Basic NVGs

[raven-ai]

Can anybody suggest some decent, not too expensive Ngiht Vision Goggles?

[RIKA]

I wish I could answer in a positive way. The Russian NVG's that sell for around $500 are a POS and usable only with the infra red light. Same thing for the Weaver Night Owl. Back a couple of years ago I used a Russian Gen 2 Aries scope for varmint hunting. It actually worked pretty well on a fairly bright night. Guy I borrowed it from said it cost around $1300.

Bottom line is, anything that is really usable is going to cost $2500 - $5000. If anybody comes up with a cheaper solution I sure want to know about it.

RIKA

[Hard Rock]

You can get Gen 2 and Gen 3 PVS 5 goggles for around $1000-$1300. The only thing you'll want to do is convert the battery box to a couple of AA vs. the military battery that it uses.

Mike

[RIKA]

Hey Mike, who has Gen 3 at such prices?

RIKA

[Hard Rock]

I'll get you the info RIKA... I'm in the middle of a move and most of my reference material is packed in boxes. Give me a few days and remind me by email if you can.

Mike

[Kpdpipes]

Hey Mike, who has Gen 3 at such prices?

RIKA
Browse Ebay believe it or not Rika..i found a guy who was selling a PVS-7 (Single-tube goggle) for about 1500.oo...

[glynn]

As time passes, more will be available, at lower prices, too. hit more of these forums, and post want ads, rika. Like GunBroker.com, and CSP Forums. At the latter, tell Dick I sent you. :-) Get on the wish list at GunsAmerica.com, etc.