Identifying tactical accessories (pic)

[SVT-ROY]

I have seen this a few times, what's mounted on the rail in front of the Eotech? A laser or IR light for NV?

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[sasquatch98226]

If not mistaken I believe it is both as you said, but I am no expert.

 

[SVT-ROY]

That's what I was thinking but it looks like the surefire has an IR filter. I figured with the vast knowledge here I could find out.

 

[nubus]

Laser designator if I'm not mistaken.
Paint your target at will.

 

[Gunner69]

That would be a yes and a yes.. its a combo unit that acts both as a aiming laser and an IR illuminator...

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[SVT-ROY]

YHATZEE! Thank you Gunner!

 

[Gunner69]

No Problemn.. I'm not sure the one pictured is a Morovision, but it's apples to apples...

 

[Mr. Biggles]

Laser designator if I'm not mistaken.
Paint your target at will.

Yep!

 

[Markjz]

my god! that's expensive!

 

[spengo]

Ooohh I have a good one.

When I first saw this, I was totally baffled. Wtf would you want a red LED for on your carbine? Tactical map reading? I had to go to the surefire website and look at all their products before I figured out what it was.

click here if you give up and want the answer

I still have no idea why anyone would put that on a rifle lul. ¯\(°_o)/¯

 

[mjbskwim]

my god! that's expensive!

Phffft.Tax payers are buying it.
Who cares what it costs?

Can I have one?