac5568

2 жыл бұрын

you are going to need a lot of duck tape 😂

@Skeeter_Dee

2 жыл бұрын

@@poortac5568 lol I got something equally as hick planned . jb weld

@poortac5568

2 жыл бұрын

@@Skeeter_Dee nice! 😂😂😂

@Skeeter_Dee

2 жыл бұрын

@@poortac5568 ill make a video and post on a certain mongolian basket weaving forum if it works well haha

I need a better option

@poortac5568

Жыл бұрын

ill be making an updated version at some point.