Night Vision Gen3 tube more recoils resistant than gen3 P ?

[cecchino76]

hello
I am trying to figure out if a Gen3 tube will be more recoil resisted than a gen3 pinnacle tube
its for a Clip on project and
I was thinking that gen3 pinnacle could get easily damaged due to the thin film
and thought that the gen3 had more resistance for having thicker film

 

[cecchino76]

I thought my question wasn't very smart but ,
i s said " what the heck "
im going to ask anyway

 

[Hogrider2000]

the PVS-14 was never designed to be weapons mounted. That came about later. Unless you get the PVS-14 RC it is not rated past 5.56.

The RC will cost about 1K more.

 

[cecchino76]

the PVS-14 was never designed to be weapons mounted. That came about later. Unless you get the PVS-14 RC it is not rated past 5.56.

The RC will cost about 1K more.

Thanks Hogrider but
I wasn't referring to the pvs14 tube
I was referring to the tubes that are mounted in most clip on units witch I think is the pvs 7 tube the max-10130 I think

 

[cecchino76]

My question is about clip on units
cause in in the market for one
and before pulling the trigger I want to make sure I get the right piece of equipment for my application
let me just rephrase the question ;
it's the Gen 3 tube (found In a clip on unit) more recoil resistant than a gen 3 Pinnacle tube (also found in a clip on unit ) ?
due to the fact the pinnacle uses thin films in the tubes ?

 

[87stang]

It depends on application. Clip on housing are manufactured to dampen the recoil forces on the tube. It's not really the tube itself that provides the recoil rating in coupons. My pvs-22 has a pinnacle tube it it. Most clip ones in production have thin filmed tubes with the exception of clip ons from L3. If you give more details as to what you are looking for you're likely to get some more in depth answers. Are you trying to build a clip on or buy one? You might try hitting up surgeonshooter on here, he's a good dude that can get you set straight.

 

[cecchino76]

Thanks 87 ;
that's exactly the guy I'm planning to deal with ,
is a straight up guy .
i have done deals with him since my very first piece of NV gear
my intension is to either buy one or get one build !
and I wanted just to make sure that if I go with the second option I choose the right tube

 

[Shifty6BR]

I've got a f9810 slg (mx10130) pinnacle tube in my clip on, I've used it on 5.56, 6.5c and .308 with no issues for about 2 years now with a pretty good amount of range time behind it other than hunting.

If I were to do it all over again, and this is just me...I would of saved up more for a thermal weapon sight, something in the 640 range which I am currently.

 

[cecchino76]

Shifty;
your name look very familiar
we must done some deals lately
That's exactly what I'm planning on using a MX-10130
i already have a thermal scope but lately I have been using it as an handheld
I really prefer scanning with the therm and shooting with IR , I have been using my PVS14 beyond the day optics but that's just a momentary set up until I get a clip on

 

[Surgeon_Shooter]

Hey pal! The older "thick" film tubes are a little less likely to get recoil damage. The bigger the halo the tube has the better it will handle recoil. The older gen 3 tubes had worse halo numbers than the latest thin film units so that's most of the reason for them handling recoil better. There are a number of things that affect recoil ratings but there's no need to get that deep into it.

The housing makes all the difference in the world on recoil rating. Most all clip ons have a recoil mitigation system designed into the housing. Certain ones being better than others. The "p" tubes in most all of the armasight housings will work just fine with .308. If your wanting to bust off some rounds with .300 win mag I would suggest a better housing, such as a pvs-30. Their recoil mitigation is far superior to the armasight stuff. Give me a call or text anytime buddy, day or night and we will get you fixed up!

Jay

 

[cecchino76]

Thanks Jay
you know I will bother you
i just wanted to get more knowledge and be more prepared about this instead to ask you a million of questions

 

[87stang]

Eh, he's got nothing but time right now, ask as many questions as you want to that old gymp.

 

[Surgeon_Shooter]

People always want to pick on cripple folk lol

 

[cecchino76]

People always want to pick on cripple folk lol

I hope you are recovering fast and well buddy

 

[Surgeon_Shooter]

I hope you are recovering fast and well buddy

Thanks man, unfortunately I think I have nerve damage in my arm. I start physical therapy Tuesday so hopefully they can help me. I've never hurt so bad in my life!

 

[cecchino76]

Thanks man, unfortunately I think I have nerve damage in my arm. I start physical therapy Tuesday so hopefully they can help me. I've never hurt so bad in my life!

sorry to hear that buddy
hopefully you get back in track farely soon